Welcome to Jack W. Harmon Elementary School! Our school is located in San Tan Valley, Arizona, and serves students in grades K-5. We are part of the J.O. Combs Unified School District, one of the faster growing areas in the state.

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Greetings Parents and Students,

My name is Ames Singley and I am very excited to be joining the J.O. Combs School District as the Principal of Jack Harmon Elementary School. 

I have a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Syracuse University and a M. Ed. in Education Leadership and Administration from Jones International University. I began my career in Connecticut where I worked as a substitute teacher, paraprofessional, and a high school football and baseball coach. My first full-time teaching position was on the island of St. Thomas in the USVI where I taught elementary school physical education. I moved to Arizona and joined the Gila River Indian Community Department of Public Health in October 1991. I worked in this department for fifteen years providing physical education classes for several different schools in the Community. I left Gila River for the 2006-07 school year, worked as an administrator for Gilbert Public Schools, and then returned to Gila River as an administrator at Gila Crossing Community School.
 
As the Principal of Jack Harmon Elementary School, I will strive to provide leadership and support for every stakeholder associated with the school. Communication, understanding, and sensitivity are three areas that I plan to model and emphasize throughout the school. My educational philosophy is that students will be successful when they have the opportunity to learn in a safe and nurturing environment, are provided educational activities and experiences that are hands on, engaging, and fun, and are supported in their learning by all members of the school staff, their families, and the community. 

My wife Carmen is an early childhood educator in the Gilbert Public Schools District. We are the proud parents of two adult children. Our son Jay (21) is a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, and he is currently stationed in Afghanistan. Our daughter Arielle (19) is completing her sophomore year at Arizona State University where she is majoring in Human Nutrition.

In addition, Carmen and I are the legal guardians of our niece Alyssa (12) who plays the flute in her school band, and she is looking forward to starting junior high next year. The youngest member of our family is our baby daughter Charley who will turn one in late June. I enjoy playing golf, reading, and working in my yard.

Together in education,

Ames Singley
Principal