Ms. Alicia Alvarez, M.Ed - School Leader
Credentials: M.ED - Leadership - Northern Arizona University
BA - Psychology & Spanish - University of Arizona
Hometown: Nogales, Arizona
Years at AVHS: Founder of Alta Vista High School. Opened the school in September of 2003 as School Principal.
Employed by the Leona Group in November 2000.
Inspirational Quote: "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined." -Thoreau-
About me: I am the youngest of 11, was born and raised in Nogales, Arizona, and graduated from Nogales High School. After graduating from The University of Arizona, I was employed by the Nogales Unified School District from January 1993 to May of 2000. I know that as a principal, I have the opportunity to surround myself with educators and staff with a passion for transforming the lives of teens. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to guide high school aged students towards a better tomorrow.
Awards:
Arizona's 12 People to Watch in 2018
2015 Rodel Exemplary Principal
2015 AZ Charter Schools Association Transformational School Leader Finalist
2015 Classrooms First Initiative Council
BA - Psychology & Spanish - University of Arizona
Hometown: Nogales, Arizona
Years at AVHS: Founder of Alta Vista High School. Opened the school in September of 2003 as School Principal.
Employed by the Leona Group in November 2000.
Inspirational Quote: "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined." -Thoreau-
About me: I am the youngest of 11, was born and raised in Nogales, Arizona, and graduated from Nogales High School. After graduating from The University of Arizona, I was employed by the Nogales Unified School District from January 1993 to May of 2000. I know that as a principal, I have the opportunity to surround myself with educators and staff with a passion for transforming the lives of teens. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to guide high school aged students towards a better tomorrow.
Awards:
Arizona's 12 People to Watch in 2018
2015 Rodel Exemplary Principal
2015 AZ Charter Schools Association Transformational School Leader Finalist
2015 Classrooms First Initiative Council