Accomplishments in Education
Developed P-20 concept and architecture.
Assisted in developing curriculum standards, assessments and benchmarks.
Authorized and helped develop leadership training program for principals and school boards.
Advocate and support early college options.
Advocate, support and expand Teach for America in Arizona.
Advocate, support need based post secondary education scholarships.
Advocate, assist and support state-wide marketing plan for P through 20 education.
Advocate for increased teacher pay.
Helped create a new grade level by supporting all day kindergarten for every family in Arizona.
Supported investments in Arizona’s universities to triple the state’s contribution to student financial aid, improve college graduation rates and increase enrollment at Arizona universities.
Supported Phoenix’s first medical school, bio-medical campus, and co-operation among institutions.
Supported effort to invest $400 million in research laboratory space at Arizona’s state universities.
Advocated for increased high school graduation requirements from two to four years of math and from two to three years of science to ensure Arizona graduates are prepared for the 21st century economy.
GPL, a leadership organization, consisting of CEO’s, continues to support education as a number one priority to help build the quality of life and vital economy for Arizona citizens.