David Santa Maria spend 9 years in MUSD as a student and 25 years as an educator.  He graduated from MHS in 1966.  He attended Arizona Western College and Western New Mexico University.  He received his master’s degree from WNMU.  He began teaching in 1972.  He taught social studies, physical education, and was a counselor at Marana Middle School.  He taught social studies at Tortolita Middle School and served as the assistant principal and principal of that school.  During his years as an educator he was also a coach.  He coached football, basketball, and baseball.  He was instrumental in transitioning Tortolita from a junior high to a middle school and is very thankful for his career in the Marana District.  Upon retirement he and his wife, Karen, formed a consulting firm and consult schools all over Arizona.