Faculty & Staff

SJA Staff & Faculty

Careers At SJA

Tony Biese

Headmaster
Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.A. in Theology and Philosophy
M.A. in Theology
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Michelle Ambuul

High School ASB Advisor and Events Coordinator
University of San Francisco
B.S. Nursing
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Trish Aglialoro

School Receptionist
Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.A.s in English & Theology
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Lea Aust

Lead Teacher Elementary Department, 4th Grade Teacher
Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.A.s in English & Theology
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Malika Berens

5th Grade Science Teacher, 7th Grade Math and U.S. History Teacher and Athletic Director Assistant
California State University, San Marcos
Bachelors of Science degree in Biochemistry
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Sylvia Berens

Middle School Academic Decathlon Coach
University of California San Diego
PhD Chemistry
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Zarina Berens

2nd Grade Teacher, Middle School Academic Decathlon Assistant Coach
California State University, San Marcos
B.S. Business Marketing
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Shivaun Biese

3rd Grade Teacher
University of Hawaii at Manoa
B.A. English
Franciscan University of Steubenville
M.S. Education
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Christa Breen

High School Theology Teacher: 6th Theology, 11th Moral Theology and 12th Spiritual Theology Teacher and High School Finance Teacher
Franciscan University
B.A. Theology
The International Theological Institute
Masters Marriage and the Family
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Joe Cruz

Custodian, Security
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Michellie Damuth

Art Coordinator,
Teacher Assistant, Hot Lunch Coordinator
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Barbara De La Torre

Board of Directors, Marketing, Website, Curriculum
Ventura Community College
AA
California State University Long Beach
B.S.N. Nursing
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Gwendolyn Doan

6th Grade, 7th and 8th Literature, Writing and Grammar Teacher, Virtues Program Director
California State University, San Bernardino
B.A. in Biology

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Emily Friske

Kindergarten Teacher, Yearbook Advisor
Palomar College
Associate of Fine Art: Digital Photography (in progress)
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Ryan Hanson

Admissions Intake and Tours, 1st through 4th and 6th Grade Science Teacher,6th- 8th Grade Art Teacher, Tk-8 Physical Education Teacher
Cuesta College
A.A.
California State University San Marcos
B.A. in Liberal Studies, Life Sciences
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Alyssa Helsel

First Grade Teacher
John Paul the Great Catholic University
B.A. in Humanities

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Margaret Hoffman

High School Pre-Calculus Teacher
Miramar College, San Diego
A.S. Nutrition and Exercise Science
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Paul Kerekes

Dean of Academics, Pre-Algebra Teacher
Jamestown College
B.A. in History/Political Science
Minor in Asian Studies
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Daniela McClintock

High School 9th-11th World History Teacher and 11th Grade Art History Teacher, Marketing, High School Dean of Girls
University of Maryland University College
B.S. Marketing
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John Murray

Athletic Director, Assistant High School Football Coach
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Joseph Murray

7th, 8th and 10th Theology teacher. High School Boys Baseball Coach, Director of Student Success TK-12
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Katelin Ortuno

5th Grade Teacher and Learning Center Assistant
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.A. Liberal Studies, emphasis in history and minors in music and spanish
California State University, San Marcos
M.S. Education, option in special education
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Lan Parsons

11th Grade Honors Literature and Writing Teacher, 12th Grade Civics Teacher, 12th Grade Rhetoric and Senior Thesis Teacher
M.B.A. And M.Ed.
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Michelle Rice

Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 Teacher, Chemistry Teacher, Robotics/Computer Science Elective
U.S.C.
B.S. Chemistry
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Jacque Roberson

Business Manager
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Anna Rogers

TK- 8 Chior Teacher
High School Chior Teacher
Christendom College
Norbertine Sisters Convent Wilmington and Costa Mesa

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Erica Rossio

Transitional Kindergarten Teacher, Admissions Director and Registrar
Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.A. Liberal Studies
Palomar College
A.A. Child Development- Early Childhood Education
Oregon State University
B.S. in Liberal Studies- Human Development
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Damian Sagastume

4th- 8th Grade and High School Latin Teacher, 6th Grade Math, 8th Grade History, Middle School Drama and High School Drama Teacher
Sonoma State University
B.A. Theatre and Dance, Minor in English
California State University Chico
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
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Lara Salibi

High School (Regular and Honors) 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Literature and Writing Department Head and Teacher
Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.A. in English Literature
B.A. in Theology
M.A. in Catholic Studies
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Johann Schoenfeld

7th and 8th grade Science Teacher, High School Zoology and Biology Teacher, Middle School ASB Advisor, High School Dean of Boys
University of California, Santa Barbara
B.S. Zoology
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Nareg Shakarian

High School Economics Teacher
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Braxton Silva

High School: Calculus, 9th Theology, 11th Theology (Honors). Physics and Director of Math Department
University of California, Berkeley
B.A., Double Major in Mathematics and Linguistics, Minor in Philosophy
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception
at the Dominican House of Studies
M.A., Theology
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Monica Smith

K-8 Physical Education Teacher, K-5th Art Teacher, Elementary and High School Dance Teacher
California State University San Marcos
A.A. in Liberal Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences
B.A. in English
CA Teaching Credential
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Kelly Telles

High School Geometry and Honors Geometry, 6th Grade World History Teacher
University of the Pacific
B.A. Psychology
Point Loma Nazarene University
K-12 Teaching Credential
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Anamaria Wadds

High School Spanish I and 2, Elementary School Keyboarding, TK After school care
Escuela de Diseño Proyectual (Colombia)
Diseño y confección de la moda.
Mira Costa Community College
Early Child Development
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Caeli Aguilera

Learning Center Coordinator
Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.S. Education Dual License: Intervention Specialist (K-12), Early Childhood (PreK-3), Middle Grade Endorsement (4-5)
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Fr. Charles Willingham

St. Michael's Abbey
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