Arizona School Leaders Share in Excitement for GRAD Partnership

This collection of quotes comes from RSC’s Arizona Hubs, where ten schools are in the early stages of implementing student success systems. These schools share in their excitement to be part of the GRAD Partnership. Special thanks to Jaime Festa-Daigle and Kristin Turner, who are leading the GRAD Partnership work in Arizona.

Deanna Ainsworth, School Counselor - Lake Havasu High School

“I am excited to work with GRAD Partners to help us address chronic absenteeism in our 9th and 10th grade cohorts.”

Marcy Harris, Principal - Duncan High School

“We are excited to work with GRAD Partnership to use incentives that we would otherwise be unable to afford. We are now able to implement improvement plans and buy incentives. The results in the first year were remarkable! We look forward to seeing what this year brings.”

Edgar Garcia, Principal - Mountainside High School

“I’m excited to build on last year’s success with GRAD Partners — continuing to inspire, celebrate, and support students all the way to graduation."

Shannon Smith - Theodore Roosevelt School

“There is a beautiful saying we use at Theodore Roosevelt School that means "for the children." Chagashe Bah. That's what this is all about.”

Tadd Ragan, Principal - Coconino High School

“Supporting students is most powerful when we do it together. A united team models the collaboration we want to see in our students and ensures that no learner falls through the cracks.”

Kristin Turner, Superintendent/Principal - Paloma School District

“Student success is a shared responsibility; we rise together when we commit to every learner.”