Welcome Stephen Rothkopf

Principal, ASU Prep Polytechnic 7-12   ASU Preparatory Academy is pleased to welcome Stephen Rothkopf to the team. With more than 20 years of international leadership and teaching expertise, Rothkopf has held a variety of executive positions including principal, deputy principal, and director of curriculum. Rothkopf believes that a principal’s vision and focus must be on empowering student learning. He seeks to lead by example and demonstrates commitment, creativity, and confidence in implementing strategic goals. His innate ability to connect with others inspires students and teachers alike. Rothkopf holds two...
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Answering the problem of teacher attrition in America

Originally published in the Arizona Capitol Times. Teacher shortages are hardly new, but Covid has accelerated resignations at a rate that is dramatically outpacing other professions. Federal data shows that from January to November 2021, quits in the educational services sector rose 148%. (By comparison, another employment sector beleaguered by the...
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Welcome Michael Hernandez

7-12 Principal at ASU Prep Phoenix  ASU Preparatory Academy is pleased to welcome Michael Hernandez to the team. Hernandez began his career in the United States Marine Corps, where he served with focus and purpose for nine years. While his educational journey did not start until 2004, Hernandez found a...
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Welcome Dr. Taime Bengochea

K-12 Principal at ASU Prep South Phoenix   ASU Preparatory Academy is pleased to welcome Dr. Taime Bengochea to the team. Bengochea, often referred to as Dr. B, has built strong relationships in public education for the last 30 years. She is passionate about supporting students in finding their own...
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Hope in the New Age

Article written by Kelly Dalke. Originally published on well-schooled.com My first time teaching back in person after the lockdown was in a first-year writing classroom at a community college in August 2021. I asked for a show of hands to see if it was the same for my students, and...
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See What Our Parents Are Saying – ASU Prep Digital Stood Out from Other Schools

There’s a lot to consider these days, especially when it comes to your child and his/her education. Online learning, while not new, is new to many parents and students who are familiar with traditional brick-and-mortar schooling. This parent wrote to tell us why she chose ASU Prep Digital for her...
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Building a Culture of Well-being with Digital Tools

Well-being is defined as the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. It’s hard to measure because it is subjective and self-reported. Well-being integrates a vast number of variables including living conditions, life satisfaction, mental and physical health. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, during the 2021-22 school...
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