Home of the Eagles
Hello, and welcome to the Mesa K-6 campus of American Leadership Academy. We are proud to offer an exceptional educational experience to students in the East Mesa, Queen Creek and Apache Junction areas.
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Listen to Mr. Rowan, Queen Creek Junior High history teacher, share his story from September 11, 2001. The tragic events Mr. Rowan experienced as an NYC police officer inspired him to write the children's book "Jake the Bombed Out Bomb Dog."
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Our tuition-free public charter schools provide unique opportunities for East Valley families. Watch "Let Charter Schools Teach" and learn more about our campus online.
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Mrs. Blomberg, an 8th grade science teacher at Ironwood 7-12, had an amazing opportunity to travel to the Arctic at the Churchill Northern Science Centre in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Read more about her adventure and findings.
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American Leadership Academy, Queen Creek 7-12 has been recognized as a top high school and charter school! Learn more about our ranking and school statistics.
Parents' Corner
Find out what's happening at American Leadership Academy, Mesa K-6, by visiting our school calendar page. Here we'll share upcoming events, activities, parent/student information, and holiday breaks.
It's not too late to apply at Mesa K-6! See why families love our school, staff, and administration, and start the application process online. Are you currently an ALA student? Get re-enrollment information here.
Are you looking for the Student/Parent handbook? Lunch menus for Mesa K-6? School supply lists? Find the above information and more on our "Parent Resources" tab.
School uniforms create a focused and safe environment for K-6 students. Stay up-to-date on uniform policies and guidelines, purchase items online, and view different styles on our "Uniforms" page.
Meet the Director
Angi Coleman
Angi Coleman has been in the field of education for over 15 years. Mrs. Coleman started her career as a special education teacher, working with students in grades K-6 with various disabilities. She also taught a self contained autism class with students from 1st-3rd grades. After that, Mrs. Coleman moved into the general education classroom and taught 5th grade for several years. In 2015, Mrs. Coleman transitioned from the classroom to administration as the assistant director at the Mesa campus and in 2016 as director.. Mrs. Coleman received her undergraduate degree from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
In December of 2014, Mrs. Coleman graduated from Arizona State University with a Masters degree in curriculum and instruction. She received her 2nd Masters degree from Arizona State University in Educational Leadership in May of 2018. Mrs. Coleman lives in Mesa with her husband, two children, and three cats. She enjoys long walks on the beach, traveling with her family, hiking, and trying new restaurants.
Student Spotlight
Ethan Peralta, District Spelling Bee
We are so proud of Ethan Peralta for coming in 2nd place at the American Leadership Academy district Spelling Bee.
Maggie Whittaker and MacKenzie Adams, Battle of the Books
We are so proud of Maggie and MacKenzie for coming in 2nd place at the American Leadership Academy district Book Battle
The ALA Life
We R.A.I.S.E Students to be Leaders
American Leadership Academy, Mesa K-6 is different from other Mesa elementary schools because our our value-based curriculum and approach to the school environment. We don't just teach our students to be smart - we R.A.I.S.E them to be leaders.