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Lillian Linn, Principal

Email: llinn@chooseAESD.org

Lillian S. Linn has dedicated 24 years to education as a paraprofessional, teacher, master teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Ms. Linn earned her bachelor's degree in Human Development from the University of California Davis and a masters degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. She began her teaching career in California as a bilingual fourth grade teacher and moved to Arizona shortly thereafter. Ms. Linn has a passion for helping students grow socially, educationally and behaviorally.

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Julia Bruynseels, Assistant Principal

Email:  jbruyns@chooseaesd.org

Julia Bruynseels has served as an educator in both Arizona and Illinois. She graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education Grades 1-6th with English as a Second Language Endorsement from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Julia has experienced teaching 1st- 6th grade students. During her four years of undergraduate studies, she was a Golden Apple Scholar, working in schools of need while learning about and applying trauma-informed practices in the classroom. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Arizona State University. Julia enjoys spending time with her family, playing basketball and working out. Julia is passionate about helping students reach their highest potential in school and life. She looks forward to serving as the proud Assistant Principal of Eliseo C. Felix School this 2025-2026 school year!

Principal's Message

Dear Eliseo C. Felix Community, 

Welcome back to the 2025-2026 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,
Ms. Lillian Linn
Principal, Eliseo C. Felix School