Carissa Pool
Carissa Pool is an Arizona native who grew up in Glendale and now lives in Peoria. Carissa earned her bachelor of arts degree from Arizona State University West and in her 15-plus year career in marketing and public relations has worked with a range of clients across various industries, from construction to non-profits. While she takes great pride in her professional achievements, her greatest joys come from writing and cherishing her role as a mother to her two young daughters.
Carissa Pool
July 23, 2025
Education, Government, Living
Gila Community College (GCC) is beginning a new chapter—officially breaking away from its long-standing affiliation with Eastern Arizona College (EAC) to become a fully independent, accredited institution. With independence comes local control, and GCC is already showing what that means for students, faculty, and the broader Gila County community. “It …
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Carissa Pool
July 16, 2025
Business, Health&Spirit, Living
The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” in early July sent shockwaves through rural communities nationwide. With nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts and significant changes to Medicare reimbursement now law, rural hospitals like Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (CVRMC) are bracing for a new era of financial uncertainty. …
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Carissa Pool
June 9, 2025
Government, Living
For generations, US 60 has served as the primary artery connecting the communities of Globe, Superior, and Miami with the greater Phoenix area. Winding through rugged terrain and dramatic canyon vistas, this stretch of highway is not just scenic—it’s essential. But since early 2024, drivers have found themselves rerouted, detoured, …
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Carissa Pool
April 23, 2025
Education, Living, Sponsor Content
At the Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT), students are rolling up their sleeves—literally—as they gain hands-on training in one of the most in-demand healthcare professions: phlebotomy. This program prepares high school students for immediate employment in clinics and hospitals. It also provides an entry point into broader healthcare careers …
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Carissa Pool
February 26, 2025
Education, Living, Sponsor Content
Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT) is paving the way for future educators through its Early Childhood Education (ECE) program. Launched during the 2023-2024 school year, this initiative equips high school students in grades 10 through 12 with essential skills and hands-on experience to succeed in the early education field. …
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Carissa Pool
February 24, 2025
Business, Living
Wildfires have become an increasingly devastating force across the western United States, with California recently bearing much of the brunt. But the impact of increasing wildfire risk doesn’t stop at state lines. For communities like Globe, evolving insurance industry assessments are reshaping the home insurance landscape, leading to excluded coverage …
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Carissa Pool
January 2, 2025
Education, Living, Sponsor Content
Miami High School (MHS) is home to a transformative afterschool program that equips students with leadership, teamwork, and technical skills for life beyond high school. SkillsUSA, a nationwide career and technical education (CTE) organization, has been making an impact at MHS since 2010 under the guidance of advisor Mary Yazzie. …
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Carissa Pool
December 31, 2024
Education, Living, Sponsor Content
The health careers students at the Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT) aren’t just preparing for future careers—they’re making an impact today through their involvement in HOSA: Future Health Professionals. The international organization, formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America, provides leadership opportunities and hands-on experiences that extend beyond …
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Carissa Pool
November 20, 2024
Education, Living, Sponsor Content
Since joining the Miami Unified School District (MUSD) as Superintendent just four months ago, Dr. Richard K. Ramos has set a strategic plan in motion that is aimed at increasing student achievement and fostering a deeper relationship with the community. With 29 years in education, including his recent tenure as …
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Carissa Pool
October 29, 2024
Education, Living, Sponsor Content
The long-standing partnership between Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT) and Gila Community College (GCC)—Gila Pueblo Campus, has played a key role in our community’s educational opportunities for more than a decade. This collaboration has enabled CVIT to offer industry-driven Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to high school students, …
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