SCHS Tempe Learning Center

Claudia Dominguez, M.Ed., is beginning her first year as the Principal at our SCHS Tempe Campus. She is entering her thirteenth year in education, with seven of those years spent as an administrator. Claudia earned a BA in justice studies in 2008 and an MA in secondary education in 2010 from Arizona State University. Go Devils! She also recently earned a second MA in educational leadership in 2023 from Northern Arizona University.

Throughout her career, Claudia has gained experience by serving at different campuses and programs supporting young adults, including high school credit recovery, positive behavior reinforcement model development, juvenile and immigration detention education, respite care, foster care, and traditional junior high teaching. She has connected with students across the valley through her roles as an AVID instructor, history teacher, director of athletics, and varsity sports coach. Claudia enjoys community outreach and creating post-secondary opportunities for all her students. Her goal is to provide all students with equitable access to resources that will allow them to succeed beyond their secondary education experience.

As an educator and school leader, Claudia's passion has always been helping the underdog—students who need an alternative pathway to education. She believes she is only as strong as her team and loves collaborating with colleagues who share the same passion. Creating a culture of caring adults for the students will always be a main focus for any campus she serves.

Her guiding philosophy as an educator derives from those who speak up for social justice and model perseverance. Claudia is inspired by Sandra Cisneros's words: "I try to be as honest about what I see and to speak rather than to be silent, especially if it means I can save lives or serve humanity."