Gabriel Sandoval, Dean of Students

Mr. Sandoval currently serves as one of the Deans of Students at ACA. As a life-long learner, he holds to a philosophy that those in education should strive to inspire and empower youth to reach their full potential. Mr. Sandoval began working in this field as an undergraduate at San Diego State University where he had the opportunity to work with teens during an after-school program, and it was then he realized that his true calling was working with youth. After completing his double major and earning a Bachelor’s degree, he moved to Arizona where he completed his teaching certification and taught history, economics, and government at an inner-city high school in Phoenix.

Mr. Sandoval’s 20-year career span includes working as a middle school teacher to holding multiple administrative positions such as athletic director, principal, and Title I Director in various schools in Arizona and California. He is also the proud father of four children and is devoted to his wife Brenda, who is an elementary teacher. During his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors with his family and likes volunteering at his local church serving in the children’s ministry.

Mr. Sandoval holds a Masters in Educational Leadership from Arizona State University and is currently working to earn a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership at Grand Canyon University.