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Administration
Matt de Cesare
Assistant Principal
Email Matt de Cesare
6102
Jennifer Halas
Assistant Principal, A-L
Email Jennifer Halas
6111
Geordie Hamilton
Assistant Principal, M-Z
Email Geordie Hamilton
Jason Miller
Principal
Email Jason Miller
6101
Adam Perez
Athletic Director & Social Science Teacher
Email Adam Perez
4891
Courses: US History & American Government
Laura Saldana
Activities Director
Email Laura Saldana
6130
Agriculture
David Duarte
Agriculture Teacher & Department Chair
Email David Duarte
4628
Courses: AG Physics, AG Biology, & AG Mechanics 1 & 2
Randy Wallace
Science Teacher
Email Randy Wallace
4620
Courses: Chemistry & AG Soil & Chemistry
Career Technical Education
Jeff Bengford
Theatre Teacher/Director & Performing Arts Department Chair
Email Jeff Bengford
4572
Courses: Musical Theatre (1, 2, 3, & 4 Honors), Theatre (1, 2, 3, & 4 Honors), & Tech Theatre (1, 2, 3, & 4)
Daniel Coonce
Math & Engineering Teacher and Project Lead the Way Leader
Email Daniel Coonce
4500
Courses: Integrated Math 1, Intro to Engineering Design, Digital Electronics, & Engineering Design & Development
David Duarte
Agriculture Teacher & Department Chair
Email David Duarte
4628
Courses: AG Physics, AG Biology, & AG Mechanics 1 & 2
Alfonso Garcia
Math, Science, & Engineering Teacher and Project Lead the Way Advisor
Email Alfonso Garcia
4836
Courses: Physics & Principles of Engineering
Brett Petersen
Industrial Tech Teacher & Applied Arts Department Chair
Email Brett Petersen
4569
Courses: Manufacturing Tech (1, 2, & 3), Production Tech (1, 2, & 3), & PE 9th
Tonette Slaviero
Work Experience Education Coordinator
Email Tonette Slaviero
408-406-7110
CAWEE Communications and Publications Director
Randy Wallace
Science Teacher
Email Randy Wallace
4620
Courses: Chemistry & AG Soil & Chemistry
Timothy Yang
Science & Video Production Teacher, Department Chair
Email Timothy Yang
4619
Courses: Biology, AP Environmental Science, & Video Production 1 & 2
College & Career Center
Rene Klaus
College and Career Center Specialist
Email Rene Klaus
6144
English
Andrew Evans
English Teacher & The SHIELD Advisor
Email Andrew Evans
4618
Courses: English 1 Honors, AP English Literature & Composition, & Journalism
Joseph Flores
English Teacher
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Tara Forstner
English & ELD Teacher
Email Tara Forstner
4577
Courses: English 1 & 2, ELD 1 Reading, & ELD 1 Writing
Sheri Freitas
English Teacher
Email Sheri Freitas
4408
Courses: ELD English Enrichment
Jonathon Graydon
English Teacher
Email Jonathon Graydon
4773
Courses: English 1, English 1 Honors, English 3, & Public Speaking
Bryce Hadley
English Teacher
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4846
Courses: English 1, English 2, & English 2 Honors
Chris Haskett
English Teacher
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Courses: English 4 & AP English Language & Composition
Gabriela Hopkins
English Teacher
Email Gabriela Hopkins
4499
Courses: English 3 & 4
Joshua Joesten
English & AVID Teacher
Email Joshua Joesten
408-626-3406 EXT4882
Courses: English 1 & 2, & AVID 2
Alison La Bouff
English Teacher
Email Alison La Bouff
4594
Courses: English 2 & 3
Dianne Leo
English Teacher & EL TOSA Coordinator
Email Dianne Leo
Courses: English 4 & AP English
Ashleigh Tighe
English Teacher & Department Chair
Email Ashleigh Tighe
4589
Courses: English 1 Honors, English 2 Honors, & English 3 - American Experience
Taylor Wakefield
English & ELD Teacher
Email Taylor Wakefield
4896
Courses: English 1, ELD 2 & 3 Reading, & ELD 2 & 3 Writing
English Language Development
Alma Cisneros-Iberri
Community Liaison
Email Alma Cisneros-Iberri
Dianne Leo
English Teacher & EL TOSA Coordinator
Email Dianne Leo
Courses: English 4 & AP English
Health & Wellness
John Carcione
CASSY Counselor
Email John Carcione
Tessa Corona del Conde
Health Clerk
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Felicia Del Real
Wellness Specialist & CASSY Counselor
