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.

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 2023-2024

• Dr. Robert Berry, Dean and Professor, Paul L. Lindsay & Kathy J. Alexander Chair, College of Education
• Ms. Deborah Bryson, Chief Deputy Superintendent, Office of the Pima County School Superintendent
• Ms. Angelina Canto, Superintendent, Nogales Unified School District
• Dr. Flori Huitt, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Tucson Unified School District
• Dr. Jennifer Kirkpatrick, Associate 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