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The Arizona Republic announces Don Covey's plans to run for County Superintendent.

Yvonne Wingett
The Arizona Republic
Feb. 28, 2008 12:00 AM

Longtime educator Don Covey has announced plans to run for the office of Maricopa County superintendent of schools.

Covey, a Republican, has filed a political-committee statement of organization with the county elections department and said he plans to be on the September primary-election ballot.

"I have had a lot of experience in the field and my heart and soul has always been for young people and education," said Covey, 69, of Peoria. "(I) can provide a tremendous wealth of experience to move forward."

Covey is a former superintendent of the Creighton Elementary District and has won the Arizona Superintendent of the Year award. He also has served as assistant superintendent for educational services in the Phoenix Union High School District. Covey is the CEO of Covey and Associates Inc., an education and management consulting firm.

Sandra Dowling, the current county schools superintendent, relinquished control of some of her responsibilities last year in a cloud of controversy. The district includes programs in juvenile detention, rehabilitation centers and the state hospital.

Reach the reporter at yvonne.wingett@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4712.


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Many Thanks -- Covey 2008 Committee