Marilyn Gardner

Federal & State Programs Director at CASA GRANDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Marilyn Gardner is the Federal & State Programs Director at CASA GRANDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT. Marilyn has over 12 years of experience working in public education, specifically in finance, grants and accountability. Marilyn has a deep understanding of how Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs operate and the different types of funding they require.

Marilyn began their career in education as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Phoenix, where they taught Public Sector Finance & Public Administration. Marilyn then spent 10 years at the Arizona Department of Education, first as the Director of Finance, Grants & Accountability for Career & Technical Education, and then as the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing the development of the annual Career & Technical Education Report provided to the Governor's Office and members of the State Legislature.

Marilyn has been with CASA GRANDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT since 2018. In their current role, they manage all aspects of the district's federal and state programs, including budgets, grants, and accountability. Marilyn also provides technical assistance to CTE staff, school districts, and colleges related to program regulations, grants, contracts, and the permissible uses of funds.

Marilyn Gardner has a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology- Human Services from Western Michigan University. Marilyn is certified from the Arizona Department of Education in Arizona Subject Matter Expert- Standard Teaching Certificate 6-12 (Psychology & Business).

and Tina Ogle - Federal & State Programs Specialist reports to Marilyn Gardner. Some of their coworkers include Vance Danzy - Assistant Principal, Discipline, Marilyn Twehous - Social Media Specialist, and Bianca Madriaga - Assistant Director of Student Data & State Compliance. Their manager is Anna Battle, Superintendent.


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