Christy Acevedo
Academic Coach
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| Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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| Associate in Arts for Transfer (in progress) Los Angeles City College |
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Tiana Alvarez
Dance and Physical Education Teacher
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Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Arts, Media, and Entertainment Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program Single Subject (Secondary Education) Clear Credential Program (in progress) Bachelor of Arts, Dance |
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Jessica Argueta
School Aide
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| Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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Associate of Arts, Early Childhood Education (in progress) |
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John Arias
History-Social Science Teacher
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Favorite Quote: “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” By William Jennings Bryan Welcome: My name is John Arias. I have over 14 years of experience in the teaching profession. As a history educator it is important to adapt always and be very passionate each and everyday. I am very honored and excited to be part of the LAAAE team! Education Philosophy: I have two priorities to teaching history: to show by example what it means to be a good human being and apply this to being a good member of our LAAAE community; to rise to the challenge of being a good citizen through education and self-governance. Time spent in class and on homework will never be wasted, but rather will always be designed for personal development and betterment. History and Purpose: Last year was my first year teaching at LAAAE. In only a year I’ve fallen in love with the school because of the culture held dearly by its staff and students. It is a culture of caring about helping others, caring about doing your best, and caring about always doing what is good and just. My Family and Passions: I am blessed to be married and have one son and one daughter. My passions outside of the classroom include: playing golf, tennis, ping pong, pool, reading, watching & visiting sporting events, playing video games with my son, baking desserts and spending time with my family. |
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| Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Science Certificate of Eligibility, Administrative Services Credential California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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| Master of Arts in Education, Educational Administration with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential California State University, Long Beach
Single Subject Credential Program, Social Science Education |
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Richard Bin
Spanish Language Arts Teacher
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Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Foreign Language: Spanish Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Master of Arts, School Leadership Program Single Subject (Secondary Education) Clear Credential Program |
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Daniel Calvo
Business Teacher
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Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Business and Finance Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program Master of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Applied Science, Supervision and Management Associate of Arts |
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David Calvo
Principal
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Clear Administrative Services Credential Certified Chief Business Official Youth Mental Health First Aid USA |
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Global Executive Doctor of Education (in progress) Certificate, School Business Management Master of Science, Educational Leadership Bachelor of Public Administration Associate of Arts Certificate, Practical Nursing |
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Mariela Calvo
Special Education Coordinator
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Level I Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Mild/Moderate Disabilities Professional Certificate, Elementary Education Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Master of Science, Educational Leadership Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education Associate of Arts |
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Bianca Caraza
English Language Arts Teacher
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| In addition to being the 11th and 12th grade English teacher, I am earning my masters of fine arts in creative writing. This year I am finishing my thesis which is a historical horror novel about life on an 1890s California rancho. I spend most of my time reading YA for my book club, baking sourdough bread, or hanging out on the beach. I have one cat who you have probably seen on zoom. | |
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| Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, English California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (in progress) Bachelor of Arts, Media, Culture, and the Arts |
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Manuel Cordova
Student Services Specialist
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| Youth Mental Health First Aid USA National Council for Behavioral Health Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Mercedes Cordova
Food Service Manager
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| California Food Handler Certificate Food Safety Educators, ANSI Accredited Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Joanna Coronel
English Language Arts and ASB Teacher
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| Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential, English Preliminary Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Education, Child Development, and Family Services California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program (in progress) Single Subject (Secondary Education) Clear Credential Program (in progress) Bachelor of Arts, Communicative Disorders Associate of Arts, General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences |
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Roxana Crisanto
Office Manager
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Associate of Arts for Transfer, Liberal Arts and Transfer |
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Hugo Davila
School Psychologist
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| FUN FACT! I used to be an English teacher! | |
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| Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential, School Psychology Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential, School Child Welfare and Attendance Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, English California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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| Master of Science in Counseling, School Psychology California State University, Los Angeles Single Subject Teaching Credential Program Bachelor of Arts, English |
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David DeFrenza
Assistant Principal
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| Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Science: Biological Sciences Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Science: Chemistry Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Science: Physics California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Master of Education, Specialization in Teaching and Learning in a Global Society Bachelor of Science, Biology |
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Danny Diaz
