ARIZONA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION APPLICATION GRIC 2017.PDF

Created: 01/20/2017 • Last updated: 03/02/2017
General information
Organization Arizona Educational Foundation
Contact First name Bobbie
Contact Last name O'Boyle
Contact e-mail bobbie@azedfoundation.org
Contact phone number 480-421-9376
Address
Street 6155 E. Indian School Rd. #106
City Scottsdale
State AZ
ZIP Code 85251
From what tribe is the Gila River Indian Community
organization requesting the
grant?
Total grant amount request 75,000.00
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The Gila River Indian Community offers multi-year awards. If your
organization is requesting a multi-year grant for this project or program
from the Gila River Indian Community, enter the amount to be requested
each year.
Amount
Year 1 (Gila River Indian
25,000.00
Community Grants Only)
Year 2 (Gila River Indian
25,000.00
Community Grants Only)
Year 3 (Gila River Indian
25,000.00
Community Grants Only)
Year 4 (Gila River Indian
Community Grants Only)
Year 5 (Gila River Indian
Community Grants Only)
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/28/2017 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Denny Barney
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Melody Henderson, Maricopa County Government Relations Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Arizona Educational Foundation
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Bobbie O’Boyle Title: Executive Director
10. Phone Number: 480-421-9376
11. Mailing Address: 6155 E. Indian School Rd. #106
12. City: Scottsdale State: Arizona Zip Code: 85251
13. Email Address: bobbie@azedfoundation.org Website Address: http://azedfoundation.org/
Project Information
14. Project Name: AEF Education Champion Platinum Donor
15. Purpose of Grant: To support programs that identify and recognize excellence in PreK-12th grade public education
across Arizona
16. Priority Funding Area Education
17. Annual amount requested $25,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested 3
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x $75,000
number of years)
20. Has your organization received past no
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and
amount
21. Geographic area served State of Arizona
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Outcome  Approval Recommended/Amount $  Denial

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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative in
paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
The Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) was founded in 1983 in an effort to identify and recognize excellence in public
education and to focus positive attention on the successes in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade public schools across
Arizona. In partnership with the business and education communities, AEF both develops and celebrates excellence in
PreK – 12th Grade public education across the state through its seven programs listed in response to question 3 below.
The programs focus on a variety of education areas including excellence in teaching, student academic achievement,
professional development for school administrators, comprehensive evaluation of school effectiveness and success, and
building bridges of understanding between education and other groups. AEF’s overall goal is to shine a spotlight on the
successes in public education across Arizona. Specific goals related to all programs are outlined in the response to
question 3.
2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with Arizona
municipalities including past and present support, whether it be through partnerships, collaborations, in-kind
contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in this project. If
the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the text “Not applicable.”
The Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that has a relationship with many
municipalities and all counties across Arizona, though it receives no financial support from any municipality, county or
state governmental agency. AEF offices have been physically located in Maricopa County for 34 years. AEF staff
collaborates with county and district school superintendents across Arizona to promote its programs. Through careful
selection processes, several counties identify a “County Teacher of the Year,” who then becomes that county’s
candidate for AEF Arizona Teacher of the Year. All Arizona Counties hold Spelling Bees to determine their county’s
finalist for the AEF Arizona State Spelling Bee. Several of Arizona’s 220+ District Superintendents promote both the
Teacher of the Year and A+ School of Excellence programs to schools in their district as a way to spotlight the successes
in their communities. AEF holds a series of workshops each fall across the state to support schools that are interested in
earning the coveted A+ School of Excellence award. Focusing on successes in public education informs Arizonans and
improves the public’s perception of public education across our state.
3. Describe the proposed project and planned goals and activities.

