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Every person grows and learns in different ways. To that point, every counselor or guide has their own techniques and exercises to help clients. Not every method is effective for everyone, but with the right guidance, you can defeat your inner demons and recapture your life. That's where Christy Maxey thrives.

Christy is a trauma EMDR coach dedicated to empowering people with the knowledge of true self-love. She aims to help men and women overcome negative self-talk and patterns and finally live the fulfilling life they deserve. Christy has a special focus on supporting women who experience anxiety, depression, lack of self-trust, people-pleasing, and feelings of inadequacy. Additionally, she's an expert in helping men who are navigating anger, stress, and relationship challenges.

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If you have received help from therapists and life coaches in the past but find yourself falling back into the same patterns as before, know that you're not alone. The simple truth could be that whatever problem you were trying to face was left unresolved.

Essentially, you cut the top of the weed, but you didn't pull out the entire root. In a sense, you put a band-aid on a serious wound when you needed more comprehensive, specialized treatment. Unlike many life coaches, Christy Maxey aims to solve the root cause of your mental and physical symptoms. By addressing the cause of your issues, you can reclaim your life and move forward without the baggage you've carried for so long. Take it from us - it's an incredible feeling!

Some of the most common problems that Christy helps solve for patients include:

  • Difficulty Dealing with the Emotional Content at the Center of Their Problems
  • A Lack of Resistance to and Awareness of "What Is"
  • Fear and Uncertainty About Making Changes
  • Fear of Getting Compassionate Help and Guidance
  • Believing False Narratives Associated with Past Traumas and Experiences

What is EMDR Therapy in Queen Creek, AZ?

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EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a technique that assists people in recovering from the effects of distressing life experiences, such as emotional distress and symptoms.

Created by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987 as a treatment method for post-traumatic stress disorder, EMDR is an evidence-based treatment approach that provides both trauma-informed treatment and treatment protocol. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR employs bilateral stimulation to replicate the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) phase of sleep. In fact, EMDR treatments have shown that the mind can heal from psychological trauma faster than traditional talk therapy.

Traumatic events often lead to negative beliefs and emotions, such as shame, anger, and sadness. EMDR enables your brain to reprocess such events, promoting healing, well-being, and positivity in patients.

If you're wondering whether or not EMDR treatment from Christy Maxey might be a good choice for you and your family, ask yourself these questions:

  • Do You Feel Stuck in Your Life?
  • Do You Find Yourself Stuck Feeling the Same Types of Fear, Sadness, or Anxiety?
  • Have You Grown Accustomed to a Negative Inner Critic?
  • Do You Feel Stuck with Feelings of Shame from Past Mistakes or Traumas?
  • Are You Always Repeating the Same Patterns in Relationships? Too Nice, Too Accepting, Avoidant, Easy to Get Triggered, Etc.?
  • Is Your Brain Full of Self-Doubt and Harmful Self-Talk?
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How Does EMDR Therapy Work?

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Once it's agreed that EMDR therapy is suitable for you, your initial sessions involve discussing your goals and enhancing your ability to cope with stress. In the following phases of EMDR therapy, you concentrate on a specific event or focus on a negative image, belief, emotion, or bodily sensation related to the event. You then focus on a positive belief indicating that the issue has been resolved.

While you're focused on the upsetting event, Christy begins sets of side-to-side eye movements, sounds, or taps. After each set, you are guided to observe what comes to mind. Shifts in insight or changes in images, feelings, or beliefs about the event may occur. It should be noted that you can stop therapy at any moment if necessary. The sets of eye movements, sounds, or taps will be repeated until distress caused by the event decreases. EMDR therapy can be used as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with other forms of therapy offered through the Maxx Method.

To help paint you a picture of how EMDR therapy works, think of it like a cast for a broken bone. Unlike other forms of therapy, however, EMDR can be more uncomfortable than traditional treatments. It's important to be ready for possible emotional exhaustion afterward. To cope, you can create a relaxing playlist and plan some activities to unwind. Once the sessions are finished, take some time to recharge and decompress.

Who Should Use EMDR Therapy in Queen Creek, AZ?

