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Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy · Coyotes

Collier Business Academy for Financial Literacy

Students learn to generate and manage wealth, create jobs that strengthen their community, and apply entrepreneurial thinking. Partnerships with Junior Achievement, BizTown and Finance Park make it real.

Working here. Teachers here build units around real money, real budgets and real businesses. If you have ever wanted a partner list that includes a bank branch and a mock city, this is your campus.

Leader: Reegan Heddings
Phone: 623-478-5900
Partners: Junior Achievement, BizTown, Finance Park, Local high schools

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Leadership · Mustangs

Country Place Leadership Academy

A K–8 Leader in Me school where every student leads their own learning through the Seven Habits, student leadership roles and partnerships with local government leaders.

Working here. Staff are coached in the Seven Habits alongside students, and leadership roles on campus are genuinely shared. Expect a culture of goal-setting and data notebooks for adults too.

Leader: Dr. Michael Cagle
Phone: 623-478-6100
Partners: Franklin Covey, Leader in Me, City of Tolleson

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Engineering · Hawks

Estrella Vista STEM Academy for Engineering

Design Thinking drives the day. Students tackle real problems — water filtration systems, the buildings of the future — with WEST-MEC, NAU and ISM Raceway at the table.

Working here. Project-based by default. Teachers get planning time built around design cycles rather than worksheets, and the maker space is open to staff experimentation.

Leader: Samantha Armstrong
Phone: 623-478-6200
Partners: WEST-MEC, Northern Arizona University, ISM Raceway

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Fine Arts · Falcons

Freeman Fine Arts Academy

Music, dance, theater, art and sculpture run through the academic day. The mission is to engage, empower and inspire each student to express their unique talents.

Working here. Specialists are core faculty here, not an add-on. Classroom teachers co-plan with arts staff, and the performance calendar is a real part of the school year.

Leader: Patricia McCoy
Phone: 623-478-6400
Partners: Arts-based community organizations, Local performing arts venues

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IB & Dual Language · Lions

Lakin Prep Academy

Littleton’s first developing International Baccalaureate elementary school, pairing accelerated inquiry-based learning with a dual language immersion program.

Working here. IB candidacy means funded training and a genuine inquiry framework. Bilingual educators are in high demand and supported with dual language coaching.

Leader: Amanda Herrera
Phone: 623-478-6500
Partners: International Baccalaureate, Dual language network

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Computer Science · Firebirds

Littleton STEM Academy for Computer Science

Project-based computer science: coding, robotics and real-world tech challenges, backed by Verizon, Girls Who Code, TechSmart and ASU grant work.

Working here. A maker space, STEM family nights and a coding grant mean the technology budget is not theoretical. Go Firebirds.

Leader: Eric Atuahene
Phone: 623-478-5700
Partners: Verizon, Girls Who Code, TechSmart, Arizona State University, WEST-MEC

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Health Sciences · Sharks

Quentin STEM Academy for Health Sciences

Problem-based learning in health and medical science, with a STEM lab and dissections at every grade level. The vision is simple: empower students for future success.

Working here. Health science partners bring clinicians on campus. Strong fit for educators with a science background or an interest in career-connected learning.

Leader: Kari Chicas
Phone: 623-478-6000
Partners: WEST-MEC, MET Professional Academy, American Red Cross, University of Arizona MESA

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Public Service · Pumas

Tres Rios Service Academy

Dynamic learning that develops community-minded leaders. Pumas are empowered to lead, advocate and serve alongside real public service agencies.

Working here. Service learning is scheduled, not squeezed in. Partners include the Sheriff’s Office, Phoenix Fire and Luke Air Force Base.

Leader: Amy Rendon
Phone: 623-478-6300
Partners: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Phoenix Fire Department, Arizona State University, Luke Air Force Base

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District Services

Littleton ESD District Office

Human Resources, business services, technology, transportation, nutrition and student services — the teams that keep eight academies running.

Working here. District roles serve every campus. Most are 12-month calendars with district holidays and the same benefits package as school-based staff.

LeaderDr. Louis Laffitte, Jr., Superintendent

Phone623-478-5600

PartnersEight academies, Maricopa County, Arizona Department of Education

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Work for LittletonTeaching, support, operations and leadership roles across the district.Substitute at LittletonChoose your own days as a guest teacher or substitute. Apply through ESI.Alternative PathwaysNo certificate yet? Paid training and district support can take you into the classroom.