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AEF Education Champion Platinum Donors support the activities and goals of all seven of AEF’s programs: Teacher of the
Year; A+ School of Excellence; Arizona Spelling Bee; Principals’ Leadership Academy; Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest;
Take Your Legislator to School; and UnitED. Activities vary by program depending on the time of year. For example, the
Teacher of the Year program culminates with the announcement of Arizona’s winner at an awards luncheon in
November. However, throughout the year, AEF supports the Teacher of the Year and four runners-up in activities related
to their responsibilities such as: making appearances and presentations to civic, government, business and education
groups; participating in speech training; serving in an advisory capacity to legislators and the Governor’s office with
regard to education policy; traveling to national conferences and convenings (Washington DC to meet the President,
International Space Camp, advocacy training, etc.); and supporting pre-service teachers. Additionally, AEF solicits
nominations for the next year’s teacher candidates for the award and facilitates the multi-tiered, comprehensive
selection process to determine honorees. Activities related to all seven AEF programs are meant to strengthen and
support public education in Arizona.
Overarching goals for AEF’s seven programs are: (1) to administer high-quality, reputable, and sought-after programs
that develop and celebrate excellence in Arizona’s students, teachers, schools and school leaders; (2) to serve as a
resource to facilitate sharing of best practices among educators in order to promote excellence in education; and (3) to
foster partnerships and raise awareness about AEF and its mission among educators, government officials, the private
sector and the public to benefit the educational community.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
All AEF’s programs clearly align with the Gila River Indian Community’s Education goal of achieving success in the
classroom and promoting life-long learning.
Research shows that the most important factor in student success is the quality of the teacher in the classroom. Our
Teacher of the Year program identifies 10 exemplary teachers annually from across the state who serve as models for
excellence as they motivate and inspire their fellow teaching professionals and aspiring teachers. By focusing on
excellence in teaching, the Teacher of the Year program elevates all individuals in the profession.
Benefits of the A+ School of Excellence program are twofold: by identifying schools that model overall excellence in all
areas of education, A+ Schools serve as examples of success to all schools across the state; and by undergoing the
application process a school is compelled to do a thorough evaluation of every aspect of their service to students and
their community. Leaders of schools that ultimately earn the A+ School of Excellence designation become mentors to
participants in AEF’s Principals’ Leadership Academy.

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Life-long learning is exhibited by aspiring school leaders who participate in AEF’s Principals’ Leadership Academy. Those
who participate have the opportunity through their mentors (principals of A+ Schools) to observe, learn and adopt
successful programs and practices on their way to becoming effective school leaders themselves.
AEF administers two programs that promote student academic excellence. The Spelling Bee is one of them.
Approximately 1,200 schools across Arizona administer Spelling Bees. Students who participate in bees hone their
spelling and phonetic skills while also developing poise and articulation skills. This program affects over 100,000
students in Arizona annually, one of whom eventually becomes Arizona’s Spelling Bee champion and participates in the
Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington DC. The other program that benefits students is a creative writing contest
with a civics-related theme for 7th through 12th graders called the Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest. It culminates
annually at the Arizona Capitol on Statehood Day with a ceremony recognizing the students’ achievements. This year the
students were recognized by the State Board of Education at its February meeting.
Success in the classroom depends on understanding and support from groups outside of education such as business
leaders and policy-makers. Through two of AEF’s programs, “Take Your Legislator to School” and “UnitED,” bridges of
understanding are built between educators and lawmakers and between educators and business leaders. By pairing
teachers with legislators and school administrators with business leaders, AEF fosters that much-needed understanding.
Both programs are a result of collaborations with numerous other groups who have an interest in ensuring the success
of Arizona’s students and schools.
Too often, the focus on education in Arizona is negative in nature. Through its programs, AEF aims to identify and
celebrate the successes and positive aspects of public education across our state.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
Need: Arizona public schools and the system as a whole are often categorized as failing and struggling. Although there
are isolated examples of this, the misconception that public schools in Arizona are failing is devasting to the public and
to the morale of those who work diligently and passionately with limited resources to educate the next generation of
Arizona leaders.
Target Population: The target population of these specific program is: teachers, adminstrators, students, families, and
community partners attending, working at/with PreK-12th Grade public schools in Arizona.

