Martha Jacobo-Smith:
A Tradition Passed Down

March 31, 2025  |  Tempe Elementary School District

Tempe Elementary School District Principal

Since 1929, Frank Elementary (originally Guadalupe School) has been a pillar of the Town of Guadalupe. For thousands of students, being a Panther is more than just a title, and it’s not just about getting an education, it’s about continuing a legacy.

Sometimes, the Panther pride students gain in their youth even inspires them to return to their roots as adults. Both current Office Assistant Alyssa LeDuc and fifth-grade teacher Angie Claucherty attended Frank for elementary school. Claucherty was even a student of her now principal, Jacobo-Smith, in fourth grade, while LeDuc’s family history is intertwined with Frank.

“The Frank community is steeped in traditions, and there is a special connection with the school. Generations have attended Frank School, and many hold tight to those memories.”

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