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Rise Kohyang Elementary School

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Aaron
Hernandez

Instructional Assistant

Aaron Hernandez

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Aaron Hernandez

Instructional Assistant

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Abraham
Martinez

Teacher

Abraham Martinez

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Abraham Martinez

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Adonahi
Ascencio

Family Engagement Coordinator

Adonahi Ascencio

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Adonahi Ascencio

Family Engagement Coordinator

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Adriana
De La Cruz

Instructional Assistant

Adriana De La Cruz

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Adriana De La Cruz

Instructional Assistant

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Adriana
Padilla Perez

Instructional Assistant

Adriana Padilla Perez

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Adriana Padilla Perez

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Afreen
Ahmed

Staff

Afreen Ahmed

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Afreen Ahmed

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Ahjia
Moore

Restorative Practices Director

Ahjia Moore

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Ahjia Moore

Restorative Practices Director

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Ajay
Ghingoor

Teacher

Ajay Ghingoor

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Ajay Ghingoor

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Ala
Aslani

Teacher

Ala Aslani

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Ala Aslani

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Albert
Beltran

Assistant Principal of Culture

Albert Beltran

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Albert Beltran

Assistant Principal of Culture

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Aleida
Cajahuaringa

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

Aleida Cajahuaringa

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Aleida Cajahuaringa

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

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Alejandra
Cruz

Behavior Implementation Interventionist

Alejandra Cruz

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Alejandra Cruz

Behavior Implementation Interventionist

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Aleksandra
Vargas

Cluster Data Coordinator

Aleksandra Vargas

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Aleksandra Vargas

Cluster Data Coordinator

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Alexander
Huerta

Cloud Support Manager

Alexander Huerta

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Alexander Huerta

Cloud Support Manager

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Alexandra
Duggins

Mathematics Instructional Coach

Alexandra Duggins

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Alexandra Duggins

Mathematics Instructional Coach

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Alexandra
Hernandez

Teacher

Alexandra Hernandez

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Alexandra Hernandez

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Alexandra
Lee

Vice President of Academic Initiatives

Alexandra Lee

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Alexandra Lee

Vice President of Academic Initiatives

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Alexandra
Martinez Ramirez

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

Alexandra Martinez Ramirez

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Alexandra Martinez Ramirez

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

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Alexis
Blanco

Instructional Assistant

Alexis Blanco

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Alexis Blanco

Instructional Assistant

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Alexis
Carrero

Teacher

Alexis Carrero

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Alexis Carrero

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Alexis
Gonzalez

Behavior Implementation Interventionist

Alexis Gonzalez

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Alexis Gonzalez

Behavior Implementation Interventionist

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Alexis
Roldan

Inclusion Specialist Teacher

Alexis Roldan

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Alexis Roldan

Inclusion Specialist Teacher

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Alexis
Scott

Dean of Academic Support

Alexis Scott

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Alexis Scott

Dean of Academic Support

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Alexis
Thompson

Counselor

Alexis Thompson

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Alexis Thompson

Counselor

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Allegra
Ferme

Teacher

Allegra Ferme

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Allegra Ferme

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Allen
Andrews

Assistant Principal of Instruction

Allen Andrews

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Allen Andrews

Assistant Principal of Instruction

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Allison
Gillett

Teacher

Allison Gillett

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Allison Gillett

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Allison
Horn

Inclusion Specialist Teacher

Allison Horn

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Allison Horn

Inclusion Specialist Teacher

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Allison
Thielen

Teacher

Allison Thielen

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Allison Thielen

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Ally
Nanji

School Psychologist

Ally Nanji

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Ally Nanji

School Psychologist

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Alondra
Medina

Instructional Assistant

Alondra Medina

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Alondra Medina

Instructional Assistant

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Amalia
Zayas

Counselor

Amalia Zayas

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Amalia Zayas

Counselor

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Amanda
Lopez

Campus Aide

Amanda Lopez

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Amanda Lopez

Campus Aide

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Amy
Weng

ELD Interventionist

Amy Weng

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Amy Weng

ELD Interventionist

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Ana
Magana

Maintenance

Ana Magana

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Ana Magana

Maintenance

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Ana
Vargas

Vice President of Human Resources

Ana Vargas

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Ana Vargas

Vice President of Human Resources

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Anahi
Perez

Teacher

Anahi Perez

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Anahi Perez

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Andrea
Chicaiza

Teacher

Andrea Chicaiza

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Andrea Chicaiza

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Andrea
Garcia Chavez

College & Career Counseling Assistant

Andrea Garcia Chavez

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Andrea Garcia Chavez

College & Career Counseling Assistant

