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Associate Principals

Students arriving on 1st day of school
Jessica Franklin

Jessica Franklin

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, Educational Services

PHONE: (520) 579-4600

Jessica Franklin is beginning her 14th year in the Marana Unified School District, and her 17th year as an educator.  Ms. Franklin earned her Bachelor's of Science in Microbiology from the University of Arizona in 2001 and her Master's of Education in Educational Leadership in 2014.

Jessica has served our community as both a middle and high school science teacher, interventionist, and instructional coach. She lives in Northwest Tucson with her husband, dog, chickens, and four children- three of whom attend MUSD schools.

As Assistant principal, Ms. Franklin oversees Educational Services.

Julie Suciu

Julie Suciu

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, Operations/Athletics and Discipline/Attendance

PHONE: (520) 579-4600

Ms. Julie Suciu is beginning her first year in the Marana Unified School District, and her 27th year as an educator.  Ms. Suciu is a homegrown Cougar and is very excited to return to TMS!  She is a member of the first graduating class of Tortolita Middle School. Ms. Suciu earned her Bachelors of Education in Special Education from the Northern Arizona in 1992 and her Masters of Education in Educational Leadership in 2011 from the University of Arizona.

Throughout her career, Ms. Suciu has served both domestic and international communities as an elementary teacher, Special Education teacher, high school science teacher, middle school English teacher, intervention specialist and assistant principal in K-12 settings. She lives in Marana and enjoys traveling and spending time with her kids, grandkids and a mini Yorkie. 

As Associate Principal, Julie Suciu oversees Operations/Athletics and Discipline/Attendance.