One In A Million: February 2023 – Black History Month Spotlight: Katherine Poureetezadi Treasure

  Grade you teach: I teach grades K-6 / Acceleration Specialist How long have you been a teacher? I have been teaching for 23 years. What made you get into the teaching profession? I wanted to be a teacher because my own children had some wonderful experiences with teachers over…...

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One In A Million: February 2023 – Black History Month Spotlight: Russell Scott

  Grade you teach: Grades 9 thru 12th How long have you been a teacher? 26 years in the Arizona education system, and 16th year as a teacher at CHS! What made you get into the teaching profession? A gentleman named Chris Knutsen (Assistant Principal at Chandler at the time)…...

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One In A Million: February 2023 – Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Sian Proctor

  Grade you teach: community college How long have you been a teacher? Since 1999 What made you get into the teaching profession? I liked being a teaching assistant during graduate school and realized it was something that I enjoyed and could do well. I also enjoy having my summers…...

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One In A Million: February 2023 – Black History Month Spotlight: Ebony Bodden

How long have you been a teacher? This July will be my 13th year teaching.  I taught for eight years in my hometown of New Orleans (yes, it’s still Geaux Saints) and five years in Arizona. What made you get into the teaching profession? I have always wanted to share…...

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One In A Million – March 2023: Jennifer Frick

  One In A Million Feature Questions Name:  Jennifer Frick School:  Madrid Neighborhood School Grade: Kindergarten How long have you been a teacher?  I have been teaching for 21 years.  All of my years have been in kindergarten in the Alhambra School District. What made you get into the teaching…...

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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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8 Ways to Evaluate Schools When Moving From Out of State

What is one way that a family can effectively evaluate a school when moving from out of state? To help families assess potential schools before a big move, we asked education specialists and business leaders this question for their best advice. From searching for a school’s overall public profile to…...

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8 Benefits of Private School for High School Students

What is one benefit of attending a private school as a high school student? To help parents who are considering high school options for their teens, we asked education experts and business leaders this question for their best advice. From enjoying smaller class sizes to emphasizing holistic development, there are…...

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10 Tech Tools To Improve Online Learning

What is one tool you’ve used to improve online learning for yourself or employees?  To help improve online learning for yourself or employees, we asked tech experts and business leaders this question for their best advice. From enabling virtual professional development programs to refreshing your training platforms, there are several…...

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7 Ways To Be Successful In a Virtual Learning Environment

Schools and businesses alike have engaged in virtual learning environments. What is one way to? To help teachers with making a virtual learning environment more successful, we asked business leaders and HR experts this question for their best tips. From setting expectations upfront to creating the perfect learning space there…...

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