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Residential/CommercialTroubleshooting,Data, Cable, Phone,New Circuits, Fans,Can Lighting and more.Reasonable ratesand on time service.Call Simon(480) 818-2101for your free estimateLicensed, Bonded and InsuredROC #243593www.smkelectric.netWrangler News • July 31 - Aug. 13, 2010 • Page 10Mirada’s new principal revisits familiar turfNEW NAME, NEW LOGO, SAME GREAT SERVICE!Custom window treatments Custom beddingWall coverings Floor coverings FurnitureArea rugs and accessories Paint selectionComplimentary In-HomeConsultation & $100 OFF any order of $500 or more!Please present coupon at time of purchase. One coupon per purchase.PEG CONWAY480-284-6225www.decdens.com/pegconwaypegconway@decoratingden.comEach franchise independentlyowned and operatedCOVER STORYAn award-winningKyrene Corridoreducator will bethe new principal ofKyrene de la MiradaElementary School thisyear.Nancy Branch, whohas been involved withthe Kyrene SchoolDistrict for more than 19years, will take the leadat Mirada at a time whenschools district- andnation-wide face someformidable challenges.“Nancy is an awardwinningprincipal, andshe is well-respected,”said Dr. David Schauer,superintendent of theKyrene School District.“To have her back is justa huge advantage; we’revery excited.”After spending lastyear working withschools in Chandler,Branch said she wasasked to considerreturning to the Kyrenedistrict as Mirada’sprincipal.“Kyrene had been animportant part of my lifefor 19 years, and I washonored to be welcomedback into the Kyrenefamily and community,”Branch said.Branch began herteaching career inKyrene in 1990, spending10 years as a classroomteacher, one year asa teacher on specialassignment in the CareerLadder Departmentand one more yearas assistant principalof Kyrene de Milenioelementary.“I enjoyed engagingin leadership roles andbegan to recognizethat I had leadershipqualities that I coulduse to impact an entireschool community,”Love the Home You’re Inshe said. She pursuedand earned a master’sdegree in administrationand supervision fromUniversity of Phoenix in1999.In 2001, Branchbecame assistantprincipal of Milenio, andthe following year wasnamed principal. Sheremained in that positionfor the next seven years.“During the timeI was there, I hadthe honor and joyof working with andleading a compassionateand dedicated staffto improve studentachievement and tocreate a safe, caringlearning community,”Branch said.“I am very proudof all we accomplishedtogether as a staff.”Branch is currentlyworking at full speed toprepare for the upcomingyear at Mirada. Theschool year begins Aug.9.Branch said shehopes to developstrong professionalrelationships at Mirada,while adapting to currentchanges in education.“Helping othersadapt to change withoutlosing sight of whatreally matters will be animportant part of myjob,” she said.With current fundingconstraints facing allArizona schools, Branchsaid Mirada’s budget hasbeen hard hit despite thepassage of Proposition100.“We will be facedwith finding solutionsto meet all student andschool needs with limiteddollars,” she said.Although Miradahas seen a decline inenrollment over thepast few years, Branchhopes to create a moreengaging educationalenvironment for localparents.“As a staff, we mustcreate (a setting) thatwill draw and attract newfamilies to Mirada,” shesaid.“There will be newchallenges, but with eachcomes the opportunity togrow and improve.”— Mark CrudupLOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATEDREAL ESTATE BROKERAGE.ANN ADAMS &ASSOCIATES REALTYWHY USE YOUR LOCALLY OWNEDAND OPERATED REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE?Doing business locally creates more tax revenue and jobs in our state.If you’re a homeowner in distress please call us for a free no obligation short saleconsultation. Our customers are valuable to us and we care about offering the highestdegree of professional service possible to our clients and to our community.Judy Aguilar-Woertz ChFC CASL, Agent8601 S Priest Dr, Unit 101Tempe, AZ 85284Bus: 480-598-0544www.judywoertz.netRide withthe # 1 carinsurer inARIZONA.With competitive rates andpersonal service, it’s no wondermore drivers trust State Farm ® .Like a good neighbor,State Farm is there. ®CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7.602.330.2323Ann AdamsDesignated Broker/OwnerCRS. GRI. E-Pro, MBA. CDPE