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Approximate number of people served in 2016: Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade public school students and staff
indirectly served through our programs: 1,040,000; public school students and staff directly served through the Teacher
of the Year, A+ School of Excellence, Principals’ Leadership Academy, and Polly Contest programs: 62,000
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program.
Continuing program.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Timelines for AEF’s programs are ongoing throughout the year; there are no clear start and finish dates for any of the
programs. Some key dates are as follows:
JANUARY: Through the UnitED program, business and education leaders are matched and meet with each other to forge
a partnership aimed to bridge the gap of understanding between the business and education communities. A+ School of
Excellence applications are due to AEF, and the evaluation process begins.
FEBRUARY: Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest winners are honored at the State Capitol on Statehood Day. Site visits to
A+ School of Excellence schools begin and go through March and part of April.
MARCH: Arizona State Spelling Bee is held, and the champion who will represent Arizona at the Scripps National Spelling
Bee in Washington DC is determined. A+ School of Excellence visits are ongoing.
APRIL and MAY: A+ School of Excellence winners are announced and awards are presented to schools statewide.
APRIL: Principals’ Leadership Academy participants graduate from the year-long Academy.
JUNE: Training sessions are held for teachers participating in the Take Your Legislator to School program.
SEPTEMBER: Legislators shadow teachers in the Take Your Legislator to School program. A series of workshops is held
across the state to inform school leaders about applying for the A+ School of Excellence award.
NOVEMBER: Annual Teacher of the Year awards luncheon is held, 10 teachers are honored, and winner is announced.
Principals’ Leadership Symposium takes place.
ONGOING, YEARLONG ACTIVITIES: Training, judging, promoting, and supporting AEF’s programs throughout the year are
imperative to the success and sustainability of all initiatives. Additionally, staff at AEF does a significant amount of
fundraising, public relations, and managing the operations and board of trustees for the Foundation.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
AEF currently has one funder at the “Circle of Excellence ($50,000 and above)” level: the Kemper and Ethel Marley
Foundation. There are nine funders at the “Platinum ($20,000 to $49,999)” level: Argosy University Phoenix, APS,
Arizona Education Association Foundation, Arizona Republic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Desert Schools Federal

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Credit Union, Intel Corporation, University of Phoenix, and Wells Fargo. There are two funders at the “Gold ($10,000 to
$19,999) level: Grand Canyon University and SRP. Many more corporations and individuals make donations at other
levels to meet AEF’s budget of approximately $400,000. Equally as important as our funding partners are our
collaborating partners. They include the Arizona K-12 Center of NAU and the Arizona Education Association, both of
which collaborate with AEF to ensure the success of our Take Your Legislator to School initiative. They help us identify
teacher leaders across the state who are willing and able to host legislators in their classrooms and help us equip those
teachers with the information they need to ensure a successful experience for all parties. AEF collaborates with
Northern Arizona University and the Maricopa Community Colleges to motivate and inspire aspiring teachers through
hands-on workshops conducted by the Arizona Teacher of the Year and Ambassadors (runners-up) for Excellence.
Another organization with which AEF works closely is ASA/Arizona School Administrators. Together we organize and
present a one-day conference on school leadership each fall, featuring breakout sessions conducted by A+ School of
Excellence award-winning principals. Another major collaboration is between Greater Phoenix Leadership, Arizona
Business and Education Coalition and AEF in an effort to bring business and education leaders together through the
UnitED program to develop a mutual understanding of each other’s successes and challenges. AEF believes that through
meaningful collaboration, its programs, initiatives and efforts can have a deeper, broader impact on students, schools
and the community at large.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes.
10. Describe your plan for project sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a program/project previously
funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards the previously described
sustainability plan.
AEF was founded in 1983 with just two programs, Teacher of the Year and A+ School of Excellence. Over the course of 34
years, the number of programs has grown to seven, and AEF’s programs have become a mainstay in Arizona’s education
community. The two-member staff and 19-member board of directors of AEF are deeply committed to the programs’
success and sustainability. With that in mind, the Foundation is growing a sizeable savings account. Though to date it has
not been necessary to tap into that savings, it is assuring to know it is there to support AEF’s efforts should our
fundraising efforts fall short of the budget in any given year. AEF remains committed to giving away over $70,000 cash
annually to schools, teachers and students in an effort to recognize their outstanding efforts and achievements. A grant
over a three-year period from the Gila River Indian Community would have a significant impact on AEF’s abilities to
sustain its mission.

