Phone: (623) 772-2610
Ms. Lori Pizzo, Principal
Meet our Principal! Lori Pizzo has been leading our school community since 2016, and she is dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment for our students. With over 22 years of educational experience, Lori has a passion for providing students with the tools and resources they need to succeed both academically and personally.
Lori believes in promoting a culturally responsive and project-based learning environment that helps remove barriers to learning . She is committed to collaborating with teachers, staff, parents, and students to create a supportive community that values diversity and champions academic excellence.
In addition to her experience as a principal, Lori was a soccer coach in the valley for over 20 years. She spends her free time playing soccer, traveling, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Our Principal is passionate about ensuring our school community is a safe, nurturing, and fun environment that fosters student growth and development. She welcomes feedback and is always happy to chat with parents and students. Thank you for choosing our school to help your student grow and thrive!
Phone: (623) 772-2610
Ms. Alicia Steiger, Assistant Principal
Ms. Alicia Steiger has been in the field of education for the past thirteen years, as an English Language Development (ELD) teacher, Instructional Coach, and Assistant Principal. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis on Middle School Social Studies and a master's degree in Education Administration and Supervision. Prior to becoming a teacher, she was a project coordinator for a civil engineering company.
Ms. Steiger has a deep passion for helping teachers make an impact on student learning. Her goal is to continue to provide a supportive climate and culture at Canyon Breeze that is conducive to teaching and learning. By doing so, each individual student and teacher can experience growth to their fullest potential.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and spending quality time with her loved ones and her rescue dog McClane.
At Canyon Breeze, we celebrate and embrace diversity. We know representation matters and we want to make sure all of our students feel welcomed, seen, and heard daily. We will continue to ensure equitable practices are in place to meet the needs of all scholars.