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EMDR therapy is something anyone can benefit from. It's not only reserved for people with extreme experiences or traumas. Even mild cases of anxiety and depression can be treated by a trained EMDR coach like Christy Maxey. When you remember something that reminds you of a bad experience, your body might react like it's in danger, even if it's not. This is a normal reaction, but if it keeps happening, it can make you feel really stressed out. With EMDR, you can heal and learn new ways to cope without having to talk about exactly what happened. This can help you feel better and live your life without over-worrying and ruminating on negativity.

If you're one of the many people who have experienced lackluster results from one or more EMDR sessions, it's crucial that you do not give up hope. In fact, many men and women come to Christy Maxey having had poor EMDR experiences. Thankfully, they soon realize how impactful and fulfilling the therapy can be for trauma. That's especially true when combined with other therapies like Inner Child Healing and Guided Visualization. Of course, EMDR therapy in Queen Creek, AZ, isn't the best choice for every patient - after all, every person is different and responds to therapies in different ways.

To truly discover if EMDR therapy is the right choice for your mind and body, contact Christy ASAP to schedule your initial consultation. That way, you and Christy can get to know each other better and discover the best ways to promote long-term healing and well-being. With that said, patients choose EMDR treatments for many reasons. Some of the most common reasons for using EMDR therapy include the following:

  • Panic Attacks and Anxiety
  • PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome)
  • Eating Disorders like Bulimia, Anorexia, and More
  • Trauma from Abuse and Violence
  • Abusive or Violent Relationships
  • Rest and Sleep Problems
  • Social Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Childhood Trauma and Abuse
  • Anger and Sadness
  • Fear of Speaking in Public
  • Betrayal and Grief
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The Life-Changing Benefits of EMDR Therapy

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Though EMDR therapy is more popular than ever, many people are still unaware of its benefits and how life-changing the therapy can be for people who are stuck. If that sounds like you, keep these benefits in mind as you continue to research this amazing therapy choice.

Triumph Over Trauma

Triumph Over Trauma

Recovering from a traumatic experience can be extremely challenging, but EMDR therapy can provide a solution. Trauma can create triggers that make you feel like you're experiencing the event all over again. EMDR can help reorganize the thoughts, feelings, and experiences associated with the trauma so that you no longer feel controlled by it. While the effects of trauma may never completely disappear, EMDR can significantly reduce its impact on your life and enable you to live in the present without constantly reliving the past.

Enhance Your Mental Fortitude

Enhance Your Mental Fortitude

Achieving personal growth involves accepting one's identity, building self-esteem, and understanding the internal narratives that shape our daily experiences. EMDR and guided therapeutic processing can help create a peaceful, efficient, and confident setting for individuals to accept their past and move forward. This therapeutic process empowers individuals, providing them with the strength and courage to confront any obstacle that impedes their well-being.

Reshape Your Life

Reshape Your Life

During EMDR therapy sessions, traumatic events are broken down, enabling patients to gain a different perspective on negative events. This altered view can be as life-changing as the traumatic event itself, giving individuals greater control over how they adapt to the effects of trauma.

Overcome Circular Thinking

Overcome Circular Thinking

If you struggle with circular thinking patterns related to anxiety disorders, phobias, or generalized anxiety, EMDR therapy may be helpful. EMDR can assist you in overcoming these thought spirals by teaching you how to deal with your fears and worries without becoming overwhelmed by anxiety.

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Understanding the Phases of EMDR Therapy in Queen Creek, AZ

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According to the EMDR Institute, there are eight phases in traditional EMDR treatment:

The EMDR Institute has identified eight phases of EMDR therapy. These are:

  • History and Treatment Planning
  • Preparation
  • Assessment
  • Desensitization
  • Installation
  • Body scan
  • Closure
  • Reevaluation
History and Treatment Planning

History and Treatment Planning

During the initial stage of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Christy will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your medical and emotional history and create a treatment plan. This stage involves discussing the particular issue that led you to seek therapy. You'll also identify behaviors and symptoms associated with the issues you're facing. Based on this information, Christy will develop a personalized treatment plan that outlines the goals to be addressed using EMDR therapy in Queen Creek, AZ:

  • The Traumas or Events Causing Issues
  • Present-Day Problems and Traumas Causing Distress
  • Healthy Behaviors and Skills Needed for Long-Term Well-Being
Preparation

Preparation

During this phase, Christy will explain the theory of EMDR, how it is applied, and what you can expect during and after treatment. Christy will then teach you several techniques for relaxation so that you have the tools to calm down in the event of emotional disturbance.

