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ust north of Phoenix International Airport is a small campus of domed buildings that has been a unique landmark to many traveling through this part of Phoenix. Robert L. Duffy High School, known in the community as “RLD,” is a hidden gem in Central Phoenix. It is part of Career Success Schools, known for its focused and signature programs in Phoenix for over two decades. Career Success Schools is excited to announce a new school leader at Robert L. Duffy High School for the 2022-23 school year. Jaime Tejada, known to many as “Mr. T,” has come on board to lead the program and development of Robert L. Duffy and its CTE film and TV production program. From its inception in 2011 until the present, it has served the needs of hundreds of students with a focus on: • Personalized and flexible individual instruction. • Small class size. • Supportive and diverse instruction. • Job readiness skills. • Signature TV and film production program with Adobe Premiere certification. In addition, students are able to advance in obtaining credits as well as recover credits. RLD focuses on preparing students to successfully integrate and contribute to the community. Classes are set at nine-week terms, and students are able to earn one full
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credit in a semester. RLD has also fostered effective partnerships with local organizations that support the whole student with job readiness, social-emotional and personal safety. As a leader, Tejada has a diverse background that connects with many of the students at RLD. Tejada is the first-generation college graduate. He understands the nature of struggling to achieve in an environment where language, culture, poverty and lack of opportunities are an issue. He was a second language learner with little classroom support. He believes that we can all make choices to improve our lives and that we should support each other as work to move ahead. Students at RLD will benefit from the belief that change can come one choice at a time and that our circumstances do not predetermine our future. “We are committed to being innovative, supportive, and building personal connections,” Tejada said. He loves students of all ages and believes we are all “continuous” learners. Tejada also advocates for a safe and supportive environment for teachers to thrive in knowing that an amazing teaching can have an enormous positive impact on young learners. The RLD team is unique, diverse, and qualified to provide an excellent educational experience. Tejada is excited for the amazing opportunity to make a difference with the Rob-
Jaime Tejada, known to many as “Mr. T,” has come on board to lead the program and development of Robert L. Duffy High School and its CTE film and TV production program. (Robert L. Duffy High School/Submitted)
ert L. Duffy High School students, parents and community. His vision is to transform RLD into a flagship for TV and film, as well as visual arts, in Central Phoenix that provides real-life experience and relevant opportunities for its diverse student population. For more information, contact us at 602393-4200.
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