SJA Staff & Faculty
Mark Kalpakgian
President
Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.A. History and French
University of Dallas
M.S. Master of Humanities: Literature and Political Philosophy Concentrations
Steve Kramp
Vice Principal
Teacher Mentor: Professional Growth and Instruction
Franciscan University of Steubenville
M.A. Theology and Christian Ministry
University of Iowa M.F.A.
Creative Writing
University of Oregon
B.A. English 1996
Margaret Alvine
7th and 8th Grade Literature/Writing Teacher, 6th and 8th Grade Art Teacher, Marketing
John Paul the Great Catholic University
B.S. Communications (Emphasis: Graphic Design)
B.A. Humanities (Emphasis Illustration)
Trisha Aglialoro
School Receptionist
Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.A.s in English & Theology
Michelle Ambuul
High School ASB Advisor
University of San Francisco
B.S. Nursing
Lea Aust
Lead Teacher Elementary Department, 4th Grade Teacher
Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.A.s in English & Theology
Malika Berens
1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Science Teacher, 7th Grade Math and 7th Grade U.S. History Teacher and Yearbook Advisor
California State University, San Marcos
Bachelors of Science degree in Biochemistry
Sylvia Berens
Middle School Academic Decathlon Coach
University of California San Diego
PhD Chemistry
Zarina Berens
2nd Grade Teacher, Middle School Academic Decathlon Assistant Coach
California State University, San Marcos
B.S. Business Marketing
Christa Breen
High School Theology Teacher: 7th and 8th Grade Theology, 11th Moral Theology and 12th Spiritual Theology Teacher, High School Girls Dean, Virtue Program Co-Director
Franciscan University
B.A. Theology
The International Theological Institute
Masters Marriage and the Family
Joe Cruz
Custodian, Security
Michellie Damuth
TK-5 Art Teacher, Art Coordinator,
Teacher Assistant, Hot Lunch Coordinator
Barbara De La Torre
Board of Directors, Marketing, Website, Curriculum
Ventura Community College
AA
California State University Long Beach
B.S.N. Nursing
Gwendolyn Doan
5th Grade Teacher, 4th and 5th Grade Latin Teacher
California State University, San Bernardino
B.A. in Biology
Madeline Drachenberg
6th Latin, High School (Regular and Honors): 11th and 12th Literature and Writing, 11th United States History, 12th Rhetoric, 12th Civics, High School Drama Co-Teacher
Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts
B.A. in Liberal Studies with Honors and Concentration in Literature
Apostolic Catechetical Diploma
Braniff Graduate School at University of Dallas
M.A. in Humanities with a Concentration in Classical Education.
Emily Friske
Kindergarten Teacher, Yearbook Advisor Assistant
Palomar College
Associate of Fine Art: Digital Photography (in progress)
Thomas Gabriele
12th grade Economics
University of Chicago Booth Graduate School of Business
M.B.A, Finance and Accounting
UC Berkeley
B.A. Astrophysics and Molecular Cell Biology
Ryan Hanson
Dean of Student Success, Admissions Intake and Tours, 7th Grade Art Teacher, Tk-8 Physical Education Teacher, 12th Astronomy
Cuesta College
A.A.
California State University San Marcos
B.A. in Liberal Studies, Life Sciences
Alyssa Helsel
First Grade Teacher
John Paul the Great Catholic University
B.A. in Humanities
Paul Kerekes
Dean of Academics, Director of Middle School Teachers, 8th Pre-Algebra Teacher. 8th History Teacher
Jamestown College
B.A. in History/Political Science
Minor in Asian Studies
Carmen McBride
Events Coordinator
University of Arizona Global Campus
M.B.A. (Specialization: Project Management)
University of San Diego
Certificate in Event Management
Bachelor of Business Administration and Spanish
Jennifer McClintock
Kindergarten Aide
Marlon Munguia
High School 9th Ancient History Teacher and 10th World History Teacher, 6th Theology Teacher, 7th/8th Latin Teacher
Imperial Valley College
A.A. University Studies- Art/Humanities
John Paul the Great Catholic University
B.A. in Humanities; Emphasis: Philosophy and Theology
John Murray
Athletic Director, High School Girls Softball Coach, Assistant High School Football Coach
Katelin Ortuno
Director of the Learning Center, High School Choir Director
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
Lan Parsons
Campus Ministry, Flex/Hybrid Program Director, 9th & 10th Literature, Writing and Grammar Teacher, 11th Art History Teacher
Loyola University, Maryland
M.Ed.
Montessori Institute of San Diego
Elementary Teacher Credential Grades 1-6)
California State University, San Marcos
M.B.A.
University of California, San Diego
B.S. Biochemistry
University of California, San Diego
B.A. History
Vincenzo Puccio
Development Coordinator
Thomas Aquinas College
B.A. Liberal Arts
Michelle Rice
College Counselor, Director of High School Teachers, Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 Teacher, Chemistry Teacher
U.S.C.
B.S. Chemistry
Isabela Rivera
Precalculus Teacher
University of California San Diego
B.S. in Mathematics
Jacque Roberson
Business Manager
Human Resources
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
Damian Sagastume
Middle School Drama & High School Co-Drama Teacher, TK-8 Choir, 6th Literature, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
Sonoma State University
B.A. Theatre and Dance, Minor in English
California State University Chico
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Johann Schoenfeld
Campus Ministry, 7th & 8th Science Teacher, High School Biology Teacher, High School Dean of Boys
University of California, Santa Barbara
B.S. Zoology
Braxton Silva
Campus Ministry (Masses), High School AP Calculus, 9th Theology, 10th Theology. 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
Monica Smith
K-8 Physical Education, 2nd & 3rd Science, 4th History, 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
Isabel Stehly
3rd Grade Teacher
Point Loma Nazarene University
B.A. Education
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
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
Rev. George Dunkley
St. Michael's Abbey
Fr. Charles Willingham, O.Praem
St. Micheal's Abbey