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AEF® Program Webinar | A+ School of Excellence® Awards: Pre-Application Informational Session

Updated: Jul 19


2025 Arizona Teacher of the Year® Event Sponsorship Opportunities | Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF)

JOIN US FOR THE A+ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE® AWARDS -

PRE-APPLICATION INFORMATIONAL SESSION! 

 

Are YOU ready to showcase your school’s achievements and stand out as an exceptional institution? 


The Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF®) invites educators to join us for an A+ School of Excellence® Awards Informational Webinar designed to guide you through the application process and enhance your submission!


Date:            August 6, 2024


Time:            5:00 PM - 6:30 PM


Location:     Zoom (link to be provided upon registration)


To secure your spot, please register by August 2, 2024.



 

Our Esteemed Panelists:


  • Peter Wells: Former A+ Principal and Administrator, Flowing Wells Unified School District

  • Dr. Robyn Conrad Hansen: Former Principal, Playa del Rey Elementary School; Assistant Professor of Practice, Northern Arizona University

  • Kelley Brunner: Former A+ Principal, Kyrene De La Colina School; Director of Innovation and Transformation, Kyrene Unified School District


These distinguished educators have not only led A+ schools but have also excelled in their fields, working with schools statewide from elementary to post-secondary levels. They are deeply committed to the A+ School of Excellence Awards program and the mission of AEF.


What to Expect:


  • Expert Insights: Learn from our panelists about what makes an application stand out.


  • Detailed Walkthrough: Understand the award criteria and how to best meet them.


  • Q&A Session: Have your questions answered by the experts.


  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with other schools aiming for excellence.




Emily Ramirez-Lara, our Director of Programs, and Director of Operations and Outreach, Skyler Bean, will kick off the webinar with an overview of the application process and its benefits. We will then turn it over to our panel to speak openly and dialogue with applicants about their questions, challenges, and opportunities related to their A+ School of Excellence Award applications. 








 

Why Attend? Receiving the A+ School of Excellence® Award not only highlights your school’s successes but also boosts community pride, student morale, and attracts additional resources and support.


RSVP Today!

To secure your spot, please register by August 2, 2024. Sign up: https://bit.ly/3VVaRgA


Take the First Step!

Don’t miss this opportunity to put your school in the spotlight. Join us and make your application stand out!



 

For more information on the A+ School of Excellence® Awards, visit our website.


We look forward to seeing you there and helping you take your school to the next level of excellence!


 

Access valuable informational resources on our website, including:


  1. Details on the application process, eligibility & timeline

  2.  AEF® A+ School of Excellence® Application & Resources for Schools






 About Arizona Educational Foundation, AEF®

The mission of AEF is to celebrate excellence and cultivate equity in Pre-K-12th grade Arizona public education. This is accomplished through a variety of programs for teachers, administrators, and students. Some programs shine a spotlight on excellence; others provide a stepping stone to help support schools and educators on the road to awesomeness. In addition to the Arizona Teacher of the Year® program, AEF also coordinates the Arizona State Spelling Bee, the A+ School of Excellence® Award, the Principals Leadership Academy of Arizona, teachSTEM, Our World, and Take Your Legislator to School. AEF was founded in 1983, by then State Superintendent of Public Education, Carolyn Warner, who felt a nonprofit needed to be established to champion public education and recognize the great work of public school educators. AEF annually reaches over 500,000 students, teachers and administrators throughout Arizona. For more information visit www.azedfoundation.org, or contact info@azedfoundation.org.



MEDIA CONTACT

Skyler Bean

Director of Operations and Outreach

ARIZONA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Phone:  (480) 421 - 9376








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