Our Supporters
Dr. Troy Bales, Dr. James Lee & Dr. Jason Reynolds
Retired PVUSD Superintendents
On DAA: “As former PVUSD superintendents, we have been grateful for these funds, which permitted us to prioritize spending as much in the classroom as possible to support our students and teachers with the tools they needed to ensure that every learner is empowered for a lifetime of success”
On M&O: “District leadership is dedicated to appropriately prioritizing where funds are spent and does so with the utmost transparency.”
Kate Gallego
Mayor of Phoenix
On DAA: “When we invest in our public schools, we invest in stronger neighborhoods across the region.”
On M&O: “The Paradise Valley Unified School District is a key partner as we work to build Phoenix’s economy.”
Steven Jeras
Assistant Superintendent, Retired
“These programs provide genuine choices, strengthen our schools, and help make PVSchools a destination district, but they require continued investment to maintain and grow.”
Don Hiemstra
Retired Principal
“Arizona’s future is in the hands of our youth and, whether you have children or not, they are our doctors, engineers, first responders, mechanism and armed forces members of tomorrow.”
Santhe Niedner
PVUSD Educator 1970-2012
“With persistent underfunding of public education by the state, overrides have become vital to maintaining academic rigor.”
Cathy McKeever
President, Board of Directors, Coalition of Greater Scottsdale; City of Scottsdale Tourism Development Commissioner
“Continuing the DAA Override is vital to upholding the district’s commitment to the student learning”
Pam Kogen
Co-Owner, Hall of Frames
“This is a hallmark of PVUSD, which understands that strong schools and curriculum will lead to fulfilling its vision that every learner is empowered for a lifetime of success.”
Steve Watson
Former Superintendent
“The DAA override will help PVUSD direct specific funds to purchase instructional materials, allowing the district to use its general budget more effectively. Focusing dollars to the classroom translates to improved student outcomes in PVUSD.”
Christine Marsh
Teacher of the Year 2016
“Excellent schools don’t happen by chance.”
Aavi Shah
Graduate
“It is a testament to the rigorous, well-rounded education I received in the Paradise Valley Unified School District that I was able to achieve all this during high school, and that has prepared me for an equally challenging college education.”
Dick Buscher
Retired Principal
“But the one thing that does not change is that education is about children first and foremost”
Rebecca Guglielmo
Parent, President UPC
“We live in a time when resources stay limited while what we ask of our schools keeps growing.”
Debra Stark
District 3 Phoenix City Councilwoman, Parent of a PV Grad
“There is indisputable evidence that good schools are the key to economic development, and it is to all of our benefit to support the schools in our communities.”
Jen Mozilo
CEO, A-Chance-2-Play
“Continuing this override is crucial to ensure PVUSD remains innovative, competitive, and supportive.”
Teri & Paul Hernisch
Parents of a PVUSD Graduate
“PVUSD neighborhood schools work for ALL students and many in our area are the first in their families to pursue college or other vocational training.”
Ellen James
Retired PVUSD Teacher
“The tax rate will not increase, but the opportunities for success will with this override.”
Karen Hudson, Ed.D.
Teacher
“I trust the district with my own tax dollars because I have seen firsthand that financial decisions are always made with students being PVUSD’s number one priority.”
We are asking for your help today. Your support will help efforts to educate voters about the importance of passing the overrides to support and continue the educational excellence in PVSchools, and promote strong neighborhoods and stable home values. Remember: our schools are community assets so they belong to ALL of us!