Molly Kiss
Student Services Administration 707-933-4007 |
Principal | Molly Kiss | mkiss@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4007 |

Room:
Phone: 707-933-4007
Email: mkiss@sonomaschools.org
Molly Kiss, Principal
Department(s): Student Services Administration
Degrees and Certifications
BA Sociology - University of San Francisco, MA Counseling Psychology: School Counseling - University of San Francisco, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Clear Administrative Credential
Experience
Responsibilities
Social Emotional Programs and Support Systems, English Department, Science Department, AVID Department, Counseling Department, College and Career Center, PSAT and AP Test Coordinator, Freshman Teams, Plus, Course Selection, Credit Recovery, Back to School Night, Dragon Expo
Interests
Spending time with friends and family, cooking, hiking, and traveling
Lindsey Apkarian
Vice Principal Students A - GR Student Services Administration 707-933-4007 |
Vice Principal Students A - GR | Lindsey Apkarian | lapkarian@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4007 |

Room:
Phone: 707-933-4007
Email: lapkarian@sonomaschools.org
Lindsey Apkarian, Vice Principal Students A - GR
Department(s): Student Services Administration
Degrees and Certifications
BA Law and Society, University of California at Santa Barbara, Single Subject Teaching Credential Social Science, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, MA Educational Leadership Chapman University and Administrative Credential
Experience
Responsibilities
Social Science, VPACT (Visual Performing Arts and Career Tech), CAASPP Testing, ELPAC, School Safety and Emergency Prep, Advisory, PBIS, Perkins, CTEIG, K12 Strong Workforce Grant Management
Interests
Spending time with family and friends, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, tennis, swimming, cooking
Atinart Koonkongsatian
Student Services Administration 707-933-4007 |
Vice Principal Students Q - Z | Atinart Koonkongsatian | akoonkongsatian@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4007 |

Room:
Phone: 707-933-4007
Email: akoonkongsatian@sonomaschools.org
Atinart Koonkongsatian, Vice Principal Students Q - Z
Department(s): Student Services Administration
Degrees and Certifications
B.A. Cognitive Psychology, Minor Education at University of California, Irvine
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Education Specialist Credential
M.S. Education, Dominican University of California
Experience
Responsibilities
Department Liaison: World Language, SPED
English Learner Program, ELAC
Testing: ELPAC
Special Education Program: Behavior Support Plans, Adaptive PE, Behavioral Support, Case Manager support, IEP support
SPED Transition Night
Social Media
Technology Support: Ed Tech, IT Liaison, Library Media Specialist
PBIS/BEST
Interests
Relaxing and spending time with family, sports (NFL, NBA, Lacrosse), Xbox and eating lots of good food
Kalia Gurnee
School Counselor Department Chair - AVID 3 Counseling 933-4025 |
School Counselor Department Chair - AVID 3 | Kalia Gurnee | KGurnee@sonomaschools.org | 933-4025 |
Kim Bellach
Counseling
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School Counselor | Kim Bellach | kbellach@sonomaschools.org |

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Phone:
Email: kbellach@sonomaschools.org
Kim Bellach, School Counselor
Department(s): Counseling
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor of Arts (BA)- Cultural Anthropology from the University of California Santa Cruz;
Master of Arts (MA)- Counseling Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential from Sonoma State University
Experience
I have worked 9 years as a school counselor. For the last 6th years I worked as a middle school counselor at Adele Harrison Middle School in the Sonoma Valley School District. Prior to that I worked as a K-8 school counselor at Ross Elementary School.
Responsibilities
Interests
In my free time I love to hike, read and spend time with my family.
Maricela Sanchez
School Counselor - AVID Seminar Counseling 933-4039 |
School Counselor - AVID Seminar | Maricela Sanchez | MSanchez@sonomaschools.org | 933-4039 |

