Michael Deiana
Superintendent of Antelope Union High School District #50
- Role
- Superintendent Principal at Antelope Union High School District 50
- Location
- Yuma, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Deiana
Highly educated and experienced education and program management professional with a demonstrated history of transformational leadership, contributing to organizational change and success, and innovative program implementation.Areas of Expertise: Program management, project management, technology, public speaking, team-building, management, LEAN culture, collaboration, high-level relationships, strategic planning, educational technology, community outreach, education administration, budgeting, public policy, education standards, change management, process reengineering, and professional development.
Experience
Superintendent Principal
Antelope Union High School District 50
Jul 2024 — Present · Yuma, AZ, US
Led turnaround of one of Arizona’s four highest-risk districts (3,200+ sq. miles), averting insolvency, reducing debt by 80%(on track for payoff by 2027), and securing $1M+ in new state allocations without relying on bonds or M&O funds.• Partnered with the Governing Board, staff, students, and community stakeholders to craft a new vision, mission, values, and strategic plan, restoring stability and aligning the district for long-term growth.• Achieved 100% staff vacancy fill rate for 2024–2025, reversing shortages; launched districtwide staff training, test-prep programs, and new supports for ELL and Title I students.• Raised graduation rate to 97%+(with 80%+ of students on free/reduced lunch) by creating two new diploma tracks, requiring computer science/CTE coursework, and implementing a school-wide intervention period.• Increased enrollment by 10%, CTE participation by 200%, and athletic participation by 3% in one year; expanded dual/concurrent enrollment (projected 300% growth) and created new honors/test prep courses.• Boosted college/career readiness points by 50% in one year (projected +30% more next year), positioning the district for an improved state accountability letter grade; earned Governor’s recognition for the 2nd-highest FAFSA completion increase in Arizona.• Advanced equity, compliance, and safety: revitalized the McKinney-Vento program (+400% student identification), introduced new ELL curriculum and SPED compliance fixes, deployed a law-enforcement-integrated safety app, added a school resource officer, and expanded access to Narcan.
Education
Notre Dame Preparatory
High School Diploma
2008 — 2012
Westmont College
Bachelor's of Arts, Psychology
2012 — 2016
Arizona State University
Certified Public Manager (CPM)
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education - MEd, Secondary Education
2018 — 2019
Harvard University
Executive Certificate, Public Leadership
Brandman University
Superintendent Practicum, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Grand Canyon University
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Government and Policy
2016 — 2018
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education - MEd, Education Administration
2019 — 2021
American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
National Superintendent Certification, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Vera Institute of Justice
Certificate, Correctional Education
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