Built on a philosophy of high expectations and continuous improvement, Glendale Union High School District has the most excelling high schools in one district. GUHSD provides an exceptional academic education that integrates the fine arts, career and technical education, sports and extracurricular activities. Highly qualified teachers focused on academics offer students a spectrum of unique educational opportunities allowing for accelerated learning to prepare students for higher education.

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Curriculum and Instruction Department
All Students Can Learn

The Curriculum and Instruction department assists all schools and teachers with course alignments, course assessments and staff development. All areas dealing with student learning and assessment are addressed by the Curriculum and Instruction department.

Contact:
Glendale Union High School District #205
7650 North 43rd Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85301
Phone: 623-435-6000

The Glendale Learning System consists of the following personnel:

a. Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction - John Croteau

b. Curriculum Coordinators

• Career & Technical Education - Stephen Weltsch
• English Language Learners - Karen Merritt
• Language Arts - Tami Strege
• Fine Arts - Barbara Dahlstedt
• Foreign Language - Jared Hunt
• Guidance and Support Services - Stephen Weltsch
• Inclusion Coordinator - Erin Golden
• Instructional Technology - Sheryl Lovell
• Mathematics - Cory Shinkle
• Physical Education - Denise Silcox
• Science - Christine Lord
• Social Studies - Phyllis Gendreau

c. Assistant Superintendent of Student Services - Dean Petersen

d. Administrator of Special Education - Debbie Greenfield

e. Supervisor of Testing - Linda McIntyre

f. Director of Research and Evaluation - Cindy Ziker

Other sites of interest:

• The College Board - for SAT and AP information
• Arizona Department of Education State Standards
• Arizona Department of Education AIMS Sample Tests