Room:
Phone: 933-4039
Email: MSanchez@sonomaschools.org
Maricela Sanchez, School Counselor - AVID Seminar
Department(s): Counseling
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Chicano Latino Studies Sonoma State University Master of Arts (MA) - Counseling Sonoma State University Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential Sonoma State University
Experience
13 years at Sonoma Valley High
Responsibilities
Interests
Yessenia Tellez Maciel
Counseling
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School Counselor | Yessenia Tellez Maciel | ytellezmaciel@sonomaschools.org |
Lisa Conner
College & Career Center Coordinator College & Career Center 707-933-4010 x5116 |
College & Career Center Coordinator | Lisa Conner | LConner@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4010 x5116 |

Room: College & Career Center
Phone: 707-933-4010 x5116
Email: LConner@sonomaschools.org
Lisa Conner, College & Career Center Coordinator
Department(s): College & Career Center
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Art, UCLASingle Subject Credential in ArtCLAD certificationCollege Advising Certificate
Experience
1+ years teaching high school and middle school Art. 5 year of college advising experience
Responsibilities
Interests
I love to hike, knit and paint (when I have time!).
Wendy Swanson
Work-Based Learning Coordinator / Academy Director College & Career Center 707-933-4048 |
Work-Based Learning Coordinator / Academy Director | Wendy Swanson | WSwanson@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4048 |

Room:
Phone: 707-933-4048
Email: WSwanson@sonomaschools.org
Leonela Armenta Jauregui
Admin Support Staff 707-933-4005 |
Counseling Tech | Leonela Armenta Jauregui | larmentajauregui@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4005 |
Michael Boles
Other School Support 707-933-4010 x5070 |
Athletic Director | Michael Boles | svhsathletics@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4010 x5070 |

Room:
Phone: 707-933-4010 x5070
Email: svhsathletics@sonomaschools.org
Michael Boles, Athletic Director
Department(s): Other School Support
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, University of Phoenix; Preliminary CTE teaching credential; California Interscholastic Federation Coaching Principles;
Member CSADA & NIAAA
Experience
17 years Athletic Director at St. Francis Solano School; 20 years High School basketball head coach
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all Sonoma Valley High School Athletic program
Interests
#1 love is family, enjoy spending time with friends, sports (Giants, Warriors, 49ers), coaching basketball, and the beach
Maria Campos-Orona
Admin Support Staff 707-933-4024 |
Translator | Maria Campos-Orona | mcampos@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4024 |
Johannah Fichtenberg
Associated Student Body Bookkeeper Admin Support Staff 707-933-4016 |
Associated Student Body Bookkeeper | Johannah Fichtenberg | jfichtenberg@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4016 |
Erin Garrett
Administrative Secretary - Vice Principals Student Services Administration 707-933-4007 |
Administrative Secretary - Vice Principals | Erin Garrett | egarrett1@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4007 |

Room:
Phone: 707-933-4007
Email: egarrett1@sonomaschools.org
Amber McCann-Howlett
Admin Support Staff 707-933-4009 |
Registrar | Amber McCann-Howlett | amccannhowlett@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4009 |
Crystal Morgan
Admin Support Staff 707-933-4017 |
Attendance Specialist - For COVID related questions, please call the Covid Response Team at 707-204-5833 | Crystal Morgan | ccmorgan@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4017 |
Tarah Neubacher
Admin Support Staff 707-933-4010 x5330 |
Library Technician | Tarah Neubacher | tneubacher@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4010 x5330 |
Maria Quintero
Admin Support Staff 707-933-4037 |
Health Technician | Maria Quintero | mquintero@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4037 |
Kimberley Skaggs
Admin Support Staff 707-933-4010 x5001 |
Staff Secretary | Kimberley Skaggs | kskaggs@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4010 x5001 |

