What an incredible honor! Cox Communications Arizona has chosen AZACS Founder and Executive Director Diana Diaz-Harrison as one of their 2018 Latino leader honorees; recognized for her cultural and social contributions to our state during Hispanic Heritage Month. She will be featured in a 30-second public service announcement that will rotate on Cox channels from mid-September through mid-October. Be sure to tune in! 

In addition, she was recognized on-field during a pre-game recognition at the AZ Diamondbacks Hispanic Heritage game! Congratulations, Diana! AZACS is so proud of your leadership and continuous service to the autism community.

Message from Ms. Diana:

I feel blessed and privileged to do this work for our students, families and community. I give all the credit for any recognition to our wonderful school leaders, teachers and staff who work hands-on with our children every day! Together, they have made the vision for this school a reality.  

Ms. Pilar Bonilla

"BIG congrats to Ms. Pilar are in order!! She is one of our wonderful ABA Program Supervisors at the Elementary School. Yesterday she sat for her BCBA Board exams!." Photo by Mr. Drowne.  

Jawhar

"After doing a remarkable job on today's math quiz, Jawhar takes a fun brain break by doing a connect-the-dot puzzle with nearly 300 dots in it!" Photo by Ms. Goodkind.

Ashley Kinton joined the AZACS Leadership Team as Special Education Director in July 2018. Ashley oversees all special education services, related services and compliance.

Ashley brings a wealth of teaching experience, a depth of knowledge for special education best practice and passion for serving students. Earlier in her career, Ashley spent two years teaching overseas. Ashley has also been a classroom special education teacher and administrator for several years. Ashley's number one goal as the AZACS Special Education Director is to ensure that a compliant, student-centered and research- based program serves each AZACS student to reach his or her potential.

Outside of her work life, Ashley is an avid traveler. The next destination on her list is Peru. We are so excited to welcome Ashley to the AZACS Leadership Team!

Read more about Ms. Kinton on the AZACS staff directory by clicking HERE.

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