Dec. 7, 2023

Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Honors ‘Heroes of Education’

Honorary Chairs Maryglenn & Richard Boals

Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation held their annual Heroes of Education Awards on Nov. 16, at the Phoenix Art Museum.

Event Co-Chairs: Stephanie Hertzberg & Susan Bitter Smith

Honorary Chairs: Maryglenn & Richard Boals

Honorees: Mark Gaspers – Individual Hero | Dr. Sian Proctor – Honorary Hero | Wells Fargo – Corporate Hero

Entertainment: Mariachi de Osos de Valle | Scottsdale Community College Jazz Ensemble | Steel Pan

Notable Moments: Phoenix Art Museum was the venue for this inspiring award ceremony, which honored champions of education in Arizona and recognized those who have a proven and professional commitment to supporting students and educational opportunities. In addition to recognizing an Individual Hero, Corporate Hero and Honorary Hero, 10 College Heroes were honored, each representing one of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Highlights included an art exhibit that featured the work of Honorary Hero Dr. Sian Proctor, a student art auction and musical performances.

Photos courtesy of Michael Schaaf, Schaaf Images

***David Hertzberg & Co-Chair Stephanie Hertzberg***

***Co-Chair Susan Bitter Smith*** ***with Prescott, Trish & Windsor Smith***

***Marie Sullivan*** & ***Brad Martorana***

***Professor Laura Collins &*** ***Dr. Richard Daniel***

***Alfredo Hernandez, Honoree Dr. Sian Proctor & Deborah Spotts***

***Brian Spicker, president & CEO of Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation***, ***& Chancellor Dr. Steven Gonzales with Katie Campana & Dave Howell*** ***of Wells Fargo***

***Dr. Kate Smith, president of Rio Salado College presents to Dr. Patricia Case***

***Dr.*** **Amy Diaz, president of GateWay Community College,** & ***Richard Slack***

***Roy Dawson and Connie Robinson with Dr. Jana Schwartz, interim president at Paradise Valley Community College, & Tomas Claiborne***

***College Heroes representing honors from each of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges***

***Paul J. Luna***, ***president & CEO of Helios Education Foundation***

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