Administrative Support Coordinator | Krista Demetrulias | 480-484-6802

I have been working in the field of education since 2005, and I have been with SUSD since 2011. Before my current role as Principal of Coronado, I was a Special Education teacher and Department Chair at Chaparral High School. I have also served as Summer School Principal for SUSD. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I also have a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University. In my spare time, I love to read, watch movies, and travel. My favorite musical artist is Sarah Brightman. I got into education because one teacher believed in me. If I were a quote, it would be “I hope you believe in yourself as much as I believe in you."

My career in education began in 2009 after graduating from Arizona State University with a BA in Secondary Education and English. I also completed my Masters in Educational Leadership at Arizona State University in 2015. After spending 8 years teaching high school English, I transitioned into an administrator role at Coronado High School. I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that it is never too late to make a positive change in your life and chase your dreams. I am an avid reader who also loves running and cycling.

I graduated from ASU in 2000 with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Global Business. My first career started at Charles Schwab as a stockbroker. Following September 11, 2001 I decided to change career paths. In 2004, I started my teaching career as a math teacher at Chaparral High School. In 2014 I earned my National Board certification in Mathematics and was awarded the Scottsdale Charros Teacher of the Year for Chaparral HS. In 2016 I completed my Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University and was awarded teacher of the year at Chaparral HS by the student body. I am currently working on my 3rd year as the Assistant Principal of Student Activities at Coronado and 4th year as the SUSD Summer School Principal. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, and I enjoy anything to do with astronomy and the outdoors.

This is my second year at Coronado High School, and my 15th year in education. This year will mark my 6th year in administration, and I love being an Athletic Director. I have a Masters in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University, and I hold numerous certifications in athletic administration/coaching. Besides my career in education, I have also served as a director for the Special Olympics, I was the president of National Youth Sports for two years, and I was a coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks for a decade in their academy.