Room:
Phone: 707-933-4010 x5001
Email: kskaggs@sonomaschools.org
Kimberley Skaggs, Staff Secretary
Department(s): Admin Support Staff
Degrees and Certifications
Experience
Responsibilities
Staff Secretary - Front Desk, Weekly Bulletin
Interests
Enjoy spending time with my animals and observing the nature around us! Also love to cook and bake. Enjoy getting great new ideas from the cooking programs and try new recipes others share with me.
Janeth Garcia
World Language 933-4010 |
Spanish / Department Head | Janeth Garcia | JGarcia@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 |
Andrew Gibson
Social Science Department Head / AP US History / AVID Social Science 933-4010 x5265 |
Social Science Department Head / AP US History / AVID | Andrew Gibson | agibson@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5265 |

Room: K15
Phone: 933-4010 x5265
Email: agibson@sonomaschools.org
Andrew Gibson, Social Science Department Head / AP US History / AVID
Department(s): Social Science
Degrees and Certifications
BA History Saint Mary's College of CA Secondary Social Studies CRED Sonoma State University
Experience
Teaching at SVHS since 2004
Responsibilities
Interests
Traveling with my family. Music, movies, sports, and books. SF Giants, SF 49ers, & Golden State Warriors fan. Anything and everything STAR WARS.
Janet Hansen
English / Librarian / Co-Department Head English 933-4010 x5244 |
English / Librarian / Co-Department Head | Janet Hansen | JHansen@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5244 |
Dennis Housman
Physical Education / Department Head Health & Wellness (PE) 933-4010 x5246 |
Physical Education / Department Head | Dennis Housman | DHousman@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5246 |

Room: D-1 (GYM); OUTDOORS
Phone: 933-4010 x5246
Email: DHousman@sonomaschools.org
Dennis Housman, Physical Education / Department Head
Department(s): Health & Wellness (PE)
Degrees and Certifications
B.S. KINESIOLOGY with a concentration in EXERCISE SCIENCE & EDUCATION
Experience
TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION SINCE 1992. TEACHING AT SONOMA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SINCE 1997
Responsibilities
Interests
OUTDOOR RECREATION; TRAVEL; TECHNOLOGY
Drue Jacobs
Engineering / Wood Shop / Academy Lead / Mathematics Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts 933-4010 x5247 |
Engineering / Wood Shop / Academy Lead / Mathematics | Drue Jacobs | DJacobs@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5247 |

Room: Maker Lab & E4
Phone: 933-4010 x5247
Email: DJacobs@sonomaschools.org
Drue Jacobs, Engineering / Wood Shop / Academy Lead / Mathematics
Department(s): Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
Degrees and Certifications
MATH DEGREE, MATH CREDENTIAL, WORKING ON WOODSHOP AND ENGINEERING CREDENTIALS
Experience
STARTED TEACHING IN 98
Responsibilities
Interests
CTE EDUCATION, CONSTRUCTION, METAL FABRICATION
Alison Manchester
English / ELL / Newspaper / Co-Department Head English 933-4010 x5263 |
English / ELL / Newspaper / Co-Department Head | Alison Manchester | AManchester@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5263 |

Room: Rm H-15
Phone: 933-4010 x5263
Email: AManchester@sonomaschools.org
RSP English / RSP Civics / RSP Economics / Department Head | Douglas Stewart | dstewart@sonomaschools.org |
Aaron Anderson
Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts 933-4010 x5236 |
Art / Art Design | Aaron Anderson | AAnderson@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5236 |

Room: H9
Phone: 933-4010 x5236
Email: AAnderson@sonomaschools.org
Aaron Anderson, Art / Art Design
Department(s): Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching
Experience
Mr. Anderson has been teaching at SVHS since 2012 and has been an Art Educator since 2003. He has worked in various summer programs and workshops before earning his Teacher Credentials in 2010. In addition, Mr. Anderson has worked as a professional artist and tradesman.
Responsibilities
Interests
When Mr. Anderson is not teaching Art or creating Art, he finds refuge and inspiration in the natural world fishing, camping, backpacking, bicycling and is open to any other activity where the setting is in the backcountry of public lands.
Chris Anspach
Mathematics 933-4010 x5262 |
Mathematics | Chris Anspach | canspach@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5262 |