One of the biggest goals of this first phase is to establish trust between you and your EMDR coach. While you don't have to go into great detail about disturbing memories, if you don't trust your therapist, you may not accurately report what is felt and what changes you are or aren't experiencing. If your goal is to please the therapist and say you feel better when you really aren't, no therapy in the world will resolve your trauma.

Assessment

Assessment

In this phase, you will be prompted to access each target in a controlled manner so it can be effectively processed. Processing does not mean talking about it. From there, Christy identifies different parts of the target to be processed. The first step is for you to select a specific image or mental picture from the target event (identified during Phase One) that best represents the memory.

You then choose a positive statement that you would like to believe. The statement should have an internal sense of control, such as "I am valuable/lovable/a good person/in control" or "I can achieve success." In some cases, when the primary emotion is fear, such as after a natural disaster, the negative thought could be "I am in danger," and the positive thought could be "I am safe now." "I am in danger" is considered a negative thought because fear is no longer necessary, but it is still present in the nervous system. The positive thought should reflect what is appropriate in the present moment.

During this phase, you will also identify negative emotions like anger or fear and physical sensations that you associate with trauma.

Desensitization

Desensitization

This phase of EMDR therapy in Queen Creek, AZ, hones in on the disturbing sensations and emotions associated with your trauma and the ways that you respond to it. In doing so, patients often resolve similar events as well. The goal of this phase is to use sounds, taps, or eye movements with shifting focus until your subjective disturbance levels are lowered.

Installation

Installation

The goal here is to concentrate on the positive belief that you have identified to replace your negative belief(s). For example, you may have suffered child abuse in your younger years and hold the negative belief that you are powerless. Christy will help strengthen and install positive cognitions that reinforce the fact that you are in control, not the negative thoughts and emotions keeping you stuck.

Body Scan

Body Scan

Research into EMDR sessions indicates that physical responses to unresolved thoughts are common. After your positive cognition is fortified and installed, Christy will ask that you bring the original target event to the forefront of your mind. If she notices any additional body tension, those physical sensations are reprocessed. If you do not have any body tension or symptoms present when your original target event is brought up, your EMDR session is considered successful.

Closure

Closure

Typical EMDR sessions end with closure and a debriefing on what you can expect between your current and subsequent EMDR sessions. If necessary, Christy will provide calming techniques that you can use outside of therapy. This part of the EMDR process ensures that you leave Christy's office feeling better than you did at the beginning of the session.

Reevaluation

Reevaluation

This phase gives Christy insight into any other treatment plans that may be necessary for your healing and well-being. Like any type of sound therapy, reevaluation is critical in determining the success of your EMDR treatment over a period of time.

Reshape Your Life with EMDR Therapy from Christy Maxey

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Regardless of the events and trauma keeping you stuck, EMDR might be a viable solution for reclaiming your life. Christy Maxey provides patients with the safe space needed to do so. If you're ready to let go of past or present traumas and reclaim your love of life, EMDR therapy could be the first step on your healing journey. Contact our office today to learn more about the Maxx Method, EMDR therapy in Queen Creek, AZ, EMDR online, and how Christy Maxey can help you defeat the inner demons holding you back.

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CCV breaks ground on 16-acre Queen Creek campus

Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) joined with local officials, including Queen Creek Unified School District Superintendent Perry Berry and Principal Sherry Towns of Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, on their long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony. Also in attendance were the CHASSE Building Team, Next Idea Architects, and 200+ CCV attendees to celebrate this incredible milestone.READ MORE: ...

Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) joined with local officials, including Queen Creek Unified School District Superintendent Perry Berry and Principal Sherry Towns of Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, on their long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony. Also in attendance were the CHASSE Building Team, Next Idea Architects, and 200+ CCV attendees to celebrate this incredible milestone.

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The 16-acre campus is set to be completed in the Spring of 2024, officially welcoming CCV’s first-ever setup/teardown campus home. The permanent location is on the southeast corner of Ellsworth and Chandler Heights.

