School Leadership

Dear Asante Preparatory Academy Families, 

 I am extremely excited to be able to serve as the Principal at Asante Preparatory Academy. I began my educational journey almost twenty years ago as a classroom teacher.  I have had some amazing opportunities in the last two decades in various roles including teacher, media specialist, assistant principal, principal, and as an educational consultant in the states of Arizona and New York.   While I was originally born in Indiana, I grew up in a military family and moved around most of my childhood. I then married a Marine and continued to travel until my husband and I decided to settle down with our family in Arizona. 

Since we established our roots here in 1999, my husband and I have become proud members of our community and have raised our two children here.  I believe that each child deserves the very best education and should have the opportunity to  achieve his/her personal best.  I am committed to working collaboratively together to create a culture of excellence here in our school community for all students. 

 Please do not hesitate to email me at emily.dean@dysart.org, or you can call me at 623-523-8900 with any questions or to discuss opportunities to be involved in our school community.  I look forward to working with you!

Best,

Emily Dean

Principal

It is an honor to begin my second year as Assistant Principal at Asante Preparatory Academy. I am grateful to be part of such an outstanding school community and look forward to continuing our partnership in supporting the success and well-being of every student. 

With more than sixteen years of experience in education, including the past several years as an Assistant Principal and over a decade of service in the Dysart Unified School District, I remain passionate about creating learning environments where all students can thrive. My experience spans classroom teaching, instructional coaching, curriculum development, and school leadership, all rooted in the belief that strong relationships, high expectations, and student-centered learning are the foundation of a successful school. 

As we begin another exciting school year, I am committed to supporting exceptional teaching and learning, empowering student leadership, and continuing to build the positive, inclusive culture that makes Asante such a special place. My goal is for every student to feel known, valued, challenged, and celebrated each day as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally. 

Thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and support. I am excited for another incredible year of learning, growth, and achievement, and I look forward to working alongside our students, families, and staff to make this our best year yet. 

Sincerely, 

Aaron Killeen 

Assistant Principal