Gregory A Wyman

Starting my 39th year as an educator in AZ. If you ask me what is my why, it is days like today when the students return. Thirty-nine years of working with amazing students and staff. Not a better job in the world. J. O. Combs USD making a positive difference in our students lives.

Getting ready for start of the year convocation. Thank you to the Combs Education Foundation and our fantastic business partners for helping provide a catered breakfast for our staff. Changing the world one student at a time.

Nothing like starting a new school year in with grilling for the staff. A fun way to welcome back staff and thank them in advance for the positive difference they will make this year in the lives of our students. Remember educators do make a positive difference.

Congratulations to Laura Ridge for receiving the Distinguished Administrator Award for the Middle Level Division at Arizona Administrator Association summer conference. Great job and fantastic leadership.

Thank you to the American Legion Post 97 for their generous donation this morning to pay off the lunch debt of our students. Their donation of $1,464.71 is appreciated. This demonstrates a community coming together to take care of all our students. We thank the members of the American Legion Post 97 for their service and their kindness.

Congratulations Class of 2024.... You made it. graduates be the change in the world you wish to see. Good luck and great job

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 from the Combs Center for Success. Your hard work, perseverance, grit and determination paid off. Now go change the world.

The J. O. Combs Staff Excllence award winners from last night. Thank you for your commitment to our students, families and community. Congratulations to all the finalists. The night was a time to let our amazing staff shine and to say thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students. Educators in our country, the quiet, unsung heroes who make a positive difference with the future leaders in communities throughout this country.

Combs Education Foundation Staff Excellence awards night set up for a night of celebration. celebrating our staff tonight. Thank you to our business partners for supporting our foundation. Congratulations to our finalists. Good luck!

The May board meeting is bittersweet as we recognize and thank those who are retiring from . For many a career making a positive difference in the life of a child. A noble profession served by caring and dedicated people. Appropriate during Teacher Appreciation Week

Getting ready for the 22nd Annual Jerry Colangeli Sports Legend Golf Tournament. Raising awareness, funds and getting men checked for prostate cancer. Remember men, get tough, get checked and get going.

This morning our Combs Education Foundation is highlighting our student government students across the district. Thank you to our business partners. You get a chance to meet our amazing students. You will be impressed.

Congratulations for getting such a prestigious award. Thank you for recognizing Ranch Elementary. Testimony to the amazing students, staff and schools

Getting ready for the Arizona Education Foundation A+ celebration . Thanks to the staff and the students for creating such an outstanding school.

At the QC Chamber mic and coffee with Supervisor Goodman. Talking about all the positive changes coming to Pinal County and the San Tan Valley area. Big changes coming to transportation and workforce development. Thanks for sharing what is happening Supervisor Goodman.

The San Tan Valley spring festival starting at Combs Traditional Academy. Thank you CTA and Peterson Family Orthodontics for working together to bring to the community together. Community is what is all about. band playing

In Arizona each March the Auditor General releases a report on traditional public schools and how they spend public tax dollars. Thanks QC Suntimes for allowing me to share some thoughts on the report and the limitation of the report. The true story is Arizona traditional public schools spend public tax dollars where they should be spent .... on our students.

Combs’ commitment to responsible use of public tax dollars Every March, the Arizona Auditor General releases a report called “Arizona School District Spending,” which has been released annually since 2000. This report describes a detailed analysis of how traditional school districts spend their allocated funds.

Thanks Joe Dana for highlighting how J. O. Combs Unified School District is doing four years after the pandemic. Highlighting the impact that Paper has had on closing the learning loss. Great way to share how technology can supplement a classroom teacher.

'Like multiple teachers in one classroom': Valley school district uses online tutoring Four years after COVID sent students home across the state, educators are trying to use lessons from the pandemic to enhance learning and close academic gaps.

Some students being interviewed by talking about COVID four years later. Highlighting the positive impact of in helping them address learning loss.

Last night at our Board meeting we recognized Jennifer Francisco from Matthew's Crossing Food Bank as our volunteer of the month. Thank you for caring about our families and students. Through your efforts over 100 families are provided meals every week. Thank you for your compassion and hard work to make our community better.

thrilled to host Pinal Country Supervisor Goodman and his For Our Community meeting this morning. Great way to bring different members of our community together to talk about and learn about what is going on in our area.

A full house at our student mock interviews. Thank you community and business partners (40 companies) for helping our students get a real life experience and for making a positive difference. Thank you Ooroo and Costco for your gracious donations.

winning the Infinity award from for our professional development program. Dr. Tim Fountain and Christine Murphy accepting the award.
Great job.

Congratulations Kelli Bond for being a finalized for instructional coach of the Year. Thanks for helping to lead the change in our district to a modern learning district.

Kelli Bond and Cindi Andrews presenting at MLC24. Great job sharing the story of with others in the network. Learning together to make a positive difference for our students.

The team presenting at MLC24. We love sharing what we are doing with our friends in the unit. Thanks Tim Fountain, Nancy Scott, Christine Murphy, and Santa Dunker. Great job. ,

Kelli Bond speaking at the MLC national conference. Thanks for your leadership on the National Teacher Council. Way to let shine on a national stage.

Excited to be ready for school visits as part of MLC24. Thank you for your hospitality. Looking forward to the visit.

J.O. Combs Unified School District is excited to host the regional competion for the National Civics Bee. Thank you QCChamber for putting on the competion. Excited that Combs Middle School is represented by 10 of the 20 finalists. Great job students, teachers & community for getting the event off the ground.

Tough loss for Combs High School boys basketball team tonight in the state playoffs. Congratulations on a great season. In a time of adversity you demonstrate class, perseverance, grit and determination. So proud of the team and all you accomplished. Great job!