Email Felicia Del Real
408-626-3406 X 6126
Shelly Hong
TM Therapist
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Alba Ramans
Service Clerk II
Email Alba Ramans
Industrial & Technological Education
Brett Petersen
Industrial Tech Teacher & Applied Arts Department Chair
Email Brett Petersen
4569
Courses: Manufacturing Tech (1, 2, & 3), Production Tech (1, 2, & 3), & PE 9th
Main Office Staff
Kuldip Johal
Office Clerk
Email Kuldip Johal
6105
Roma Martwick
Principal's Secretary
Email Roma Martwick
6103
Lynn Pragastis
Office Clerk
Email Lynn Pragastis
ext 6100
Math
Daniel Coonce
Math & Engineering Teacher and Project Lead the Way Leader
Email Daniel Coonce
4500
Courses: Integrated Math 1, Intro to Engineering Design, Digital Electronics, & Engineering Design & Development
Dan Cullinan
Math Teacher
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Christopher DiGrazia
Math & AVID Teacher
Email Christopher DiGrazia
4538
Courses: Integrated Math 1 & AVID 2
Wendy Lawson
Math Teacher
Email Wendy Lawson
4604
Courses: Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 1 CR, & AP Calculus BC
Mary McLellan
Math Teacher
Email Mary McLellan
Courses: Integrated Math 2 & 3
Riley McWilliams
Math Teacher
Email Riley McWilliams
4643
Courses: Integrated Math 2 & Integrated Math 3 STEM
Monica Perez-Sanchez
Math Teacher & Department Chair
Email Monica Perez-Sanchez
4607
Courses: Integrated Math 2 & AP Computer Science A
John Riffle
Math Teacher
Email John Riffle
Adrian Sessions
Math Teacher
Email Adrian Sessions
4830
Courses: Integrated Math 2 & Integrated Math 3 STEM
John Shieh
Math Teacher
Email John Shieh
4733
Courses: Integrated Math 1 & AP Statistics
Ladan Soroushian
Math Teacher
Email Ladan Soroushian
Performing Arts
Jeff Bengford
Theatre Teacher/Director & Performing Arts Department Chair
Email Jeff Bengford
4572
Courses: Musical Theatre (1, 2, 3, & 4 Honors), Theatre (1, 2, 3, & 4 Honors), & Tech Theatre (1, 2, 3, & 4)
Christiana Smith
Music & English Teacher
Email Christiana Smith
4895
Courses: Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, & English 1
Physical Education
Kate Mullen
Physical Education Teacher
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Jeff Poppinga
Physical Education & Department Chair
Email Jeff Poppinga
4567
Courses: PE, PE 9th, & Sports PE
Anthony Santos III
Physical Education Teacher
Email Anthony Santos III
4637
Courses: PE & PE 9th
Scott Savory
Physical Education Teacher
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Paula Smith
Physical Education Teacher
Email Paula Smith
4568
Courses: PE & PE 9th
School Counseling
Kim Basl
School Counselor, Lin-Rem
Email Kim Basl
ext 6125
Lio Francisco
School Counselor, A-E
Email Lio Francisco
Rene Klaus
College and Career Center Specialist
Email Rene Klaus
6144
Carolina Pizano
School Counselor, F-Lim
Email Carolina Pizano
6106
Miriam Wesson
School Counselor, Ren-Z
Email Miriam Wesson
6121
Science
Matthew Batz
Science Teacher
Email Matthew Batz
4462
Courses: Chemistry
Joy Brawn
Science Teacher
Email Joy Brawn
4680
Courses: Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, and AP Biology
Bety Camacho
Science Teacher
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Julia Daniels
Science Teacher
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Courses: Chemistry
Alfonso Garcia
Math, Science, & Engineering Teacher and Project Lead the Way Advisor
Email Alfonso Garcia
4836
Courses: Physics & Principles of Engineering
Eric Hsu
Science Teacher
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Courses: Physics
Anupama Tandon
Science Teacher
Email Anupama Tandon
4463
Courses: AP Physics 1 & 2
Gargi Verma
Science Teacher
Email Gargi Verma
4606
Courses: Chemistry & AP Chemistry
Randy Wallace
Science Teacher
Email Randy Wallace
4620
Courses: Chemistry & AG Soil & Chemistry
Timothy Yang
Science & Video Production Teacher, Department Chair
Email Timothy Yang
4619
Courses: Biology, AP Environmental Science, & Video Production 1 & 2
Social Studies
Eric Buran