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Andrea
Mancia

Paraprofessional

Andrea Mancia

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Andrea Mancia

Paraprofessional

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Andres
Paniagua

Dean of Student Culture

Andres Paniagua

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Andres Paniagua

Dean of Student Culture

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Andry
Alvarez Castillo

Campus Aide

Andry Alvarez Castillo

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Andry Alvarez Castillo

Campus Aide

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Angel
Cerritos

Transition Specialist

Angel Cerritos

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Angel Cerritos

Transition Specialist

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Angel
Hernandez-Romero

Teacher

Angel Hernandez-Romero

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Angel Hernandez-Romero

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Angelina
Calderon

Senior Director of Outreach and Engagement

Angelina Calderon

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Angelina Calderon

Senior Director of Outreach and Engagement

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Angelique
Lopez

Teacher

Angelique Lopez

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Angelique Lopez

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Angie
Lee

Instructional Assistant

Angie Lee

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Angie Lee

Instructional Assistant

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Angie
Trae-Greenbarg

Assistant Principal

Angie Trae-Greenbarg

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Angie Trae-Greenbarg

Assistant Principal

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Anh
Pham

Teacher

Anh Pham

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Anh Pham

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Anita
Pande

Teacher

Anita Pande

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Anita Pande

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Anna
Hagen

Teacher

Anna Hagen

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Anna Hagen

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Anne
Fleming

Teacher

Anne Fleming

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Anne Fleming

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Antonio
Montiel

Behavior Implementation Interventionist

Antonio Montiel

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Antonio Montiel

Behavior Implementation Interventionist

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April Joy
De Vera

Teacher

April Joy De Vera

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April Joy De Vera

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Araceli
Alvarado

Maintenance

Araceli Alvarado

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Araceli Alvarado

Maintenance

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Ari
Engelberg

Founding Board Chair and Executive Director Emeritus

Ari Engelberg

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Ari Engelberg

Founding Board Chair and Executive Director Emeritus

Ari Engelberg was the founding Board President when Stella Middle Charter Academy first opened its doors in 2003. In 2007, not long after Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy was opened and the name of the organization was changed to Bright Star Schools, he made a transition into the Executive Director role. For over a decade Ari played an instrumental role in shaping Bright Star Schools into a vibrant, kid-focused organization that is helping to close the achievement gap in Los Angeles. Ari holds bachelor’s degrees in political science and psychology from UC Berkeley and a juris doctor and masters of business administration from UCLA. Ari has participated on a range of nonprofit boards and advisory committees, and continues to be involved in uplifting Los Angeles as a board member of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the Girls Athletic Leadership School. 

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Arlene
Rivera

Behavior Implementation Interventionist

Arlene Rivera

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Arlene Rivera

Behavior Implementation Interventionist

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Arpi
Tamzarian

Inclusion Specialist Teacher

Arpi Tamzarian

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Arpi Tamzarian

Inclusion Specialist Teacher

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Ashley
Chameides

Inclusion Specialist Teacher

Ashley Chameides

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Ashley Chameides

Inclusion Specialist Teacher

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Ashley
Colburn

Director of Teacher Induction and Development

Ashley Colburn

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Ashley Colburn

Director of Teacher Induction and Development

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Asma
Ali-Dodough

Assistant Principal

Asma Ali-Dodough

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Asma Ali-Dodough

Assistant Principal

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Aya
Cheung

Aya Cheung

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Aya Cheung

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Benjamin
Katcher

Teacher

Benjamin Katcher

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Benjamin Katcher

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Bernadette
McComish

Teacher

Bernadette McComish

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Bernadette McComish

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Beth
Pollak

Instructional Coach

Beth Pollak

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Beth Pollak

Instructional Coach

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Betsy
Diaz

Assistant Principal

Betsy Diaz

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Betsy Diaz

Assistant Principal

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Bianca
Hernandez

Teacher

Bianca Hernandez

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Bianca Hernandez

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Blake
Dicicco

Teacher

Blake Dicicco

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Blake Dicicco

Teacher

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Brady
Pak

Teacher

Brady Pak

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Brady Pak

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Brandy
Noble

Teacher

Brandy Noble

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Brandy Noble

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Brea
Taylor

Instructional Assistant

Brea Taylor

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Brea Taylor

Instructional Assistant

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Breana
Baskerville

Dean of Academic Support

Breana Baskerville

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Breana Baskerville

Dean of Academic Support

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Brian
Ortiz

Campus Aide

Brian Ortiz

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Brian Ortiz

Campus Aide

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Brian
Perry

Principal, Valor Academy Middle School

Brian Perry

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Brian Perry

Principal, Valor Academy Middle School

Brian Perry is the principal of Valor Academy Middle School, where he leads the school to create an environment where all students can see academic success, engage with their individual interests, and participate in experiences that will help them grow as people.