Room: J7
Phone: 933-4010 x5262
Email: canspach@sonomaschools.org
Chris Anspach, Mathematics
Department(s): Mathematics
Degrees and Certifications
BA mathematics, single-subject mathematics
Experience
Teaching at SVHS since 2013
Responsibilities
Interests
music, movies, playing guitar, magic the gathering, taylor swift, video games, mathematics, reading, philosophy, yoga, meditation, and my pet tarantula.
Laryssa Baker
World Language |
Spanish / AVID 1 | Laryssa Baker | lbaker@sonomaschools.org |
Jonathan Beard
Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts 933-4010 x5232 |
Foods / Culinary Art | Jonathan Beard | JBeard@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5232 |

Room: E-2
Phone: 933-4010 x5232
Email: JBeard@sonomaschools.org
Jonathan Beard, Foods / Culinary Art
Department(s): Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
Degrees and Certifications
BA (English Literature), MA (Anthropology and Education)
Experience
30 years professional cooking; 10 years restaurant ownership; 10 years teaching
Responsibilities
Interests
Aaron Berner
English 707-933-4010 EXT 5231 |
English | Aaron Berner | aberner@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4010 EXT 5231 |
Lori Bisordi
Science, Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
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Ag Science / Ag Mechanics | Lori Bisordi | lbisordi@sonomaschools.org |

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Email: lbisordi@sonomaschools.org
Lori Bisordi, Ag Science / Ag Mechanics
Department(s): Science, Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
Degrees and Certifications
Associates of Science in Viticulture from Santa Rosa Junior College, Bachelors of Science in Agriculture Science with an emphasis in education, single subject credential in Agriculture, and Agriculture Specialist Credential.
Experience
Student Teacher Chico High School (Agriculture Welding and Fabrication) and Petaluma High School ( Agriculture Mechanics and Sustainable Agriculture Biology)
Responsibilities
Interests
Spending time with family and friends, being outdoors (hiking, fishing, camping, jeeping, and dirt biking), agriculture, and fabrication
Erica Chapin
Health & Wellness (PE)
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Living Skills | Erica Chapin | echapin@sonomaschools.org |

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Phone:
Email: echapin@sonomaschools.org
Erica Chapin, Living Skills
Department(s): Health & Wellness (PE)
Degrees and Certifications
Family and Consumer Science teaching credential and Bachelors of Sciences in Human Development and Family Science from Montana State University, and Home Economics Teaching Credential in California
Experience
Responsibilities
Interests
Michelle Clark
Mathematics 933-4010 x5230 |
Mathematics | Michelle Clark | mclark@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5230 |
Celeste Cook
Special Services
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RSP | Celeste Cook | ccook@sonomaschools.org |
Elisha Coon
Science 933-4010 x5275 |
Lab Biology / AP Biology | Elisha Coon | ecoon@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5275 |
Robert Curran
Special Services
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RSP English | Robert Curran | rcurran@sonomaschools.org |
Devin Daly
World Language / Mathematics 933-4010 x5222 |
French / Mathematics | Devin Daly | ddaly@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5222 |

Room: G-3
Phone: 933-4010 x5222
Email: ddaly@sonomaschools.org
Devin Daly, French / Mathematics
Department(s): World Language / Mathematics
Degrees and Certifications
French,Mathematics; CLAD; MS - Education
Experience
Devin spent his first 12 years teaching in parochial high schools in the Bay Area. For the past 6 years, he has been happily working at SVHS
Responsibilities
Interests
Exploring France; Developing inventions; Classic Cars
Rebecca Fitch
Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
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Music Teacher | Rebecca Fitch | rfitch@sonomaschools.org |

