Coolidge Unified School District

Aaron Porianda was born and raised in Glendale, Arizona and attended school within the Peoria Unified School District. Upon graduating from high school, Mr. Porianda attended California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2000. He then attended California State University, Northridge and obtained a Master of Science degree in School Psychology in 2003. Mr. Porianda worked as a school psychologist for 16 years and has the opportunity to service students within the Oxnard School District, the Kyrene School District, and the Coolidge Unified School District. As a school psychologist, Mr. Porianda was able to assist in the academic and behavioral development of students in both the general and special education programs and strengthen student social and emotional wellbeing through community outreach and collaboration with community agencies. 

Mr. Porianda's mission as the Director of Special Services is to work with educators and parents to ensure that every student learns in a supportive and healthy environment. His experience as a school psychologist has enabled him to identify and assess the learning and development needs of individuals, as well as the environmental factors that affect learning and adjustment. His experience within the Coolidge Unified School District has provided him with the opportunity to mentor, model and educate with care, commitment and purpose.