Director of Data Management
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| Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Certificate, Python Programming |
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Diego Diaz
English Learner Paraprofessional
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| Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (in progress) |
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Stefany España
Director of Student Services
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| Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Crisis Prevention Institute Youth Mental Health First Aid USA |
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Master of Arts, Guidance and Counseling Bachelor of Arts, Social Welfare |
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Moctesuma Esparza
Board of Directors Chair
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Master of Fine Arts, Theater, Film and Television Bachelor of Arts, Theater, Film and Television |
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Tonantzin Esparza
Board of Directors Member
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Master of Arts, Business, Entrepreneurship and Media Bachelor of Arts, Theater |
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Rafael Flores
Van Driver
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| Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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Wilfredo Flores
Director of Grants
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| Love my dog, 13 years strong. Love the dodgers, love the packers, and I recently started surfing!!! | |
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Certificate, Grant Writing and Administration Master of Public Administration Bachelor of Arts, Political Science |
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Susan Fox
English Language Arts Teacher
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| Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential, English Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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| Bachelor of Arts, English Seattle Pacific University |
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Sergio German
Digital Media Arts Teacher / Station Manager
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| For the last 10 years I have been a professional touring musician as well as a recording engineer. Im also an avid Fc barcelona fan. | |
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| Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Arts, Media, and Entertainment California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program Associate of Arts, Commercial Music (in progress) |
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Nanzi Gonzales
Outreach
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| Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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| Associate of Science, Early Childhood Education (in progress) Los Angeles City College |
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Amanda Goodwin
Mathematics Teacher
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| Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Foundational-Level Mathematics California Commission on Teacher Credentialing |
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Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum & Instruction (in progress) Single Subject Credential Program, Mathematics Education Bachelor of Arts, Psychology |
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Ana Grajeda
Parent Coordinator
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| Preliminary Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Business and Finance California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program (in progress) |
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Gabriela Gutierrez
English Learner Paraprofessional
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| Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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| Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences (in progress) Arizona State University |
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Darren Hayakawa
Physical Education Teacher / Athletic Director
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| Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Physical Education Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Science California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Bachelor of Arts, History |
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Micaela Hernandez
School Aide
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| California Food Handler Certificate Food Safety Educators, ANSI Accredited Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Science |
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James Joseph
Mathematics Teacher
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My name is James Joseph have been teaching at the Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise for the last seven years. I graduated from my undergraduate program in June and was hired two days before school started in August and have not looked back since. Over the last seven years, I have taken on different challenges and become an Instructional Lead Teacher. I teach a very special group of students that tend to dislike math, but I find ways to become their favorite teacher anyways. I have worked hard to make the material more accessible through different differentiation strategies so that now students still dislike math, but like math with Mr. Joseph. I have motivated a new group of students to pursue Computer Science and more students to get to the Calculus threshold at LAAAE. I sincerely believe that a student must feel supported to learn from a teacher. If a student cannot feel accepted and safe, they cannot learn in that environment. I have created that environment in my classroom by starting a GSA club, Chess Club, Math Club, Video Game Club and coaching various sports. I have been a stable figure that students can come and talk to regardless of the situation since I see myself in most of my students. I have truly enjoyed the last seven years here and am looking forward to teaching even more students ways to enjoy math. |
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| Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Mathematics California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics |
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Kenneth Kravec
English Language Arts Teacher
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| Mr. K here…. a few things about myself… Born in Miami Beach back when Jimmy Carter was considered a young man, raised to the beat of Tito Puentes, Journey, Joan Jett and Aha, I’m your typical son-of-Jewish-Cuban-immigrants story — came out to LA, graduated film school at Loyola Marymount University, worked at a production company in Santa Monica for a few years, went off on my own and with a friend, produced, wrote and directed a documentary on Fantasy Football (proud FF enthusiast since 1997), self-published a young adult, comedy novel, married a wonderful woman who told me I needed a real job, got my teaching credential, taught for a bit, and then ended up at LAAAE. I’ve surfed, bungy-jumped, hiked and camped all over the country, and I ran the LA Marathon (Oh yeah, I was a runner before I had my kids) – right, I have kids! Two wonderful, incredibly exhausting bundles of… something… a 3-year-old girl and a 15-month-old boy. Big sci-fi, film, comic book and TV person. Extremely happy to be at LAAAE! | |
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| Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Science Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, English Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Preliminary Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Arts, Media, and Entertainment California Commission on Teacher Credentialing |
