Joanne F.

Joanne F. has a strong background in finance and budget management with experience in various school districts. Joanne most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer at Pendergast Elementary School District since January 2017. Prior to that, they worked as a Budget Manager at Washington Elementary School District from September 2011 to January 2017. Joanne also has experience as a Procurement Technician at Buckeye Elementary School District, a Finance Supervisor at Tolleson Elementary School District #17, and an Accounting Coordinator at Madison School District #38. Joanne began their career in the education sector as a Purchasing Coordinator at Avondale Elementary School District #44.

Joanne F. holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Leadership and Strategic Innovation from Ottawa University, which they completed in 2018. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management from the same university in 2017. Joanne also has an Associate of Arts (AA) in Accounting from Glendale Community College. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including Leadership West - Class XXVI from Leadership West, Superintendents Leadership Academy - Cohort VIII from the Association for Latino Administrators and Superintendents, and Arizona Certified School Business Official from the Arizona Association of School Business Officials.