Stagecoach AP Crystal Carranco Named AAESP Assistant Principal of the Year
December 13, 2024

Congratulations to Stagecoach Elementary Assistant Principal Crystal Carranco, for being named the 2025 Arkansas Association of Elementary School Principals (AAESP) Assistant Principal of the Year. Mrs. Carranco was surprised this afternoon in front of family, friends, and staff.

This award is given each year to an Arkansas elementary level assistant principal who has succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students and has been acknowledged by peers for exemplary contribution to the profession.


Mrs. Carranco has served as assistant principal at Stagecoach Elementary since 2022 and says she took the role with the goal of being the kind of administrator she needed when she was in the classroom. During her time as assistant principal, she has worked to support both teachers and students. One of her most significant accomplishments is the success of the "Reading Club," a group she launched to support struggling readers with tutoring in disguise.


Stagecoach Elementary Principal Carol Skiba states, "I have never worked with any educator with the sense of urgency, responsiblity, and commitment to education as Crystal Carranco possesses. Mrs. Carranco has had a profound impact on the well-being of our educational community. She works diligently to build relationships with families and to partner with businesses to support our vision and mission at Stagecoach Elementary."
For the full press relase, click HERE. Congratulations Mrs. Carranco!