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11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Progress and success of AEF programs are measured and documented through surveys and testimonials collected by AEF
staff. For example, teachers honored through the Teacher of the Year program are surveyed periodically to determine
the effect of the award on their professional career and on the education community. Many honorees serve as the
collective voice of teachers on statewide task forces and act as advisors to state policy-makers. A+ School of Excellence
principals are asked to provide testimonials on the impact of the award on their school, and on the impact in terms of
improving their school. Without exception, A+ School principals agree that the process makes theirs a better school by
pointing to areas that need improvement and celebrating the many exemplary programs and practices in place.
Testimonials from A+ School principals serve as motivation for other schools to seek the award. In the last five years, AEF
has seen a significant increase in the number of applications received for consideration of the A+ School of Excellence
award, which implies that schools (1) are eager for outside validation of their successes, and (2) see the value in being
evaluated for success on more than test scores (A+ means a school is successful in all aspects of education: leadership,
teaching and learning, culture, meeting students’ needs, community involvement, etc.). In 2013, 39 schools applied for
the award; in 2014, 43 applied; in 2015, 73 applied; in 2016, 64 applied; and in 2017, 56 applied. Participants in the
Principals’ Leadership Academy are given an opportunity upon completion to provide feedback on their experience,
which helps AEF improve instruction so that we can provide a learning experience that is relevant and meaningful. In its
nine years of operation, 165 new and aspiring school leaders have participated in the Academy.
Here are the words of a teacher who is connected to three of AEF’s programs – Teacher of the Year; A+ School of
Excellence; and Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest: “The Arizona Educational Foundation with its unwavering support of
public education is definitely a friend to all Arizona teachers. As a teacher for 48 years, I benefited enormously from the
Foundation. Not only did many of my students benefit greatly from the Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest by learning
that they were actually good writers and by taking a real interest in making their entries grammatically correct to satisfy
the judging requirements, but all of the winners were able to enhance their college applications with an award for
winning a statewide writing competition. Furthermore, I greatly increased my own pride in my profession when my
school decided to enter the Foundation’s A+ School of Excellence program. I was tapped to write the application, and in
the process I learned about the great things my colleagues were doing in their classrooms. Furthermore, our entire
school, faculty and students, benefitted greatly from their collective effort to achieve the excellence required to earn the
A+ title. Finally, when I became a finalist in the State Teacher of the Year program, I felt that my many years of hard
work were finally being recognized. Thank you, AEF; you are the Arizona teachers’ BFF!”

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AEF gauges the success of its programs by the number of schools, students, teachers and administrators it affects
annually, and on the feedback it receives on its formal and informal outreach to honorees and participants in its
programs.
12. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community for state
shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is included in a
separate attachment, please indicate that here.
Not applicable

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Project Budget
Budget Period: October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 (NOTE: the project budget for the 3-year request would be
identical for subsequent years covering the periods October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019 and October 1, 2019
through September 30, 2020.)
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other funders
1. Awards – cash $10,000 $62,000 $0 $72,000
2. Awards – prizes $2,000 $7,000 $0 $9,000
3. Awards banquets/events/meals $5,000 $43,000 $0 $48,000
4. Contract services $0 $35,000 $0 $35,000
5. Insurance $0 $3,500 $0 $3,500
6. Judging for programs $3,000 $13,000 $0 $16,000
7. Operations overall $0 $23,000 $0 $23,000
8. Printing/Postage/Supplies $0 $9,000 $0 $9,000
9. Program admin/salaries/benefits $2,500 $159,500 $0 $162,000
10. Public and media relations $0 $4,500 $0 $4,500
11. Rent/Utilities/Phone $0 $15,000 $0 $15,000
12. Transportation and travel $2,500 $20,500 $0 $23,000
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Total Budget $25,000 $395,000 $0 $420,000

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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include the
dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. Awards – cash: A total of $72,000 cash is awarded as follows: $40,000 to 10 teacher honorees in Teacher of the Year
Program; $25,000 to 50 schools that earn the A+ School of Excellence in designation; $1,500 to students for Spelling Bee
and Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest; $5,500 in scholarships to Principals’ Leadership Academy participants
2. Awards – prizes: A total of $9,000 is used to purchase shirts and trophies for Spelling Bee and Teacher of the Year;
support professional speech and storytelling training for top 5 teacher honorees ($3,000); banners for A+ schools
($2,000); and promotional items to distribute as appropriate.
3. Awards banquets/events/meals: The budgeted cost for the annual Teacher of the Year banquet is $35,000. The
remainder ($13,000) of the $48,000 budget for this line item covers a Pre-Bee event, Principals’ Leadership Academy
graduation, Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest Statehood Day ceremony, and Principals’ Leadership Symposium.
4. Contract services: This $35,000 covers Teacher of the Year video services, broadcast of Spelling Bee costs, accounting
services, program director for Principals’ Leadership Academy, graphics design, and professional fees for presenters at
the Principals’ Leadership Academy.
5. Insurance: $3,500 covers Workers’ Compensation, Directors and Officers Insurance, and a Commercial Policy for AEF.
6. Judging for programs: A majority ($15,000) of the $16,000 covers hotel costs for school administrators who conduct 1-
1/2-day on-site visits to schools under consideration for the A+ School of Excellence award.
7. Operations overall: AEF’s operations expenses are associated with the overall management of the nonprofit
organization such as administrative costs, meetings, subscriptions, membership dues, credit card processing, and bank
fees.
8. Printing/Postage/Supplies: This $9,000 line item covers postage and printing for all programs, general office supplies,
and text books and other supplies for participants of the Principals’ Leadership Academy.
9. Program admin/salaries/benefits: This $162,000 covers salary, 403b contributions, auto allowance and medical
allowance for two full-time employees of AEF.
10. Public and media relations: $4,500 is allocated toward communications (newsletters, blogs) and social media
promoting successful students, teachers, schools, and administrators across Arizona and sharing the stories of AEF.

