Honored Alumni Spotlight

Attended… Queen Creek Junior High, and Queen Creek High School

Currently… A firefighter with the Phoenix Fire Department

“My experience at QCUSD has impacted my life to be a responsible man, friend, and hopefully good role model.”

Attended… Queen Creek Elementary, Queen Creek Junior High, and Queen Creek High School

Currently… Winner of CBS Reality Show Big Brother, Contestant on Survivor, and Software Salesperson

“My experience in Queen Creek was amazing. I wouldn’t change it for literally anything because it made me exactly who I am today and I’m very thankful for my time in Queen Creek.”

Attended… Jack Barnes Elementary, Queen Creek Junior High, Newell Barney Junior High, and Queen Creek High School

Currently… Holds the title of Miss Rodeo Arizona. Attends CGC and ASU and studying Sport Journalism

“I love drawing back on my school days not only from what I learned academically but also from showing and receiving kindness.”

Attended… Desert Mountain Elementary, Newell Barney Junior High School, and Queen Creek High School

Currently… Teaching 6th grade at Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary

“I feel there are two significant areas in QCUSD schools that helped shape my career path. First, having a strong athletic department enabled my cheerleading career and was the foundation for launching my University scholarship. Second, thanks to QCUSD’s solid academics, I was able to graduate from NAU Summa Cum Laude.”

Attended… Desert Mountain Elementary, Jacke Barnes Elementary, Queen Creek Junior High, Newell Barney Junior High, and Queen Creek High School

Currently… Teaching at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary and following in her mother’s footsteps to make an impact in Queen Creek Unified Schools

“I was obviously taught the basics but I remember it was so much more than that. I remember learning in a hands on and fun way. I had amazing teachers that cared and wanted the best for me. I still see a few of them now and feel lucky to be given that opportunity.”

Attended… Queen Creek High School

Currently… Currently attending Arizona State University, majoring Sports Science and Performance Programming with a minor in Nutrition.

“The sports medicine program at QCHS played a major role in where I am today. After having such a great experience in high school I decided to pursue this position in college. I’m thankful to Queen Creek High School for helping me get here.”

Attended… Queen Creek Junior High, and Queen Creek High School

Currently… A small animal veterinarian

“With the many extracurricular activities that I was involved in over the years I learned how important it is to have a well balanced life. QCUSD and my collegiate career has turned me into a more resilient person who focuses on the joy of day to day life.”

Attended… Jack Barnes Elementary, Newell Barney Junior High, and Queen Creek High School

Currently… A science teacher at Crismon High School

“I am who I am today, because of the skills and the goals that I was able to achieve as a student in QCUSD.”

Attended… Queen Creek Junior High, and Queen Creek High School

Currently… Speech Language Pathologist at Gateway Polytechnic Academy

“When I attended QCUSD schools, the district was much different! Because of being in such a small community, we knew everyone. I think for that reason I like to treat my relationships with students and families how I was treated. You’re not a number. You matter to me.”