Trent Bender, Dean of Students

As an educator the most important thing we can do is to care for our students and each other. The classrooms, programs, clubs, and organizations at Mesquite do an amazing job showing how much they care everyday. I am so excited to be a part of this amazing school community.

At Mesquite Elementary we care about making each learner feel safe, responsible, respectful, and successful. The kindness, growth, and happiness of our staff and students is top notch and makes me smile everyday. Mountain Lions throughout our school community are committed to special events always happening such as Fun Runs, Fall Festivals, Evening of the Arts, Musical Theater Productions, and Campus Celebrations.

In my free time I love to spend time with my wife, daughter and son. We love to swim, run/hike various trails/paths, catch a baseball game, and loudly sing every line of our favorite Disney songs (our house is never quiet!) You will often find me coaching various youth sports, visiting local parks to find the next best playgrounds, and sometimes playing in the symphony orchestra with wife!