• APS Board of Education
• Mr. Winston Brooks, who has helped in the development of this Academic Plan by sharing his vision, and by providing clear guidance and constant support.
• Rose-Ann McKernan, Executive Director of Instruction & Accountability
• Diego Gallegos, Assistant Superintendent for School & Community Support
• Anne Tafoya, Executive Director of Special Education
• Sara Miranda Sanchez, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
• Dr. Sheila Hyde, Director of Professional Learning
• Lynne Rosen, Director of Language & Cultural Equity
• Thomas Genne, Director of Research, Deployment & Accountability (RDA)
• Laurie Everhart, Director of Title I
• Daisy Thompson, Director of Indian Education
• Lynn Pedraza, Director of Health & Wellness
• Toby Herrera, Director of Student, School & Community Service Center
• Karin Tarter, Manager, Graphics Production & District Services for her creativity & patience

Instructional Research:

• Robert Marzano, a leading researcher in education. “The Art and Science of Teaching”

• SREB (Southern Region Educational Bureau)
• Thomas R. Guskey, “Evaluating Professional Development”
• Tony Wagner, “The Global Achievement Gap”
• Richard DuFour, “Learning by Doing”