The Tempe Union High Schools Education Foundation (TUHSEF), in Tempe, Arizona is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1993. We proudly provide assistance for outstanding and innovative projects, as well as many distinctive programs that help enhance educational experience for students in the Tempe Union High School District (TUHSD).

 

 

PRESIDENT - Eric Adams

Eric Adams has been a board member with TUHSEF since February 2013 and has served as a past President. He is currently serving as a board member and committee chair for the Foundation. His community service has also included Director of Communications with the TIE Foundation, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Sun Sounds of Arizona as well as many other activities within the community.  He is a graduate of Corona Del Sol High School and Southwestern University. Eric is the General Manager at AG Signs powered by AlphaGraphics.  In his spare time, he enjoys time with his wife and son as well as kicking around the soccer ball in a men's soccer league.

 

Vice President - Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher has been a board member of TUHSEF since 2019. He has been involved with Tempe Union High School District, serving on the Mental Health and Wellness Committee, as well as the Finance Committee.  He has served as the Chairman of the Salt River District for Boy Scouts of America, Chairman of the Phoenix Chapter of the  J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Conference Co-Chair of the International Law Conference for the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, and currently coordinates legal services for low-income families.  He is a member of the International Conference of Shopping Centers and teaches continuing education programs through this organization.  He is a member of the Arizona Education Association and has assisted in lobbying efforts at the Arizona Legislature.  He is currently a member of the Kiwanis Club of Tempe, and serves on the 4th of July Committee.  Don has taught college level courses and has been involved with education related matters for over 20 years.  He currently is a partner in a Tempe law firm and represents various real estate and business interests.  He is married to Christine Fletcher, a lifetime teacher.  They have four adult children and recently enjoy the arrival of their first grandchild.  In his spare time, Don enjoys hiking, skiing, and the great Arizona outdoors.

 

Treasurer - Deb Sion

Deb Simon joined TUHSEF as a board member in October of 2016 and has served as Treasurer for the past 5 years. Her previous employment includes management positions in a Fortune 500 transportation company, business manager of a charter school, and public accounting experience. Currently retired, she enjoys volunteering and spending time with her husband and two sons who are both graduates of Corona Del Sol High School and Arizona State University.

 

Secretary – Patty Vogel

Patty Vogel has been a member of the TUHSEF board since 2019.  Patty retired from the Tempe Union High School District working there for 28 years.  She earned her bachelor’s degree fro Illinois State University, her master’s from the University of Illinois, and doctorate at Arizona State.  She served as a teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing, Department Chair of Special Education and Director of Educational Services.  Patty established Vogel L.L.C. and is an educational consultant working with the Arizona Department of Education, charter schools, and many districts around the state.  She is married to Ron Davini.

 

Past President – Diane Meulemans

Diane Meulemans has been a member of Tempe Union High School Education Foundation since 2000.   Diane is a Certified Public Accountant and has recently retired from the Tempe Union High School District after thirty-three years of service.  She enjoys reading, doing hobbies, and spending time with her husband and two children camping and boating.

 

BOARD Member – Sharon Doyle

Sharon Doyle is a community advocate for the City's youth, has lived in Tempe for over forty years and retired from the Tempe Union High School District as a Speech and Language Pathologist. She currently is or has been a member of the Tempe Community Council, Commitment to Schools in Tempe and Kyrene, Tempe Impacts Education Foundation, TAPP (Teen Adolescent Pregnancy Parenting) Advisory Board, Tempe Union High Schools Education Foundation, Az. Education Association Foundation, Kiwanis Club of Tempe, Division 10 Southwest District Governor's Board, Compadre Key Club advisor, Tempe Elementary Pre-School Advisory Board, Tempe Parks, Recreation Golf and Buttes Cemetery Advisory Board and Assistance League of the East Valley.

 

BOARD Member – Craig Keller

Craig Keller joined the Board in the fall of 2020.  Craig has litigated cases in the areas of Litigation and Appeals, Business/Corporate Law, Wills/Trust/Estate Planning and Alternative Dispute Resolutions for 37 years.  He has been very active in community services such as Tempe Sister Cities, Tempe Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking and Drug Use, Wickenburg Town Manager Selection, and the Wickenburg Rotary Club. Craig Attended the University of Arizona for his undergraduate and graduate degrees and attended Harvard Law School, Program for Instruction for Lawyers.  Craig is married to Mary.

 

BOARD Member – Sean McDonald

Sean McDonald has been a member of the TUHSEF board since 2019.  Sean is currently the Assistant Superintendent of District Operations, Safety, and Student Support at Tempe Union High School District.  This is his 26th year with the district.  He earned his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in Special Education, his master’s from Northern Arizona University in Educational Leadership, and will be completing his doctorate in Educational Leadership shortly.  Sean enjoys cooking, the outdoors, and time with his wife, Gina and his four children.

 

BOARD Member – Sandy Lowe

Sandy Lowe has lived in the Tempe Union community for over 30 years and has been involved with education for over 25 years.  She just returned to our Foundation after taking a two year break to concentrate on her Governing Board position for Tempe Union.  Sandy has served as the Foundation Secretary and coordinates the Student Art Exhibit that occurs yearly at our annual Hope event.  In addition to her Foundation work, Sandy is a volunteer at Threadz, a student shop that supports their needs and continues to serve on a number of stakeholder committees.  Sandy is married to Mike, who retired from SRP after 39 years, and has two sons, Patrick and Christopher, Corona del sol graduates.

 

BOARD Member – Ron Denne Jr.

Ron Denne Jr. is a newer member of TUHSEF board. He is currently the Coordinator of Social Emotional Wellness at Tempe Union High School District. He was the school psychologist at Mountain Pointe from 2006-2010 and 2012-2021. Ron is a graduate of Corona del Sol High School.

 

BOARD Member – Nori Cannell Zavaleta

Nori Cannell Zavaleta taught at Tempe High School and Marcos de Niza, and then served as Director of Guidance and Career and Technical Education until retirement in 2016.  She has two daughters, Paige Wyer, N.P., and Megan Cannell, Pharm.D, and is married to retired Desert Vista Engineering Teacher Dan Zavaleta.

 

BOARD Member – Roland Carranza

Roland Carranza has been a board member with TUHSEF since July 2022. As the District’s Assistant Superintendent for Business Service, his position serves as the member nominated by the District’s Governing Board, as stipulated in the Foundation by-laws. He is currently serving as a board member and scholarship committee member for the Foundation. Roland has worked for Tempe Union High School District for sixteen years; Buckeye Union High School District for one year; Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District for five years; and Tucson Unified School District for 5 years. Roland holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin.  He enjoys spending time with family and friends, and attending fine arts festivals. Roland has one son and two daughters who are McClintock High School graduates.