Advisory Councils
The following Advisory Councils are convened by the State Superintendent to inform the work of our department. Each advisory council has a unique membership, although every council includes educators, as well as one high school student and one college student. If you have any questions, email [email protected].
African American Advisory Council
The African American Advisory Council is made up of community members from across Arizona and staff within the Arizona Department of Education. This Advisory Council discusses issues important to the African American community and advise the State Superintendent and the Department of Education about the department’s policies. The council also collaborates with experts and various stakeholders to advance the council’s priorities and goals.
| Dr. Centae Richards | Prescott College |
| Dr. Dawn Demps | University of Arizona College of Education |
| Devin Del Palacio | Tolleson Union High School District |
| Dr. Quintin Boyce | Roosevelt School District |
| Jimmy Hart | Tucson Unified School District |
| Laura Lee | Arizona Department of Education |
| Lloyd Hopkins | Million Dollar Teacher Project |
| Zel Fowler | Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators |
| Dr. Felicia Durden | Arizona Department of Education |
| Ernest Rose | Wilson School District |
| Michael Franklin | Chandler High School |
| Shereka Jackson | Future Stars, Inc |
| Kema Charles | Lights Camera Discover |
| Darryl Gooden | KEEPING TEACHERS TEACHING FOUNDATION |
| Kimberly LeSage, Ph.D. | Arizona Department of Education |
| Dr. Tara Armstead | |
| Kolbe Dumas | Deltek |
| Lyasha Bishop | College Student |
| Tristan John-Jandles | College Student |
| Leah Harris | High School Student |
| Sholanda Smith | Agua Fria Union High School District |
| Dr. Tonya R. Strozier | Holladay Fine Arts Magnet School |
| Kenneth Smith | City View High School |
| Dr. L. Andrea Brownlee | South Moutain Community College |
| Dr. April Coleman | Phoenix Union High School District |
- Recruitment and Retention of African American Teachers
- Post-Secondary Attainment for African American Students
- College Student Advisor Alex Butler traveled to Washington, D.C. in 2019 to advocate for Pell Grant Recipients.
Equitable and Inclusive Practices Advisory Council
The Equitable and Inclusive Practices Advisory Council is made up of community members from a wide variety of perspectives and organizations related to education. This Council is focused on creating equitable and inclusive schools and education spaces across Arizona. The Advisory Council also discusses issues important to their communities and advise the State Superintendent and the Arizona Department of Education about the department’s policies. The council also collaborates with experts and various stakeholders to advance the council’s priorities and goals.
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- Supporting the LGBTQ community in schools. View our resources.
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- School Safety and Mental Health
Indian Education Advisory Council
The Indian Education Advisory Council is mandated by law and is made up of educators, community members and parents in the Native American Community. The Advisory Council discusses issues important to the Native American community and advise the State Superintendent and the Department of Education about the department’s policies. The council also collaborates with experts and various stakeholders to advance the council’s priorities and goals.
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Latinx Advisory Council
The Latinx Advisory Council is made up of community members from across Arizona and staff within the Arizona Department of Education. The Advisory Council discusses issues important to the Latinx community and advise the State Superintendent and the Department of Education about the department’s policies. The council also collaborates with experts and various stakeholders to advance the council’s priorities and goals.
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The Latinx Advisory Council developed a Translation Best Practices & Tips document for schools and districts.
The Latinx Advisory Council developed a document describing various roles at schools and the pathways to those opportunities for the Arizona education community.
- Post-secondary attainment
- Recruitment & retention of Latinx educators
- School Safety
- Technology: building access & skills in the Latinx community
Rural Advisory Council
| Sharon Toadecheenie | Chinle Unified School District |
| Shanna Johnson | Mohawk Valley School District |
| Peter Dwyer | Red Rock Elementary School District |
| Crystle Nehrmeyer | Oracle School Distrct |
| Dr. Melissa Sadorf | Stanfield Elementary School District |
| Jill Broussard | Pinal County Superintendent |
| Monica Timberlake | Quartzsite School Board |
| Dr. Andy Wannemacher | Aguila Elementary School District |
| Edgar Moreno | College Student |
| Glen Lineberry | Arizona Student Opportunity Collaborative |
| Sarah Richardson | Arizona Department of Education |
| Dr. Mary Ellen Halverson | Tri City College Prep |
| Zachary Swiney | High School Student |
| C. Brian Taylor, PhD | Show Low Unified School District |
| Mercy Arancon | Ajo Unified School District |
| Jeff Gregorich | Hayden-Winkelman School District |
| Nicholas Ferro | RICE INTERMEDIATE, San Carlos USD |
| Ty White | National Rural Teacher of the Year, Willcox High School |
- Increasing student access to opportunities and learning
- Recruiting and retaining staff in rural schools
- Supporting rural schools in navigating education industry systems and trying innovative solutions
Student Advisory Council
Learn more about the Student Advisory Council by visiting their webpage.
In addition to the Student Advisory Council, the various Councils choose one high school and one college student to serve on the African American Advisory Council, Latinx Advisory Council, Indian Education Advisory Council and the Equitable and Inclusive Practices Advisory Council. These councils are comprised of teachers, education stakeholders, business leaders and community members in addition to the appointed students.
The Advisory Councils discuss issues important to students and communities in Arizona and advise the State Superintendent and the Department of Education about the department’s policies. The Student Advisors will share the perspective and experiences of students in their community with the State Superintendent and will influence the councils’ policies and initiatives, which have statewide impact.
The Student Advisors will be full members of the Advisory Councils, serving a one-year term, with an equal voice and vote. The Student Advisors will share the perspective and experiences of students in their community with the State Superintendent and will influence the councils’ policies and initiatives, which have statewide impact. The representative will also have the opportunity to connect the work of the councils and the Department of Education to their community. Meetings take place near the capital and will have a virtual attendance option.
Each applicant must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in Arizona with good academic standing. Students in high school, community college, or a four-year post-secondary institution are all eligible to apply.
Selection Process
Applications are due by Tuesday, March 22, 2022. After an initial review of applications by ADE Employees and Community Members, applications will be evaluated, and qualifying candidates will be asked to participate in an interview on either Saturday, April 9th, 2022 and Sunday, April 10, 2022. Please save both dates. Applicants will then be notified if they are invited to serve on the council.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 5 PM on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. For further information, email [email protected]
