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Brenda Maytorena
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This school year marks Sra. Maytorena’s 24th year as a dedicated public educator. Guided by a restorative mindset and a belief in the power of collaboration, she works intentionally to shape school settings into thriving, positive learning communities. She is a natural problem-solver who is deeply committed to providing the ultimate learning environments for students by actively modeling kindness, empathy, and synergy.

A proud University of Arizona alumna, Sra. Maytorena began her career as a bilingual teacher at Hollinger Elementary before teaching at a Dual Language school in Phoenix. Drawn back home to Tucson, she spent 13 years as a Gifted and Talented teacher in a Dual Language setting, during which time she also served as a principal designee and earned her master's degree in educational leadership.

Her journey within the Tucson Unified School District continued as a curriculum service provider at Davis-Romero Bilingual Elementary Magnet for four years, followed by a successful transition into administration as an assistant principal at John E. White Elementary School. Today, Sra. Maytorena is incredibly grateful and honored to serve as the principal of Ricardo Manzo Elementary in the heart of Barrio Hollywood.