Previously, Brian served Valor Academy Middle School as the assistant principal of instruction and curriculum for five years, and helped bring new and exciting programs and initiatives to drive student learning. He joined Valor Academy Middle School as a fifth grade English language arts teacher in 2011.

Prior to joining Bright Star Schools, Brian taught in schools in Miami, FL; New Haven, CT; and Inglewood, CA. He began his career as a high school English teacher as a Teach For America corps member. As a third grader in St. Louis, MO, Brian made the commitment to become a teacher as impactful as the ones he had encountered in his early education.

Brian holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri. 

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Brianna
Alcocer

Teacher

Brianna Alcocer

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Brianna Alcocer

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Briceida
Gallegos

Counselor

Briceida Gallegos

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Briceida Gallegos

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Bridget
Johns

Teacher

Bridget Johns

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Bridget Johns

Teacher

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Bridget
Sibley

Speech & Language Pathologist

Bridget Sibley

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Bridget Sibley

Speech & Language Pathologist

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Bryan
Aguillon

Campus Aide

Bryan Aguillon

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Bryan Aguillon

Campus Aide

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Bryan
Alfaro

School Data Specialist

Bryan Alfaro

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Bryan Alfaro

School Data Specialist

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Caitlin
Anzoleaga

Teacher

Caitlin Anzoleaga

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Caitlin Anzoleaga

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Caley
Lawrence

Teacher

Caley Lawrence

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Caley Lawrence

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Candice
Nigra

Teacher

Candice Nigra

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Candice Nigra

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Carissa
Gonzalez

Teacher

Carissa Gonzalez

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Carissa Gonzalez

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Carla
Aguirre

School Psychologist

Carla Aguirre

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Carla Aguirre

School Psychologist

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Carla
Chavez

Inclusion Specialist Teacher

Carla Chavez

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Carla Chavez

Inclusion Specialist Teacher

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Carla
Weber

Teacher

Carla Weber

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Carla Weber

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Carlos
Contreras

Teacher

Carlos Contreras

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Carlos Contreras

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Carlos
Cordova

Maintenance

Carlos Cordova

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Carlos Cordova

Maintenance

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Carlos
Somoza

Gardening and Cooking Coordinator

Carlos Somoza

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Carlos Somoza

Gardening and Cooking Coordinator

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Carmen
Armenta

Paraprofessional

Carmen Armenta

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Carmen Armenta

Paraprofessional

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Carmen
Garcia-Shushtari

Senior Manager, Marketing

Carmen Garcia-Shushtari

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Carmen Garcia-Shushtari

Senior Manager, Marketing

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Carolina
Gomez

Instructional Assistant

Carolina Gomez

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Carolina Gomez

Instructional Assistant

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Carolina
Mora

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

Carolina Mora

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Carolina Mora

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

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Catlyn
Preffer

Teacher

Catlyn Preffer

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Catlyn Preffer

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Cecilia
Cueva

Teacher

Cecilia Cueva

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Cecilia Cueva

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Cesar
Gabriel-Vazquez

Cluster Data Coordinator

Cesar Gabriel-Vazquez

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Cesar Gabriel-Vazquez

Cluster Data Coordinator

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Chanel
Williams Hungerford

Teacher

Chanel Williams Hungerford

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Chanel Williams Hungerford

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Charne
Tunson

Teacher

Charne Tunson

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Charne Tunson

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Chelsea
Dunn

Teacher

Chelsea Dunn

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Chelsea Dunn

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Chia-Hsuan
Weng

ELD Interventionist

Chia-Hsuan Weng

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Chia-Hsuan Weng

ELD Interventionist

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China
Habte

China Habte

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China Habte

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Christian
Sandoval

Teacher

Christian Sandoval

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Christian Sandoval

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Christie
Romero

Teacher

Christie Romero

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Christie Romero

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Christopher
Flaherty

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Christopher Flaherty

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Christopher Flaherty

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Christopher
Simpson

Teacher

Christopher Simpson

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Christopher Simpson

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Christopher
Wellbrook

Assistant Principal of Instruction

Christopher Wellbrook

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Christopher Wellbrook

