- Kyrene School District
- Superintendent and Cabinet
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Kyrene Leadership
Superintendent and Cabinet Members
The Superintendent and Cabinet are responsible for strategic, long-range planning to ensure ongoing, systemic improvements in instruction and operations. Through oversight of school and District leadership teams, the Superintendent’s Cabinet guides the implementation of strategic initiatives to help realize the District’s mission and vision. District leadership teams have oversight of areas such as curriculum, finance, personnel and infrastructure, all of which support the work of 26 elementary, middle and K-8 schools, serving 14,000 students.
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SUPERINTENDENT
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________________________________Laura Toenjes, M.A.Ed.“As the Kyrene Superintendent, I truly believe in the power of education to change the life of every child and will ensure each child has equitable access to a high quality education.”
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Chris Herrmann, MBAChief Financial OfficerKyrene School DistrictEmail: cherrmann@kyrene.org
DIRECT REPORTS:
Brian Lockery, Director | Business Services
Josh Glider, Director | Community Education
Mason Meade, Director | Facilities
Vacant, Director | Transportation
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Susie Ostmeyer, Ph.D.Executive DirectorAccountability & Performance ManagementEmail: sostmeyer@kyrene.orgDIRECT REPORTS:
Rebecca Bolnick, Ph.D., Director |
Research & Evaluation
_______________________________Damian NicholsExecutive DirectorInformation Technology
& Emergency ManagementEmail: dnichols@kyrene.orgDIRECT REPORTS:
Pete Flocken, Assistant Director |
Information Technology
David Staneart | Emergency Management
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Carrie Furedy, M.A.Ed.Executive DirectorSchool EffectivenessEmail: cfuredy@kyrene.org
DIRECT REPORTS:
Principals | Elementary/Middle/K-8 Schools
Lisa Connor, Director | School Effectiveness
Erin Schroeder | Federal Programs & Outreach
_______________________________Sandra Laine, Ed.D.Executive DirectorInclusive Student ServicesEmail: slaine@kyrene.orgDIRECT REPORTS:
Tzipi Turner, Director |
Exceptional Student Services
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Lisa Gibson, M.A.Ed.Executive DirectorTalent ManagementEmail: lisagibson@kyrene.org
DIRECT REPORTS:
Mark Knight, Co-Director | Personnel
Mary Jane Rincon, Co-Director | Personnel
Deb Spurgin, Chief Benefits Officer
_______________________________Christie McDougall, Ph.D.Executive DirectorTeaching & LearningEmail: cmcdougall@kyrene.orgDIRECT REPORTS:
Jo Shurman, Ph.D., Director |
Professional Growth & Development
Principal | Kyrene Digital Academy
_______________________________Erin HelmExecutive DirectorCommunications & MarketingEmail: ehelm@kyrene.orgDIRECT REPORTS:
Carolyn Wood, Assistant Director |
Communications & Strategic Partnerships
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