Menu icon representing navigation for San Tan Charter School programs and resources.
MENU
Michael Cartagena, Art Teacher and Head Soccer Coach at San Tan Charter School, smiling in front of a blue background.

Michael Cartagena

Art Teacher/Head Soccer Coach

Passionate about Art and Soccer originally from Vallejo California, I attended Grand Canyon University where I received my bachelor’s degree in marketing and advertising, also gaining my teaching certificate.

I’m currently going into my second year of teaching and going into ten years coaching soccer in the valley, I am extremely passionate about both Art, painting and drawing, photography and graphic design as well as soccer.

Happily married to my wife, Jamie Cartagena we have been married for 5 years, we also have two beautiful daughters named Noelle and Mila.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling (anywhere with a beach), eating at new restaurants with my family, and photography.

Birthday: August 25th

These are a few of my favorite things…..

Color(s): Navy blue

Flower(s):

Healthy Snack(s): Granola

“Junk Food” Treat(s): Hot cheetos

Drink(s): Cherry Pepsi

Scent(s)/Essential Oil(s): Lavender

Game(s): Any card games

Sit-Down Restaurant(s): Red Robin

Fast Food Restaurant(s): Canes

Place(s) to Receive a Gift Card: Amazon

Most used school/office supply: Markers

What I would really like is: Move board games

Heroes: Dad

Hobbies: Soccer, photography