Type Of Business:
Juvenile Correctional Department
Expertise:
Ms. Aguilera's expertise is in innovative solutions.
Major Product/SVS:
Juvenile Correctional Services
Favorite Business Publication:
Association For Supervision And Curriculum Development Publications; Education Week
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending Time with her Family, Traveling
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts, Northern Arizona University (1993); Bachelor of Arts, Arizona State University (1975)
Affiliations Awards:
Arizona School Administrator, Council for Exceptional Children; Former Vice President, Professional Development, Arizona Correctional Educators, Inc.
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
Number Of Years In Current Position:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support and wholesome upbringing she received from her parents, through which was taught to give to those in need.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her excellent teachers, who served as role models.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Aguilera advanced into the position of curriculum director in January of 2005 after a brief term as special education administrator. She has been with Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections since 1999 and began as a special education teacher at Adobe Mountain. Prior to coming to Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, she served as outreach coordinator and studio director for recording for the blind and dyslexic, reaching every district in Maricopa County with the nonprofit organization. She served for three years as curriculum director for the Life Development Institute, a local post-secondary education program for special-needs adult students. During her term of service, she developed their charter school, Academy for Lifelong Learning. She earned her master of education in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University and a certified administrator and teacher.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Finding Innovative Problem Solving Techniques, Maintaining Curriculum Alignment, Encouraging Professional Development, Administering Standardized Tests and GED Chief Examinations
Education Certifications:
Certified Professional