School Leadership

Dear Luke Families,   

It is my privilege to serve as your principal for the 2026-2027 school year, it is truly an honor.  Luke is an incredible school - we have the very best students, amazing families and our community is like none-other!   This year will be my seventh year with the Dysart Unified School District.  I have been in school leadership for 15 years, serving as an Assistant Principal for 8 years and Director of STEM and Assessment for 3 years.  Prior to leadership, I taught Kindergarten and 7th Grade Math Teacher and was a Math Interventionist and Instructional Coach.  I am fortunate to be named as part of Luke’s talented team. I was born and raised in Michigan.  I attended Western Michigan University and moved to Arizona a week after I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.  I obtained a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Principal Certificate from Northern Arizona University. My husband recently retired from the Air Force Reserves at Luke Air Force Base, after serving as a Firefighter for 23 years.  We live in Surprise with our daughter, son and two golden retrievers.  When I'm not working, I enjoy quiet mornings with a good book, baking, swimming and playing family games.   The 2026-2027 school year will be the best!  I look forward to continuing to have high expectations for ALL and working together to help your child achieve their dreams!   

Sincerely,    

Kara Sehr, 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