Gilbert Public Schools is welcoming five new principals to campuses across the district as students return for the first day of the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday.
The district has appointed Trent Bender at Boulder Creek Elementary School, Erica Helfrey at Campo Verde High School, Elyse Torbert at Gilbert Classical Academy, Kari Castro at Mesquite High School and Jonathon “Johnny” Stegall at Mesquite Junior High School.
According to the district, the five administrators bring experience in education, school leadership and community engagement as they take on their new roles for the 2026-27 school year.
