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.
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!
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.
EmailKaren 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!
EmailOur 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
EmailRekha 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