“Joy, feeling one’s own value, being appreciated and loved by others, feeling useful and capable of production, are all factors of enormous value for the human soul.”
Ron Gilley
middle school and High School Science Teacher
Ron graduated from Arizona State with his degree in microbiology. He received his graduate degree in finance from the College of Financial Planning.
Directly after ASU, Ron worked in environmental services for the State of Arizona focused on clinical and environmental microbiology and water treatment. Environmental science led Ron to be recruited to the petroleum business. He was employed by some very familiar large branded names (Circle K, Texaco, Shell) in planning, pricing, operations and in various executive roles. Ron has always loved education and has a thirst for knowledge. It is his passion to continually learn and grow; as well as enable others to become problem solvers and critical thinkers, that led Ron to become a teacher.
Ron and his wife Michele live in North Central Phoenix with their two Persian cats, Colby Jack and Pepper Jack. Ron is an avid reader, sports enthusiast, traveler, and he loves to play guitar in his free time.