Could your next connection create a brighter future for children in Arizona?

Featured School Connect Summit Speakers & Presenters

Keynote Speaker

Chris Singleton

Inspirational Speaker • Author • Entrepreneur • Former Pro Athlete

Meet Chris

Host

Kristy Siefkin

Professional Communications Coach • Inspirational Speaker • Former News Anchor

Meet Kristy

Presenter

Tracey Beal

Founder & CEO, School Connect • Certified Working Genius Guide

Meet Tracey

Presenting Sponsor

Wash Covena

Staff Vice President of Commercial Verticals and Strategy, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Meet Wash

Speaker

Dr. Dan Steffen

Senior Pastor, Pure Heart Churches

Meet Dr. Dan

Speaker

Eric J. Rodriguez

Global Keynote Speaker, Technology Leader, Community Advocate

Meet Eric

Speaker

Rod Huston

Director of Community Education, Gilbert Public Schools

Meet Rod

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More to be revealed!

In addition to our featured guests, enjoy hearing from panels and students!

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Superintendent Panel

Panel Facilitator

Dr. KC Somers

Superintendent, Peoria Unified School District

Meet Dr. KC

Superintendent Panel: 2025 Arizona National Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Scott A. Menzel

Superintendent, Scottsdale Unified School District

Meet Dr. Scott

Superintendent Panel: 2025 All Arizona Superintendent of the Year: Large District

Dr. Curtis Finch

Superintendent, Deer Valley Unified School District

Meet Dr. Curtis

Superintendent Panel: 2025 All Arizona Superintendent of the Year: Medium District

Dr. Barbara Remondini

Superintendent, Wickenburg Unified School District

Meet Dr. Barbara

Superintendent Panel: 2025 All Arizona Superintendent of the Year: Small District

Shanna Johnson

Superintendent, Mohawk Valley School District

Meet Shanna

Speaker

Quincy Natay

Superintendent, Chinle Unified School District

Meet Quincy

Speaker

Dalton Abbitt

GenTech

Meet Dalton

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Drew Ainsworth

Holistic Financial Advisor, Thrivent Financial

Meet Drew

Speaker

Jeri Purdy

Executive Director of US Operations, New Hope Girls

Meet Jeri

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Randee Doe

Local Outreach Program Manager, Scottsdale Bible Church

Meet Randee

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Champions of Education Awards 2025

The School Connect Champions of Education Awards event honors those who lead with heart and help us to build a brighter future for Arizona youth. Every year School Connect presents awards in 15 categories, including individuals ranging from kindergarten all the way to CEO! Join us to honor their legacy!

Happy Independence Day from School Connect—where we believe every act of empowering schools creates a brighter future for our kids!

Thank you for being part of our village!

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Want to make a difference? You might be just one connection away...

Just ask these 21 incredible girls! When Brooke Mandelbaum, a high schooler with a big heart, dreamed of giving back and helping girls feel beautiful, all she needed was a pathway.

That’s where School Connect came in—connecting Brooke with counselor Adriana Toles at Alhambra High School. 

Together, they made prom dreams come true for 21 young women from Alhambra and Cesar Chavez High Schools who had a chance to pick out their own dresses, received perfume and tickets, and created memories they’ll never forget.

This is the power of connection—reminding every student that they matter, inside and out. 

Here’s to sparking more joy, one connection at a time! 

#SchoolConnect #PromDreams #PowerOfConnection #EveryChildMatters
You're invited to join us at the Classroom to Career Workshop on September 10th!

As Dr. Carol Lippert shared, during this interactive event, educators and industry leaders will come together to connect, explore ways to enhance learning, and develop effective workplace pipelines. 

Will we see you there?! 

👉 Grab your spot here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/classroom-to-career

Thank you to our partners: Grand Canyon University, Arizona Business & Education Coalition, Victory Schools AZ, and Fiesta Sports Foundation for making this event possible!

#ClassroomtoCareer #STEM #Arizona #Education