About
At ALA, we combine academic excellence and character development to create an exceptional educational experience. Our students are prepared to not just be the great students of today, but the great leaders of tomorrow.
Dennis Lafferty
5th Grade Teacher
Hello, my name is Dennis Lafferty and I currently teach fifth grade at American Leadership Academy, San-Tan Valley Elementary School in Queen Creek, AZ. I love teaching. I have a career in education for over 20 years. I have taught both fifth and sixth grade as well as serving as an elementary school assistant and head administrator. I also served as a licensed Methodist Pastor for 7 years. I am married and my wife, Tiffany, and I are the proud ‘parents’ of two poodles. We moved to Arizona 4 years ago and love it here. We were married and lived in Indiana for 8 years before moving to AZ.