As the first ever Associate Superintendent of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Ms. Maxwell was the catalyst for creating sustainable systematic change, leading internal and external efforts to better serve under-represented and marginalized students and their families.Maxwell worked with the Policy and Government Relations Team to review and recommend proposed legislative solutions; participated in many of the State Superintendent’s councils and committees that focused on issues of equity; and identified opportunities for cross-agency collaboration.

Impacted opportunity youth, ages 14-21, to complete graduation requirements while pursuing internships and alternate pathways for career and college readiness within the Big Picture Learning framework. Observed, evaluated, and supported educators to ensure consistent implementation of effective standards-based instructional strategies. Built relationships to create and maintain a positive school culture, climate, and community.

Instructor for Cultural Diversity in Education (EDU 230) and Introduction to Education (EDU 221).Developed an engaging and challenging syllabus based on course competencies in Cultural Diversity in Education and Introduction to Education. Designed and taught the first on-line modules for Cultural Diversity in Education in Spring 2016.

Supported and supervised teachers and staff; prepared and delivered research-based professional development; reviewed lesson plans and assisted in teacher implementation of curriculum.

Provided instruction on education pedagogy to students who were completing internships. Utilized the TAP Rubric to observe, evaluate, and support teacher candidates throughout the East Valley. Engaged students in rigorous and relevant assignments and discussions related to course content in ASU 101–Teachers College Experience and Culture and Schooling in the fall of 2013.

Ensured smooth running of assigned daily school operations; handled crisis effectively; ensured that the school was safe and secure; set and maintained high expectation for student attendance and academic achievement; effectively evaluated staff; developed positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.