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Administration

Shana

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 


APC Dama Doñate
Damaris Doñate - Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction
July 1, 2024 - Present
Ext# 3020
 
Education:
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 
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
 
Professional Work Experience:
California High School, Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction 2008 - 2015
California High School, Teacher- Biology/ Chemistry 1995- 2008

Aaron

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
 
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
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 Dean
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