One In A Million – November 2022: Jenny Hansen

One In A Million Feature Name: Jenny Hansen School: Madrid Neighborhood School Grade: 2nd Grade   How long have you been a teacher? This year is my fourth year as a teacher. What made you get into the teaching profession? I grew up helping teach lessons in Sunday school and…...

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What are your thoughts on Senate Bill 1159?

Earlier this year, Governor Ducey signed Senate Bill 1159. Here is what you need to know.  S.B.1159 is a bill that Arizona has passed as a pathway for aspiring teachers to get into the classroom while still obtaining their bachelors degrees. This bill was created as an approach to address…...

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The Conversation Around School Choice in Arizona

Here is what you need to know about School Choice in Arizona.  Earlier this year, Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill that opens up the nation’s biggest scholarship initiative that will bring school choice to over 1.1 Million students across the state. The program is called ESA, which stands for…...

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One In A Million – Miriam Nava

When I was younger, I had amazing teachers that I looked up to. I thought about becoming a teacher just them. As I grew older, I started to look into different profession. I always knew I wanted to work with children, but I was sure in what field. In high…...

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One In a Million – Doug Evans

When I graduated high school I never really thought that I would become a teacher, instead I wanted to become a veterinarian. After a year in college I realized that science wasn’t my calling and that math and working and coaching young students was my passion. I enjoyed working with…...

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One In a Million – Hayley Chipley

  One In A Million Feature Questions   Name: Hayley Chipley School: Madrid Neighborhood School Grade: 5th and 6th grade How long have you been a teacher? This is my first year as a teacher. I am still in school to get my teaching degree but I am emergency certified.…...

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Black History Month Spotlight: Rhonda Bowman

Meet Rhonda Bowman, a teacher at Granada East, who teaches 7th/8th Grade Self-Contained. How long have you been a teacher? I have been teaching for 14 years.  Eleven of those years as a special education teacher. What made you get into the teaching profession? I decided to get into the…...

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Black History Month Spotlight: Rose Hoffman

One In A Million- Black History Month Feature: Name: Dr. Rose M. Hoffman School:  Desert Sands Middle School Grade: 7&8 How long have you been a teacher? I have been a teacher for 49 years.   What made you get into the teaching profession? I have a passion for teaching…...

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Black History Month Spotlight: Kareem Neal

One In A Million- Black History Month Feature: Name: Kareem Neal School: Maryvale High School  Grade: 9 – 12   How long have you been a teacher? I have been a teacher for 24 years. What made you get into the teaching profession? I was at a Special Olympics event…...

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8 Tips For Keeping Kids Busy During Winter Break

What is your best tip for keeping kids busy during winter break?  To help you keep your kids busy during the winter break, we asked business professionals and leaders this question for their insights. From organizing a scavenger hunt to developing a hobby, there are several ways to keep your…...

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