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School Leadership
Cara Miller
Principal
Tammy Tracey
Assistant Principal
A Message from our Principal:
Dear Kingswood Knight Community,
I am so honored and excited to continue with the Knight family as your principal for the 2025-2026 school year! I am eager to work alongside the students, families, and staff at Kingswood Elementary yet again.
I’m a native to Arizona, earning my undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and my Masters in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. I am entering my second year in the Dysart Unified School District, but I have served as a public educator for the last 15 years, five of which have been in school leadership. Prior to coming to Dysart, I worked within the Littleton Elementary School District and Peoria Unified School District, serving as an Assistant Principal, K-12 English Language Arts Content Coach, and English teacher. My time in the classroom was primarily in grades 8th-12th in both a traditional classroom setting, as well as an alternative high school setting. I am a firm believer that all children are capable of success–no exceptions!
Serving as your principal is a privilege that I do not take lightly. Together, I know we can simultaneously honor the excellence at Kingswood and continue moving our school forward! Our theme this year is “uKNIGHTed in purpose, Unstoppable in progress”, which highlights our commitment to working together to ensure our student’s success. I am confident that we can make the upcoming school year a successful one by keeping our students at the center of all that we do. Go, Knights!
Sincerely,
Cara Miller
A Message from our Assistant Principal:
Dear Kingswood Elementary Families,It is with great excitement and gratitude that I introduce myself as your Assistant Principal of Kingswood Elementary School for the 2025–2026 school year. I am honored to join this incredible school community and cannot wait to begin building strong connections with the staff, students, and families we serve.
I bring with me 29 years of experience in education, including over 16 years as a classroom teacher (primarily in 2nd grade, 4th grade, 6th grade, and Gifted), 11 years as an instructional coach supporting teachers with best practices, and two years as an assistant principal. I earned my undergraduate degree from California State University, Fullerton and my Master’s in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to supporting students, empowering teachers, and helping build strong, inclusive school communities where all children are capable of success.
Dysart holds a very special place in my heart. I am a long-time resident and the proud parent of two successful adult children who both attended Dysart schools. I began my Arizona teaching career in Dysart back in 2006, so returning to the district truly feels like coming home. I’ve been married to my husband for 27 years, and my family is at the heart of everything I do. They are the reason I am so passionate about education. I hold high expectations because I believe our students deserve nothing less. I expect the same educational experience for our Knights that I do for my own children—one filled with opportunity, support, challenge, and celebration.
Thank you for welcoming me into the Kingswood community. I am eager to connect with you and begin what I know will be a wonderful school year.
Sincerely,
Tammy Tracey