Meet the Staff
Experienced Staff
All of our classroom and specialist teachers hold credentials or degrees tailored to their respective grade levels and subject areas. We prioritize and invest in ongoing staff development to ensure alignment with the latest education research and methodologies.
Elementary teachers undergo a meticulous selection process and are extensively trained in our school’s methodologies, including our Differentiated Instruction and Social-Emotional Learning approach. They hold either a Master's or Bachelor's degree in their field.
Preschool teachers are carefully selected based on their experience in Early Childhood Education and meet stringent requirements for degrees and coursework in Child Development, Early Childhood Curriculum, and Child/Human Growth & development.
Elementary Teachers
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Melissa Pero
Lower Elementary Division Lead & Teacher
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Jennifer Baker
Lower Elementary Teacher
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Elizabeth Moore
Lower Elementary Teacher
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Jessica Gillis
Lower Elementary Teacher
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Stephanie Graham
Lower Elementary Teacher
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Sharon Herslikovitz "Ms. H"
Lower Elementary Teacher
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Kasey Hoogerland
Lower Elementary Teacher
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Lexiss Morgan
Lower Elementary Teacher
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Jennifer Moros
Lower Elementary Teacher
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Cami Smith
Lower Elementary Teacher
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Joette Verstat
Lower Elementary Teacher
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Jennifer Foster
Upper Elementary Division Lead & Teacher
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Marcy Ancrum
Upper Elementary Teacher
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Shaye Cordell
Upper Elementary Teacher
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Devon Cohen
Upper Elementary Teacher
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Helena Franchi
Upper Elementary Teacher
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Gilea Hurley
Upper Elementary Teacher
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Alondra Sampedro
Upper Elementary Teacher & Summer Camp Director
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Specialist Teachers & Support Staff
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Ms. Rubi
Art Teacher
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Julie Charters
Music Teacher
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Jill Miller
Technology Teacher
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Coach Albert
PE Teacher
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Coach JC
WHPS Bears Athletics Coach
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Lisa Levy
Teacher & Admissions Team Member
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Michelle Pawl
Extended Care Supervisor
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Maxie Barnett
Teacher Emeritus & Substiute
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Phil Nakashian
Substitute
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Paula Allen
Substitute
Oxnard Street Preschool
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Desiree Breise
Preschool Teacher
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Sheyla Chairez
Preschool Teacher
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Valerie De La Torre
Preschool Teacher
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Maggie Garcia
Preschool Teacher & Administrative Assistant
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Kirsten Holmes
Preschool Teacher
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Lina Jiminez
Preschool Teacher
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Andreyna Leon
Preschool Teacher
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Traci Maki Brandonisio
Preschool Teacher
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Lidia Perez
Preschool Teacher
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Amanda Salamanca
Preschool Teacher
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Julysa Sanchez
Preschool Teacher
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Gina Sandoval
Preschool Teacher
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Eli Santana
Preschool Teacher
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Jackie Soria Lopez
Preschool Teacher
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Michelle Soriano
Preschool Teacher
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Tanya Colligan
ETK Teacher
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Kathryn Jones
ETK Teacher
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Syra Sidiqui
ETK Teacher
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Collins Street Preschool & Toddler Program
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Dairyn Diaz
Toddler Teacher
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Evan Estrada
Toddler Teacher
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Kaitlyn Ianolo
Toddler Teacher
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Nicolle Alarcon
Preschool Teacher
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Keirsten Boyer
Preschool Teacher
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Michelle Lopez
Preschool Teacher
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Zulay Mendez
Preschool Teacher
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Dora Mowry
Preschool Teacher
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Erica Ochoa
Preschool Teacher
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Carrie Roske
Preschool Teacher
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Lexi Sacks
Preschool Teacher
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Monica Senteno
Preschool Teacher
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Kathy Soria
Preschool Teacher
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Angelica Tinoco
Preschool Teacher
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Sharon Velasco
ETK Teacher
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Kendall Yocum
ETK Teacher
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Support Staff
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Syeda Ali
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Tami Butler
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Stephanie Jefferson
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Nasi Katouzian
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Ashley Medrano
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Stephanie Nunez
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Karen Ortez-Peterson
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Katrin Radfar
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Erica Virula