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Our Principal

Principal portraitRosaisela "Rose" Cota 
Contact Rosaisela "Rose" Cota by email

Rosaisela "Rose" Cota was born and raised in Douglas, Arizona, where her passion for education first took root. She began her teaching career in her hometown before moving to Tucson, where she and her husband Robert have built a life together. Tucson has become home, not only for Rose but also for their son, Bobby D., a proud graduate of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD).

Mrs. Cota has devoted over three decades—30 years and counting—to public education, all within TUSD. Her career reflects her unwavering dedication to student success and equity in education. She has served as a Bilingual Classroom Teacher, Instructional Coach, Teacher Mentor, Assistant Principal, and for the past eight years, the Proud Principal of Johnson Primary.

Throughout her career, Mrs. Cota has specialized in Pre-K through 12th grade Curriculum and Instruction, Bilingual and Multicultural Education, Restorative Practices, and Administrative Leadership. She earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Northern Arizona University (NAU) and later obtained her Administration Certificate from the University of Arizona. With deep pride in both institutions, Mrs. Cota considers herself a true "LumberCat"—a blend of Lumberjack (NAU) and Wildcat (U of A).

Mrs. Cota’s distinguished recognitions include being selected as:

  • RODEL Aspiring Principal (2012–2014)
  • Master Teacher through the Arizona K-12 Center
  • Lead Now Principal Candidate (2017–2018)
  • Nominee for Principal of the Year (2017–2018)

These honors reflect her leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence in education.

Though officially retired, Mrs. Cota has returned for one final bonus year to complete an extraordinary 35 years in public education. Her leadership, heart, and impact continue to inspire students, staff, and the Tucson community she has so faithfully served.

Staff Directory
Current List of School Staff
Title Email First Name Last Name Category Subject
Clinician's Support Spec Email Jack Algier Student Service
Teacher Email Kyla Allison Academic Kindergarten
Teacher Email Amanda Alvarado Academic First Grade
Ex Ed Teacher Email Arlene Alvarez Academic
Teacher Email Elodia Baltazar Academic Kindergarten
Teacher Assistant Email Giovanni Barajas-Ramirez Academic
Counselor Email Wilbur Bateman Counselor
Health Assistant Email Riely Blankinship Student Service
Ex Ed Adapted PE Teacher Email Sherri Boge Academic
Teacher Email Gabriella Campas Academic Third Grade
Teacher Email Analia Carrasco Academic Second Grade
Email Analia Carrasco Student Service
Teacher Email Kristi Chiasson Academic
Principal - Interim Email Rosaisela Rose Cota Administrative
MTSS Email Kristy Esquerra Administrative
School Psychologist Email Renee Favela Counselor
Speech Lang Pathologist Email Eileen Fisher Student Service
Speech Lang Pathologist Email Dina Gamez Student Service
Teacher Email Jahnie Dee Gonzalez Academic
Teacher Assistant Email Linda Islava Academic
Speech Lang Path Email Roselyn Kalapos Student Service
Teacher Email Elaina Leon Academic Third Grade
Ex Ed Compliance Monitor Email C Llammas Student Service
Teacher Email DeAnna Lopez Academic Second Grade
Email Patricia Lorang Student Service
School Community Liaison Email Suzette Madril Administrative
Teacher Email Antonio Morales Academic Kindergarten
Teacher Assistant Email Angelica Ocejo Academic
Early Childhood Ex Ed TA Email Cynthia Orozco Academic
Program Manager - Ex Ed Email Vito Peppitoni Student Service
Early Childhood Ex Ed TA Email Stephanie Perez Academic
Ex Ed Teacher Email Gary Pete Academic
Ex Ed Teacher Early Child Email Claire Pursel Academic Inclusive Preschool
Teacher Email Tyrance Quam Academic
School Reg Attend Tech Email Patricia Quevedo Administrative
Library Assistant Email Tamara Smith Student Service
Ex Ed Itinerant Teacher Email Erin Tremain Academic
Early Child Teacher Asst Email Paula Valencia Academic
Office Manager Email Lilia Vasquez Administrative
Teacher Email Anai Zepeda Academic First Grade
Teacher Email Virginia Zuniga Academic Inclusive Preschool

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