Dr. Paul Stanton is proud to serve his 10th year as superintendent of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD) and his twenty-eighth year in education. A product of the district, Dr. Stanton attended Manzanita Elementary School and Cortez High School in the Glendale Union High School District.

Dr. Stanton was honored with the All Arizona Superintendent Award Large School Districts by the Arizona School Administrators (ASA) in 2023. He has served on the ASA executive board for the past three years, most recently as the as the Past President. He also serves on the ABEC Board of Directors and the WESTMARC Education and Workforce Development Committee. On the weekends, he and his wife, Lori, prepare food boxes for those in need.

Dr. Stanton has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing and Finance from Marquette University, as well as Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education and Educational Administration and Supervision. He received his Doctorate Degree in Educational Administration from Arizona State University.

Dr. Stanton embraces the WESD’s vision, mission and values. He is committed to achieving excellence for every child, every day, every opportunity. 

Keep up with Dr. Stanton all school year long on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/wesdsuperintendent and Instagram @wesdsuperintendent.