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Follow on Google News | Courtney Castelhano Named New AJUSD Manager of CurriculumBy: Apache Junction Unified School District Mrs. Castelhano will be working closely with the Educational Services Team to ensure district students have an aligned curriculum as they move through the district's schools. The Gold Canyon resident has experience in a variety of school positions. She taught at Four Peaks Elementary, was a counselor at Peralta Trail Elementary, served as coordinator and Director of Special Education for AJUSD for three years and has worked as the principal for CCJH for the past seven years. Mrs. Castelhano supported the implementation of AVID, the Advancement Via Individual Determination program this school year with an AVID Site Leadership Team. The goal at Cactus Canyon is to become AVID School-wide certified by 2020. She has conducted various book studies and supported professional development with staff throughout the school years. Professional Development focus areas include growth mindset, engagement strategies, effective elements of instruction, and relationship building with students to continue to foster a positive school culture. In February 2019 she received the Arizona Music Educators Association (AMEA) Outstanding Administrator Award. "Change is a part of growth and continuous improvement," Chad Cantrell, principal at FPES, will be taking over as principal at CCJH for the 2019-2020 school year. End
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