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ARIZONA CORRECTIONAL EDUCATORS

About ACEAZ.

Connecting educators. Strengthening correctional education across Arizona.

GET TO KNOW ACEAZ

Rooted in Arizona.
United by Education.

Arizona Correctional Educators, Inc. (ACE) is a professional membership organization dedicated to correctional educators and related professionals throughout Arizona.

ACE brings together professionals from federal, state, county, tribal, and community-based jurisdictions, creating opportunities to share knowledge, strengthen relationships, and support educational excellence.

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Our Mission

To advocate for excellence in correctional and alternative education by providing high-quality services and resources for members. ACE values excellence, innovation, and evidence-based practices supported by data and research.

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Our Educational Focus

Recognizing the importance of education for court-involved juveniles and adults, ACE supports correctional and alternative educational approaches that expand opportunities and improve outcomes.

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Networking & Collaboration

ACE provides a professional network where educators can exchange expertise, explore effective practices, and collaborate on the challenges and opportunities of correctional education.

Supporting professionals who make education possible in correctional and alternative settings.

FROM PURPOSE TO PRACTICE

Our Work.
Our Impact.

For more than two decades, ACE has helped bring correctional education professionals together through learning opportunities, shared expertise, and professional collaboration.

AN ACE TRADITION
20 +
YEARS OF SYMPOSIUM HISTORY

Bringing Educators
Together.

ACE has sponsored an annual symposium for more than twenty years, providing customized professional development and training for educators and related professionals working with court-involved juveniles and adults.

Learning. Connection. Professional Growth.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Knowledge that
moves us forward.

From shared expertise at the annual symposium to specialized learning opportunities, ACE supports continued professional growth.

Experience Worth Sharing.

Local, state, national, and international presenters have contributed experience and expertise to ACE symposium attendees, supporting professional learning and the exchange of ideas.

Learning Beyond the Symposium.

ACE has also provided localized SEI and TBI training and continues to seek professional development opportunities relevant to the correctional education field.

Connected Across Arizona.

Regional representation creates opportunities for ACE to connect with professionals across the state and consider locally defined educational and professional development needs.

Supporting the people who make correctional education possible.

ARIZONA CORRECTIONAL EDUCATORS
THE PEOPLE BEHIND ACEAZ

Guided by
Leadership.

ACEAZ is supported by educators and professionals who contribute their experience, time, and commitment to advancing correctional education throughout Arizona.

LEADING WITH PURPOSE
BOARD PRESIDENT

Danna
Rivera

Supporting ACEAZ's mission and the professional community it serves across Arizona.

ARIZONA CORRECTIONAL EDUCATORS
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS LEADERSHIP DIRECTORY

Deborah Thompson

President-Elect & Treasurer

Tarinda Craglow

VP of Professional Development

Lisa Preston

Secretary

Brian Lawrence

VP of Membership

Our regional representatives are featured in the statewide directory above.

STATEWIDE CONNECTIONS

Serving Arizona's
Regions.

ACEAZ connects correctional education professionals throughout Arizona through regional representation, helping members build relationships and stay connected to their professional community.

EXPLORE BY REGION 05 REGIONS
REGIONAL DIRECTORY REGION 01 / 05
YOUR REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Kellie Burns

Northern Region Representative

AREA OF REPRESENTATION

Northern Region

Counties included within this ACEAZ region.

05 COUNTIES REPRESENTED
Apache County Coconino County Mohave County Navajo County Yavapai County

Select a region to view its representative and counties. Regional information follows ACEAZ's existing directory.

MAKE AN IMPACT WITH ACEAZ

Your Support.
Their Opportunity.

Every contribution helps strengthen the community of professionals dedicated to correctional education. Whether through your time, partnership, or financial support, there are meaningful ways to get involved.

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Volunteer.

Share your time, experience, and enthusiasm to help strengthen ACEAZ activities and support the annual symposium.

Get Involved
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Sponsor.

Connect your organization with Arizona's correctional education community while supporting professional learning opportunities.

Explore Sponsorship
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Give.

Help ACEAZ continue supporting professional development, education, and opportunities for correctional educators throughout Arizona.

Ask About Giving
Every contribution makes a difference.
ARIZONA CORRECTIONAL EDUCATORS