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ADMINISTRATION
Amy Aviv
Assistant Principal
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(818) 227-3605
Jose Loza
Assistant Principal
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Jennifer Ohlund
Assistant Principal
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Daniel Steiner
Principal
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Santiago Vides
Assistant Principal
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Yun Yu
Assistant Principal
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FACULTY
Dianna Arena
Creative Arts Teacher
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Valerie Ayvazian
ELA Teacher
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Maria Baeza-Guijarro, M.Ed.
Spanish Teacher
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Scott Blair
ELA Teacher
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Patricia Blazic
Math Teacher
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Nicole Bradford
French Teacher
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Gabriel Brody
Social Science Teacher
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Bridget Brownell, MPH
Health Education Teacher/Department Chair
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Alexa Bullis
ELA Teacher / ELA Department Chair
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April Cano
Social Studies Department
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Eileen Capinha-Viadero
Creative Arts Teacher
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Cassandra Casas
ELA Teacher
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Jose Castaneda
Special Education Teacher
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Rebeca Chaidez
Teacher
Michael Connors-Long, JD, NBCT
Social Science Teacher
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Madison De Luca
ELA Teacher
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Richard Derry
Social Science Teacher
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Thomas Derry
Physical Education Teacher
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Jose Dominguez
Science Teacher
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Daniela Dormizzi
ELA Teacher
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Jared Dozal, NBCT
Computer Science Teacher
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Brittany Drucker, M.Ed.
Math Teacher
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Mark Drucker
Physical Education Teacher
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Stacy Drucker, M.Ed
Math Teacher / Math Department Chair
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Ms. Evans
ELA/ELD Teacher, AIAT
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Anna Felix
Math Teacher
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Richard Ferreria
Math Teacher
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Mayra Flores
Creative Arts Teacher
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Cindy Forbes
Math Teacher
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Emily Gilbert
Special Education Teacher
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Andrea Godsey
School Libarian / ELA Teacher
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Matanya Goldsman
Math Teacher
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Srta. González
ELA Teacher
Nathaniel Graham
AIAT Teacher
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Elizabeth Gunn
ELA Teacher
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Lina Hajj,M.A.
Creative Arts Teacher
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818-227-3600
Kevin Harlow
Special Education Teacher
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Zarina Henderson
Special Education Teacher
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Michael Hess, NBCT
Special Education Teacher, NBCT
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Ovidiu Icreverzi
Physics Teacher
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Martha Infante Thorpe, NBCT
Social Studies Teacher
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Katie Ingram
Computer Science Teacher
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Zakery Johns, NBCT
ELA Teacher
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Connor Kaplan
Science Teacher, Science Department Chair
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Michael Katsandonis
World Langauge Teacher
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Megan Kauffman
Athletic Director / Physical Education Teacher
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Madeline Keipp, MAT
Social Science Teacher
Chris Kim
Math Teacher / Korean Teacher
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Jessica Kissen, NBCT
GATE/SAS Coordinator / Social Science Teacher / Social Science Department Chair
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John Kobielusz
Math Teacher
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Matthew Kodama
Social Science Teacher / Soccer Coach
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Jason Koteen
Special Education Teacher
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Lily Kwan
Science Teacher / Science Department Chair
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R. Lasky
English Language Art Teacher
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Damon Liang
Science Teacher
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Alvin Lim
Science / Engineering Teacher
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Tarifa Mahfuz
Special Education Teacher
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Shazia Malik
Math Teacher
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Aurielyn Mangawa
Science Teacher
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Carlos Martinez
Education Specialist Teacher
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Elvia Martinez
World Language Teacher
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Myra Mc Coury
ELA Teacher
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Steve Mc Fadden
Science Teacher
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Dennis Mc Kinley
Creative Arts/Dance/ Physical Education Teacher
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Arman Mercado
Physical Education Teacher / Volleyball Coach
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Michael Merina
Social Science Teacher
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Jacqueline Mesropian
Math Teacher
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Cesar Moreno
Science Teacher
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Jaclyn O'Keefe
Special Education Teacher
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Tammy O'Neill
English Teacher
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Aurelia Ortiz-Quevedo
Social Science Teacher
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Wishma Ouzts
ELA Teacher
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Stephanie Pease, NBCT
Special Education Teacher, NBCT
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Erika Podolsky
Special Education Teacher
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Cole Puente
Social Science Teacher
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Natalia Ramos
Creative Arts Teacher
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Yadira Reina
Special Education Teacher
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Regina Reyes
Multiple Subject Teacher
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Michael Rodriguez
ELA Teacher
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Lisa Ryder Real, MS, ATC
Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Teacher / Budget Specialist
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Lauren Serowik
Creative Arts Teacher
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Linda Severino
Education Specialist
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Dr. Christopher Shining
Special Education Bridge Coordinator
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818-227-3665 Special Education
Kendell Smith
Education Specialist
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Jamie Snyder
ELA Teacher / ELA Department Chair
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Omar Soto
ELA Teacher
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Karianne Swick
Physical Education Teacher
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Dr. Louis Tartaglia
Science Teacher
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Allan Valerio
Math Teacher
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Gil Whitley
Social Science Teacher
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Arby Jean Wolkov, MASE, NBCT
ASL Teacher, World Languages Department Chair, & Class of 2025 Senior Steering Advisor
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STAFF
Natalie Berghoudian
Magnet Coordinator
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Dante Carlson
Cheer Coach
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Shane Charters
IT Support Technician
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Rosa Feliciano
School Administrative Assistant
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Aaron Hasson
Problem Solving Data Coordinator (Testing/Technology)
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Julie Hoskins
Parent Community Representative
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Lee Kauffman
Girl's Golf Coach
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Benjamin Martinez
Assistant Plant Manager
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Isolina Poma
Cafeteria Manager
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Thomas Randolph
School Climate Advocate / Football Coach
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Tammy Reynolds
Supervising Special Education Assistant (SSEA)
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Jamie Swinson
BSAP Coordinator / EL Coordinator / Title I Coordinator
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Fernando Tapia
Plant Manager
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Jose Valencia
Psychiatric Social Worker
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Marjan Yazdanniaz
School Psychologist
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COUNSELING STAFF
Melanie Arteaga
College Office Support Technician
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Martha Bobadilla
Office Technician
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Melissa Gallegos
College Office Support Technician
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Wendy Gomez
College Counselor
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Barbara Sanchez
College Counselor
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Yun Yu
Assistant Principal
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Kimberly Feinberg
Counselor
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Yolanda Harris
Office Technician
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Miriam Lobel-Weiss
Counselor
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Elham Namin
Counselor
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Aubrey Pasmyn
Counselor
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Stephanie Torres
Counselor
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Amanda Crane
A-G PSA Counselor
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Veronica Yakovenko, LCSW
Pupil Services and Attendance Counselor
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OFFICE TECHNICIANS
Aida Betancourt
Office Technician
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Natasha Bien-Afifi
Office Technician
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Martha Bobadilla
Office Technician
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Yolanda Harris
Office Technician
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Marilyn Mc Ferguson
Office Technician
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Marci Vargas
Office Technician
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Laura Ventura
Office Technician
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DEAN'S OFFICE
Brian Godsey
Dean / Assistant Athletic Director
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Debbie Lopez
Dean
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818-227-3627
Santiago Vides
Assistant Principal
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BSAP OFFICE
Genee Montana Bailey
BSAP Community Representative
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Thomas Randolph
School Climate Advocate / Football Coach
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Jamie Swinson
BSAP Coordinator / EL Coordinator / Title I Coordinator
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