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Phone:
Email: rfitch@sonomaschools.org
Rebecca Fitch, Music Teacher
Department(s): Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor's in French Language and Literature (University of Oregon, 2013), Master's in Music Education (University of the Pacific, 2016), California Music Teaching Credential (2016)
Experience
Teaching at Adele Harrison since 2016, playing the Flute since 1998 and the Saxophone since 2004
Responsibilities
Interests
Craft projects especially crocheting, video games, Flute beatboxing, pictures of cute dogs, constellations and the stories behind them, the music of Percy Grainger, handwritten letters, sewing costumes, the shapes and stories of constellations, video games
Sarah Gaschler
Mathematics |
Mathematics | Sarah Gaschler | sgaschler@sonomaschools.org |

Room: J-13
Phone:
Email: sgaschler@sonomaschools.org
Veronica Gray
English 933-4010 x5244 |
English | Veronica Gray | vgray@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5244 |
Staci Green
Health & Wellness (PE) |
PE Teacher / AVID | Staci Green | sgreen@sonomaschools.org |

Room: Gym
Phone:
Email: sgreen@sonomaschools.org
Staci Green, PE Teacher / AVID
Department(s): Health & Wellness (PE)
Degrees and Certifications
Baccalaureate of Science in Kinesiology, Teaching Credential in Physical Education
Experience
Taught at Fairfield High from 2005 - 2010, Teaching at Sonoma Valley High since 2010
Responsibilities
Interests
Fitness - Running and weight lifting
Peter Hansen
Video Arts / Advanced Video Productions Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts 933-4010 x5245 |
Video Arts / Advanced Video Productions | Peter Hansen | PHansen@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5245 |

Room: H-1, H-2
Phone: 933-4010 x5245
Email: PHansen@sonomaschools.org
Peter Hansen, Video Arts / Advanced Video Productions
Department(s): Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
Degrees and Certifications
Single Subject - Multimedia
Experience
20 Years in Multimedia
Responsibilities
Interests
Gardening, Writing, Changing the world for the better
Adam Hicks
English
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English / ELD | Adam Hicks | ahicks@sonomaschools.org |

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Phone:
Email: ahicks@sonomaschools.org
Adam Hicks, English / ELD
Department(s): English
Degrees and Certifications
BA English (Saint Mary's College 2006)
Experience
Terra Linda High School - 2019-2021;
Justin-Siena High School - 2017-2019;
Miramonte High School - 2015-2016
Responsibilities
Interests
Time with son, daughter, wife and dog; playing guitar; watching and playing sports; mountain biking
Clay Jackson
Mathematics |
Mathematics | Clay Jackson | cjackson@sonomaschools.org |

Room: J11
Phone:
Email: cjackson@sonomaschools.org
Clay Jackson, Mathematics
Department(s): Mathematics
Degrees and Certifications
A.A. - Physical Education - Chabot College (Dec. 2004);
B.A. - Sports & Recreation Management - Ashford University (Jan. 2011);
M.Ed. - Inspired Teaching Practice - National University (Nov. 2020)
Experience
P.E. Teacher/Athletic Director - North Hills Christian School - Vallejo, CA (2008 - 2009);
Teacher - Camille Creek Court/Community School - Napa, CA (2019 - 2020)
Responsibilities
Interests
SVHS Head Football Coach -
Over 20 years of coaching experience.
Abigail Jennings
English
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English | Abigail Jennings | ajennings@sonomaschools.org |
Jamie Kaper
Mathematics
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Mathematics | Jamie Kaper | jkaper@sonomaschools.org |

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Phone:
Email: jkaper@sonomaschools.org
Jamie Kaper, Mathematics
Department(s): Mathematics
Degrees and Certifications
BS in Geology from Sonoma State University, Single Subject Mathematics Credential from Sonoma State University.
Experience
Teaching at SVHS since 2017
Responsibilities
Interests
Hiking, backpacking, yoga, cycling, and running.
Bryan Kelly
Social Science 933-4010 ext5287 |
Social Science / AVID | Bryan Kelly | bkelly@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 ext5287 |
Lindsey Kennedy
Health & Wellness (PE)
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PE / Dance | Lindsey Kennedy | lkennedy@sonomaschools.org |