“At its full build-out, the campus will feature dynamic, engaging environments for kids, students, and adults to learn about the life-changing power of Jesus. In addition to these offerings will be a dedicated space for children and adults with special needs to experience relationships with peers as they learn about God's great love for them,” said CCV Executive Pastor Tony Burgarello.

According to Burgarello, the surrounding area of the church will be built with just as much intentionality.

“Community is at the core of who we are. That’s why we prioritize practical outdoor spaces where relationships can be formed over food, coffee, and yard game fun,” said Burgarello. Attendees and guests will experience an incredible courtyard filled with canopies, grass turf, and an outdoor baptismal where people can express their life change for all to see and celebrate.

CCV has announced Next Idea Architects and CHASSE Building Team, both locally owned and operated, as its formal partners on the project.

“One of our favorite parts of this project is how intentional CCV was during the entire planning process, so much so that they purposefully set aside more than 2.8 acres of the property for athletic fields that will support CCV Stars, a youth recreation program offering a variety of sports,” said Barry Chasse, President of CHASSE Building Team. CCV's youth sports program, Stars, is on a mission to make sports "more than a game" by prioritizing community, character, and healthy competition.

Beyond the thoughtful design, CCV Queen Creek is also special because of their rapidly growing community.

“We launched a portable campus in Queen Creek in March 2021 that has grown to more than 500 attendees,” said CCV Queen Creek Campus Pastor Curt McReynolds. “Caring for our portable campus, which is currently housed at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., has been a labor of love.”

According to McReynolds, CCV has a team of dedicated volunteer drivers that pull their trailers of equipment to and from the school on both Saturdays and Sundays. Once there on Saturday morning, anywhere from 30 to 40 volunteers come together to collectively unload, set up classrooms, and construct a makeshift auditorium in the school’s gym. On Sunday after service ends, additional volunteers help with the entire teardown process for several hours and re-load the trailers so as not to disrupt the school week.

“Given our growth and the dedication of our volunteers, we are excited, honored, and very ready for our new, permanent home,” said McReynolds.

“At CCV, we are on mission to reach this Valley for Christ. Once construction is complete, this campus will have the stamina to press forward in the mission for years to come,” said Burgarello.

If you want more information on Christ's Church of the Valley's Queen Creek Campus, you can check out their website by visiting ccv.church/queencreek. To learn more about upcoming sport season offerings with CCV Stars, visit ccvstars.com.

Queen Creek, Maricopa rank among top 15 in country for population growth

Two cities on the far urban fringe of Phoenix grew faster in the past year measured than any other community in Arizona.In fact, new figures Thursday from the U.S. Census Bureau put Queen Creek and Maricopa among the Top 15 nationwide for population increases between July 1, 2021 and a year later.That, however, doesn’t tell the whole story.The federal agency, in crafting its rankings, only ranks what it considers “large cities.” And that means those with 50,000 or more residents.But a deeper dive...

Two cities on the far urban fringe of Phoenix grew faster in the past year measured than any other community in Arizona.

In fact, new figures Thursday from the U.S. Census Bureau put Queen Creek and Maricopa among the Top 15 nationwide for population increases between July 1, 2021 and a year later.

That, however, doesn’t tell the whole story.

The federal agency, in crafting its rankings, only ranks what it considers “large cities.” And that means those with 50,000 or more residents.

But a deeper dive finds that Coolidge, fueled by new factories and economic development, outpaces both of those cities with a one-year population change that equals 11.9%.

The new report also finds that about one out of four Arizona communities actually lost population. And the biggest loser was Douglas which, according to Census Bureau statistics, shed 4.6% of its residents, dropping the city below 16,000 — essentially back to where it was at the turn of the century.

Much of what is in the new national report is no surprise. The fastest growing communities tend to be on the edge of existing cities.

And most of them are in the south or west and, like Queen Creek and Maricopa, on the edges of major urban areas. Consider Georgetown, Texas, considered by the Census Bureau as having grown the fastest by percentage in the past year at 14.4%. It is about an hour outside of Austin.

