Raena Janes
Charter Holder
District Administration
Jackie Trujillo, M.A.
Superintendent/Title IX Coordinator
William Rubasch, M.ED
Chief Operating Officer
Kris Johnson
Assistant Superintendent/Federal Grants
Kevin Carney
Chief Officer of Leadership and Learning
A dedicated and accomplished educational leader, Kevin Carney has served as Assistant Superintendent at Vail School District since 2018, consistently demonstrating a passion for fostering innovative learning environments and empowering both students and educators. Carney’s journey in education began in the classroom, teaching 4th, 5th, and 6th grades in the Marana and Vail School Districts from 1994 to 2001, laying a strong foundation in instructional practice. His commitment to educational advancement led to progressive leadership roles within the Vail School District, including serving as Assistant to the Principal before an impactful eight-year tenure as Principal at Desert Sky and Rincon Vista Middle Schools (2002-2010), earning recognition as the Principal of an Excelling School five times by the Arizona Department of Education.
From 2010 to 2018, Carney took on the role of Beyond Textbooks Executive Director within the Vail School District, further showcasing his capacity for visionary leadership and driving impactful initiatives. This period was marked by significant achievements, including the Digital Content and Curriculum Achievement Award from the Center for Digital Education in 2014, the Visionary Award from EDTech Digest in 2012, and the prestigious Sylvia Charp Award for Innovation In Educational Technology from the International Society for Technology in Education in 2011. His exceptional contributions to the field have been widely acknowledged through numerous accolades, including administrator of the year awards and recognition as one of Tucson’s top community leaders under 40. Holding a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, along with administrative and teaching certifications, Carney continues to shape the future of education.
Principal
Leslie Chartier
Principal
Leslie attended the University of Arizona and earned a bachelor’s degree in education. She taught 5th and 3rd grade for six years, four of those at La Paloma Academy Lakeside, before moving to the Central campus. Prior to that, she had the opportunity to spend summers working with developmentally disabled children for ten years, which taught her a lot about patience and understanding. She enjoys spending free time with friends, family, or her awesome dogs!
Vice Principal
Geneva Vasquez
Vice Principal
Geneva earned a B.A. from the University of Arizona with a double major in Psychology and Spanish Linguistics. She later earned a master’s degree in Psychology from the U of A. She has been with La Paloma Academy for over 14 years, and spent 11 of those years as a 6th grade teacher at the Central campus. Before LPA, Geneva taught classes in the UA Department of Psychology. She also worked as a National Park Ranger at the Grand Canyon; a job that was very special to her after having grown up in National Parks all over the Southwest and California. In her free time, Geneva enjoys traveling and hiking around the Southwest; listening to and playing music; spending time with friends and family, including her son; and lounging with her cat Mr. Meows.