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Phone:
Email: lkennedy@sonomaschools.org
Dean Knight
Chemistry / Physics / AP Physics Science 933-4010 x5248 |
Chemistry / Physics / AP Physics | Dean Knight | DKnight@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5248 |

Room: M-7
Phone: 933-4010 x5248
Email: DKnight@sonomaschools.org
Dean Knight, Chemistry / Physics / AP Physics
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
BS Physics 1966, MS Nuclear Engineering 1969, Teaching Credential Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics
Experience
Graduate TA UC Berkeley (1969-71), Teaching Summer courses Lawrence Hall of Science, Science Department at Sonoma High since 1972, Develop Science kits in the field of magnetism and electricity and electronics 1991 to present
Responsibilities
Interests
Radio Astronomy, Electronics, Ethnic Dance
Renate Kuprian
Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts 933-4010 x5289 |
Art / Art II | Renate Kuprian | RKuprian@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5289 |

Room: I teach Art1, Art2 and AP Art
Phone: 933-4010 x5289
Email: RKuprian@sonomaschools.org
Renate Kuprian, Art / Art II
Department(s): Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
Degrees and Certifications
Single Subject Credential
Experience
14 years
Responsibilities
Interests
Art, different cultures, hiking, gardening, biking, animals
Anna LeSage
English |
English | Anna LeSage | alesage@sonomaschools.org |

Room: H6
Phone:
Email: alesage@sonomaschools.org
Anna LeSage, English
Department(s): English
Degrees and Certifications
BA in English, Single-Subject Credential
Experience
I student taught at Kenilworth Junior High School last year.
Responsibilities
Interests
I love to cook and travel. Visiting new places and meeting new people are what I enjoy. Reading and writing are things I like to do in my spare time.
Daniel Lonkevich
English
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English | Daniel Lonkevich | dlonkevich@sonomaschools.org |
Jane Martin
Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts 933-4010 x5264 |
Drama / English | Jane Martin | jmartin@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5264 |

Room: I-2, K-1
Phone: 933-4010 x5264
Email: jmartin@sonomaschools.org
Jane Martin, Drama / English
Department(s): Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
Degrees and Certifications
BA (Hons) Humanities, Single Subject (English) Teaching Credential
Experience
General Manager of the Reduced Shakespeare Company (USA), General Manager of "The Right Size" Theatre Company, London (London), Artistic Director of the Hawkswell" Well Theatre, Ireland.
Responsibilities
Interests
Ana Martinez
World Language 933-4010 x5229 |
Spanish | Ana Martinez | Amartinez@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5229 |
Jennifer McPherson
English 933-4010 x5268 |
English / ELL | Jennifer McPherson | jmcpherson@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5268 |

Room: H-8
Phone: 933-4010 x5268
Email: jmcpherson@sonomaschools.org
Pedro Merino
World Language 933-4010 x5270 |
Spanish | Pedro Merino | PMerino@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5270 |
Kate Miller
Science
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Science | Kate Miller | kmiller@sonomaschools.org |

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Phone:
Email: kmiller@sonomaschools.org
Kate Miller, Science
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
B.S. in Microbiology and B.A. in Psychology from UC San Diego. Teaching credential from Sacramento State.
Experience
Taught Biology, Chemistry and Earth Science at Union Mine High School in El Dorado, California (5 years)
Responsibilities
Interests
Photography, reading, hiking
Andy Mitchell
Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts 933-4010 x5273 |
Photography | Andy Mitchell | amitchell@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5273 |

Room: H-27
Phone: 933-4010 x5273
Email: amitchell@sonomaschools.org
Andy Mitchell, Photography
Department(s): Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
Degrees and Certifications
AA Diablo Valley College BA History Sonoma State University credential in History/Art/Photography Google Certified Trainer
Experience
Teaching at SVHS since 1998
Responsibilities
Interests
Reading, Photography, Cooking, Cabin restoration
Julie Niehaus
Health & Wellness (PE) 933-4010 x5276 |
PE Teacher | Julie Niehaus | JNiehaus@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5276 |

