From the Blog
Increase Pipeline for Teacher Certification
February 18th, 2010
The Arizona Department of Education's Certification unit will be increasing the options for teacher preparation programs. This means that universities and colleges will no longer be the only institutions where prospective...
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Social Promotion is a Disservice to Our Students
January 15th, 2010
Over the holidays, I went to see, in my opinion, the best movie of 2009, The Blind Side. What a great message for educators and parents. I am now more convinced than ever that our educational system must end must end social...
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January 6th, 2010
Great new web community for our AZ Hispanic Republicans, created by the Arizona GOP: http://azhispanics.ning.com/ or via http://www.azgop.gov
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One of the tools I used to help students succeed.
October 4th, 2009
As a teacher in the mid ‘80s, I implemented an instructional program called Mastery Learning (ML) because I believed three basic principles: all students can learn, teachers control the classroom and success breeds success. ...
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I believe all students can succeed.
September 23rd, 2009
During my time as a principal, many students come to mind that faced, but ultimately overcame, significant challenges. Through hard work and perseverance, they became successful in their chosen careers. In the early 1990's,...
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Beginning the conversation
September 8th, 2009
This is my first blog, and I am excited to begin a conversation with you about my candidacy for Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2010. Please review my website and talk to me about your concerns, ask me questions, and give...
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