The Peoria Unified School District (PUSD), established in 1889, is one of the largest and most respected school districts in Arizona. Serving more than 36,000 students across 40+ schools in the cities of Peoria, Glendale, and parts of Youngtown, PUSD is committed to delivering high-quality education through a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs. The district offers a variety of specialized learning opportunities, including gifted education, career and technical education, STEM-focused instruction, arts integration, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program. With a strong emphasis on student achievement, community involvement, and safe learning environments, PUSD’s mission is to empower every student to reach their full potential in an ever-changing world.
Dr. Kenneth Christopher (KC) Somers is superintendent of the Peoria Unified School District, the fourth largest preK-12th grade public school district in Arizona. Prior to that, he was superintendent for the Lewis-Palmer School District in Monument, Colorado where he took an academic-first approach that led the district to perform in the top five percent of all Colorado schools. Prior to this appointment, he served in a variety of roles in school districts across Colorado including as the Area Superintendent of Aurora Public Schools. Dr. Somers earned his Doctorate in Education from the University of Phoenix in 2013. Additionally, he earned his master’s degree in education from the American Intercontinental University and his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Notre Dame.
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