Our Principal

Mrs. Geraci

Mrs. Geraci is a New Jersey native where she lived for 26 years prior to moving to Arizona. To Mrs. Geraci, family means everything. She has been married for 13 years with two daughters, both whom attend school at Desert Oasis Elementary. Most of her family still resides in New Jersey, but she visits and keeps in touch often. 

Mrs. Geraci obtained her Bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania where she graduated with Cum Laude Honors. She began working for Nadaburg Unified School District in 2006 as a special education teacher. In 2013, Mrs. Geraci obtained her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. During the 2018-2019 school year, Mrs. Geraci began working at Desert Oasis as an Assistant Principal and shortly after became Principal in the 2019-2020 school year. 

Mrs. Geraci has a passion for education. She believes that there is greatness and talent in every child. Every child has the ability to learn if you give them the tools and the opportunity to do so. Mrs. Geraci will stop at no length to ensure that the students at Desert Oasis Elementary receive an education that not only fulfills their academic needs, but their emotional and social needs as well. 

Angelina Geraci, M.Ed

Principal

Yeakel

Hello, Roadrunner Families!

My name is Mrs. Yeakel and I'm excited to be joining the Desert Oasis team as Assistant Principal.

 
I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago before moving to Columbia, Missouri where I obtained by bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology. I then moved to Phoenix which is where my career in education began. I hold master's degrees in Special Education as well as Educational Leadership and Administration from Grand Canyon University. I believe that a school is the heart of a community and I am passionate about creating a school environment where students not only grown in their academic and personal goals, but are also inspired to become leaders in the Surprise community and beyond. 
 
My husband is a high school science teacher and together we have three children all of whom attend Desert Oasis Elementary School. When we're not at school, we enjoy checking out local events, hiking, and exploring new camping spots. 
 
I can't wait to meet you! 
 
Mallorie Yeakel