School Leadership

I am honored and privileged to serve as the principal of Dysart Middle School! Dysart Unified School District has been my home for twenty years. During that time, I have served in various roles including teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal. During my time as a math teacher at Dysart High School my two oldest children went to Dysart Elementary.  My son and my middle daughter are both in college, and my youngest daughter is a sophomore in high school.

I am excited to serve as your new assistant principal of Dysart Middle School. I've been with the Dysart Unified School District since 2010, when I did my student teaching at El Mirage Elementary. After earning my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University in 2011, I was hired as a 6th grade teacher. Eventually, I taught 6th and 7th grade ELA until transitioning out of the classroom to serve as a Teaching & Learning Specialist in 2022.

I am originally from Albuquerque, NM where I graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Business.  After moving to Phoenix I earned my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.  I am also a National Board Certified Math teacher. 

I was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and moved to Arizona in 1996, courtesy of the USAF. My family relocated for a short time but moved back in 2003. In 2019, I earned my Master's Degree in Education Administration from GCU. This year, I earned a Doctorate of Education in Community Care & Counseling from Liberty University.

I believe that high expectations with support drives success.  This is true in the classroom, on the stage, or on the playing field.  I am excited to build our Dysart Eagles into the leaders of their next level. I expect them to be leaders in the Academics, Athletics, and the Arts  both on our campus and when they move on to high school. 

I believe in the power of education. Education gives you options in life, along with the ability to process information, think critically, and articulate your thoughts. My hope is that when students leave DMS, they are confident and equipped with information and a revelation of the power that lies within each of them to be successful in life.

Please do not hesitate to email me at monika.krienitz@dysart.org or call me at 623-876-7100  with any questions or to discuss opportunities to be involved in our school community.  I look forward to working with you!

Please email me at ronda.kutcherman@dysart.org or call 623-876-7100 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Let's work together to cultivate greatness. 

Monika Krienitz 

Principal

Dr. Ronda Kutcherman

Assistant Principal