Room: Pfeiffer Gym, Golten Hall, Pavilion, Tennis courts, Basketball courts and Back fields.
Phone: 933-4010 x5276
Email: JNiehaus@sonomaschools.org
Julie Niehaus, PE Teacher
Department(s): Health & Wellness (PE)
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor of Arts, with Distinction in Physical Education (Teacher Preparation) from Sonoma State University, Clear Single Subject Credential in Physical Education
Experience
Thirty years teaching at Sonoma Valley High, which includes Physical Education & AVID, and coaching softball, volleyball, swimming, track and swimiming
Responsibilities
Interests
Nutrition, fitness emphasis on yoga and gardening
Earth Science / Lab Biology | Kelly O'Leary | koleary@sonomaschools.org |

Room: J4
Phone:
Email: koleary@sonomaschools.org
Kelly O'Leary, Earth Science / Lab Biology
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
BS Zoology Humboldt State University, Secondary Teaching Credential in Science Humboldt State University
Experience
Rancho Cotate High School, Hoopa Valley High School
Responsibilities
Interests
Nerd Culture! (Video Games, Sci-fi/fantasy books and movies), I play Cello, I enjoy being in the outdoors
Jennifer Panicacci
English 933-4010 x5278 |
English | Jennifer Panicacci | jpanicacci@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5278 |

Room: H-22
Phone: 933-4010 x5278
Email: jpanicacci@sonomaschools.org
Jennifer Panicacci, English
Department(s): English
Degrees and Certifications
B. A. English, Chapman University. Secondary English Credential, SFSU. Reading Specialist Certificate, SSU.
Experience
10 years English grades 9-12 at SVHS, US and World History 3 years Davidson Middle School grades 6-8 San Rafael, Eng/Tech
Responsibilities
Interests
I love to read, hike, play with my dog, paint, draw, and make music.
Leonard Pieraccini
Social Science 933-4010 x5296 |
World History / US History | Leonard Pieraccini | Lpieraccini@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5296 |

Room: K-5
Phone: 933-4010 x5296
Email: Lpieraccini@sonomaschools.org
Carrenne Purtell
Mathematics 933-4010 x5279 |
Mathematics | Carrenne Purtell | Cpurtell@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5279 |
Diego Ramos
World Language
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Spanish / AVID 1 | Diego Ramos | dramos@sonomaschools.org |
Sarah Richardson
Science / Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
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Ag Science / Floral Design | Sarah Richardson | srichardson@sonomaschools.org |
Tammy Rivara
Mathematics 933-4010 x5281 |
Mathematics / AVID | Tammy Rivara | trivara@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5281 |
Nico Saldana
Social Science 933-4010 x5237 |
World History / AVID | Nico Saldana | nsaldana@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5237 |

Room: K-4
Phone: 933-4010 x5237
Email: nsaldana@sonomaschools.org
Nico Saldana, World History / AVID
Department(s): Social Science
Degrees and Certifications
BA History/Social Studies Credential
Experience
14 years
Responsibilities
Interests
Breakfast burritos and pastries
https://sites.google.com/sonomaschools.org/mr-saldana-avid/home
https://sites.google.com/sonomaschools.org/mr-saldana-social-studies/home
Scott Steinberg
Civics / Economics / World Geography & Cultures Social Science 707-933-4010 x5235 |
Civics / Economics / World Geography & Cultures | Scott Steinberg | ssteinberg@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4010 x5235 |

