I became a teacher because I love people. Growing up behind the counters of my family’s Phoenix restaurants, my parents...
Our Mission
Focus Foundation of Arizona connects skilled educators to youth in need.
Our Vision
We believe that when young people learn how to navigate their education, they can navigate their future.
The need is real.
Over 38,000 children in Arizona need your help.
Children in foster care or struggling with homelessness need educational support. 29,537 total homeless children are enrolled in Arizona public schools.
How we help meet the need.
How you can help.
Board of Directors
Jennifer Tyma
Virtual Instructor at Edgenuity Inc.
Jennifer’s profile is coming soon!
Kathryn Lincoln
Chief Investment Officer and Chair of the Board, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
One of the opportunities I have been provided, which I treasure the most, is that of an excellent education. It is...
Jordana Hale
Educator at Tesseract Middle School
Jordana’s profile is coming soon!
Amy Shuckhart
President, Amalyn Consulting
I am a second generation native to Arizona and my Grandmother moved here when she was a young girl, so...
Emily Craigo
Vice President of Operations, Apollo Global
Emily’s profile is coming soon!
Phil Manfredi
Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, Zuggand Inc.
Our Partners
