Principal

Mrs. Beckman holds firm to the belief that all students can learn and has a strong track record of success. She works hard to ensure every student who enters ACA will receive an exceptional education. Mrs. Beckman has been with ACA for seven years and considers it an honor to be ACA’s principal. She looks forward to continuing to see ACA grow and reach new academic milestones while continually increasing opportunities for all students.

Mrs. Beckman has been in education for over 14 years, with the past 6 years in administration roles. She began her career in education with Teach for America moving to Chicago for her first teaching assignment in the Chicago public school district. During this time, Mrs. Beckman was part of the Erikson Institute for Early Childhood education, Early Mathematics project and Guided Reading pilot program. After her time in Chicago, she was offered a teaching position Colorado and came to Arizona over 10 years ago. During her time in the classroom, Mrs. Beckman has taught primary, intermediate, and middle school students and demonstrated her passion through strong test scores every year. She has also held many leadership positions including instructional coach, team lead, and has managed grant and after school programs.

Mrs. Beckman is a certified principal through Arizona Department of Education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, a Masters in Early Childhood Education from Dominican University, and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Arizona State University.