About me
Dr. Carol Lippert holds the following degrees: Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from University of Arizona, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education from University of Arizona, a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Carol has almost 30 years of experience in the field of education. She is currently employed with Grand Canyon Education as the Assistance Vice President for K12 Outreach and Support. In this role, she extends outreach to K12 districts and schools through high quality professional development and student engagement opportunities. Previously, she held the position of Associate Superintendent for the High Academic Standards for Students Division at the Arizona Department of Education. In this role, she oversaw K-12 Academic Standards, Early Childhood Education, the Office of English Language Acquisition Services, Gifted Education, Career and Technical Education and Gifted Education. She has also served as the Principal of Washington High School in the Glendale Union High School District. Under her leadership, Washington was recognized as an Arizona Education Foundation A+ School, a Silver Medal School by US News and World Reports, an All Subjects Higher Performing School by the ABEC and one of the Top Schools in the USA by topschoolsintheusa.com. Prior to obtaining the principalship, Carol held various Assistant Principal posts for the GUHSD. In 2006, Carol was awarded the National Association for Secondary School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year for the State of Arizona. She received this award in part for her work in bringing college and career programs to her school with the creation of special events which linked businesses and colleges to the school. Preceding Carol’s work as an administrator, she taught science at both the high school and middle school level. Additionally, she worked as an educational consultant providing professional development for teachers across the nation. She has a passion for high quality educational experiences, advocates for the needs of the “Whole Child,” and works with the entire community of Arizona educators to improve the quality of education for our students.
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