District One superintendent appointed to State Council on the Education for Military Children

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Yuma School District One says their superintendent, Denis Ponder, has been appointed to Arizona's State Council on the Education for Military Children.

According to a press release, the Council is a "statewide organization dedicated to supporting the educational success and transition of military-connected students and families across Arizona."

District One also says the Council, which was established ten years ago, collaborates with school districts, military installations, state agencies and community partners in order to support "military-connected students and address the educational challenges families may encounter during relocations and deployments."

In addition, the school district says, "Ponder's appointment recognizes both his commitment to student success and District One's longstanding partnership with military families in the Yuma community" as it is home to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground.

"Military families make tremendous sacrifices in service to our country, and our schools see firsthand the resilience and strength these students bring to our campuses," said Ponder. "This appointment provides an important opportunity to support student success wherever military service may take their families."

To learn more about Ponder's appointment, and about the Council itself, read the press release below.