Matthew Belden
In late February, the Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD) Governing Board announced that Matthew Belden will serve as the district’s next superintendent, effective July 1. He will succeed Brian Capistran, who is retiring after 30 years in GUHSD and spending the last 10 years of dedicated service as the district’s superintendent.
Belden currently serves as the assistant superintendent of Operations and Athletics for the district. With a 25-year career in education, GUHSD says that he has made significant contributions to the district, where he has held various positions including teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal. He also played a key role in the district’s Curriculum and Instruction Department as the administrator for School Safety and Academic Support, where he oversaw title funds and school improvement initiatives.
Beyond his leadership in GUHSD, Belden serves as president of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Board.
An alumnus of GUHSD, he and his wife both grew up in the West Valley, attended Glendale Elementary Schools, and graduated from Glendale High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon, and a master’s degree from Ottawa University.
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