Social Science Teacher & Department Chair
Email Eric Buran
4449
Courses: Street Law & AP US Government & Politics
Elizabeth Jarrett
US History and AVID Coordinator
Email Elizabeth Jarrett
4581
Courses: AVID 1, Graphic Publications, & US History - American Experience
Mark Kaanapu
Social Science Teacher
Email Mark Kaanapu
4616
Courses: World History
Jill La Fetra
Social Science Teacher
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James Marshall
Social Science Teacher
Email James Marshall
4582
Courses: AP World History
Chris Mock
Social Science Teacher
Email Chris Mock
4550
Courses: American Government & AP US History
Adam Perez
Athletic Director & Social Science Teacher
Email Adam Perez
4891
Courses: US History & American Government
Denise Picard
Social Science Teacher
Email Denise Picard
4814
Courses: AP Psychology
Gary Rose
Social Science Teacher
Email Gary Rose
4625
Courses: World History & AP World History
Melissa Sanchez
Social Science Teacher
Email Melissa Sanchez
4583
Courses: US History
Specialized Academic Instruction
Erik Axelsson
SAI Teacher
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Dave Becker
SAI Teacher
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4403
Kristen Castro
SAI Teacher
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Joe Farwell
SAI Teacher
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Jeffrey Hufferd
SAI Teacher
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Jenny Kim
SAI Teacher
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Shireen Rizvi
SAI Teacher
Email Shireen Rizvi
4824
Matthew Schembri
SAI Teacher & Department Chair
Email Matthew Schembri
4767
Specialized Education - Therapeutic Modeling Program
Daniel Atilano
SAI Teacher - TM Program
Email Daniel Atilano
4523
Student Services Center
Gail Arenberg
Guidance Clerk
Email Gail Arenberg
6120
Jared Gerszewski
Campus Supervisor
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Maria Parrish
Attendance Cleark
Email Maria Parrish
6110
Alba Ramans
Service Clerk II
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Sal Romero
Campus Supervisor
Email Sal Romero
Shania Zylstra
School Psychologist
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Support Staff
Gabe Barron
Plant Manager
Email Gabe Barron
6132
Kristina Canales-Padilla
Bilingual Aid
Email Kristina Canales-Padilla
Jerry Sanchez
Groundskeeper
Email Jerry Sanchez
Miros Supan
ASB Bookkeeper
Email Miros Supan
Visual Arts
Amanda Borges
2D Art Teacher
Email Amanda Borges
4575
Courses: Art 1, 2, 3, 4, & AP Studio Art
Rachael Bradley
Photography Teacher & Website Coordinator
Email Rachael Bradley
4813
Courses: Digital Photography 1 & 2
Tiffany Garcia
2D Art & Yearbook Advisor
Email Tiffany Garcia
4862
Courses: Art I and Digital Photography I
Courtney Jasiulek
3D Art Teacher & Department Chair
Email Courtney Jasiulek
4586
Courses: 3D Design 1, 2, 3 & Art 1
Work Experience
Tonette Slaviero
Work Experience Education Coordinator
Email Tonette Slaviero
408-406-7110
CAWEE Communications and Publications Director
World Languages
Jenee Fawson
Spanish Teacher & Department Chair
Email Jenee Fawson
4526
Courses: Spanish 1 & 3
Shuyan Hsu
Chinese Teacher
Email Shuyan Hsu
4562
Courses: Mandarin 1, 2, 3, & AP Chinese
Andrew Narva
Spanish Teacher
Email Andrew Narva
4546
Courses: Spanish 2, AP Spanish Language, AVID 1, & AVID 2
George Palau
Spanish Teacher
Email George Palau
4458
Courses: Spanish 1, AP Spanish Language, & AP Spanish Literature
Christian Parks
Spanish Teacher
Email Christian Parks
4605
Courses: Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 & Spanish 2
John Tavernakis
Spanish & AVID Teacher
Email John Tavernakis
4600
Courses: Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2, Spanish 3, & AVID 3
Maria Eloina Villegas Tenorio
Spanish Teacher
Email Maria Eloina Villegas Tenorio
4826
Courses: Spanish 1 & 2
Agnieszka Waclawek
French Teacher
Email Agnieszka Waclawek
4592
Courses: French 1, 2, 3 & AP French Language
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