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

Dear Asante Preparatory Academy Families, 

It is a true honor and privilege to join the Asante community. I am thrilled to introduce myself as the  Assistant Principal and look forward to partnering with you in support of our students. With more than fifteen years of experience in education, including recent years as an Assistant Principal and a decade of prior service in the Dysart Unified School District, this truly feels like a homecoming. 

My background includes classroom teaching, instructional coaching, and curriculum leadership, all grounded in the belief that strong relationships and a student-centered approach are essential to meaningful learning. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Innovation, both from Arizona State University. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my wonderful wife and our two amazing children. As a family, we love exploring the outdoors, playing board games, and watching movies together. 

Looking ahead to this school year, I am energized by the opportunity to support high-quality instruction, foster student leadership, and help strengthen the culture of care and high expectations that make Asante an exceptional place for learning and growth. My goal is to ensure that every child is known, challenged, and celebrated each day. 

Thank you for the warm welcome to the Asante community. I am excited to learn and grow alongside each of you in the year ahead.  

Sincerely, 

Aaron Killeen

Assistant Principal