Administration
Suzanne Jensen - Principal
📧Principal Jensen
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It is a privilege to introduce myself as the new Principal of AMSSM, and I am truly excited to join this incredible community. I am honored to be part of a school that is clearly committed to supporting scholars, building strong relationships, and striving for excellence each day. I look forward to working alongside each of you as we continue expanding the opportunities and experiences that help our scholars grow and succeed.
Schools are at their best when scholars feel inspired to learn, educators feel supported in their craft, and the entire community works together toward a shared vision of excellence. AMSSM has a durable foundation built through the commitment, passion, and expertise of the people who serve this community each day, and I look forward to building on that foundation.
I am proud to be an Arizona native, born and raised in this state and deeply committed to the communities our schools serve. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University and my master’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. Since beginning my career in education in 2000, I have had the privilege of serving Arizona schools in a variety of roles, including classroom teacher, Academic Coach, Dean, and Assistant Principal. Each of these experiences has strengthened my belief that strong schools are built through collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to scholar learning.
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Dieago de la Cruz - Assistant Principal
📧 Contact Assistant Principal de la Cruz
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Mr. de la Cruz is excited to join the AMS South Mountain community as the new middle school assistant principal. With extensive experience as both a teacher and Dean of Students, he brings a strong commitment to student success, a passion for fostering a positive school culture, and a dedication to visible, student-focused leadership. Mr. de la Cruz holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in educational administration, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. His dissertation explores parental perspectives and expectations of middle school leadership. His mission is to support students, collaborate with dedicated teachers, and build meaningful partnerships with families to ensure every student feels seen, valued, and empowered to reach their highest potential. Outside of school, he enjoys coaching youth sports, spending quality time with his family, and staying actively involved in leadership development. Mr. de la Cruz is eager to embark on this new journey and looks forward to achieving great things together with the AMSSM community. |
Quintina Merritt - Assistant Principal
📧 Contact Assistant Principal Merritt
Tim Snow - Head of Operations
📧 Contact Head of Operations Garrison
A full summary of school personnel experience and resumes are available for public review upon request. Please contact the school directly.
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