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Vol. 78 No. 34
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August 25, 2022
State superintendent visits GESD school BY SUMMER AGUIRRE
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Glendale Star Staff Writer
illiam C. Jack School in Glendale welcomed State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman, as she experienced a day alongside students, teachers and staff on Aug. 15. Hoffman is in the midst of visiting schools across Arizona to celebrate the beginning of the school year and observe program intervention and support. Her stop at William C. Jack School provided an up-close look into the institution’s programs and challenges, sparking ideas for future implementations to better help students achieve their individual academic
goals. “I see the children in our schools as the future of our state, and (we) want to make sure we’re doing everything to support their well-being — everything from their academic success to their social-emotional well-being and mental health,” Hoffman said. “I think for many of our kids, school is a place where they feel safe, and we want them (schools) to be safe, welcoming, inclusive settings for them to thrive in.” The K-8 school is currently facing challenges with recruitment and retention of staff. Hoffman said the first week of class, which began Aug. 8, has already seen the resignation of a few teachers.
“It’s already a challenge to recruit teachers for the school year, and then to have some resign without much notice really makes it challenging,” she said. “Then, you are left in a position where oftentimes district leaders will step in to fill those classrooms, but it really creates a big challenge for the system.” Special education programs, in particular, often experience issues with recruiting and retaining staff. Since the success of the students is dependent on the success of their teachers, the Department of Education has dedicated a “substantial” sum of federal COVID-19 relief dollars to offer Arizona SEE GESD PAGE 4
Sabillon excited to draw traffic to Glendale BY JORDAN ROGERS
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Glendale Star Staff Writer
BUSINESS ........ 12 Turquoise Wine Cellar and Tasting Room sets opening
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hen Daniel Sabillon was first applying for the job of downtown manager for the city of Glendale, he saw what it entailed and was a bit overwhelmed by it. But, he decided to apply anyway as he believed he could make a big impact in Downtown Glendale. Following a highly competitive process that resulted in a nationwide candidate pool, the city of Glendale’s Office of Economic Development announced the hiring of the position, and much to his excitement, Sabillon was selected. “I know the challenges that are ahead,
and I know Downtown really well,” Sabillon said. “So, even though there are challenges, I feel that, with this job, I can really make an impact.” Right off the bat, Sabillon said he wants to make everyone aware of the fact that “great things are going to happen.” He sees a bright future for Downtown Glendale. “Downtown Glendale, it’s got so much opportunity,” he said. “I really want to magnify that to the entire Valley and into the entire United States so we can really drive traffic down here.” In his role, Sabillon will lead development and redevelopment activities in SEE SABILLON PAGE 5
Daniel Sabillon will lead development and redevelopment activities in Glendale in his new role. (City of Glendale/Submitted)
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