2026 Orientation for New Educators

Wednesday, July 8 & Thursday, July 9

Friday, July 10 & Monday, July 13

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

On behalf of Kyrene staff and students, we would like to welcome you to the Kyrene School District. You have elected to join an organization dedicated to creating teaching and learning environments that inspire students to reach their highest potential, both academically and personally.

In Kyrene, we are committed to supporting each teacher with high quality professional learning opportunities to guide and support teachers in providing quality instruction.  As part of our commitment to your professional learning, our district will provide you with orientation specifically designed for all teachers new to Kyrene.  Orientation for New Educators (ONE) begins Wednesday, July 9 and continues through Monday, July 14.  Each day will begin at 8:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM.  ONE events will help you learn about Kyrene culture, community and expectations, as well as help us get to know you.  Please join us :

KICK-OFF

Wednesday, July 8, 2025

TBA – Lobby & Multi-Purpose Room

(Enter Address)

7:30 AM – Meet and Greet with Light Refreshments

8:00 AM –Governing Board & Superintendent’s Welcome 

You will receive your personalized schedule for orientation when you check in the morning of July 8.  Schedules and other information related to new Kyrene hires will be linked on 2025-2026 Orientation for New Educator website which is updated throughout the summer.

Watch for Email: All new to Kyrene teachers receive a District issued laptop.  After Governing Board approval, Lisa Bultman or Jazzy Fey from IT will contact you to schedule a time to pick up your laptop at the District Office. Though you won’t yet have your Kyrene badge, please bring a picture ID to verify identity.  Please remember to bring your charged laptop and cord to each session of ONE. 

We look forward to having you join the Kyrene School District community and working with you this coming school year.  Please do not hesitate to contact  Professional Development Team if you have any questions. 

Jo Shurman, Ed. D., NBCT

Director, Professional Growth & Development

480.541.1275

Brittany Myzia, M. Ed.

Certified Professional Development Facilitator

480.541.1255

Meegan Croskey, M. Ed.

Certified Professional Development Facilitator

480.541.1273

Lindsay Hightower

Professional Growth & Development Specialist 

480.541.1257

The success of Orientation for New Educators could not happen without the support and generous donation of the Kyrene business community sponsors!