Kyle and Leander, Texas, which tied at third and fourth at 10.9% year-over-year growth, also sit outside of Austin.

And No. 2 Santa Cruz, Calif., at 12.5%, benefits from its location south of San Jose and the Silicon Valley.

Much of the same proves true in Arizona.

Decades ago, it was communities like Glendale and Mesa that grew by leaps and bounds. These communities rapidly filled up.

At the same time, additional freeways were built, widened and extended. And that promoted living farther out as it cut down commute times for those who need to travel into the main city for work to acceptable levels. Queen Creek is a key example.

Not only did the state — much of it with county tax dollars — complete the Loop 202 freeway into the southeast valley, it now is building and extending what had been a one-mile stretch of State Route 24 from the 202 all the way into Pinal County.

And that’s just the beginning: The new budget signed earlier this month by Gov. Katie Hobbs gives Queen Creek $87.5 million to further extend SR 24, including a traffic interchange at Ironwood Road.

Even with the freeway still not complete, Queen Creek managed to add another 4,416 residents in the year ending July 1, 2022. And that computes out to a nearly 6.7% increase.

Maricopa was not far behind with its 3,844 new residents registering a nearly 6.2% increase.

Other communities in — and beyond — the fringes of the Phoenix area also racked up strong year-over-year population increases, including 4.6% for Casa Grande, 3.8% for Goodyear and nearly as much for adjacent Buckeye. Wickenburg and Surprise also managed growth in excess of 3%.

Coolidge also qualifies as being on the fringes of Phoenix. But its growth has been aided by lots of new economic development.

And there’s more to come.

Last November, for example, Procter & Gamble announced a $500 million investment in a manufacturing facility.

And the community has available land to accommodate both industry and residential.

The pattern of growth on the edges of urban areas repeats itself around Tucson, though to a much lesser extent. Marana added another 1,290 residents in the one-year period, bringing its population up to 55,962, according to the Census Bureau. But that was enough to post a growth rate of something less than 2.4%.

And Sahuarita registered less than 1.2%. By comparison, Tucson itself came close to — but did not crack — the 1% mark.

After Douglas, the other community posting the largest population loss was Florence. But that is highly affected by the number of inmates at state-run facilities there, which has been declining over the past few years.

LG doubles down commitment to Queen Creek battery plant, set to invest $5.5 billion

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- A major electronics maker is making a historic commitment to Arizona, announcing that it is double-downing on its investment into a high-tech battery manufacturing plant.In a news release, LG Energy officials called the move the “largest single investment for a stand-alone battery manufacturing facility in North America.” Initially, only about $1.4 billion was expected to be invested into a cylindrical battery facto...

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- A major electronics maker is making a historic commitment to Arizona, announcing that it is double-downing on its investment into a high-tech battery manufacturing plant.

In a news release, LG Energy officials called the move the “largest single investment for a stand-alone battery manufacturing facility in North America.” Initially, only about $1.4 billion was expected to be invested into a cylindrical battery factory to power electric and clean-energy vehicles, slated to be built near Ironwood and Germann Road. Now, LG says that another portion of the plant will create lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pouch-type batteries for energy storage systems (ESS). In total, it’s an investment worth about $5.5 billion.

“With this historic investment from LGES, Arizona has become the battery manufacturing capital of the country,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “These Arizona-made batteries will power green, sustainable technologies around the world, cementing Arizona’s reputation as an innovation hub for renewable energy. We’re grateful to LGES for their legacy investment and for committing to making thousands of good-paying jobs for Arizonans.”

But not everyone is happy with such a major manufacturing site coming to the otherwise quiet and smaller community. Reporter Holly Bock spoke with Vicki Baack last April who gathered nearly 4,000 signatures in an online petition to stop development.

“There have been a lot of articles we have uncovered this weekend that have illustrated the danger of factories in nearby neighborhoods. They are having fires; there are explosions. These are lithium-ion batteries and are not safe to be in a community like this,” Baack said. “I want jobs here too. I want people to move to the city and town and have an amazing quality of life,” Baack said. “What we don’t want are factories that could be potentially dangerous for our families and kids and loved ones.”

