Greetings, Dragon Families! I am thrilled and honored to serve your community as DeSoto Elementary School's principal. At DeSoto, our vision is, "Empowering every child, every day, through love, learning, and leadership." We believe that every child has the right to a safe, nurturing, and academically engaging and rigorous education. With the support of our community partners, our dedicated staff delivers this experience through their expertise, commitment and love for their students. But in order to reach true excellence, we need the support of our families and communities. If you are interested in partnering with our school through volunteering, mentoring, or sponsorship, please reach out to us at 813-276-5779. We look forward to another year of excellence at DeSoto Elementary School, Home of the Dragons!

Emily Tirelli, Principal