Assistant Principal of Instruction

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Ciro
Zavala

Maintenance

Ciro Zavala

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Ciro Zavala

Maintenance

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Claire
Kwon

Substitute Teacher

Claire Kwon

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Claire Kwon

Substitute Teacher

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Clara
Garay

Lead Instructional Mentor

Clara Garay

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Clara Garay

Lead Instructional Mentor

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Claudia
Coronel Lopez

Office Manager

Claudia Coronel Lopez

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Claudia Coronel Lopez

Office Manager

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Claudia
Cortez

Instructional Assistant

Claudia Cortez

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Claudia Cortez

Instructional Assistant

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Claudia
Gardner

Office Manager

Claudia Gardner

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Claudia Gardner

Office Manager

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Claudia
Jerez Sneed

Claudia Jerez Sneed

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Claudia Jerez Sneed

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Colin
Yamashita

Teacher

Colin Yamashita

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Colin Yamashita

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Colleen
Trejo

Assistant Principal

Colleen Trejo

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Colleen Trejo

Assistant Principal

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Cristian
Martinez

Teacher

Cristian Martinez

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Cristian Martinez

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Cristina
Valencia

Lead Instructional Assistant

Cristina Valencia

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Cristina Valencia

Lead Instructional Assistant

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Curtis
Nash

Dean of Student & Family Services

Curtis Nash

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Curtis Nash

Dean of Student & Family Services

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Curtis
Spiller

Teacher

Curtis Spiller

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Curtis Spiller

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Cynthia
Astorga

Counselor

Cynthia Astorga

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Cynthia Astorga

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Cynthia
Trigueros

Principal, Rise Kohyang High School

Cynthia Trigueros

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Cynthia Trigueros

Principal, Rise Kohyang High School

Cynthia Trigueros is the principal of Rise Kohyang High School, and she leads the Tritons to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so they find joy and fulfillment in higher education, career, and life.

Cynthia has served Bright Star Schools for over 15 years. She previously served as a founding biology teacher, an assistant principal, and interim principal at Rise Kohyang High School before being named principal in 2021. Cynthia was also a founding science teacher at Rise Kohyang Middle School, where she taught for nearly six years.

Cynthia holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, Northridge, a master of arts in bilingual elementary education from Loyola Marymount University as well as a master and credential in educational leadership and administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills.

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Daisy
Gomez

School Data Specialist

Daisy Gomez

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Daisy Gomez

School Data Specialist

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Dalton
Arnhart

Teacher

Dalton Arnhart

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Dalton Arnhart

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Damarrius
Thompson

Teacher

Damarrius Thompson

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Damarrius Thompson

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Dana
Daniels

Teacher

Dana Daniels

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Dana Daniels

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Daniel
Garcia

Cluster Data Lead

Daniel Garcia

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Daniel Garcia

Cluster Data Lead

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Daniel
Lee

Receptionist

Daniel Lee

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Daniel Lee

Receptionist

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Daniel
Pryor

Dean of Academic Supports

Daniel Pryor

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Daniel Pryor

Dean of Academic Supports

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Daniela
Feria

IT Helpdesk

Daniela Feria

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Daniela Feria

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Daniella
Torrecilla

Counselor

Daniella Torrecilla

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Daniella Torrecilla

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Danielle
Starr

Teacher

Danielle Starr

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Danielle Starr

Teacher

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Danny
Oliver

Dean of Operations

Danny Oliver

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Danny Oliver

Dean of Operations

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Darrell
Johnson

Paraprofessional

Darrell Johnson

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Darrell Johnson

Paraprofessional

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Darryl
Garris

Principal, Stella High Charter Academy

Darryl Garris

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Darryl Garris

Principal, Stella High Charter Academy

Darryl Garris is the principal for Stella High Charter Academy, and he leads the school to ensure all Eagles achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so they find joy and fulfillment in higher education, career, and life.

Previously, Darryl served Bright Star Schools as principal of Stella Middle Charter Academy (Grades 5-6) and as assistant principal of Stella Middle Charter Academy. Darryl also taught pre-algebra, algebra readiness, and Algebra 1 at Stella Middle Charter Academy and Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy.

Prior to joining Bright Star Schools, Darryl was a teacher at Dorsey High School as a Teach For America corps member.

