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GESD's Mission, Vision, and Core ValuesOUR MISSION: To foster an environment of academic excellence through innovative learning and build tomorrow’s socially responsible leaders.
OUR VISION: A diverse community coming together to lay the foundation for unrivaled achievement. A Mosaic of Minds. All in for All kids.
OUR CORE VALUES: Integrity, Diversity, Unrivaled Achievement, Employee Excellence, Stewardship, Well-Being, Community, Equity
Our Goals- Increase Student Achievement
- Eliminate the Achievement Gap
Strategic PlanOur Students
Total EnrollmentApproximately 9,500
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Ethnicity
Schools
12 schools, one online school and one alternative program
Our Professional Staff
Certified Staff
- Teachers, achievement advisors, librarians
- All GESD teachers are highly qualified as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act.
Classified Staff
- Bus drivers, custodians, clerical staff, cafeteria staff, maintenance staff, ground staff, classroom aides, front office staff
School-based Supervisors
- Principals and assistant principals
District-wide Supervisors
- Superintendent, assistant superintendents, communications director, curriculum and instruction, research and planning, curriculum coordinators, language acquisition, supervisors for departments such as transportation, food services, facilities and maintenance, human resources, business services, payroll and technology
District Contact Information
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District Office: 7301 North 58th Ave, Glendale AZ 85301(623) 237-7100
Business Services / Budget 623-237-7110
Communications 623-237-7180
Curriculum and Instruction 623-237-7224
Facilities / Maintenance 623-237-6202
Governing Board 623-237-7136
Human Resources 623-237-7125
Language Acquisition 623-237-7160
Student Services 623-237-7133
Superintendent’s Office 623-237-7136
Technology Services 623-237-7121
Transportation 623-237-6261