Dr. Tracey Lopeman is a career educator in her 37th year in public education. She is currently serving in her ninth year as the Superintendent of Maricopa Unified School District. Under her leadership, the District led the state in new National Board Certified teachers, and the expansion of signature programming: Community Preschool, PreK-2nd Grade Dual Language, Accelerated K-2nd, and Gifted and Talented Education brought quality early childhood education to Maricopa families. She has shared MUSD points of pride on panels, in community forums, and statewide conventions. Dr. Lopeman launched a strategic plan by asking stakeholders to “Start With Why.” Through their work, the Maricopa Why was developed, which serves as a guidepost to develop goals and strategies to steer the District to success.

Dr. Lopeman began her career as a junior high language arts teacher in the Alhambra Elementary School District. After five years in the classroom, she entered administration as a teacher on assignment, assistant principal, and eventually becoming a principal. During the thirteen years of her leadership at Alhambra Traditional School, the instructional programs expanded to meet the needs of a diverse population resulting in a 20% growth in enrollment and student achievement that was consistently among the highest in the state. At the district level, Dr. Lopeman worked out of the superintendent’s office as the Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Alliances and Government Relations. In this role, she grew partnerships with universities, business, government agencies, and employee and parent groups.

Education & Training

Dr. Lopeman earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University and her master’s and doctorate from Arizona State University. She is an expert trainer in Leadership Development, Consensus Building, and Participatory Action Planning.