Terry's Priorities
Education is Economic Development
Building a Strong Teacher Workforce
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Restoring an environment of respect towards educators will help motivate teachers to return to the classroom. Our school staff should be treated as dedicated professionals–not political targets.
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Partnering with community colleges and universities to create robust teacher recruitment pipelines.
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Implementing retention programs that provide incentives, mentorships, and support to retain experienced educators.
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Increasing teacher pay to a level that is more competitive with the national average.
Preparing Students for Success
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Expanding access to early learning opportunities like literacy and universal Pre-K.
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Increasing the number of dual enrollment, CTE pathways, and college-ready programs.
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Ensuring students are safe and secure with continued access to mental health professionals, free and reduced lunches, and enrichment activities.
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Broadening tutoring and after-school programs to assist students who need extra support.
Investing Fully in Arizona’s Future
Arizona has long ranked among the worst in the nation for per-pupil spending. Greater investment in education is not only a nonpartisan matter; it is an economic imperative.
When we direct appropriate resources to K-12 schools, every child regardless of zip code will have access to a high quality education that leads to an abundance of opportunities when they graduate high school. Funding our schools is an investment in the future prosperity of Arizona.
Empowering Minds and the Economy
Education isn’t just a public good–it is essential to Arizona’s continued economic prosperity.
A quality public education system creates a more skilled workforce, attracts business investment, and boosts economic mobility. We all want safer and stronger communities, and this can only be accomplished when the students of today are equipped with everything they need to succeed tomorrow.