An Inside Look at SB 1038

Discover how Phoenix teacher Mike Vargas dedicated himself to doubling the number of physics and chemistry teachers in Arizona.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS0K1PFW37A

Teacher Leader


Mike Vargas
Pinnacle High School, Paradise Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, Arizona

 

Leadership Project

Senate Bill 1038: High-Quality Teacher Professional Development Pilot Program

Goal

Pass a bill that will double the amount of physics and chemistry teachers in the state within a five-year period.

Leadership in Action

Conceptualized the mini-grant pilot program, which will allow current teachers in the field to get new certifications in hard-to-fill STEM subjects.

 

Get the full details on SB 1038 and this exemplary story of teacher leadership in action here.