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| Multiple Subject (Elementary Education) Teaching Credential Program California State University, Los AngelesMaster of Fine Arts, Writing for the Screen Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication |
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Ryan Miceli
Visual Arts Teacher
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| Born and raised in Long Island, New York. Husband. Father. Cat dad. Art guide for the youth. Urban explorer with a Skateboard. Film photographer. DJ. Basketball historian. Art collector. | |
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| Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Art Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Arts, Media, and Entertainment California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program University Induction Clear Credential Program Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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Hector Orcí
Board of Directors Vice-Chair
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| Master of Arts, Economics Tufts University Bachelor of Arts, International Relations |
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Norma Orcí
Board of Directors Member
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Otto Padrón
Board of Directors Member
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Master of Strategic Studies Master of Business Administration Intermediate Level Education Bachelor of Science in Communications, Broadcast Journalism Associate of Arts |
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Luis Palmero
Tutor
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| Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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Samuel Restrepo
Science Teacher
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| Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Science: Chemistry Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Science: Geosciences General Education Limited Assignment Permit, Science: Biological Sciences California Commission on Teacher Credentialing |
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| Master of Arts in Education, Secondary Teacher Education University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science, Geology |
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Carey Richter
English Learner Coordinator
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| I live in the same beach city I grew up in and spend a lot of time at the beach with my family. My daughter and husband love the sand and waves as much as I do. My love of travelling and trying new foods started back in high school when I was a foreign exchange student to Venezuela. In fact, that experience made me choose Spanish as my college major. I love sports, both watching and playing, and I was on several varsity teams in high school. My favorite sports are soccer (I was goal keeper) and softball (I played 1st base). Even though I don’t play on any teams now, I do try to stay active and kick the ball around with my daughter. I’m told I am a good listener, and that I give good advice. So, stop by my classroom, or drop me an email for a chat! Later, Lobo 🙂 | |
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| Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, General Subjects -Supplementary Authorization in English -Supplementary Authorization in Spanish Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development: Spanish California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Certificate in Online Teaching (in progress) Master of Arts, Teaching with a Specialization in National Board Certified Teacher Leadership Bachelor of Arts, Spanish |
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Nora Ruiz
Parent Coordinator
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| Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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Zuleyma Salguero
Van Driver
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| Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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Anahi Serna Sanchez
Tutor
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| Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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Nicole Shapiro
Mathematics Teacher
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| Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential, Mathematics California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Professional Eligibility Certificate, Mathematics 7-12 Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Master of Education Bachelor of Science, Mathematics |
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Alana Smith
History-Social Science Teacher
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| I am a POSSE Scholar and believe in taking risk and jumping off cliffs :-). I like to call myself a world traveler and lover of the arts. I danced for over 15 years of my life in many disciplines. I love to hike and the beach, I like nature! | |
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| Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Science California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Social Studies 7-12 Professional Certificate Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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| Master in Education, Educational Leadership The College of Saint Rose
Master of Arts in Teaching Bachelor of Arts, History |
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Kriscia Tejada
Dean of Students
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| Clear Pupil Personnel Service Credential, School Counseling California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Master of Arts, Counseling Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/Law and Society |
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Jeffrey Valdez
Science Teacher
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| I am an avid reader of books, and I consider it one of my two main obsessions. I love reading and have since 3rd grade, I have 4 bookshelves in my room that are packed to the brim with books, and I still need more space. I also love gaming, games like Overwatch, Genshin Impact, Warhammer, Pokemon and so on! I helped build my own gaming desktop PC and I also love talking about when I can upgrade it. | |
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| Short Term Staff Permit, Science: Physics California Commission on Teacher Credentialing |
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Bachelor of Science, Physics |
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Julio Vallejo
Board of Directors Secretary/Treasurer
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Certificate, Business and Management of Entertainment Bachelor of Arts, Economics |
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Lesle Vallejo
Special Education Paraprofessional
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30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Bachelor of Arts, Sociology |
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Jenny Vega
College and Career Coordinator
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Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (pending) |
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Franchesca White
Special Education Teacher
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Short Term Staff Permit, Mild/Moderate Disabilities Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Master of Education in Special Education with a Preliminary Ed Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate with Internship Option (California) (in progress) Bachelor of Arts, Child & Adolescent Development Associate of Arts, Early Childhood Education |
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