Welcome to Educational Services

The Educational Services Division provides comprehensive support and services for the day-to-day functioning of the Mesa Unified School District. The division, consisting of the associate superintendent, area assistant superintendents, and assistant superintendents for both Student Services and Curriculum & Instruction, works directly with schools and departments to maximize student learning and the services that enhance that learning.

Dr. Michael Cowan, Associate Superintendent, works closely with other members of the Educational Services administration in the delivery of the educational program and all day-to-day operations in each classroom at every school. Dr. Cowan may be reached at (480) 472-0205 or mbcowan@mpsaz.org.

The Area Assistant Superintendents are the direct supervisors of the principals at the schools. The schools are organized into two geographic areas, east and west. Each assistant superintendent works with schools within their area to manage the day-to-day operation and learning at each school. Mr. Peter Lesar works with schools in the eastern portion of the district. He may be reached at (480) 472-0207 or pvlesar@mpsaz.org. Dr. Ken Salas is the Assistant Superintendent for the west area schools and can be reached at (480) 472-0206 or kmsalas@mpsaz.org.

The Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Dr. David Shuff , oversees Guidance & Counseling, Mesa Career Services, Prevention Programs, Student Records, Health Services, Special Education, Medicaid Monitoring, Native American Education, Preschool & Itinerant Services, Psychological Records, and SHARP. Dr. Shuff may be contacted at (480) 472-0702 or dpshuff@mpsaz.org.

Dr. Suzie DePrez , Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, is responsible for overseeing Athletics & Physical Education, Basic Skills, Career & Technical Education, Career Ladder & Professional Development, Creative Arts, Early Childhood & Parent Education, Educational Technology, Educational Television, English Language Acquisition, Extended Learning Program, Music Education, Science, Social Studies & World Languages, and Title I Programs. Dr. DePrez may be reached at (480) 472-0340 or sdeprez@mpsaz.org.

The Educational Services Division works in partnership with schools and district-level departments and divisions to jointly serve the students in the community with quality, comprehensive education opportunities in superior learning environments with exceptional resources and services.



	The Educational Services Division provides comprehensive support and services for the day-to-day functioning of the Mesa Unified School District. The division, consisting of the associate superintendent, area assistant superintendents, and assistant superintendents for both Student Services and Curriculum & Instruction, works directly with schools and departments to maximize student learning and the services that enhance that learning. Dr. Michael Cowan, Associate Superintendent, works closely with other members of the Educational Services administration in the delivery of the educational program and all day-to-day operations in each classroom at every school. Dr. Cowan may be reached at (480) 472-0205 or mbcowan@mpsaz.org. Educational Areas The Area Assistant Superintendents are the direct supervisors of the principals at the schools. The schools are organized into two geographic areas, east and west. Each assistant superintendent works with schools within their area to manage the day-to-day operation and learning at each school. Mr. Peter Lesar works with schools in the eastern portion of the district. He may be reached at (480) 472-0207 or pvlesar@mpsaz.org. Dr. Ken Salas is the Assistant Superintendent for the west area schools and can be reached at (480) 472-0206 or kmsalas@mpsaz.org. Student Services The Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Dr. David Shuff , oversees Guidance & Counseling, Mesa Career Services, Prevention Programs, Student Records, Health Services, Special Education, Medicaid Monitoring, Native American Education, Preschool & Itinerant Services, Psychological Records, and SHARP. Dr. Shuff may be contacted at (480) 472-0702 or dpshuff@mpsaz.org. Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Suzie DePrez , Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, is responsible for overseeing Athletics & Physical Education, Basic Skills, Career & Technical Education, Career Ladder & Professional Development, Creative Arts, Early Childhood & Parent Education, Educational Technology, Educational Television, English Language Acquisition, Extended Learning Program, Music Education, Science, Social Studies & World Languages, and Title I Programs. Dr. DePrez may be reached at (480) 472-0340 or sdeprez@mpsaz.org. The Educational Services Division works in partnership with schools and district-level departments and divisions to jointly serve the students in the community with quality, comprehensive education opportunities in superior learning environments with exceptional resources and services.

	Updated: August 14, 2008 Mesa Public Schools