Samantha Sarnowski's Biography
-
Mrs. Sarnowski has been a Wildcat since the fall of 2019 and is glad to have found a home at Casa Grande Middle School. She started her career in the Casa Grande Elementary district in 2013 as the Music and Beginning Band teacher at Evergreen, Mesquite, and Saguaro Elementary Schools. She made a switch to Cactus Middle School as the Band and Choir Director in 2016 where she resided until her move to Assistant Principal at Casa Grande Middle School. Mrs. Sarnowski is deeply committed to the students and faculty at CGMS. She plans to lead staff and students in maintaining a positive school culture and a mentality that they are capable of excellence inside and outside of the classroom.
Mrs. Sarnowski received her Bachelor's in Music Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2013 before making the cross country move to Arizona to be closer to family. She received her Masters in Educational Leadership in 2018 from Grand Canyon University. Even though she is originally from Tennessee, Mrs. Sarnowski has deeply rooted herself within the community of Casa Grande, where she and her husband reside.
Aundre Bell's Biography
-
Mr. Bell was born and raised in Garland, Texas. After high school, he moved to Dickinson, North Dakota to attend college. While at DSU, he played football and graduated with an educational degree in physical education. Mr. Bell’s educational journey has provided him with working opportunities in Nevada, Montana (Northern Cheyenne Reservation), and Arizona. He has been in the education system since 2005. He has worked as a physical education teacher, special education teacher, and administrator. Mr. Bell, along with his wife Jennifer, moved to Arizona with their two kids, Elijah and Alivia in 2013 to enjoy the 300 days of sunshine! In his free time, Mr. Bell loves to coach and watch football.
Matt Flora's Biography
-
Mr. Flora attended The Ohio State University as a choral music education major before transferring to Northern Arizona University to complete his studies and fell in love with Arizona. He completed his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University in 2013. Mr. Flora taught junior high and high school choral music in the Gilbert area for 13 years before leaving the classroom for administration. Mr. Flora has loved being at CGMS since the fall of 2021. When not at CGMS, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Elizabeth, and their children Samuel and Lola. He sometimes enjoys spending time with their cat, Sinatra. He is a fan of movies, reading, podcasts, listening to music, and following his Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cincinnati Reds.
Principal
-
Samantha Sarnowski
Assistant Principal
-
Aundre Bell
Assistant Principal
-
Matt Flora