San Miguel High School in Tucson, AZ has announced both its new president and new principal for the 2016-2017 school year. The announcements were made by the school this past week.
David L. Mason
David L. Mason has been named the school’s new president. He currently is principal of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis, MN, where he has served since September, 2014. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Western Washington University and a Masters of Arts in Medieval History from Durham University, England. He also is a candidate for a Certificate in Catholic School Leadership from Creighton University.
Mr. Mason’s professional experience includes Director of School Support for the Cristo Rey Network, as well as teaching and administrative positions at Mountlake Terrace High School, Edmonds, WA, and at Catalina Foothills High School, Tucson, AZ.
San Miguel Board of Trustees Chair Susan Vos noted, “We are excited that Dave will be returning to the Tucson community to serve as San Miguel’s President. Dave brings enthusiasm and passion for the school’s mission to educate underserved youth, in addition to a wealth of knowledge and experience working for the Cristo Rey Network of schools.”
Armando V. Valenzuela
Armando V. Valenzuela has been named the school’s new principal. Currently second-year principal and CEO of Yuma Catholic High School in Yuma, AZ, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Arizona and a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.
Prior to serving at Yuma Catholic, Mr. Valenzuela was a teacher and administrator in the Sunnyside School District of Tucson for over ten years and the Principal of the Freshmen Academy at Desert View High School for three years.
Interim San Miguel president Matt Powell stated, “We are excited that Armando will be returning to Tucson to serve students in the community where he grew up. Armando brings passion, enthusiasm and expertise that are sure to lead San Miguel’s academic program forward into the future.”
Both Mr. Mason and Mr. Valenzuela will assume their responsibilities at San Miguel High School on July 1.
