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Desert Thunder Leadership
Principal

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Dr. Ryan LoMonaco
Dr. Ryan LoMonaco received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Kinesiology from Washington State University in 2004. Soon after, he returned to Arizona to work as a physical education and health teacher. He continued his education by earning his Masters of Science degree in Educational Administration from the University of Scranton. Dr. LoMonaco began his administrative career in 2007. His experience spans from kindergarten to 12th grade. In 2008, he attended the Arizona Education Foundational inaugural leadership development program and the Arizona Principal Leadership Academy. It was there he completed his Doctoral degree in Advanced Educational Administration, focusing on the leadership skills of successful administrators. He earned the Arizona Dissertation of the Year in 2013 from the Arizona School Administrators Association. He has been in education for the past 18 years as a teacher and administrator.
Dr. LoMonaco is the father to three children; Elliott (10), Bennett (8) and Abbott (5). Elliott and Abbott enjoy dancing and spend much of their free time in classes. Bennett enjoys baseball. His wife, Jill, is a speech language pathologist and enjoys working with students and families that need support.
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Assistant Principal
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Laura Wilson
Laura Wilson has been in education for 16 years. She started in the classroom teaching for seven years. She has been in administration for the last eight years as principal, dean of students and director of a charter school. She went to college for elementary education at Northern Arizona University and also earned a Master’s in Educational Leadership. Her second Master’s degree is from the University of Phoenix in Child & Family Psychology. She absolutely believes in providing our students with the best education possible through highly-qualified instructors, engaging curriculum and allowing students to learn at their own pace.
Mrs. Wilson has been married for 13 years and has two golden retrievers. She loves to travel to new places with her spouse, cheer on their favorite team (the Houston Astros) and spending time with their families.