Dr. Michael is elated to begin his Principalship at Ingleside Middle School.  He is entering his 16^th year as an educator.  Prior to Ingleside, Dr. Michael taught math for 8 years and served as a Dean for 1 year, before transitioning into an Assistant Principal position for 6 years.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics with an emphasis on education from Western Colorado University.  He transitioned into a leadership position after completing his master’s degree from Northern Arizona University in educational leadership.  His terminal degree from Arizona State University in leadership and innovation was completed in the spring of 2020.  Dr. Michael is looking forward to continuing the success Ingleside has enjoyed since 1956 and building strong relationships with all stakeholders.  More than anything, he cannot wait to connect with all members of the Trojan family. 

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Mrs. Mastropolo is just thrilled to be a part of SUSD and the Ingleside community! She has her undergraduate degree from ASU and began her career in education in 1998 teaching for the New York City Public School system and has been an educator in both the public and private sectors in Arizona. She received her first master’s degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment while teaching in middle school in Paradise Valley Unified School District for 14 years. There, she earned the Arizona Middle Level Association Teacher of the year as well as the Anti-Defamation League Arizona region Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Mastropolo continued the journey into administration earning her second master’s degree in Educational Administration. Currently, this is her third year in administration. Mrs. Mastropolo sits on the Education Committee for the No Place For Hate initiative through the Phoenix Chapter of the Anti-Defamation League and co-developed the Hope Chest a curriculum based on local Holocaust survivor Oskar Knoblauch’s life.  Middle school is in Mrs. Mastropolo’s heart and she strongly advocates for social-emotional well-being and collaborative relationship building centered on positive actions and solutions. One of Mrs. Mastropolo’s favorite sayings is “Now All Together” and that is exactly how she feels being part of Ingleside. We are going to do great things! Let’s DO THIS TROJAN FAMILY!