Our mission is to provide young women an opportunity to achieve high school and college academic success simultaneously while nurturing self-confidence and developing leadership skills in an academically rigorous environment.
Inspired by a vision that all young women will have the opportunity to develop as leaders shaping their lives for success, Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona, Inc. spearheaded the "Crittenton Bill" legislation enabling us to launch GLAAZ, the first public all-girls school in Arizona. GLAAZ is a special place where young women are empowered to find their voices as leaders in their own lives, in their communities, and in the world.
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Principal
Dr. Connie Jordan
I finally stopped dreaming and started implementing my vision! Becoming the Principal of the Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona is my dream come true.
My professional journey has been seasoned with multiple experiences to include teaching K-12 to college level, school administration, and corporate banking. I have worked for over twenty years within the educational field by opening and operating several elementary, middle, and high schools within the United States. I value building high-quality relationships by continuously interacting with people. I also believe that student success begins with personalized connections fostered by surrounding every student with caring teachers and staff who are focused on success for ALL.
On a personal note, I am a person who appreciates reading for newness, writing with heart, being a speaker of change, and traveling to tell. I am a member of several educational organizations that pride on turning ambitions into action; to include Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the National Society of Leadership and Success. As far as my academic background, I received my BA from the University of Central Missouri; MA from Arizona State University; and my Ph.D. in Education: Specialization- Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University.
Ultimately, my collegiate concentration is to give life lessons on self-efficacy; in essence, expressing the significance of self-worth. It is with genuine passion and determination to lead and give direction to those who need that push to engage in positive academic change. I absolutely enjoy my career! It is with profound greatness to lead the all-girls high school in Arizona chartered by an amazing agency- Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
Administration
Lori Mejia - Superintendent Send an Email
Dr. Connie Jordan - Principal Send an Email
Shawnie Ojeda - Academic Advisor Send an Email
Guadalupe Gutierrez - Student Information Coordinator Send an Email
Faculty and Staff
Shenna Carbaugh - Science Send an Email
Elizabeth Hernandez- English, Electives Send an Email
Kiara Brown - English, Art, Electives Send an Email
Daniella Armendariz - Social Studies Send an Email
School Governing Board
Nathan Pullen - President
Britne Hart- Member
Catherine Stein - Member
Esmeralda Delgado- Member
Michelle Mcknight- Member
Maryann Richardson- Member
Rebeka Simpson - Member
Board Meetings - Agenda and Minutes
Public Meeting Notices
Phoenix Board Meeting Agenda -Aug 20, 2024
Pursuant to ARS 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Governing Board of the Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona and the general public that the Governing Board of the Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona will hold a virtual board meeting open to the public, link to the meeting can be found on https://www.flocrit.org/leadership/.
For help accessing this virtual meeting, please contact Lizett Quintero at (520) 807-7923.
If indicated below, the Governing Board of the Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, to discuss certain matters.
Remote Conferencing: Governing Board members will attend via:
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+1 602-609-7474, United States, Phoenix
Phone Conference ID: 108 055 381 #
2024-2025 School Year