Administration

Rosanna Mhlanga is honored to serve as the Principal at AMS, bringing 14 years of dedicated experience in education, including 8 years in school administration.
Rosanna began her teaching career in Atlanta, Georgia, working in the Fulton County School District, where she developed a strong foundation in instructional leadership. In 2019, she moved to Arkansas, where she led a K-5 charter school for five years, fostering academic excellence and student success.
 
Rosanna’s passion for education was shaped by her commitment to equity and student growth. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Tuskegee University, where she became certified to teach grades K-8 across all subject areas. She later pursued advanced studies, earning a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Argosy University Atlanta and a Master of Arts in Leadership (P-12) from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville.
 
Throughout her career, Rosanna has prioritized student-centered learning, strong instructional strategies, and collaborative leadership. She is dedicated to building a school environment where scholars thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. She believes that every child deserves access to high-quality education and that strong relationships between educators, students, and families are essential for success.
Beyond her role as an educational leader, Rosanna is passionate about mentorship, community engagement, and fostering a culture of lifelong learning. She looks forward to working alongside the incredible AMS staff and families to ensure a thriving, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment for all scholars.

 

• Supporting literacy and curriculum development across grade levels.
• Coaching teachers and leading instructional improvement initiatives.
• Promoting a school culture of high expectations and meaningful relationships.

 

Joanna Natera Veal, proudly serving as the Office Manager for AMS Little Rock. Her journey began when she relocated from Mexico to the United States at the age of 11. For over 17 years, she has called El Paso, Texas, her home, and it's there that her path to success truly took shape. Joanna's educational pursuit led her to the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), where she not only acquired knowledge but also embraced the university's spirit as a true "Miner at heart”. In her professional journey, Joanna's has accumulated over a decade of managerial experience, she achieved new goals when she assumed the role of district manager for a finance company, a position she held for more than five years. Notably, Joanna made history as the first woman to be promoted to the position of district manager within the El Paso district. However, Joanna's journey didn't end in Texas. She took her expertise to Arkansas over three years ago, transitioning into the field of education. Starting as an administrator, Joanna's talent and dedication were quickly acknowledged, leading to her promotion within just six months to the role of registrar. As a registrar, Joanna honed her skills and took on significant responsibilities. She managed all aspects of the registration process, overseeing record creation, final exam scheduling, and student enrollment verification for an impressive student body of over 600 students. Joanna also loves spending quality time with her husband and two sons, aged 8 and 6, engaging in activities like playing video games together. Joanna enjoys photography and the craft of macramé, which serve as her hobbies, allowing her to express her creativity.