MPS Adult Education Program

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WONDERFUL TEAM MEMBER!
We are so lucky to have Patty Magdaleno helping all our students!

Today we are featuring Patty Magdaleno from Mesa AdultEducation, recipient of the Support Staff of the Year Award.

Patty has been the backbone of the Mesa Adult Education office since 2012. Although Patty’s title is Data Clerk, she serves as a clerical aide, administrative assistant, support technician, student services, and office manager for the program. From the first day she came to us, she impressed us with her professionalism and positive attitude. After working with us for a couple of months, learning our processes, working with our students and teachers, and reorganizing the office, we realized what a gem we had found in Patty. Patty brings many skills and strengths to the program, but the two most impressive are her excellent customer service and her ability to streamline our crazy processes into manageable and logical procedures.

As an HSE recipient herself, Patty relates to students professionally and personally. She communicates kindly with students in both English and Spanish. Students, teachers, district staff, and visitors are all treated with the utmost respect and given clear answers to their questions. Her customer service is exemplary, and she easily resolves complaints with a smile. She is collaborative and promotes teamwork in the program.

Patty works with students, teachers, administrative staff, district staff and receives a variety of verbal and written communication from all over, and is recognized by all as a go-to person because of her competence and friendly attitude. Before coming to us, Patty worked in a variety of industries: accounting software, legal, trash industry, construction, and the public school system. She brought with her a talent for ripping apart inefficient processes and putting them back together into streamlined procedures that have improved our customer service, efficiency, and accuracy. Her revised processes have also improved team communication and our communication with students. Patty is a lifelong learner and seeks out professional learning opportunities that would improve both her job skills and program processes.

Are you still looking for summer activities for the youngsters in your life? Check out some great ideas from Mesa Public Schools.

There’s still time to sign up for our exciting summer programming options! Options include site-based programs at every school, music camp, creative projects at Alice's Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Center, Xplore, online learning and much more. Learn more at mpsaz.org/summer.

Do you still need to get vaccinated?

Still need your COVID-19 vaccine? The FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccine for adults and children over 12 years old. In partnership with the Mesa Fire and Medical Department we’re hosting two COVID-19 vaccination clinics at two district school sites:

Friday, May 21
1 to 5 p.m.
Westwood High School
945 W. Rio Salado Pkwy

Saturday, May 22
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fremont Junior High School
1001 N. Power Road

The Pfizer vaccine is available for adults and children 12 years and older. To receive the Janssen or Moderna vaccine, you must be 18 years or older. Children must be accompanied by a parent to their appointment. To register for an appointment, please visit podvaccine.azdhs.gov.

What are your plans after you earn your HSE?
Have you checked out Mesa Community College?

In-Person Classes Added! Explore available classes.

Do you know someone who still needs a COVID shot?
If they are over 16 years old, they can sign up now!

In Arizona, more than half of those age 16 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. You can get your vaccine today. https://1.azdhs.gov/3xG4ukj