Claro Nunez
Principal
M.Ed., Loyola Marymount University
B.A., Amherst College
Multiple Subject Clear Credential
10+ Years Teaching Experience
Cathy Urbigkeit
Vice Principal
M.A., California State University, Fullerton
B.A., University of Wyoming
Multiple Subject Clear Credential
30+ Year Teaching Experience
Lorena Hernandez
Admissions and Marketing
Administration
Elementary Teaching Staff
Victoria Garcia
Transitional Kindergarten
M.A., Loyola Marymount University
B.A., California State University, Northridge
Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential
17 Years Teaching Experience
Mayra Murillo
Transitional Kindergarten
B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
St. Joseph School Alumna
Sadie Sandoval
Kindergarten
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential
9 Years Teaching Experience
Shaunda Guy
1st Grade
B.A., Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena
12 Years Teaching Experience
Bridgette Vargas
2nd Grade
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.A. California State University, Northridge
Multiple Subject Clear Credential
8 Years Teaching Experience
Cynthia Naranjo
3rd Grade
M.A.T., Santa Clara University
B.A., San Jose State University
Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential
5 Years Teaching Experience
Victoria King
4th Grade
B.A., University of New Mexico
Multiple Subject Clear Credential
10 Years Teaching Experience
Erika Haro
5th Grade
M.A., Loyola Marymount University
B.A., California State University, Northridge
Multiple Subject Clear Credential
18 Years Teaching Experience
Teacher Aides
Cynthia Carias
2nd Grade Instructional Assistant
Paola Murillo
Transitional Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Rebekah Flores
1st Grade Instructional Assistant
Diana Mejia
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Adela Kim
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Lourdes Gonzales
Transitional Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Jeanala Carter
Yard Supervisor/ After school care
Lola Guadiana
Lunch Program Supervision/ After school care
Adriana Correa
Yard Supervisor/ Substitute Teacher
Keila Gutierrez
Office Manager
Gina Ruano
Secretary (7am-2pm)
Rosa Murillo
Secretary (1:30pm-6pm)
Office
Middle School Teaching Staff
Steven Abonal
Middle School Social Studies &
8th Grade Homeroom
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
California Multiple Subjects Clear Credential
11 Years Experience
Robert Santos
Middle School Language Arts &
7th Grade Homeroom
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
California Multiple Subjects Clear Credential
13 Years Experience
Stacey Abney
Middle School Science &
6th Grade Homeroom
Education Degree, James Cook University, Australia
B.S., Chicago State University
8 Years Teaching Experience
Melissa Talledo
Middle School Math
M.A., Philippine Normal University
B.A., Philippine Normal University
Mathematics Single Subject Preliminary Credential
11 Years Teaching Experience
Cathy Urbigkeit
Middle School Religion & Vice Principal
M.A., California State University, Fullerton
B.A., University of Wyoming
Multiple Subject Clear Credential
30+ Year Teaching Experience
Electives and Enrichment
Patrick Lenon
Music Teacher
B.A., Pepperdine University
Devan King
PE Teacher
B.A., Pepperdine University
Kyle Lynch
Performing Arts
B.A., Loyola Marymont University
Jessica King
Visual Arts
B.S., Art Institute of California, Los Angeles
M.F.A., Academy of Art, San Francisco
Robert Barone
Athletic Director
B.S., Pacific Western University
Rosana Hennig
Spanish
B.S., University of Lujan, Argentina
Student Support
Shannon Maenius
STEP Coordinator
B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Mini Malhorta
Speech Therapist
B.A., Delhi University, India
Advanced Brain Technologies Certification
Katie Norris
Counselor
B.G.S., University of Kansas
Psychology, minor in Art History
MFT TRAINEE
Pepperdine University
Maintenance
Ruben Gutierrez
Salvador Gutierrez