John A. Ward

John A. Ward is currently serving as the Executive Director for the Empowerment Scholarship Account Program at the Arizona Department of Education. Prior to this role, John was a Manager at the Arizona Auditor General, where John led audit teams evaluating operational efficiency and compliance with statutes. Before that, John taught American Government, U.S. History, and World History at the Tucson Unified School District, focusing on critical thinking and analysis. Additionally, John has experience as a Graduate Assistant at the American Enterprise Institute, conducting research on various policy areas. John holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago and a BA in Political Science with a minor in Economics from the University of Arizona.