Andrew Cipriano

Andrew Cipriano joined Desert Botanical Garden as the Director of Education in July 2022. With a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Utah, and a masters in Multidisciplinary Studies from SUNY Buffalo State College of New York, he brings with him many years of experience as an educator and school administrator in both the United States and South America.

Most recently, Andrew has served for eight years as administrator of a private elementary school in central Phoenix. Prior to that, he worked for almost a decade as a teacher, administrator and curriculum coordinator at an American International School in Caracas, Venezuela. He describes himself as a third-generation gardener and lifelong outdoorsman, who has spent many hours exploring our Garden trails along with his family. Andrew is thrilled to combine his passion for education with his love of the outdoors and gardening in his new role at Desert Botanical Garden.