Scottsdale Unified School District Foundation

Manages a 5,000 square-foot facility on the Saguaro High School campus that houses the Math and Science Academy, championship robotics team, Sisters in STEM program, engineering classes, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. The facility was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 12, 2020.

Manages a 5,000 square-foot facility at Saguaro High School equipped with 3D printers, computers, machine shop equipment, and mobile workbenches to support the Math and Science Academy, robotics, engineering classes, CTE students, and the Sisters in STEM program; also supported the launch of The Innovation Center for hands-on technology career exploration.

Operates a STEAM Workspace and a 5,000 square-foot facility on the Saguaro High School campus, providing students with access to 3D printers, computers, machine shop equipment, and supporting programs like the Math and Science Academy, robotics teams, and engineering classes.

Supports student participation in Camp Invention through scholarships and operates The Innovation Center and a STEAM Workspace equipped with 3D printers, computers, machine shop equipment, and mobile workbenches. Also organizes Unitown, a 5-day camp for high school students from all five SUSD high schools.

Operates a 5,000 square-foot STEAM Workspace and Innovation Center on the Saguaro High School campus, equipped with 3D printers, computers, and machine shop equipment, serving SUSD’s Math and Science Academy, robotics teams, engineering classes, and Career and Technical Education students.

Operates a 5,000 square-foot STEAM Workspace and Innovation Center on the Saguaro High School campus, equipped with 3D printers, computers, and machine shop equipment, serving SUSD’s Math and Science Academy, robotics teams, engineering classes, and Career and Technical Education students.

Operates a 5,000 square-foot STEAM Workspace and Innovation Center on the Saguaro High School campus, equipped with various tools and technology, serving SUSD’s Math and Science Academy, robotics teams, STEM programs, engineering classes, and Career and Technical Education students.

Recognizes 8 individuals annually through the Hall of Excellence program, including 2 students, 2 teachers, 2 administrators, and 2 alumni, with induction occurring at an annual fundraiser gala. Also awards two annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors—one for a male and one for a female student.

Recognizes 8 individuals annually through the Hall of Excellence program for their integrity and innovation as students, teachers, or administrators, or for their accomplishments as alumni of Scottsdale schools, inducting 2 alumni and recognizing 2 students, 2 teachers, and 2 administrators as honorees at a fundraiser gala.

Recognizes 8 individuals annually through the Hall of Excellence program for their integrity and innovation as students, teachers, or administrators, or for their accomplishments as alumni of Scottsdale schools, inducting 2 alumni and recognizing 2 students, 2 teachers, and 2 administrators at a fundraiser gala.

Recognizes 8 individuals annually through the Hall of Excellence program for their integrity and innovation as students, teachers, or administrators, or for their accomplishments as alumni of Scottsdale schools, inducting 2 alumni at a fundraiser gala and honoring 2 students, 2 teachers, and 2 administrators.

Annually recognizes 8 individuals—including 2 students, 2 teachers, 2 administrators, and 2 alumni—for integrity, innovation, and contributions to education, inducted during a fundraising gala.

Recognizes 8 individuals annually through the Hall of Excellence program, including students, teachers, administrators, and alumni, for their integrity, innovation, and contributions to education.

Supports and expands the School Resource Unit Canine Program, deploying trained support canines in schools to provide comfort and care to students, staff, and the community. This program has supported 2,078 individuals, facilitated 15,572 positive interactions, and conducted approximately 1,000 classroom visits.

Supports and expands the School Resource Unit Canine Program, deploying trained support canines in schools to provide comfort and care to students, staff, and the community. The program has facilitated 15,572 positive interactions, conducted approximately 1,000 classroom visits, and supported 2,078 individuals during emotional or mental health challenges.

Supports and expands the School Resource Unit Canine Program, deploying trained support canines in schools to provide comfort and care to students, staff, and the community. The program has supported 2,078 individuals, facilitated 15,572 positive interactions, and conducted approximately 1,000 classroom visits.

Operates a school-based support canine program that deploys trained dogs to provide emotional and mental health support; expanded to four canines (Rocket, Captain, Copper, Farley) between 2021 and 2025, supporting 2,078 individuals, facilitating 15,572 positive interactions, and conducting approximately 1,000 classroom visits.

