At San Xavier Mission School, our dedicated staff and school board work together to create a nurturing, faith-based environment for our Kindergarten through 2nd grade students. Rooted in Catholic values and the Tohono O’odham Himdag, our team is committed to fostering spiritual, academic, and cultural growth. Below, you’ll find contact information for our staff and information about our school board, who guide our mission with wisdom and dedication.
School Administration
Fr. Ponchie Vasquez, Pastor
Email: avasquez@diocesetucson.orgMinh Solorzano, Principal
Email: mrsolorzano@diocesetucson.org or principal@sxmschool.org
School Staff
Laverne Bailey, Scholarship Manager
Email: laverne@sxmschool.orgIgnacio Franko, Maintenance/Custodian
Email: ifranko@sxmschool.org
School Faculty
Rossario Esquer, Kindergarten
Email: rossario@sxmschool.orgAmanda Feilen, 1st/2nd Grade
Email: amanda@sxmschool.orgGloria Rios, Tohono O’odham Language/Culture
Email: gloria@sxmschool.org
Parish/School Staff
- Monique Moreno, Compliance
Email: mmoreno@diocesetucson.org
SXMS Advisory School Board Members
Fr. Ponchie Vasquez (Pastor)
Manny Martinez (Chair)
Minh Solorzano (Principal)
Leticia Muro Nguyen (Secretary)
Regina Fontes (PTO/Parent)
Rossario Esquer (Teacher)
Gloria Rios (Wa:k Community Member)
Cindy Gomez (Stakeholder)
Gladys Pedraza (Stakeholder)
Alberto Siqueiros (Stakeholder)
Welcome from the SXMS Advisory School Board
On behalf of the San Xavier Mission School Advisory Board, we extend a warm welcome to all students, families, faculty, staff, and community members.
As an advisory board, our mission is to support the principal and pastor in fostering a Christ-centered, academically excellent, and culturally rooted environment where every child can grow in faith, knowledge, and service. We are committed to ensuring that the traditions and values of San Xavier Mission School remain strong and vibrant.
In collaboration with school leadership, our role is to provide guidance in key areas such as strategic planning, financial sustainability, Catholic identity, and community engagement. We strive to reflect the voices of our school families and the wider parish community, and we welcome your partnership and input in this important ministry.
Thank you for being part of the San Xavier Mission School family. Together, we are nurturing future leaders grounded in faith, compassion, and academic success.
Sapo and with blessings,
The SXMS Advisory School Board
Fr. Ponchie Vasquez (Pastor)
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Manny Martinez (Chair)
[Insert short bio here, e.g., Board Member 1 has served our community for years, bringing expertise in education and a passion for Catholic values. They are committed to supporting SXMS’s growth and mission.]
Minh Solorzano (Principal)
[Insert short bio here, e.g., Board Member 1 has served our community for years, bringing expertise in education and a passion for Catholic values. They are committed to supporting SXMS’s growth and mission.]
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Monday – Friday from 8am to 4pm
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