Professional Preparation Board

The University of Arizona College of Education's Professional Preparation Board (PPB) was formed in 1999 to address the challenges of ensuring teacher and administrator quality in the state and across the nation. The Board is composed of more than 40 education professionals and citizens from across Arizona. Working together Board members have provided guidance to all of the programs that lead to state certification in teaching and leadership. Board members are also active at the state level and serve on numerous committees that are working toward continuous improvement of P-20 education. They are also active nationally as they share both their research on education and the promising practices that can be found in Arizona schools and communities.

Who We Are
The Professional Preparation Board is comprised of University of Arizona faculty and staff, K-12 school and district leaders, and other community education advocates.

Professional Preparation Board Mission Statement
Through collaborative, open-ended dialogue informed by research and effective practice, we exchange the latest innovative educational plans and actions across rural, suburban, and urban school districts and charter schools.  Our commitment to advancing the learning of all students drives our engagement of district, state and local leaders to investigate, confirm and implement best practices.  We strive to positively impact professional training, development and induction into the field for teachers and education professionals.

For any input regarding past or future Professional Preparation Board Meetings, please contact Stephen Schadler, Executive Director, or Rachel Barton, Assistant to the Dean, College of Education.

PPB Official Roster

Executive Board Members

• Ms. Deborah Bryson, Chief Deputy Superintendent, Office of the Pima County School Superintendent
• Ms. Angelina Canto, Superintendent, Nogales Unified School District
• Dr. Regina Deil-Amen, Interim Dean and Professor, College of Education
• Dr. Flori Huitt, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Tucson Unified School District
• Dr. Jennifer Kirkpatrick, Professor of Practice, Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies, College of Education
• Mr. Stephen Schadler, PPB Executive Director, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and Assessing
• Dr. Patty Stowers, Professor of Practice, Department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies, College of Education
• Dr. Manny Valenzuela, Superintendent, Sahuarita Unified School District

Meeting Agendas and Resources