Administration

Shana Jones - Principal
July 1, 2024 - Present
Ext# 3000
Education:
Masters Degree in Education and California teaching credential, Whittier College
Bachelor of Arts in Human Development, University of California San Diego
Professional Work Experience:
California High School, Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction 2022-2024
California High School, Assistant Principal of Guidance and Counseling 2016-2022
Whittier Union High School District Assessment Support Coach 2013-2016
La Serna High School Science Department Chair and Biology teacher 2006-2016

Damaris Donate - Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction
July 1, 2024 - Present
Ext# 3020
Education:
Administrative Services Credential, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Administrative Services Credential, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Masters Degree in Education and California Teaching Credential, Whittier College
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles
Professional Work Experience:
La Serna High School, Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction, 2020-2024
Whittier Union High School District Assessment Support Coach, 2019-2020
La Serna High School Spanish & Computer Science teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, Ed Tech Lead, Link Crew Coordinator and Course Lead, 2012-2020
Santa Fe High School, Spanish & AVID Teacher and Pepster Advisor, 2008-2012

Shellie Jones - Assistant Principal, Business & Activities
July 1, 2015 - Present
Ext# 3010
Education:
MA Educational Administration Program, Tier 1 Credential - California State Polytechnic University Pomona
BA Animal Science- Pre-veterinary Medicine - California State Polytechnic University Pomona
BA Animal Science- Pre-veterinary Medicine - California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Professional Work Experience:
California High School, Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction 2008 - 2015
California High School, Teacher- Biology/ Chemistry 1995- 2008
Aaron Downing - Assistant Principal, Guidance & Counseling
July 1, 2022 - Present
Ext# 3030
Education:
Masters of Arts- Kinesiology. Option: Pedagogy- California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts- Kinesiology. Option: Secondary Education- California State University, Long Beach
Associate of Arts Degree- Liberal Studies- Long Beach City College
Bachelor of Arts- Kinesiology. Option: Secondary Education- California State University, Long Beach
Associate of Arts Degree- Liberal Studies- Long Beach City College
Professional Work Experience:
Pioneer High School, Dean of Students 2020-2022
Willard Intermediate, Assistant Principal 2019-2020
Paramount High School, Dean of Students 2017-2019
Lake Center Middle School, Physical Education Teacher/ Assistant Principal 2006-2017

Tony Velasquez - Expanded Horizons Director
July 1, 2024 - Present
Ext# 3060
Education:
Masters Degree in Education and California Teaching Credential, Cal State Dominguez Hills
Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Cal State Dominguez Hills
Professional Work Experience:
California High School, Dean of Students 2021-2024
Paramount Unified School District 2015-2021, Dean of students, Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, Teacher - 1997-2015

Lynette Baltierrez - Dean of Students
July 1, 2024 - Present
Ext# 3030
Education:
Master of Arts- Educational Leadership and Administrative Credential - California State University, Long Beach
Master of Science- Secondary Education Emphasis: Foundational Level Mathematics - California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. Emphasis: Mathematics and Multiple Subject Credential - Loyola Marymount University
Professional Work Experience:
Vail High School, Teacher on Special Assignment 2022-2024
Vail High School, Teacher, Algebra 2010-2022
Bell Gardens Intermediate, Teacher, 6-8th grade 2006-2010
93rd Street Elementary, Teacher, 2nd grade 2003-2005