Home of the Titans
Hello, and welcome to the Anthem South Pre-K-6 campus of American Leadership Academy—a premier charter school serving San Tan Valley, Florence, and Coolidge. We provide the best educational experience in a moral and wholesome environment. Guided by our R.A.I.S.E. values—Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence—we focus on creating a safe and academically challenging setting for our little leaders. Our vision: To Learn. Lead. Change the World! Join us in shaping the future leaders of our community.
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What is a Charter School?
A charter school operates as a publicly funded institution with more independence and flexibility compared to traditional public schools. Established via a charter—a contract outlining the school's mission, curriculum, goals, and evaluation methods—these schools are designed to encourage innovation and provide varied educational opportunities that meet their communities' specific needs.
Parents' Corner
American Leadership Academy, Anthem South Pre-K-6 has a ton of exciting events happening this school year. Get event details, a list of early release days, and Holiday information on our school calendar.
Don't miss out! Anthem South is now accepting students from Pre-K to 6th grade. Start the application process online or finish your re-enrollment online.
Gain access to Anthem South Pre-K-6's student handbooks, lunch schedules, parent/student portal, uniform policies, and more in our parent resources tab. At ASE, we make sure all information for parents is accessible.
Stay up-to-date on our school's uniform policies. From school colors to length and style, we keep pertinent information on this page. Buy our school uniforms online.
School Leaders
Rachel Watson, Director
As Director of ALA Anthem South Elementary, Rachael Watson is an experienced educator who strives to provide the best educational experience possible so that every child can reach their full potential. Driven by the ALA mission, she is committed to providing quality education and nurturing a wholesome and moral environment in a school that values the trust families place in ALA Anthem to care for their children.
Rachael holds a master's degree in educational leadership and a bachelor's degree in education from NAU. Rachael’s experience consists of a variety of leadership and teaching experiences that range from preschool to 8th grade, in the capacities of preschool director and owner, teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal, as well as serving at the Charter One office as the assistant director of curriculum for K-6. When Rachael isn’t at the campus, she can most likely be found fly fishing with her husband or spending quality time with her two children, who attend ALA Ironwood High School.
Rachael and the Anthem South Elementary staff are committed to a shared vision - Learn. Lead. Change the World!
Kristine Villasenor, Assistant Director
Tanika Pain, Assistant Director
With eight years of experience in education, I am proud to serve as the Assistant Director at American Leadership Academy Anthem South. I hold a Master's in Educational Leadership, which fuels my passion for fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment. As an Arizona native, I cherish my roots, although my family's journey has taken us around the country due to my husband's military service. In my free time, I love reading and enjoying adventures with my family, which includes my two sons and our beloved dog. I am excited to contribute to our school community and support our students in achieving their full potential!
Our Campus
Introducing Our State-of-the-Art 6th Grade Facility
We are delighted to announce the unveiling of our new, state-of-the-art 6th Grade facility. This milestone represents our unwavering commitment to providing high-quality education and fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth. Stay tuned for more updates on our continuous pursuit of educational excellence.
The ALA Life
Why Families Love ALA
Discover what makes life at our American Leadership Academy schools so special! Hear firsthand from our parents and students as they share their experiences, highlighting the supportive community, academic excellence, and character-building environment that sets ALA apart. Learn why our schools are more than just a place to learn—they’re a place to grow and thrive.
Preschool - Little Leaders
Raising Little Leaders From Pre-K & Up!
Parents, did you know that our Anthem campus has a preschool and pre-k program? We support your kids from ages 3 and up, teaching them our core values while integrating American Leadership Academy's Core Knowledge Sequence. Ask about our discounts!