Highlighting Ed Pastor’s principal this National Principal Month
Danyelle Burke North
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – It’s National Principal Month, and we recognize a local leader making a positive impact on education in the community.
Ed Pastor Principal Maritza Mares has been serving in the Gadsden Elementary School District for over two decades.
Under the leadership of her and her staff, Ed Pastor student literacy grew 18% in one year. She says one of her favorite parts of the job is seeing students and staff excited to come to school.
“I hope that what we’re building now…the culture that we’re working so hard on building is rooted on excellence and empowerment for our teachers, for our students, and our families so that that impact continues even after I leave,” said Principal Mares.
The state of Arizona also recognized Ed Pastor as a national distinguished school.