Higley High School Executive and Leadership Team

Jeff Gadd, the Acting Chief Financial Officer at Higley High School, manages the fiscal health of the institution by overseeing budgetary allocations for discovery science and hands-on mathematics programs. This leadership role involves monitoring expenditures across the full menu of athletics and arts to ensure alignment with educational goals. By optimizing resource distribution, the Acting Chief Financial Officer supports the professional teaching staff in delivering a rounded curriculum. Jeff Gadd maintains rigorous financial standards while facilitating the growth of school-sponsored clubs and organizations. Through careful analysis of operational costs, the Acting Chief Financial Officer secures the necessary funding for academic initiatives. This position requires constant collaboration with the board to maintain transparency. Ultimately, the Acting Chief Financial Officer drives the financial stability required for the long-term success of the student body and the broader educational mission within the Arizona region.

Sharon Rushcamp, the Interim Chief Financial Officer & Director, Finance at Higley High School, directs the financial planning and reporting processes to sustain the diverse academic offerings. Overseeing the fiscal infrastructure, the Interim Chief Financial Officer & Director, Finance ensures that resources support the discovery science and physical education departments effectively. This role involves managing complex accounting systems to track investments in student clubs and athletic programs. Sharon Rushcamp coordinates with administrative leadership to align financial strategies with the overarching goal of life-long learning. By implementing efficient procurement policies, the Interim Chief Financial Officer & Director, Finance maximizes the impact of every dollar spent on classroom materials and extracurricular activities. This leadership function requires precise oversight of institutional assets to support the dedicated parents and hard-working students. Through strategic financial management, the Interim Chief Financial Officer & Director, Finance guarantees the continued operational excellence of the school.

Venessa Whitener, the President at Higley High School, architects the strategic vision for the institution by integrating discovery science and hands-on mathematics into the daily curriculum. Leading the administrative team, the President ensures that the professional teaching staff receives the support necessary to make learning relevant and fun. This role involves fostering partnerships with dedicated parents to enhance the school-sponsored clubs and organizations. Venessa Whitener drives the development of a full-rounded curriculum that includes art, music, and physical education to meet the diverse interests of the student population. By setting high academic standards, the President promotes a culture of life-long learning across the entire campus. This leadership position requires constant engagement with the community to maintain the school's reputation for excellence. Through proactive management of institutional priorities, the President secures the resources and environment needed for student success in the competitive Arizona educational landscape.

Denise Standage, the President, Governing Board at Higley High School, oversees the policy framework and governance standards that guide the institution's academic and extracurricular programs. By facilitating board meetings, the President, Governing Board ensures that the strategic direction aligns with the needs of the students and the expectations of the community. This leadership role involves evaluating the effectiveness of the current curriculum, including discovery science and hands-on mathematics, to maintain high educational quality. Denise Standage collaborates with other executives to approve budgets that support athletics, arts, and various school-sponsored clubs. Through rigorous oversight of institutional policies, the President, Governing Board protects the interests of the dedicated parents and the professional teaching staff. This position requires a focus on long-term sustainability and the promotion of life-long learning. By upholding governance excellence, the President, Governing Board directly impacts the overall success and growth of the school within the regional education sector.