In spring 2007, in the interest of continuing transformation and increasing student achievement, AEA and APS bargaining teams agreed to create a joint Pilot Schools Study Group. This group, made up of the AEA president, APS deputy superintendent, a classified staff member, licensed teachers and principals, learned much about existing Pilot Schools in the U.S.

• Read the Pilot Schools Study Group Response to Charge.
• View the slideshow presentation.

Study Group Members

Amy Achtermann
Elementary Teacher, Jewell
Laurie Foster
Art Teacher, Kenton
Monica Wilbanks
English Teacher, Columbia
Camille Schiraldi
Applied Science Teacher, Pickens Technical College
Debbie Ellis
Principal, Century
Lisa Nieto
Principal, Fletcher
Edward Snyder
Principal, Mrachek
Jane Shirley
Principal, William Smith H.S.
Brenna Isaacs
AEA President
Cheryl Dalton
former CEC President
Tony Van Gytenbeek
Deputy Superintendent

Sue Clark
Facilitator