Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Diane Sorden
Sorden, Diane
Early Childhood Education Educator
Flagstaff Unified School District, No. 1
With more than 35 years of experience in education, Diane Sorden has dedicated her career to helping students grow not only academically, but as confident, capable individuals. Over the decades, Diane has served as a coach, teacher, counselor, and administrator—roles that have shaped a deeply holistic understanding of how students learn, thrive, and discover their strengths. Diane believes that education is most powerful when students are active participants in their own learning. This philosophy has guided her work in classrooms and her student advocacy as a school counselor and a leader. She has consistently championed programs that foster curiosity, independence, and real-world problem-solving.
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