Supports a School Resource Unit Canine Program that deploys trained crisis canines in schools to provide comfort during emotional or mental health challenges. The program has expanded to four canines (Rocket, Captain, Copper, Farley), supported 2,078 individuals, facilitated 15,572 positive interactions, and conducted approximately 1,000 classroom visits.

Supports the School Resource Unit Canine Program, which deploys trained support canines in schools to provide comfort and care to students and staff, facilitating thousands of positive interactions and classroom visits, and supporting individuals during emotional or mental health challenges.

Provides financial assistance to SUSD teachers pursuing National Board Certification, having awarded $33,492.50 in support since 2011.

Provides financial assistance to teachers pursuing National Board Certification (NBC), having awarded $33,492.50 in support since 2011.

Provides financial assistance to teachers pursuing National Board Certification (NBC), having awarded $33,492.50 since 2011.

Provides financial assistance to teachers pursuing National Board Certification (NBC), having awarded $33,492.50 since 2011.

Organizes and funds the annual Back to School Program, which raised almost $30,000 in 2021 to provide back-to-school essentials to families in need.

Operated the 2021 Back to School Program, which raised nearly $30,000 and provided back-to-school essentials to families in need.

Provides back-to-school essentials to families in need through programs like the 2021 Back to School Program, which raised almost $30,000.

Organizes annual events such as the Quest for Excellence Golf Game Day, a golf tournament featuring sponsorship, networking, lunch, and a raffle, and the Ho Ho Holiday Show. Also raised over $34,000 specifically for the K9 Rocket in the School Resource Unit Canine Program.

Organizes various events including an annual golf event, the Ho Ho Holiday Show, the Quest for Excellence Golf Game Day, and the annual Hall of Excellence fundraiser gala to raise funds and engage the community.

Offers scholarships to students from all economic backgrounds to attend Camp Invention, a science and innovation-focused summer camp, and awards two annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors (one male, one female).

Has awarded over $1,000,000 since 2006 to support programs within the Scottsdale Unified School District, including Quest for Excellence Mini-Grants, National Board Certification for Teachers, All-City Athletic Awards Banquets, and Camp Invention.

Has awarded over $1,000,000 since 2006 to support programs within the Scottsdale Unified School District, including Quest for Excellence Mini-Grants, National Board Certification for Teachers, All-City Athletic Awards Banquets, and Camp Invention. Directs over 95% of donated funds to programs that impact student performance.

Awards over $1,000,000 in grants to the Scottsdale Unified School District for various programs, including Quest for Excellence Mini-Grants, National Board Certification for Teachers, All-City Athletic Awards Banquets, and Camp Invention. The foundation also provides scholarships to students for Camp Invention and to graduating high school seniors.

Provides school supplies and essentials to economically disadvantaged families through the annual Back to School Program.

Awards over $1,000,000 to the Scottsdale Unified School District for various programs and grants, including Quest for Excellence Mini-Grants, National Board Certification for Teachers, All-City Athletic Awards Banquets, and Camp Invention, directing over 95% of donated funds to programs impacting student performance.

Awards over $1,000,000 to the Scottsdale Unified School District for various programs and grants, including Quest for Excellence Mini-Grants, National Board Certification for Teachers, All-City Athletic Awards Banquets, and Camp Invention, directing over 95% of donated funds to programs impacting student performance.

Organizes various fundraising events including an annual golf event, the Ho Ho Holiday Show, and the Quest for Excellence Golf Game Day event.

Organizes annual fundraising events including the Quest for Excellence Golf Game Day and a golf event featuring sponsorships, networking, lunch, and a raffle; raised over $34,000 for the School Resource Unit K9 program and nearly $30,000 through the 2021 Back to School Program.

Hosts a 5-day Unitown leadership camp for high school students from all five SUSD high schools and organizes the annual Ho Ho Holiday Show.

Organizes a 5-day Unitown camp for high school students from all five Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) high schools.

Awards scholarships to students from all economic backgrounds to participate in Camp Invention and provides two annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Additionally, it organizes a 5-day Unitown camp for high school students from all five SUSD high schools.

Organizes a 5-day Unitown camp for high school students, provides back-to-school essentials to families in need through the Back to School Program, and awards scholarships to students for Camp Invention and to graduating high school seniors.