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Award-Winning Faculty and Staff

At Gilbert Public Schools, professional development is valued and encouraged. As a result, GPS educators are consistently engaged in furthering their knowledge and skills. Many are involved in continuing education, both within the District, and at colleges and universities. Of the nearly 2,500 certified teachers at Gilbert Public Schools, we employ approximately 1,300 teachers with Masters or Doctorate degrees. More than fifty Nationally Board Certified Teachers are employed at GPS, and more of our educators are involved in the certification process.

Gilbert Public Schools enjoys a reputation for highly-qualified and involved educators. We offer a wide range of professional growth opportunities—from our new teacher induction program to courses which enhance the quality of instruction being offered in our classrooms. Gilbert Public Schools is proud to recognize the professional accomplishments and continual achievements of our faculty!

GPS support staff greatly contributes to the quality educational environment for our students. Over 2,600 support staff ensures that students have safe transportation, clean and well-maintained buildings, educational support, and access to a variety of services. GPS support staff are vital to our daily operations and contribute to long-range District goals.

Meet the Outstanding Staff at Gilbert Public Schools

It’s 74 at GPS!
GPS Once Again Tops State with Number of National Board Certified Teachers

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards formally announced its 2008 Class of National Board Certified Teachers to the public and media, December 9, National Board Certification Day. Gilbert Public Schools is extremely proud to announce that the District has 74 National Board Certified Teachers, the most NBCTs in the state of Arizona, in terms of cumulative total.

Fifteen GPS teachers earned National Board Certification in 2008. They are:

  1. Jo Bell, Mesquite High School
  2. Kathleen Foley, Highland Junior High School
  3. Lori Frazier, Quartz Hill Elementary
  4. Charlotte Galen, Meridian Elementary
  5. Tracy Hendrix, Desert Ridge Junior High School
  6. Tamara Noel, Quartz Hill Elementary
  7. Jennifer Reagan, Canyon Rim Elementary
  8. Cheryl Redfield, Highland Junior High School
  9. Linda Rodish, Mesquite High School
  10. Julia Salce, Desert Ridge High School
  11. Laura Sample, Mesquite High School
  12. Rachel Stafford, Mesquite High School
  13. Jill Tutor, Desert Ridge Junior High School
  14. Stacie Wylie, Desert Ridge High School
  15. Tara Zichichi, Meridian Elementary

National Board Certification is the teaching profession’s highest standard of excellence. Candidates who voluntarily apply for National Board Certification have met rigorous standards through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment, and peer review. More information can be found on The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards website at www.nbpts.org.

New Administrative Appointments 2008-2009
Jared Ryan, Principal, Campo Verde High School
Jeff Filloon, Director of Human Resources
Shane McCord, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services
James Driscoll, Assistant Principal for Mesquite High School
James Louzek, Assistant Principal for Greenfield Junior High School
Chad Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal for Gilbert Junior High School
Brian Yee, Principal for Highland Junior High School
Jim Pacek, Director of Curriculum
Jim Baker, Principal for Towne Meadows Elementary School
Colin Kelly, Principal for Greenfield Elementary School
Terry Maurer, Principal for Sonoma Ranch Elementary
Marcie Taylor, Assistant Principal for Highland High School
George Bowers, Part-time Director, Human Resources
Bill Roth, Assistant Principal, Highland High School
Joyce Meyer, Principal, Greenfield Junior High School
Frances Cecilia Peterson, Principal, Mesquite High School

Lucas Blackburn, Assistant Principal, Gilbert Learning Center
Tim Fountain, Assistant Principal, Mesquite Junior High School
Matt O'Neill, Principal, Islands Elementary School

Vocational Education Awards
These teachers have been recognized for their outstanding contributiions in vocational education.
View the Vocational Education Award List

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Quick Reference

Human Resources
Phone: 480-497-3374
Nikki Blanchard
Associate Superintendent

Jeff Filloon
Director
Phone: 480-497-3396

Business Phone
Certified: 480-497-3328
Certified Applications: 480-497-3324
Classified: 480-497-3396
Fax: (480) 497-3335

Staff Development
Director
Andrew Szczepaniak

Induction Program Coordinator
Vicki Jones

Administrative Assistant
Anne Wilke

Secretary
Phyllis Lopat