Leadership
Elíseo C. Félix Leadership
Lillian Wagner, Principal
Email: llinn@chooseAESD.org
Lillian S. Wagner has has devoted 28 years to the field of education, serving as a teacher, master teacher, assistant principal, and principal. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development from the University of California, Davis and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University.
Mrs. Wagner began her career in California as a bilingual fourth-grade teacher before relocating to Arizona. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to supporting the whole child, with a strong passion for helping students grow academically, socially, and behaviorally.
For 13 years, Mrs. Wagner has proudly served as a principal within the Community of Schools and is excited to begin her fourth year as Principal of Eliseo C. Felix School. Her dedication to student success, strong relationships with families and staff, and commitment to continuous improvement continue to guide her leadership and service in education.
Julia Badang, Assistant Principal
Email: jbadang@chooseaesd.org
Julia Badang has served as an educator in both Arizona and Illinois. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (Grades 1–6) with an English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. She has taught students in grades 1 through 6. During her undergraduate studies, she was a Golden Apple Scholar, working in high-need schools and developing trauma-informed practices to support student success.
Mrs. Badang holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Arizona State University. The 2026–2027 school year marks her third year serving as Assistant Principal of Eliseo C. Felix School. She is passionate about helping students reach their highest potential and fostering a positive learning environment for all.
Outside of school, Mrs. Badang enjoys spending time with her family, playing basketball, and staying active. She is honored to continue serving the Eliseo C. Felix School community and looks forward to another successful school year.
Principal's Message
Dear Eliseo C. Felix Community,
Welcome back to the 2026-2027 school year! It’s wonderful to see familiar faces and to welcome new members to our school family. Together, we are ready to embark on a year filled with discovery, growth and achievement.
This year, our focus will be on embracing our four key learning dispositions: being curious, collaborative, persistent and reflective. These qualities will guide us in creating a learning environment where everyone can succeed and feel empowered.
We encourage you to be curious—ask questions, explore new ideas and dive into your learning with enthusiasm. Curiosity opens doors to creativity and deeper understanding.
Being collaborative means working together, sharing ideas and supporting one another. Our school community thrives when we build strong connections and value every voice.
Persistence is the key to overcoming challenges. This year, we will celebrate effort and resilience, reminding you that setbacks are just stepping stones toward success.
Finally, being reflective helps us learn from our experiences. Taking time to think about what worked well and what can improve will make you a stronger learner and a thoughtful individual.
Our dedicated teachers and staff have carefully planned lessons and activities that bring these dispositions to life every day. Whether in the classroom, at recess, or at home, you will have countless opportunities to practice these habits and grow.
Our Panthers will also learn the power of setting academic learning goals and the impact these goals have in their growth and learning. We encourage our families to ask our students questions about the goals they have set for themselves and where they are in their learning journey.
Remember, your learning journey is unique, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Let’s make this year one of curiosity, collaboration, persistence and reflection—and together build a school community where everyone shines.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lillian Wagner
Principal, Eliseo C. Felix School