Room: K2
Phone: 707-933-4010 x5235
Email: ssteinberg@sonomaschools.org
Scott Steinberg, Civics / Economics / World Geography & Cultures
Department(s): Social Science
Degrees and Certifications
BA and Teaching Credential, Sonoma State University
Experience
Former journalist, including Bay Area News Group, Tri-Valley Herald (Pleasanton), San Francisco Bay Guardian, Napa Valley Register, and Yahoo!
Responsibilities
Interests
Journalism, soccer, gardening
Alexis Tamony
Mathematics |
Mathematics | Alexis Tamony | atamony@sonomaschools.org |

Room: J4
Phone:
Email: atamony@sonomaschools.org
Alexis Tamony, Mathematics
Department(s): Mathematics
Degrees and Certifications
BS - Finance (UC Berkeley), MA - Kinesiology (St. Mary's College); Single Subject Credential - Mathematics; Supplemental Credential - PE
Experience
Goldman Sachs (1997 - 2002) ; De La Salle High School (2002 - 2008); Notre Dame High School (2008 - 2011); Martinez Unified School District (2011 - 2016); Willowside Middle School (2016 - 2020)
Sonoma Valley High School (2020 - current);
Courses Taught: Math: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Calculus; Others: Coding, Leadership, Fitness & Conditioning
Responsibilities
Interests
Braden Tavelli
Mathematics
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Mathematics | Braden Tavelli | btavelli@sonomaschools.org |
Craig Tierney
Social Science 707-933-4010 ext5234 |
AP Gov / Honors Econ / AVID | Craig Tierney | ctierney@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4010 ext5234 |

Room: K9
Phone: 707-933-4010 ext5234
Email: ctierney@sonomaschools.org
Craig Tierney, AP Gov / Honors Econ / AVID
Department(s): Social Science
Degrees and Certifications
MA, BA, and Teaching Credential: Sonoma State University
Experience
Teaching at SVHS since 2015
Responsibilities
Interests
Outside of school I enjoy consuming good food, popular culture and attempting to fix my old junky house. My kids, Truman and Elora, keep me busy the rest of the time--especially between the hours of 2-4AM.
Shayna Weiner
Science
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Science | Shayna Weiner | sweiner@sonomaschools.org |

Room:
Phone:
Email: sweiner@sonomaschools.org
Shayna Weiner, Science
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
- Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (from UC Davis; Secondary Science Teaching Credential: Life & Physical Sciences (from UC Davis); Master of Education: Secondary Science (from UC Davis)
Experience
- Taught Chemistry & Biology at Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova (1 year)
Responsibilities
Interests
- Anything outdoors (swimming, hiking, camping, etc.); Reading books and writing for fun; Watching movies and good TV; Science!
Bernadette Weissmann
Social Science 707-933-4010 ext5291 |
US History | Bernadette Weissmann | bweissmann@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4010 ext5291 |
Jennifer Wu
Special Services
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Special Services | Jennifer Wu | jwu@sonomaschools.org |

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Email: jwu@sonomaschools.org
Jennifer Wu, Special Services
Department(s): Special Services
Degrees and Certifications
Ed. Specialist Credential - Sonoma State University; Master of Arts in Teaching - University of San Francisco; Multiple Subjects Credential - University of San Francisco; Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy - Mills College
Experience
Varied
Responsibilities
Interests
Everything
Mel Anderson
Other Support
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Instructional Aide SCC | Mel Anderson | manderson@sonomaschools.org |
Betty Anguiano
Other Support
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Instructional Aide SCC | Betty Anguiano | banguiano@sonomaschools.org |
Bebe Bartos
Other Support
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Campus Supervisor | Bebe Bartos | bbartos@sonomaschools.org |
Karen Crawford
Other Support
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Food Services | Karen Crawford | kcrawford@sonomaschools.org |
Lupe Lopez
Other Support
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Instructional Aide SCC | Lupe Lopez | llopez@sonomaschools.org |
Rene Murphy
Other Support
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Food Services | Rene Murphy | rmurphy@sonomaschools.org |
Olwen Reed-Pencil
Other Support
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Campus Supervisor | Olwen Reed-Pencil | opencil@sonomachools.org |