Mrs. Jordan Voltz, Elementary Principal

A lifelong Colorado Springs resident, Mrs. Jordan Voltz has over 17 years of experience in local K-12 education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and psychology, a master’s degree in counseling and human services, and both special service provider and principal licensure through the Colorado Department of Education. She prides herself on a flexible and open-minded approach to every situation, keeping the best educational interest of the child at her focus. Noting that it doesn’t matter how many years of experience you have, in this big, beautiful world of education, you are guaranteed to learn something new every day, regardless of if you are a student, or a staff member.

Jordan has proudly called Banning Lewis Academy home since 2017. She began her journey as a stallion as the middle school counselor at Banning Lewis Prep during its inaugural year, 2017. Then made the move down to the Ranch in 2018. There, she welcomed the opportunities to serve as school counselor and then assistant principal before stepping into the role of principal to start the 2022–2023 school year.

At the heart of her leadership is a deep belief in the power of a strong community and a whole-child approach to education. She is committed to partnering with families, supporting teachers, and fostering an inclusive and rigorous academic environment where every student is known, valued, and empowered with the skills, confidence, and character to maximize the potential of their preferred path in life.

When she’s not at school or out in the community cheering on the stallions, you’ll likely find her enjoying Colorado’s natural beauty or soaking up the joy of a baseball game with her husband, daughter, and son.

Dr. Jamon Peariso, Secondary Principal

Dr. Jamon Peariso, currently serving as the Principal at the Banning Lewis Ranch Preparatory Academy, is a dedicated educational leader with over 20 years of experience spanning secondary school administration, teaching, coaching, and district-level leadership.

Previously, Dr. Peariso served as Director of College and Career Services for Academy School District 20 and Director of College and Career Readiness for Visalia Unified School District in California, where he led major initiatives in Career and Technical Education, postsecondary readiness, and work-based learning programs. His leadership history includes multiple assistant principal roles specializing in curriculum, instruction, supervision, and school improvement across diverse school settings.

He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Liberty University, a Master of Education from the University of La Verne, and a Bachelor’s Degree in History from University of California, Santa Barbara, and an Associate Degree from Santa Barbara City College where he played football and track and field.  Dr. Peariso is licensed as a K–12 Principal and Administrator in both Colorado and California, with additional authorization as a CTE Director.

A recognized leader in secondary and postsecondary readiness pathways, Dr. Peariso has presented at state and national conferences and contributed to professional publications focused on leadership and instructional practices. His additional leadership service includes mentoring, accreditation work, and state-level grant review roles supporting innovation in education.

Dr. Peariso has four children, three boys and a girl, (two are in college, one in high school, and one in middle school) with his amazing wife, Sarrah who is an architect with Sun Mountain Design Group in Colorado Springs. In his free time, Dr. Peariso enjoys traveling with his family, working on cars and home projects, and watching college football.