Tempe Elementary - Departments

Superintendent’s Office Superintendent – Dr. Arthur W. Tate, Jr.	Contact: Loretta Meador (480) 730-7102
The Superintendent’s Office supervises all activities and personnel for Tempe Elementary Schools. The office works closely with administrative staff and Governing Board members to help guide district policies and strategies.
Associate Superintendent Christine Busch	Contact: Janice Berryhill (480) 730-7305
The Associate Superintendent works in partnership with the Superintendent, and in collaboration with the departments of Community Affairs and Marketing, Special Needs and English Language Learning to serve all schools in meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of all TD#3 children.
Community Affairs and Marketing Director – Gary Aungst	Contact: Brittany Lowrey (480) 730-7195
The Community Affairs and Marketing Department oversees public and media relations in addition to coordinating the marketing and advertising activities for the District. The department utilizes video, print and web media to market Tempe Elementary Schools. Top
English Language Learning Director – Sylvia Gonzales	Contact: Frances Hernandez (480) 730-7219
Provides appropriate instruction and methodologies for students who speak English as a second language, enabling them to become orally and academically proficient in all areas of English. The department also includes Foreign Language.
Special Needs Director – Laura Hauer	Contact: Karen Pearson (480) 730-7286
The Special Needs Department provides services to school communities to support the academic achievement of all Tempe Elementary District students. Services are provided by the following Areas: Counseling Services Health Services Psychological Services Related Services Section 504 Services Social Services Special Education Services Speech Language Services Student Records Top
School Leadership Director – Cindy Denton	Contact: Jeri Leach (480) 730-7292
Supports the efforts of elementary and middle school principals as they provide programs to increase student achievement, deliver exceptional customer service, and explore creative opportunities for teaching and learning. The department includes 19 elementary schools, one K-8 traditional school, four middle schools, the Intervention Learning Program, as well as the Indian Education Program.
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Director – Christine Trujillo	Contact: Heather McDaniel (480) 730-7101
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment encompasses all of the educational services areas such as: Gifted Services (PACE and Honors), all Curricular and Instructional programs including Music, Physical Education and Visual Arts Programs as well as Professional Development, Early Childhood and Assessment and Evaluation. For more information on district programs, click here. The division also coordinates Summer School Programs and After School Childcare. Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment focuses on educating children by providing them the skills and knowledge they will need for success in high school.
Assessment and Evaluation Program Coordinator – Dr. John Wilson	Contact: Ashley Moore (480) 730-7135
Implement, conduct analyses and report results of state and district assessments. Review, verify, and assist with interpretation and use of state and federal accountability designations. Collaborate with school and district staff on school improvement efforts. Provide research and evaluation services. Spring 2008 testing dates: April 7-8 - TerraNova (state norm-referemced test, grade 2) April 7-11 - AIMS DPA (state standards test, grades 3-8) April 14-17 - AIMS DPA make-ups April 16 - May 16 - NWEA MAP (district reading and math tests, grades 2-8) May 2-16 - DIBELS (district early literacy tests, grades K-3) * Each class of students is tested on a scheduled date during this test window.
Early Childhood Program Coordinator – Andrea Colby	Contact: Noemi Hurtado (480) 730-7321
Supports preschool and kindergarten through third grade programs in the district with grants management, training, and technical assistance. The Early Childhood Block Grant helps provide full-day kindergarten in TD3, preschool programs at Evans, Frank, Holdeman, Nevitt and Wood Elementary Schools, and tuition assistance for Getz peers or private preschool placements.
Language Arts/Social Studies Program Coordinator – Lois Whisiker-Williams	Contact: Cherry Taylor (480) 730-7215
Provides support in curriculum, instruction, assessment and materials adoption in the area of social studies and language arts including the Reading First Grant and the Collaborative Literacy Intervention Project.
Math, Science and Prevention Program Coordinator – Beth Jensen	Contact: Nora Campbell (480) 730-7361
Provides support in curriculum, instruction, assessment and materials adoptions in the areas of mathematics, science, health, prevention, sex education and educational technology.
Professional Development/Summer School Program Coordinator – Pamela Gomez	Contact: Vacant (480) 730-7124
Provides the highest quality of professional development to support the identified needs of our students, our staff and the surrounding community.
Information Technology Director – Sandy Reinhardt	Contact: Neva Singleton (480) 730-7178
The Information Systems Department provides the planning, implementation and technical support of district-wide communications/data systems and equipment. Downloadable Forms: Electronic Information Systems User Agreements: Student - English Student - Spanish Staff - English To download/view these documents you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF viewer). Download for free here.
Finance Chief Financial Officer – Liz Yeskey	Contact: Lori Momchilovich (480) 730-7131
The Finance Department is responsible for all the financial activities of the district. Specific areas of responsibility include budget, financial reports, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, fixed asset accounting, student activity funds, tax credit accounting and grant reporting. Visit the Purchasing website.
Facilities Management for Learners Director – Steve Pomroy	Contact: Wanda Paquette (480) 774-2122
The Facilities Management Department oversees building maintenance, construction and renovation projects, warehouse distribution and inspects school sites for safety and security. Visit the Warehouse website.
Nutritional Services Director – Linda Rider	Contact: Amy Lyon (480) 774-2124
The Nutritional Services Department manages school food programs, provides refreshments for district functions and coordinates nutrition education. Visit the Nutritional Services website. Go to Menus.
Transporters of Learners & School Safety Director – Paul Novak	Contact: Gayle Scott (480) 774-2140
The Transporters of Learners & School Safety Department manages and operates student transportation, fleet maintenance and district-wide safety and emergency response programs. Visit the Transporters of Learners website. Top
Human Resources Executive Director – Tom Leach	General Info: Armida Bandin (480) 730-7100 Contact: Ellen Drane (480) 730-7132
The Human Resources Department oversees the recruitment and placement of certified and classified personnel and the management of employee records and benefits. The Governing Board approved the final Interest Based Negotiations (IBN) Agreement at the Board Meeting on May 15, 2008. To view the IBN Agreement for 2008-2009, click here. To view the Salary Schedules for 2008-2009, click here To view these documents you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF viewer). Download for free here. Visit the Employment website.
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