Teresa Leyba Ruiz
Democratic · AZ
Teresa Leyba Ruiz is a former math teacher and retired president of Glendale Community College with 35 years in education. She says she would add oversight to the school voucher program, recruit teachers, and push for more public school funding.
Where Teresa Leyba Ruiz stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Education Quality (4 records)
Track record
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 4 support
Helped advance four federal advisory commission recommendations on academic excellence, community college access, workforce pathways, and Latino academic leadership.
September 12, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: hispanicoutlook.com
Presented education attainment data and proposed improvements from early childhood through postsecondary education to Mesa’s Education and Workforce Development Roundtable.
June 7, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: apps.mesaaz.gov
As Glendale Community College president, helped establish a Microsoft Datacenter Academy with Estrella Mountain Community College to train students for information technology jobs.
April 19, 2022Supports Public Education Quality
Source: gccaz.edu
Initiated a Glendale Community College partnership with the City of Glendale and A New Leaf that provided housing and academic support for students experiencing homelessness.
August 5, 2021Supports Public Education Quality
Source: gccaz.edu
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Was sworn in as a member of the federal Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics.
May 10, 2023
Source: presidency.ucsb.edu
Joined Education Forward Arizona as senior vice president and chief advocacy and programs officer.
April 14, 2023
Source: educationforwardarizona.org
Was named chair of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce board for 2022.
January 10, 2022
Source: azbigmedia.com
Was selected for the Aspen Institute’s 2018–2019 Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence.
April 26, 2018
Source: aspeninstitute.org
Was selected as president of Glendale Community College after serving as its interim president.
April 3, 2018
Source: maricopa.edu
Past race Teresa Leyba Ruiz ran in:
- Superintendent of Public Instruction · November 3, 2026 · Arizona