Apple Distinguished Community

An Apple Distinguished School is a school that demonstrates leadership and educational excellence in using Apple technology to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. These schools are recognized for their innovative teaching and learning environments and are considered to be among the most innovative in the world.

• Ann Parish Elementary
• Desert View Elementary

The Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) program recognizes visionary educators who masterfully integrate Apple technology to transform teaching and learning. These pioneering leaders leverage iPad, Mac, and other Apple tools to create innovative, engaging, and personal learning experiences.

ADEs are active leaders and passionate advocates, sharing their expertise to inspire and empower fellow educators globally. They often author resources, showcasing best practices and demonstrating tangible improvements in student outcomes. Acting as trusted advisors to Apple, ADEs collaborate worldwide to advance educational innovation. The program fosters a powerful network dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in education through technology.

In Los Lunas Schools we have three Apple Distinguished Educators in our district they are: Tamara Aragon, Rose Trujillo, and Audriana Vigil.

Apple Learning Coach is a free professional learning program for coaching educators to help teachers get more out of Apple technology. Apple Learning Coach is a good fit for an educator who can coach colleagues within their school or district. In Los Lunas Schools, we have 14 certified Apple Learning Coaches, who are:

Tamara Aragon, Antonio Barrio, Shelley Brown, Mary Ann Chavez, Theresa Duran Fuentes, Sherri Fleischer, Judith Gutierrez, William Hays, Holly Hudgens, Sarah Pohl, Heather Ridley, Michael Romero, Rose Trujillo, and Audriana Vigil.

Apple Teacher is a free professional learning program designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. Your self-paced journey starts by learning foundational skills on iPad and Mac, and continues as you integrate Apple technology into your everyday lessons. In Los Lunas Schools approximately 54% of our teaches are certified Apple Teachers.