10/02/2026
🎉 It’s Principal Appreciation Month!
Each week, we’re celebrating the incredible leaders who make a difference every day in our schools. We’re kicking things off with principals of the Arcadia Learning Community!
✏ Dr. Janelle Danskey – Arcadia High School
Dr. Danskey is in her 18th year as a high school administrator and her 5th year leading Arcadia High School. Prior to joining the Scottsdale Unified School District, Dr. Danskey worked in St. Louis, Missouri and Hillsboro, Oregon.
✏ Dr. Junior Michael – Ingleside Middle School
Dr. Michael is entering his 20th year in education and his 6th year as principal at Ingleside. 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.
✏ Anne Plenkovich – Hopi Elementary School
Mrs. Plenkovich has been the proud principal of Hopi Elementary since 2022. She has worked in education for close to 30 years, and had been an principal instructional leader for over 10 years.
✏ Julie Ballard – Tavan Elementary School
A 25-year veteran educator, Principal Ballard has led Tavan Elementary since 2019. She spent 13 years as a special education teacher, served as assistant principal, and has taught educational assessment at NAU.
Let’s give a huge THANK YOU to these outstanding principals for their leadership, passion, and commitment to our students, staff, and families! 👏
