Cindy Ballantyne

Cindy Ballantyne is a Program Manager for Junior Achievement of Arizona and Faculty Associate for the School of Social Work. She has 30 years of experience as an Arizona educator including 18 years as a Clinical Professor of Education at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. 

Her role at JA is focused on developing curriculum and training for educational partners to create unique and meaningful experiences in career readiness. Cindy has served on multiple initiatives and grants while holding a variety of leadership roles throughout her career. She is experienced in working with school district leaders to establish and pursue learning priorities by developing and delivering innovative professional development and disseminating data to strengthen district partner relations. She is certified as a Mindfulness Leader, Cognitive Coach, Social Emotional Coach and Integrative Health Modalities consultant. She is passionate about promoting a positive culture and community through supportive interactions. As a social emotional coach, she recognizes the value of bringing together businesses, educational institutions, and the community to instill a growth mindset for students.