The Arizona Commerce Authority notes that its part of a sleuth of battery manufacturing announcements in the Valley and across the state. Earlier this year, Ecobat announced a lithium-ion recycling plant to be built in Casa Grande. And late last year, American Battery Factory announced a $1.2 billion lithium-ion plant in Tucson.

LG expects the plant to be operational in 2025.

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Costco opens its doors at Queen Creek Crossing, more stores on the way

After a two-year wait, residents in the southeast Valley can rejoice as Costco opened its doors Thursday at its newest location in Queen Creek.Over 100 residents showed up to the grand opening, Queen Creek Town Councilmember Robin Benning told The Arizona Republic. "It was so exciting for our community to open the store," Benning said.The town council deferred up to $1.5 mil...

After a two-year wait, residents in the southeast Valley can rejoice as Costco opened its doors Thursday at its newest location in Queen Creek.

Over 100 residents showed up to the grand opening, Queen Creek Town Councilmember Robin Benning told The Arizona Republic. "It was so exciting for our community to open the store," Benning said.

The town council deferred up to $1.5 million in impact fees as long as Costco employs 100 people. The town will waive $300,000 of deferred impact fees every year the store is in business and meets its employee requirement until it reaches the $1.5 million cap. Normally, cities collect impact fees to help cover the cost of extra services a development creates.

Benning said he is sure the town will recoup the costs and more from sales tax revenue created by Costco.

The store located at 20260 S. Ellsworth Road will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It also includes a fueling station.

Plans for the southeast location were announced in 2021 after Legacy Group, a local development company, sold nearly 20 acres to Costco at the northwest corner of Queen Creek and Ellsworth roads.

The Costco is an anchor to the Queen Creek Crossing shopping center, which The Legacy Group is developing in partnership with Vestar real estate company.

Construction on a Hobby Lobby and Ashely Furniture store began in August, Rachel Forman, Vestar's marketing vice president, told The Arizona Republic in an email. Those stores are expected to open in the fall, she said. Restaurants and specialty stores are planned on the remaining 50,000 square feet.

Queen Creek is among one the fastest growing cities in the nation. It had the third-largest percentage population growth in the nation between July 1, 2020, and July 1, 2021, according to data release by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Reporter Maritza Dominguez covers Mesa/Gilbert and can be reached at maritza.dominguez@arizonarepublic.com or 480-271-0646. Follow her on Twitter @maritzacdom.

New Queen Creek Unified program aims to tackle staffing amid student population growth

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QUEEN CREEK, AZ — Despite a surge in student population, Queen Creek Unified School District is "fully staffed" this school year, according to district human resources director Keegan Bassett.

"This year, we were very excited to be one of the only schools in Arizona that was fully staffed for teachers at the beginning of this year," he said.

Bassett said they first used more common ways to draw in teachers, like an increase in pay, marketing campaigns for job openings, and networking at job fairs both in and out of state. From there, though, he said they had to get creative.

The newly announced program, Aspire2Teach, is one method they're hoping will be a successful solution to maintaining full staff.

Bassett described it as a "grow your own" type model.

"The Arizona State Board of Education just approved our classroom-based education preparation program," Bassett said. "We'll be able to target prospective teachers that are current classified employees, substitute teachers, and then community members that hold a bachelor's degree where we could consider them for positions where we would then provide them the education preparation program training for their careers."

Bassett also said QCUSD is planning at least two new schools within the next couple of years to help with a rise in student population.

Growth in the East Valley has not been slowing down. QCUSD has opened seven schools in the past six years, according to Bassett.

"Projections right now are we anticipate having another two elementary schools in our north region," Bassett said. "In addition to that, we're going to need to add on wings to Crismon High School and Eastmark High School as well to continue to absorb the student population that we anticipate receiving."

Silver Valley Elementary is in the district's north region. Bassett said it has roughly 1,100 students right now, which is why the district wants to open more schools in that area.

"Eleven-hundred kids as a former elementary school principal, that's probably on the upper echelon of the largest populated elementary schools in the state," Bassett said.

Bassett said the district is also fully staffed for bus drivers as of January, and no longer needed to use a third-party vendor to help with bus routes. He said that was due to a marketing campaign increase, an increase in hourly wage, a sign-on bonus, referral stipends, and a cross-department training program.

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