Master teacher at Desert Star, Dr. Salahuddin, was the mastermind behind their school's campaign to submit and win for 2022 Frigo ® Cheese Heads ® “Build a Bright Future” program. But her message goes beyond just winning a national competition - it is to build a bright future with daily actions that make a difference in a child's life.

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Building relationships with entrusted adults is at the core of AESD's mission. Hear from one of our former students on how he still remains connected to his director, even now that he has graduated high school. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Throughout her time at AESD, Mrs. Hernandez (or Miss Belia, as most of her students call her) has impacted more than 30,000 students. As the longest-serving employee at the district, today we celebrate her for her passion and commitment to our students and families. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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How do cities and schools prepare for continuous growth in a population that increases each year? The mayors of Goodyear and Avondale discuss the importance of continuing to offer opportunities for global economic development for children to envision their futures in the same place they grew up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Mr. Deffenbaugh has been at Desert Thunder since the day it opened. For the last 18 years, he has created a welcoming community and has built Desert Thunder to be the excelling, A-rated campus it has become.

After nearly two decades, Mr. Deffenbaugh is announcing his retirement and talks about his career throughout the years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Avondale ESD Superintendent Dr. Betsy Hargrove has been named one of Arizona's 48 Most Intriguing Women for her contribution to education. In the last few years, AESD has been recognized at the state and national level for being a leader in public education. In today's episode, Dr. Hargrove shares her trajectory in leading the district of choice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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What happens when the neighboring high school district opens its doors for middle schoolers to take part in a musical experience - a harmonic symphony of learning and belonging arises. Learn how AFUHSD and AESD collaborate to create musical opportunities for middle school student. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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In today's episode, we chat with former AESD student and author Abigail Celaya who has published her second novel while attending her first year of college. Where she envisions this trilogy to end and what advice she gives young writers is all in today's episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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AESD introduced coding across all it's campuses and it changed the game for innovative curriculum in a K-8 setting. How did this approach open doors for students and change the way of learning? Learn more in today's episode with guest Jared O'Leary, former AESD staff member and current director at BootUp.

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Rosa attended Avondale ESD from kindergarten through 8th grade. In this episode, she shares how her teachers inspired her to become a teacher and why she chose to start her career at our district. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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