The Educational Services Division provides comprehensive support and services for the day-to-day functioning of the Mesa Unified School District. The division, consisting of the associate superintendent, area assistant superintendents, assistant superintendents for both Special Education, and Curriculum & Instruction, and the executive director for Student Support Services, works directly with schools and departments to maximize student learning and the services that enhance that learning.

Dr. Delfino Alemán, Associate Superintendent, works closely with other members of the Educational Services administration in the delivery of the educational program and all day-to-day operations in each classroom at every school.  Dr. Alemán may be reached at (480) 472-0205 or daleman@mpsaz.org.

Educational Areas

The Area Assistant Superintendents are the direct supervisors of the principals at the schools. The schools are organized into two geographic areas, east and west. Each assistant superintendent works with schools within their area to manage the day-to-day operation and learning at each school.  Mr. Peter Lesar works with schools in the eastern portion of the district. He may be reached at (480) 472-0207 or pvlesar@mpsaz.org.  Mr. Bruce Cox is the Assistant Superintendent for the west area schools and can be reached at (480) 472-0206 or bdcox@mpsaz.org.

Curriculum & Instruction

Dr. Suzan DePrez, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, is responsible for overseeing Athletics & Physical Education, Career & Technical Education, Community Education, Creative and Performing Arts, Early Childhood & Parent Education, Educational Technology, Educational Television, English Language Acquisition, Extended Learning Program, Professional Development and Career Ladder, Science, Social Studies & World Languages, and Title I Programs. Dr. DePrez may be reached at (480) 472-0340 or sdeprez@mpsaz.org.

Special Education

The Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, Mrs. Holly Williams, oversees Special Education, Psychological Services, Section 504, Medicaid Monitoring, Health Services, Preschool & Itinerant Services, Student Records, Psychological Records, and SHARP.  Mrs. Williams may be contacted at (480) 472-0702 or hcwillia@mpsaz.org.

Student Support Services

The Executive Director for Student Support Services, Dr. David Shuff, oversees Guidance & Counseling, Native American Education, Prevention Programs, Service Learning, and School Safety and Security.    Dr. Shuff may be contacted at (480) 308-7550 or dpshuff@mpsaz.org.

The Educational Services Division works in partnership with schools and district-level departments and divisions to jointly serve the students in the community with quality, comprehensive education opportunities in superior learning environments with exceptional resources and services.