Meet the Principal

My name is Carolyn Payne, and I am the Proud Principal of Kyrene de la Esperanza.  I began my teaching career in 2002 as a Kindergarten teacher at Kyrene de la Sierra. I have also been the Literacy Coach at Kyrene de los Cerritos, Kyrene de la Estrella and Kyrene de los Lomas.  I was also an Assistant Principal at Kyrene de la Mariposa for six years before coming to Esperanza.

I grew up in Tempe and decided to raise my family in the Ahwatukee area. I have three children all of whom attended Kyrene elementary and middle schools. I have three grandchildren with a new one arriving in October! My hobbies include cooking, traveling, reading, gardening, spending time with my family and volunteering with various organizations. I have two master’s degrees from ASU, the first in Curriculum and Instruction and the second in Leadership and Supervision.

I look forward to partnering with you in your scholar’s education.