Steele Info

Mission Statement
Steele School is committed to providing a high-quality educational program. Our goal is to develop self-directed learners, collaborative workers, problem solvers, and responsible citizens who are able to succeed in our ever-changing society.

History of Steele Elementary School
Steele Elementary School was built from 1960 bond funds.  It was originally built as a 20-classroom building at a cost of $459,165.  Harold Steele came to Tucson for the opening of the school in 1962, and he left $33,754 in his will for the school when he passed away in 1969.

List of Principals
Who have been principals at Steele Elementary?
Our current principal is Mrs. Lisa Thomas (beginning with the 2011-2012 school year).
Then, going backwards, our past principals have been:
Mr. Daniel R. Erickson (2004-2011)
Mrs. Patricia Crowel (2003-2004)
Mr. John Heidel (interim 2003)
Mrs. Catherine Comstock (     -2003)
... Also, Mr. Hector Placencia
additional research is pending