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Get Away Today Vacations

Since 1997 Deer Valley Education Foundation and Get Away Today Vacations have been providing Fun for You and Funds for Schools! Not only does Get Away Today give you the lowest price on your vacation, they also donate a portion of each vacation purchased by a family in our district to benefit the children of the district. With our partnership Vacations=Donations.

What Is The Deer Valley Education Foundation?

The Deer Valley Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was formed in 1986 as one of the first education foundations in the State of Arizona. The Foundation raises funds to provide grants for student scholarships and teacher grants to bring innovative and dynamic learning experiences to our children.

Our Mission:  To foster excellence in education by funding programs that enhance the capabilities of Deer Valley’s schools to stimulate students’ academic achievement and enrich the learning environment.

The Deer Valley Education Foundation prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

Deer Valley's Teachers of the Year - PHOTO


Congratulations to Deer Valley's 2012-2013 Teachers of the Year!!! And thanks to all the sponsor who made this event possible: Discover Financial, McCarthy Building Companies, Valley Schools, GRADS Photography, CORE Construction, CHASSE Building Team, Smartschoolsplus, Getaway Today, David Fisco, and DLR Group.
 To download photo, right click and "save as".
photo of all the teachers

Marie G. Brennan
Executive Director
Deer Valley Education Foundation
20402 N. 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85027
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office: 623-445-5012
cell: 623-521-2110

2013 Teachers and Rookie of the Year Announced

After an extensive nomination, application and interview process, the Deer Valley Education Foundation and the Deer Valley Unified School District are proud to announce the 2012-2013 Teachers of the Year and Rookie of the Year. These teachers will be honored at a reception open to the public on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 5:00 pm at Mountain Ridge High School. Following the reception will be dinner at Arrowhead Country Club (6:30 p.m.), 19888 N. 73rd Ave., Glendale.  Cost of dinner is $25 per person.  Please RSVP for dinner only by May 2nd to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 623-445-5012.

 

Checks should be made payable to DVEF and sent c/o Marie Brennan, DVEF, at the District office.

 

 

Congratulations 2012-2013 Teachers of the Year and Rookie of the Year (the complete list including semi-finalists is downloadable):

 

 

Name:                                                                   

Staci Mckenzie

School:

Bellair

Stacy Shane

Boulder Creek

Lori Johnson

Constitution

Debby Carey

Desert Mountain

Heather Henry

Desert Mountain

Robyn Muzich

Desert Sky

 

 

Kelley Fisher

Las Brisas

Ashley Butler

Mountain Ridge

Jon Devenney

Mountain Ridge

Jennifer Buchanan

Stetson Hills

Kristen Eddleman

Stetson Hills

Mary M. Vivola

Sunset Ridge

Karen Ciba

Terramar

Pamela Nelson

Terramar

 

  Carolyn J. Rogers                                                            West Wing

 

 

 

 

2012-2013 Rookie (First Year Teacher) of the Year:

 

 Lauren Zallis                                                              Desert Sage

 
   
   
   
Congratulations All!!!!!

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Latest News

  • Deer Valley's Teachers of the Year - PHOTO
  • 2013 Teachers and Rookie of the Year Announced
  • Community Service JDRF Grants During November 2012
  • Impact Grant Applications Due Oct. 26, 2012
  • ROOKIES OF THE YEAR: Gina Etzel from Barry Goldwater and Lauren Halloran from Mountain Shadows
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