Where It All Began More than 15 years ago, at Moapa Valley High School, a new principal took note of a student who stood out—not for perfect grades or a clear career plan, but for something harder to define. Holly Perkins remembers that time differently. “I saw myself as a student trying to bring my [...]
The Public Education Foundation (PEF) today announced Board and Staff leadership appointments, which take effect June 1, 2026. Peter Guzman concludes his two-year term as Board Chair, and will be succeeded by current Vice Chair Tony Sanchez. Joshua Miller, currently PEF’s Treasurer, becomes Vice Chair. Jean Vock, formerly Chief Financial Officer of UNLV, succeeds Josh [...]
As we honor Neurodivergent November in this issue of On the FastTrack, the Public Education Foundation shines a spotlight on Adrian Garcia, a dedicated mentee blazing a trail toward licensure as a Special Professional Teacher Assistant (SPTA). Adrian’s story highlights the power of inclusion, resilience, and the profound impact educators can have on every student’s [...]
A Journey of Dedication In the vibrant landscape of education, few individuals embody the spirit of mentorship and empowerment like Gwendolyn Williams, a Teacher FastTrack Recruit Mentor. After a fulfilling career with Chicago Public Schools, Gwendolyn embarked on a new journey in Nevada, drawn by the promise of a supportive teaching environment. "After retiring, I [...]
This educator spotlight on Deborah Robbson, a CCSD teacher mentoring current paraprofessionals on their path to becoming licensed teachers through our Teacher FastTrack program, is featured in “On the FastTrack”, our monthly Teacher FastTrack newsletter. Each edition features updates regarding the Teacher FastTrack program, participant and community partner spotlights, and programming goals our mentees are [...]