Educational Services
Educational Services Vision
The Educational Services Department, in partnership with staff, families, and the community, provides a rigorous, innovative, and supportive learning environment where each student thrives academically, develops a deep love of learning, and is uniquely prepared for the future.
Educational Services Mission
Empowering students and staff to achieve success through learning, leadership, and collaboration.
Academic Standards
Queen Creek Unified School District’s curriculum is directly aligned with the Arizona College and Career Readiness standards. Curriculum maps provide clear guidance to teachers that delineate specific skills and knowledge that students should master throughout their K–12 experience. These high-quality standards are part of a state initiative to improve academic rigor and ensure that all students are college and career ready upon high school graduation.
Top District
All of our schools are designated as “A” or “B” by the state, and we are rated as one of the top districts in Arizona. Our educators focus on each student’s learning requirements; we utilize a solid assessment system that helps our teachers monitor student learning toward essential reading and math standards.
Contact Us
Erika Copeland
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary
(480) 987-7488
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Casey Eagleburger
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary
(480) 987-7418
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Barbara Jackson
Administrative Assistant- Educational Services
(480) 987-7488
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Annette Sampogna
Administrative Assistant-Educational Services
(480) 987-7418
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Heidi Lee
Director of College & Career Readiness and CTE
(480) 987-5965
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Melissa Wood
CTE Administrative Assistant
(480) 987-5965
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Ella Chasten
Director of Educational Technology and Virtual Learning
(480) 987-5935
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Robyn Mariani
Administrative Assistant Educational Technology and Virtual Learning
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Stephen Watkins
Director of Elementary Curriculum
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Robin Bayles
Coordinator of Research and Evaluation
(480) 987-5985
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Paul Gagnon
Coordinator of AVID and Secondary Professional Learning
(480) 987-7471
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Academic Coaches

From left to right: Kerry Kester, Jennifer Lumley, Shannon Kennedy, LaFawn Berry, and Fern Otero.