What is your education background?

Graduated from the University of Arizona & the University of Phoenix with my MA in Educational Leadership.

What are some of your key priorities as principal?

Creating a learning environment that all students and staff can grow and thrive.

Is there a program or initiative at your school you are particularly proud of?

Being recognized as Leader in Me Lighthouse School by the Franklin Covey Foundation. The students, staff, and community have worked hard to continue this effort on our campus.

What is your philosophy when it comes to working with parents and students?

The team (staff & parents) much work together to support the whole child. All students have the ability to learn and grow.

How has the previous bond/override investments helped your school?

The passing of a bond/override has helped us maintain our facility for the community, decrease class size, and increase staffing.

How do you emphasize character as part of the overall education being offered?

At San Tan, we do this all day with The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People framework in and out of the classroom. We are all leaders at San Tan!

What is one thing that stands out to you about the Higley Unified School District?

Higley still has the small town experience that makes us special because we don't get lost in numbers like you do in large districts.

What is one thing you wish more members of the community knew about your school?

Staff and students work hard on a daily basis to learn and grow. We do need more support from our community with the passing of bonds/overrides because our students are our future and we need to give them the absolute best educational experience and not just a bare minimum experience.

How has your school embraced Higley Unified Strategic Plan specifically the #higleyhelps challenge?

At San Tan, each grade level will support a non-profit once during the school year. Receiving is great, but we want our students to experience giving back to our community that gives so much to us.