Our Team
- Stephanie Phillips, Principal
- Mori Leyva, Office Manager
- Zuleyma Romero, Regional Associate of Enrollment Operations
- Heide Stanton, School Operations Manager
- Cynthia Garcia, Regional Manager of Enrollment
- Cynthia Edwards, Dean of Behaviors
Stephanie Phillips, Principal
Stephanie Phillips, Principal
I am honored to join the EAGLE team as principal of EAGLE Mesa. It is my goal to make sure all EAGLE scholars have an outstanding educational experience and fully reach their potential. Prior to joining the EAGLE team, I was an elementary and middle school teacher, a district coordinator, a high school assistant principal, and a middle school principal. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University, a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, and an Ed.S degree in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. I look forward to partnering with families to bring to life Expecting Academic Greatness with a Loving Emphasis for all scholars.
Mori Leyva, Office Manager
Mori Leyva, Office Manager
I joined EAGLE Mesa as the second member of the team, in the fall of 2014. As the Office Manager, I am responsible for collecting and maintaining school records. It is, also, my pleasure to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have or to direct you to the appropriate person who can help.
I am excited to be part of EAGLE: Mesa and look forward to assisting the community.
Zuleyma Romero, Regional Associate of Enrollment Operations
As the Regional Associate of Enrollment Operations my goal is to provide any information that we can to help you choose the best school for your scholar. Prior to joining the enrollment team, Ms. Romero taught music classes to ages 4–18 for 2 years.
In 2019, Ms. Romero start working with EAGLE College Prep: Maryvale’s as the afterschool music teacher she fell in love with the culture and community. She's had the privilege since then to helping teach 4th- 6th grade ELA/Math.
Heide Stanton, School Operations Manager
Heide Stanton, School Operations Manager
As the School Operations Manager my primary responsibility is to ensure that teachers and scholars have the necessary tools to help them achieve success. I have worked in education for the past 15 years serving grades K-12. I love working behind the scenes to ensure that Eagle Mesa runs smoothly while helping scholars find their greatness with a loving emphasis.
Cynthia Garcia, Regional Manager of Enrollment
Cynthia Garcia, Regional Manager of Enrollment
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Hello, my name is Cynthia Garcia! I have been in education pretty much my entire professional career. Education has been my passion in my life and have had so many amazing memories and rewarding experiences through this path I have chosen for myself. I have taught in Texas, New Mexico, and Nevada. Teaching K-8 for over 15 years and then moving into the roles of instructional coach and administration here in Arizona, I have learned a great deal about myself as a person and who I wanted to be for my students and my colleagues. In my most recent role, I was a Regional Enrollment Supervisor for Pearson On-Line Education, where I have continued to hone my skills as a recruiter, a communicator, and a leader. Compassion, empathy, and hard work are things that I hold very dear to my heart and are at the core of what I do every day- personally and professionally. I know I will be continuing to learn here, and I am looking forward to that journey with you all. When I am not working, my life revolves around the love of my life, my family, and my dearest friends. I am an art lover, and a music buff, a bookworm, and have tremendous love for a good dance class. I have been a huge fan of Bollywood music and dance and have been performing for over ten years in that and other genres. It brings me a tremendous amount of joy and happiness. I am also a hardcore Arizona Sports Fan- I had to be with as many sporting events as my fiancé' attends! I am a native New Mexican and will never say no to a Hatch Green Chile-smothered burrito! I'm a foodie and love trying new cuisine as well! I am truly looking forward to meeting and working with every single person I am blessed to be here and EAGLE College Prep! This is going to be an exciting time and I can't wait to work alongside you to show our families and scholars what an amazing place this is to be! |
Cynthia Edwards, Dean of Behaviors
Cynthia Edwards, Dean of Behaviors
Cynthia Edwards “Ms. CC” has been an educator for 20 years. She is a graduate of Northern Arizona State University where she received her master’s degree under the educational umbrella of Human Relations/Counseling. She received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Northern Arizona University as well as her SEI endorsed.
Ms. CC has served in a multitude of roles including, classroom math teacher grades 5-12, EL teacher grades 3-5, Middle School math teacher/specialist grades 5-8, Dean of Students, Dean of Instruction, Behavioral Interventionist and EL Coordinator grade K-8.
Ms. CC is the mother of two beautiful daughters, and one granddaughter. She has a passion for education, while helping all scholars find the joy in the journey because every day is always another opportunity to Do better, to Strive for better, and to Be better!