The Arizona Spotlights offer a dynamic space to showcase the incredible work happening across Arizona—from classrooms to district offices, and everywhere in between. These sessions uplift the voices of current and former practitioners, including teachers, administrators, and school-based mental health professionals, who are leading meaningful change in their communities.
Spotlights feature:
- System-wide transformations and scalable best practices
- Personal stories of resilience and strategies for emotional well-being
- Innovative approaches to creating safe, inclusive learning environments
✨ Free & Virtual – Open to all who are passionate about youth, education, and healing-centered work.
Spotlights run for 60 minutes followed by an optional 15 minute Q & A. Register using the link provided. Register for one session or all of them.
AZ Spotlight Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xl_ym0V7TT2-o9w9-JtBeQ
Wednesday, 10/15/25, 3:30-4:45 pm
Presenter: Kim Boling
Topic: In Pursuit of Balance: Leveraging Wellness with Systems Thinking
Wednesday, 11/12/25, 3:30-4:45 pm
Presenters: Alex Soto, Carla Romero, Efrain Carrillo
Topic: TUSD’s Social Work Department: Serving Students with Passion, Purpose, and Competence
Wednesday, 12/10/25, 3:30-4:45 pm
Presenter: Alexis Santa Cruz
Topic: Grit and Grace: Building Emotionally Strong Schools
Monday, 1/14/26, 3:30-4:45 pm
Presenter: Lainie Sgouros
Topic: Kyrene: A District Approach to Informing MTSS with NME Practices
Monday, 2/11/26, 3:30-4:45 pm
Presenter: Art Almquist
Topic: Using Storytelling to Create Spaces of Belonging
Monday, 3/11/26, 3:30-4:45 pm
Presenter: TBD
Topic: TBD
Monday, 4/15/26, 3:30-4:45 pm
Presenter: TBD
Topic: TBD
- For questions regarding this resource, please contact Pima County School Superintendent's Office (PCSSO).
- Contact Name: Leslie Anway
- Phone No: 520-724-8393
- Email Address: leslie.anway@pima.gov