It is a tremendous honor to serve as the Assistant Principal at Kyrene de los Lagos Dual Language Academy, an excelling A+ school.  I look forward to working with all parents and students in our community.

I come to Lagos with 12 years of teaching experience. I spent my first 10 years in middle and elementary schools in Phoenix.  The majority of those years have been in a middle school setting in Phoenix, and my last 2 years as an Academic Interventionist within the Kyrene School District at Kyrene Middle School. My journey in education started when I earned my Masters in Education from Dominican University in Chicago, Illinois. I continued my education at Northern Arizona University where I obtained my Masters in Educational Leadership with a Principal Certification from Northern Arizona University.

On a personal note, I am a Chicago native, and relocated to Arizona in 2007. I grew up in a Spanish speaking household and community. Spanish continues to be the primary language we speak at home.  I love to run in my free time, travel, and spend quality time with my family.

I am a devoted educator who wants every student to succeed. I look forward to working with our students, parents, teachers, and community to help all of our students achieve success.

Respectfully,

Ms. Maria Alva