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Discover how Phoenix teacher Mike Vargas dedicated himself to doubling the number of physics and chemistry teachers in Arizona. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS0K1PFW37A Teacher LeaderMike VargasPinnacle High School, Paradise Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, Arizona Leadership ProjectSen

Aug 17, 2017

Discover how Phoenix teacher Mike Vargas dedicated himself to doubling the number of physics and chemistry teachers in Arizona.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS0K1PFW37A

Teacher Leader


Mike Vargas
Pinnacle High School, Paradise Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, Arizona

 

Leadership Project


Senate Bill 1038: High-Quality Teacher Professional Development Pilot Program

Goal


Pass a bill that will double the amount of physics and chemistry teachers in the state within a five-year period.

Leadership in Action


Conceptualized the mini-grant pilot program, which will allow current teachers in the field to get new certifications in hard-to-fill STEM subjects.

 


Get the full details on SB 1038 and this exemplary story of teacher leadership in action here.

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