Principal's Welcome
Welcome to Desert Spirit, home of the Mighty Mustangs! I am excited for another year as the proud principal of Desert Spirit.
Desert Spirit is an Innovative Learning and Civic Leadership focused school, where we work to provide our students with the opportunities to engage with technology and build their leadership potential. We are dedicated to fostering 21st Century learning and collaborative skills. We empower our students to lead with compassion and service-oriented mindsets, preparing them to make a positive impact on their communities and beyond. Through a blend of cutting-edge curriculum, learning opportunities, and mentorship, students develop skills, knowledge and values to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world.
Our school mission: At Desert Spirit, we EXCEL!
Engaging our community and students in rigorous and innovative learning
eXploring the diverse strengths of each student
Communicating openly with all,
Empowering students to lead with compassion and
Launching our students into a successful future.
Our school vision: Our students will be innovative learners who are compassionate leaders and EXCEL academically.
This year, our goals will include increasing our student achievement and addressing students' needs through a multi-tiered system of support, focusing on creating a conscious culture of respect and care, and partnering with our families and community to provide the best educational experience for our students. We are passionate about learning, working collaboratively with one another, and dedicated to continuously improving student achievement and success. We strive to prepare our students to meet the challenges of both today and tomorrow! At Desert Spirit, Learning is Required!
Join us on this year’s exciting journey of growth and exploration as we shape the leaders of tomorrow.
Santina Carrillo, M.Ed.
Principal, Desert Spirit