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About Us

Welcome to

East Valley High School

On behalf of the teachers and staff of East Valley High School, we are pleased to welcome you as an East Valley Panther. You are an important part of a school community with a commitment to excellence. The East Valley spirit is also evident in its performing arts areas, academics and student leadership. Credit goes to a superb staff, a fine group of students and many involved parents. WELCOME! You are going to love being a Panther! 

Faculty Staff

Core Academics & Labs

Ms. Gilleland

English

Being a non-traditional learner I have conquered many feats, but only with the support of true and dedicated teachers, a blessing that I now get to pass on.

Mrs. Clark

Social Studies

The first time I thought about being a teacher was when I got my first job as a math tutor at age 15. I loved helping others with their math homework...but I never wanted to do my own.

Ms. Norman

History & Lab

It has been a very interesting journey which has led me to teach at East Valley High School, a real gem in the desert. What a great day it was when I came in for a school tour

Mr. Raish

Social Studies

I've always felt good about teaching. Both of my parents were teachers - one for college students and the other for elementary school kids. While I've also had other jobs throughout my life.

Mrs. Alexander

Math

Growing up, I was surrounded by amazing teachers and coaches. They helped instill in me a love of good books and the fruits of service. I have tried to raise my family the same way.

Mr. Marshall

Math | Asst. Principal

I knew that I wanted to become an educator when I was a junior in high school. My good friend James, who was the football team manager, had physical special needs that enabled him...

Dr. Davidson

Science Lab

When I retired from my chiropractic profession, I had a strong desire to work with young people to try to help them become more than they might think they can. Now, in my 11th year of teaching.

Faculty Staff

Fine Arts

Mrs. Zuccaro

Performing Arts

Mrs. Zuccaro graduated Summa Cum Laude from ASU with her BM in Music Theatre and Minor in Justice Studies. Her theatre career spans two decades, and her favorite roles include Olive in The 25th Annual Putnam

Mr. Arendse

Music

I never chose education, rather it was the other way around and education and being an educator chose me. This became evident when in my teens, I realized that I had a propensity and ability to teach.

Ms. Waskiewicz

Art

Even though I had been filling sketch books since I could hold a crayon, it was when I took my first official art class in the 7th grade with Mrs. Watson that I knew I wanted to be an art teacher.

Faculty Staff

Administration

Mr. Baker

Principal

I was born and raised in San Jose, California, but I have spent the past 26 years in the Chandler/Gilbert area. I have been married for almost 31 years and have 6 children. I proudly served this country as a United States Marine, and then served my community as a Phoenix Police Officer. I just felt there was more I could do by impacting youth at an earlier age.

Mrs. Okonowski

Special Education Director

It wasn't until I was in college, working on my Biology degree, that I had an interest in teaching. Science is one of those subjects that can be very boring or very fun and interesting when being taught. I wanted to make sure my love of science came across to others as a fun and interesting topic, and what better way than to teach.

Principal

John Baker
jbaker@evhigh.com

Assistant Principal

Izzy Marshall
imarshall@evhigh.com

Registrar

Cathy Lindblom
clindblom@evhigh.com

Directors

Executive Director

Kathy Tolman
ktolman@evhigh.com

ESS Director & Teacher

Linda Okonowski
lokonowski@evhigh.com

Average Teacher Salary

2023

Average Salary $49,853

2022

Average Salary $49,506

From 2022-2033

Average Increase $347
0.7% Increase

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