Queen Creek Unified forms partnerships with business community

The Queen Creek Unified School District works to boost the success of students, teachers and staff is strengthened through partnerships with local businesses.

These partnerships were on display at QCUSD’s recent quarterly business partner breakfast sponsored by Banner Health.

The event brought together community leaders, business owners and educators to celebrate the impact of collaboration while exploring new ways to support student learning and achievement.

For businesses like SBI Education Environments, the connection to schools is about more than just products.

“SBI always wants to support our kids and our schools and the great work that they do,” state Michele Sordahl, who represented the company, in a district press release. “Kids cannot learn unless they have a good desk, a good chair, and a good place to sit and learn. We aim to provide fun and flexible environments where students feel comfortable, proud of their school, and excited to learn.”

For others, such as Mather Brothers Inc., the motivation to give back comes from community ties.

“We donate water for heat waves, ice for sporting events, and even create snow scenes for schools and neighborhoods,” owner Todd Mather stated in the release. “For us, it is about relationships. We value each customer, and we still believe in old-school service and building trust.”

Mather emphasized that the partners’ breakfast brings together diverse businesses that share the goal of making QCUSD one of the top districts in Arizona.

The breakfast highlighted how local businesses directly impact student experiences and teacher success, whether through classroom furniture, event support or essential resources. It also offered a chance for business leaders to network, discover shared values and deepen their connection to education in Queen Creek.

“You get to see everybody within the community and how they are supporting schools. It is inspiring to be part of it,” Sordahl stated.