Coronado Learning Community Design Team
Scottsdale Unified School District invites parents, caregivers, community members, residents, alumni, business partners, and other stakeholders to apply to serve on the Coronado Learning Community (CLC) Design Team.
This team will guide the development of a comprehensive strategic plan designed to increase enrollment across all CLC schools and strengthen academic outcomes for all students. The work of the Design Team will help ensure that the Coronado Learning Community remains strong, sustainable, and focused on student success.
We are seeking individuals who care deeply about students and the long-term vitality of our schools. Our goal is to bring together a diverse group that reflects a wide range of perspectives and is committed to respectful, student-centered collaboration.
Meetings
- Work Session #1: 5/28/26
- Work Session #2: 6/11/26
- Work Session #3: 7/16/26
- Virtual Work Sessions #3.5 : 7/30/26 & 7/31/26
- Work Session #4: 8/13/26
- Work Session #5 8/25/2026
Work Session #1: 5/28/26
Work Session #2: 6/11/26
Work Session #3: 7/16/26
Virtual Work Sessions #3.5 : 7/30/26 & 7/31/26
Work Session #4: 8/13/26
Work Session #5 8/25/2026
Meeting Dates
- 05/28/26
- 06/11/26
- 07/16/26
- 08/13/26
- 08/26/26
Time Commitment
The committee’s time commitment is expected to be 3–6 hours per month, with the possibility of several full-day work sessions.
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Committee Members
| Name | Role | School / Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ibhi Haghighat | Facilitator | Leadership Boost CEO / SUSD |
| Dr. David Priniski | Facilitator Director State and Federal Programs | District Office |
| Melinda Splitek | Principal Coronado | Coronado HS |
| Chad Johnson | Assistant Principal Coronado | Coronado HS |
| Rob Villa | Principal Tonalea | Tonalea MS |
| Maggie Finan | Principal Hohokam | Hohokam |
| Kelley Perry | Principal Yavapai | Yavapai |
| Lea Mitchell | Assistant Superintendent Community Member | District Office |
| Cindy Bochna | Director SIMAR | District Office |
| Cymphanie Sherman | Communications Manager | District Office |
| Sheila Cepress | SUSD Nat American Ed Coordinator | District Office |
| Mike Sharkey | SUSD Board | SUSD |
| Dennis Robbins | Coronado Promise | Scottsdale Charros |
| Tomasi Moustafa | Parent and Staff Member | Yavapai Elementary |
| Adrienne Bass | Alumni/community member/parent | Coronado HS |
| Nicole Deluca | Parent/Alumni CHS | Yavapai/CHS alumni (Vice President) |
| Joseph Valenzuela | Community member/coach/parent | Coronado HS |
| Caity Buschell | Parent | Hohokam/Coronado |
| Connie Collenwood | Parent | Pima |
| Darryl Bess | Parent/EVIT | Saguaro Hohokam |
| Cindy Byers | Grandparent | Hohokam |
| Kathy Willis | Community Member | Coronado Foundation for the Future |
| Tiffany Irwin | Alumni/Parent | CHS and Yavapai |
| Chelo Allen | Parent/Community Advocate | Yavapai/Penjamo Yaqui Pueblo |
| Stephanie Slover | Parent | Yavapai/Coronado |
| Cassie Larson | Hohokam Parent/Former Teacher | Hohokam |
| Peter Boyle | Community Member | EVIT/CFA/CFFI |
| Gwen Opel | Parent/Strategist/Coach | Yavapai |
| Angela Lucero | Parent/SUSD Teacher | Yavapai/Ingleside |
| Andrea Temarantz | Hohokam | |
| Stacy Gabrielson | Parent/SUSD Employee | Hohokam/SIMAR |
| Cortney Tag | Teacher | Hohokam |
| Ivan Chango | Teacher | Tonalea MS |
| Laura Matera | Teacher/Community Member | Yavapai |
| Durana Bryant | Teacher | Tonalea MS |
| Grant Barron | Teacher | Tonalea MS |
| Keri Demetrulias | Lead Security | Coronado Complex |
| Ava Harding | Teacher | Coronado |