Dr. JoAnn Schwarting is a third generation Arizona resident. She grew up in Lakeside, Arizona where she graduated from Blue Ridge High School. After serving four years in the United States Navy, Dr. Schwarting earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Arizona State University, a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Northern Arizona University, and a Doctorate degree in Education Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University.

Dr. Schwarting has served the Deer Valley Unified School District since 2005.  She taught 7^th grade English language arts at Desert Mountain School for seven years. She then transferred to Desert Sky Middle School where she assumed the roles of an instructional coach and an assistant principal.

When she is not actively involved in supporting the Desert Mountain School Community, Dr. Schwarting enjoys spending time with her husband, her three sons, and her daughter.