Meet Principal Dr. Schwarting

My name is Dr. JoAnn Schwarting, and I am honored to serve as the proud Principal of Inspiration Mountain School. 

After four years of service in the United States Navy, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision from Northern Arizona University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Innovation from ASU. I began my educational journey teaching 7th grade English Language Arts for seven years before transitioning into school administration, where I have proudly served for the past fourteen years.

As a leader, my philosophy centers on building strong, collaborative partnerships with families and the community to support the development of the whole child. At Inspiration Mountain, we’ve established a strong foundation built on engagement, innovation, and support. We are fortunate to have an outstanding Parent Teacher Student Organization, and we offer a vibrant STEAM program that includes MakerSpace activities, project-based learning, band, choir, and a drama club.

In partnership with our students, we’ve also established clear behavior expectations grounded in social-emotional learning through our "All Things E.Q." program, which helps foster a positive and inclusive school culture.

Outside of school, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my husband, our four sons, three daughters, three grandchildren, and six grand-dogs. I am truly excited about the journey ahead and look forward to continuing to enrich the educational experiences of all our students.