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11. Rent/Utilities/Phone: The $15,000 allocated to this category covers the rental cost for two small offices, website
maintenance, land line, fax, internet, and cellphone expenses.
12. Transportation and travel: Most ($15,000) of the $23,000 covers travel expenses for the AZ Teacher of the Year and
Ambassadors as they advocate across Arizona for excellence in education, their students and their fellow professionals.
The AZ Teacher of the Year travels out of state at least four times during his/her tenure; AEF covers all expenses related
to those conferences and obligations. $4,000 of this line item covers airfare and hotel for the Arizona Spelling Bee
champion and chaperone to attend and participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington DC. The balance
applies to staff travel to promote and sustain AEF’s programs across Arizona.
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Arizona Educational Foundation Programs:
• AEF™ Teacher of the Year
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• AEF™ Principals’ Leadership Academy
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• AEF™ Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation
• AEF™ UnitED, uniting business and education AEF™Education Champion Platinum Donors
• AEF™ Take Your Legislator to School
For additional information:
The Arizona Educational Foundation
6155 East Indian School Road, Suite 106
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
and
480-421-9376
e-mail: bobbie@azedfoundation.org AEF™Education Champion Gold Donors
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perspectives to positively impact the future Michelle Doherty
of education in Arizona. 1st Grade Teacher K YES! We are interested in more information about a
Encanto Elementary School, Phoenix presentation by AEF's 2017 Teacher of the Year or an
Osborn Elementary School District Ambassador for Excellence.
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advocates and communicators. They are
dedicated classroom teachers with gifts for company/organization name
inspiring, motivating and engaging their
students and colleagues, as well as business 2017 AEF™Ambassadors address
leaders and community members. AEF's for Excellence
Teacher of the Year and four Ambassadors for
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Excellence are the All-Stars of education in
Arizona, who are selected each year for the
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positive impact they have on their students,
2nd – 5th Grade Math Teacher
and for their outstanding teaching ability, Cottonwood Elementary School, Tucson
leadership, talent and communication skills. Vail Unified School District phone number/e-mail
Each of these teachers delivers a powerful,
unique and insightful message about issues meeting date
pertinent to education and community
building in Arizona. meeting time & approximate presentation time
Lori Lyford
High School Music and Choral Teacher
Chandler High School, Chandler meeting place
The Teacher of the Year and Ambassadors: Chandler Unified School District
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• Offer suggestions to encourage and Complete this form and mail or fax to:
improve parental involvement The Arizona Educational Foundation
6155 East Indian School Road, Suite 106
• Inspire current and future teachers Jena Phillips Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
Middle School Science Teacher
• Motivate school and district personnel Bogle Jr. High School, Chandler fax: 480-421-9809
• Suggest ways for business and community Chandler Unified School District
Or submit a request online at
leaders to collaborate with schools, http://azedfoundation.org/programs/teacher-of-the-
illustrating the benefits of such partnerships year/toy-appearance-request/
• Provide information on issues pertinent to For more information on arranging a presentation call
education in Arizona Maria Plata 480-421-9376, email bobbie@azedfoundation.org or
1st Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher visit our website: azedfoundation.org where you can
• Stir interest from the local media Kyrene del Norte School, Tempe learn more about AEF and its programs.
Kyrene School District
Donate to the Arizona Educational Foundation at
http://azedfoundation.org/donate/ or contact AEF.