Kari Ramirez is the new principal of Mesquite Junior High School. This will be her second year working with Gilbert Public Schools and her 15th year in education. As principal of Mesquite Junior High, Ms. Ramirez wants to increase community involvement and foster a sense of family on the school’s campus. She is a strong advocate of education, having been the first person in her family to pursue college. In her new administrative role, she will focus on creating a school atmosphere that values all people and helps students strive to become better academically and personally every day.