School Leadership

Hello Luke Jet Families,

Welcome to a new school year! It is an honor to join the Luke Elementary community as your new principal. Although I am new to Luke, Dysart Unified School District has been my professional home for the past 24 years. I am excited to get to know our students, families, and staff as we work together to make this a wonderful year of learning and growth.This is my fifth year serving as a principal in Dysart. Throughout my career, I have served as a kindergarten and second grade teacher, reading interventionist, school improvement data specialist, and school leader. I earned my bachelor's degree from Arizona State University, hold master's degrees in Elementary Education and Educational Leadership.  Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our family. We love traveling, golfing, hiking, and hosting family dinners and game nights. Building strong relationships is at the heart of my work. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming school where every student is supported, every family feels connected, and every child has the opportunity to succeed. Thank you for welcoming me to the Luke community. I look forward to partnering with you and helping every Luke Jet soar!

Charleen Mattingly, Principal

Dear Luke Jet Families,

I am excited to be the assistant principal for the 2026-2027 school year!   I am looking forward to working with and getting to know the students, families and staff at Luke Elementary.  This will be my 27th year in Education.  I have served as a 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Social Studies teacher, Behavior Coach, Student Advisor, and an Assistant Principal.   It will be my sixth year in the Dysart Elementary School District.   I claim that I am originally from Illinois but prior to my 8th grade year, I moved a lot due to my father being in the Air Force.  I had amazing experiences growing up in a military family as I was able to see and live in great places.  After graduating from Greenville University in Greenville, Illinois, where I earned my Bachelor’s in Social Studies Education, I moved to Arizona to pursue job opportunities.  I then earned my Master’s in Education Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix.  In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two daughters.  Most weekends you can find me cheering on my daughters while they play soccer or volleyball.  Watching my kids doing what they love fills me with joy.  When we are not on the field or the court, my family enjoys hiking and swimming.  I look forward to serving the Luke community, working together and always doing what is best for students.  Go JETS! 

Sincerely, 

Ian Casey, Assistant Principal