Administration

Mr. Jon Mitteness, Principal

Jon Mitteness is honored to serve as the Principal at Villa de Paz. For over 23 years, Mr. Mitteness has been a part of the Pendergast Elementary School District. He has been a Classroom Teacher, Mentor Teacher, Instructional Coach, Dean of Students, and Assistant Principal at a variety of sites within PESD. He is passionate about providing high expectations and opportunities for success for all students.

Mr. Mitteness looks forward to partnering with the Villa de Paz community to ensure our students and staff experience a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment. His goal is to empower learners to meet the expectations the PESD Portrait of a Graduate: English | Español

Mrs. Leah-Marie Froke, Assistant Principal

Villa de Paz Community, it is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we introduce to you Mrs. Leah-Marie Froke, who has taken up the role of Assistant Principal. Mrs. Froke is beginning her 17th year of service for the Pendergast Elementary School District. She began her journey teaching at Canyon Breeze Elementary School, then became a Reading Interventionist for Sunset Ridge Elementary School. Since then, she has served as an instructional coach, most recently for Rio Vista Elementary School.

Mrs. Froke brings with her a wealth of experience, dedication, and a profound commitment to the betterment of education. Her passion for fostering a nurturing and innovative learning environment precedes her, and we are fortunate to have her stepping into this crucial role.

Mrs. Froke  is so excited to be joining the Villa de Paz family for the 2024-2025 school year and will undoubtedly play a pivotal part in shaping the educational landscape of our community. Her leadership, vision, and collaborative spirit will guide us towards achieving our shared goals of academic excellence and holistic development for every student under our care.