Skyline Ranch Elementary

Katie Hall

Hello Bulldogs! It is my privilege to serve as Skyline Ranch Elementary School’s Principal. For more than 25 years, I’ve worked in Arizona schools helping students and school teams grow and reach new levels of success. I’m grateful to continue that here at Skyline by working together with students, teachers, parents, guardians, and the community.

My work in education began as a classroom volunteer and then as a paraprofessional. After finishing my degree at ASU, I was a junior high special education teacher and department chair for six years with Mesa Public Schools. I then served as an Instructional Coach at a junior high school and later as a Professional Development Specialist at the district level for Mesa. I also worked for the Arizona Department of Education as a coach for various training series in the areas of math curriculum, professional development design, and special education inclusion practices. After completing my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership at NAU, I worked for Coolidge Unified School District for three years as an Assistant Principal in San Tan Valley. For four years, I served as an Assistant Principal at San Tan Heights K-8 with Florence Unified School District and enjoyed new opportunities to grow professionally. In 2020, I was excited to join Skyline Ranch as Principal and have enjoyed the special community, welcoming spirit, and focus on growth that helps our students thrive.

There are many reasons why we say, “It’s GREAT to be a Bulldog!” When you visit, you will see that Skyline Ranch Elementary School is a supportive environment, with great student opportunities, great pride, and great staff members who are ready to foster a thirst for learning in our students every day. I’m honored to be a part of this Bulldog Family and I’m looking forward to many successes ahead at SRE!

Hannah Bates

Hi there! I am honored to serve as the Dean of Students at Skyline Ranch. I bring a strong background in education, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University. Before joining the Florence Unified School District as the Dean of Students at Walker Butte, I spent ten years as a classroom teacher in the Higley Unified School District. During that time, I was fortunate to serve in several leadership roles, including as a committee chair, a member of the Maricopa County Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Team, and an active participant on district-level curriculum committees in English Language Arts, Writing, and Social Studies. Supporting students, families, and staff is at the heart of my work. I believe in building strong, positive relationships and creating a safe, welcoming environment where every student can succeed. I am always here to listen, collaborate, and help problem-solve.

Outside of school, my husband serves on active duty with the Army National Guard, and we love spending time outdoors with our energetic toddler. As a family, we enjoy camping, hiking, and off-roading whenever we can.

I am proud to be part of Skyline Ranch Elementary School and am committed to helping our Bulldogs thrive – both inside and outside the classroom. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to support you and the Skyline Ranch community!

Kim Jukich

Hello Bulldogs! I’m pleased to continue my journey at Skyline Ranch. Over the years I have served as a first-grade teacher, department chair, mentor, instructional coach, and academic intervention specialist in the Florence Unified School District.

Before completing my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education at Northern Arizona University, I had the opportunity to work with students in the Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, and Kyrene school districts in a range of grade levels. Those experiences prepared me for the elementary setting and ultimately led me to a first-grade classroom. My time in first grade has given me the opportunity to share my love of books, wonder about the world, and excitement about learning with kids. As an Academic Intervention Specialist, I share that same love of learning and teaching with educators and students within our school, district, and state.

On campus, I have been involved with many school initiatives that strive to provide support to both students and teachers. The Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS), Response To Intervention (RTI), and Guiding Coalition teams work diligently to bring together opportunities for growth in academics, interventions, and social emotional skills. I am passionate about curriculum and instruction and am excited about making it meaningful and impactful to our school community. I am proud to be a Bulldog where we value Growth, Relationships, Engagement, Acceptance, and Tenacity.

It’s GREAT to be a Bulldog!