I am confident that your child(ren)'s experience at Cortina will be nothing short of the best.  Our approach to working with you and your child will be based on collaboration and a focused commitment towards student growth and success.  When students enter our doors, they will be valued, encouraged, and engaged in meaningful learning that meets their individual needs. As a staff, we believe that high expectations, integrity, connections, and accountability for ourselves and for our students are what contribute to a successful school experience.  We are driven to support learning that creates confident, inquisitive learners who are empowered to think critically, solve problems, and who demonstrate compassion and kindness towards others.

 

As an Arizona native, I appreciate the beauty that our state has to offer, but I also enjoy traveling and adventuring around the U.S. and the world to discover new places with my husband.  During my free time, I enjoy exercising, music, creativity and design, playing the violin, trying new eateries, traveling and spending time with friends and family.

My door is always open. We take pride in our work but are always looking for ways to improve. As our partner in this effort, your input and feedback are important to us. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime during the school year with any celebrations or concerns you may have. By working together and maintaining open communication, we can enhance your child's educational experience.

I look forward to an outstanding school year connecting with our students, staff, parents, and the community.            Let's go, Tigers!

Sincerely,
Kelly Papke
Principal
kelly.papke@husd.org