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Administration

Joyce Oyer – Principal

 
 

Joyce Oyer is honored to serve as Founding Principal at AMS Mesa and is passionate about creating a school where every child feels safe, supported, and excited to learn. With more than 15 years of experience in education, Joyce has worked as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, interim principal, and charter school director. These experiences have shaped her belief that strong relationships, meaningful instruction, and open communication with families are the foundation of a successful school community.

Joyce is dedicated to supporting the whole child by working closely with teachers and families to ensure students receive both the academic challenge and personal support they need to thrive. She is committed to fostering a positive school culture where students feel valued, respected, and encouraged to grow into confident learners.

When she’s not at school, Joyce enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and relaxing with her three dogs. She looks forward to partnering with AMS Mesa families and getting to know each student as they begin their learning journey.

 

Janelle Little - Assistant Principal



Janelle Little is an instructional leader driven by a deep belief that every child—regardless of circumstance—deserves access to excellence. She is excited to join the Academies of Math and Science because AMS represents more than academic rigor; it represents opportunity, structure, and high expectations paired with unwavering support.
 
AMS Mesa holds special meaning for Janelle. She has worked as a Middle School Teacher in the same community; working and serving the same body of staff, students and parents for over eight years. She has taught in the K-8 environment for over 25 years. Janelle holds a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction.
 
As Assistant Principal, Janelle brings proven experience as a discipline lead who can de-escalate highly emotional situations while preserving student dignity and restoring relationships. She is known for her ability to reach students even in their most challenging moments and for building bridges between staff members to strengthen team cohesion. Her leadership style is firm, solutions-oriented, and people-centered.
 
The AMS Mesa community can expect a leader who is visible, consistent, and deeply invested. She will support teachers in meaningful ways, uphold high expectations for student achievement and behavior, and work collaboratively to create systems that are sustainable and strong. Janelle is committed to protecting instructional time, fostering a culture of growth, and ensuring that every decision made is rooted in what is best for students.
She is ready to serve, ready to lead, and ready to help AMS Mesa build its trajectory of excellence.
 

Jhonathan Rendon - Assistant Principal

 
 
I am truly honored and excited to join the AMS Mesa community as one of your Assistant Principals. Education has always been more than a profession for me — it’s a commitment to building opportunities and helping young people realize their full potential.
 
What excites me most about AMS is the shared belief that every scholar can achieve at high levels when given clear expectations, strong systems, and meaningful support. I believe in high standards paired with strong relationships. When scholars know we care about them and believe in them, they rise to meet those expectations.

AMS Mesa stood out to me because of its culture, its dedication to excellence, and its growing impact in the community. I am passionate about supporting teachers through coaching and collaboration, protecting instructional time, and ensuring that our scholars feel safe, challenged, and celebrated every single day.
 
You can expect me to be visible on campus, present in classrooms, and approachable to families. I value open communication, consistency, and teamwork. My goal is always to build systems that allow teachers to teach effectively and scholars to learn at their highest capacity.
 
Outside of school, I enjoy staying active, spending time with family and friends, engaging in community events, and watching sports. I value making connections, humor, and building relationships.
 
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the AMS Mesa community and look forward to partnering with our staff, scholars, and families to continue building something exceptional together.