University of Phoenix Executive Dean Andy Drotos Joins Arizona Educational Foundation Board of Directors
April 27 2016 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Leader’s appointment reflects the University’s
commitment to P-12 education in Arizona
University of Phoenix® College of Education today announced the
appointment of executive dean Andy Drotos, Ph.D., to the Arizona
Educational Foundation board of directors. Drotos joins the board,
made up of business, education and community leaders, to support
and fulfill a shared mission of fostering excellence in Arizona’s
schools.
Drotos joined University of Phoenix in 1994 and has held a
number of leadership roles within the University prior to his
appointment as executive dean. In his current role, Drotos is
responsible for operations, academic oversight, student and faculty
experience, and collaboration with education influencers for the
College of Education. With more than two decades of education
experience, he understands the importance of recognizing the
critical work teachers are doing in the classroom.
“Seventeen percent of new educators choose to leave the
profession within five years,1 and many cite lack of recognition
and support as their reason for pursuing a new profession,” said
Andy Drotos, executive dean for University of Phoenix College of
Education. “Teachers are critical to Arizona’s future, and I look
forward to ongoing collaboration with the Arizona Educational
Foundation as we continue to innovate ways to prepare, recognize
and empower Arizona educators.”
The Arizona Educational Foundation, founded in 1983, has
established a number of programs to recognize the efforts of
Arizona’s teachers. These include the Teacher of the Year Program,
A+ School of Excellence Program, State Spelling Bee, Polly
Rosenbaum Writing Contest, Principals’ Leadership Academy, Take
Your Legislator to School initiative, and the UnitED program.
“University of Phoenix is a long-standing partner of the Arizona
Educational Foundation/AEF,” said Bobbie O’Boyle, executive
director of Arizona Educational Foundation. “We welcome Dr. Drotos
as our newest board member. As a leader in the education arena, he
brings a unique perspective and great value to our
organization.”
For more information about the Arizona Educational Foundation,
visit azedfoundation.org. To learn more about how University of
Phoenix College of Education prepares educators, visit
phoenix.edu/education.
About Arizona Educational Foundation
The Arizona Educational Foundation/AEF fosters excellence in
education by administering statewide programs that enhance the
capabilities of Arizona's schools to strengthen the teaching
profession, design high quality curricula, stimulate high student
achievement, cultivate partnerships with schools and businesses,
and celebrate the successes in K-12 public education in
Arizona.
About University of Phoenix® College of Education
University of Phoenix College of Education has been educating
teachers and school administrators for more than 30 years. The
College of Education provides bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs for individuals who want to become teachers or current
educators and administrators seeking advanced degrees to strengthen
their professional knowledge. With education programs available
throughout most of the U.S., the College of Education has a
distinct grasp of the national education picture and priorities for
teacher preparation. Faculty members on average bring more than 17
years of professional experience to the classroom. For more
information, visit www.phoenix.edu/education.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working
adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly
changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses,
and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue
career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives.
University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering
associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs from
campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online
throughout the world. For more information, visit
www.phoenix.edu.
1 http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2015/2015337.pdf
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