Our Faculty

Our School Leaders

Efren Caliva

Principal

Efren believes that educators have a moral obligation to build a safe and conducive learning environment in the classroom and on the campus. According to Efren, when students learn at their maximum potential, curiosity and exploration will excel. Students need to feel that they are in a safe place to obtain this new knowledge.

As a leader, Efren strives to lead by example. He would never ask his staff to do something he would not be willing to do. He believes in coaching his staff to reach their full potential.

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Karen Suty

Vice Principal

Karen is passionate about education, especially Middle School.  She earned her Masters of Arts degree in Educational Administration from Santa Clara University and has spent the last 15 years is PS – 8th grade school administration.

Karen is a servant leader who is committed to providing faculty and staff with everything they need to support student growth.  In addition, Karen is focused on creating a balance between rigorous academics, social emotional learning (life skills), and restorative justice for our students.  She recognizes that even discipline is another opportunity for learning!

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Our Faculty

Juliete Alsberg

Science Teacher

Samantha Bhalla

Language Arts Teacher

Raquel Bryant

Language Arts Teacher

Ailyn Cabrera

PE Teacher

Joan Campbell

Language Arts Teacher

Kristi Chung

Math Teacher & Math Department Lead

David Clarke

PE Teacher

Katrina Crawford

Lead Extended Day Teacher

Della Dastur

Computer Science & Graphic Arts Teacher

Mira Datta

Language Arts and Speech & Debate Teacher

Melinda Downey

5th Grade Teacher

Benjamin Guansing

Math Teacher

Loren Gustafson

Math and History Teacher

Michelle Joung

Office Administrator
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Rekha Kannan

Computer Science & Engineering Teacher

Chesira Liot

Spanish Teacher

Jeanne Martin

5th Grade Teacher

Claire Montgomery

5th Grade Teacher

Christina Nierras

History Teacher

Mariana Sanchez

Spanish Teacher

Ambily Santha

Middle School Teacher

Michael Strelo-Smith

Music & Performing Arts Teacher

Jeffrey Takemoto

Math and Science Teacher

Sarah Triolo

Science Teacher

Geralyn Vasquez

Specialty and Visual Arts Teacher

Amber Whalen

History Teacher

Julia White

Language Arts Teacher

Brian Wong

Language Arts Teacher