Darryl holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in environmental economics from UC Berkeley’s College of Natural Resources. He also holds a master’s degree in urban education, a master’s degree in school administration, and a certificate in charter school leadership from Loyola Marymount University's School of Education.

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David
Correa

Teacher

David Correa

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David Correa

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David
Liebhauser

Teacher

David Liebhauser

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David Liebhauser

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David
Salinas

Instructional Assistant

David Salinas

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David Salinas

Instructional Assistant

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Dawn
North

Wellness Coordinator

Dawn North

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Dawn North

Wellness Coordinator

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Dayna
Rosso

Teacher

Dayna Rosso

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Dayna Rosso

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Deana
Estrada Wu

Dean of Instruction

Deana Estrada Wu

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Deana Estrada Wu

Dean of Instruction

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Delma
Rosales

Dean of Operations

Delma Rosales

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Delma Rosales

Dean of Operations

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Desirae
Dickinson

Teacher

Desirae Dickinson

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Desirae Dickinson

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Desiree
Escobar

Teacher

Desiree Escobar

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Desiree Escobar

Teacher

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Devin
Diaz

Teacher

Devin Diaz

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Devin Diaz

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Deysi
Menjivar

Instructional Assistant

Deysi Menjivar

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Deysi Menjivar

Instructional Assistant

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Diane
Pyo

Teacher

Diane Pyo

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Diane Pyo

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Dominic
Redix

Teacher

Dominic Redix

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Dominic Redix

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Dominique
Romero

Alumni Support and College Success Community College & CTE Coordinator

Dominique Romero

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Dominique Romero

Alumni Support and College Success Community College & CTE Coordinator

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Dr. Eliza
Kimly

Head of Schools, Bright Star Schools

Dr. Eliza Kimly

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Dr. Eliza Kimly

Head of Schools, Bright Star Schools

Dr. Eliza KimLy is the co-Head of Schools for Bright Star Schools, and the former founding principal of Rise Kohyang Middle School. As co-Head of Schools, she leads the development and execution of a rigorous instructional program that serves all students and supports principals to achieve their schools’ goals.

Dr. KimLy joined Bright Star Schools as a science teacher in 2004. After teaching both science and English Language Arts for three years, she served Bright Star Schools as assistant principal, principal, and director of instruction.


A Los Angeles-born native who grew up in Koreatown, Dr. KimLy wanted to give back to her “kohyang” (“hometown”). She founded Rise Kohyang Middle School in 2012 to serve the educational needs of families who live in Koreatown.

Prior to joining Bright Star Schools, Dr. KimLy served as a teacher, substitute teacher, student teacher, and teacher’s assistant for the Los Angeles, Culver City, and Beverly Hills Unified School Districts.

Dr. KimLy holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism with a minor in American Studies from the University of Southern California; a teaching credential and master’s degree in education; and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University. Her administrative credential was completed at Loyola Marymount University’s Institute of School Leadership & Administration.

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Edenrose
Preszler

Counselor

Edenrose Preszler

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Edenrose Preszler

Counselor

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Edgar
Carpinteyro

Instructional Assistant

Edgar Carpinteyro

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Edgar Carpinteyro

Instructional Assistant

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Edwin
Hernandez

Teacher

Edwin Hernandez

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Edwin Hernandez

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Elba
Cortez

Instructional Assistant

Elba Cortez

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Elba Cortez

Instructional Assistant

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Elijah
Falk

Teacher

Elijah Falk

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Elijah Falk

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Elijah
Sugay

Chief Business Officer

Elijah Sugay

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Elijah Sugay

Chief Business Officer

Elijah Sugay grew up in the San Fernando Valley near our Valor Academy schools and was the first employee hired at Valor Academy Middle School (VAMS). Elijah became the Founding Director of Finance and Operations for VAMS and helped the school launch and grow into the successful institution it is today. 

After serving at VAMS for four years, Elijah became Senior Director of Operations for Bright Star Schools and then Vice President of Facilities and Finance for Bright Star, where he oversaw facilities and finance for all 9 Bright Star schools and helped build permanent campuses for Valor Academy Middle School, Valor Academy High School, and Stella Middle Charter Academy.

As Chief Business Officer, Elijah leads all facilities projects for Bright Star Schools, as well as Bright Star’s fiscal health. He supports school leaders to develop sustainable budgets that meet their schools’ highest needs, priorities, and visions for how they want to achieve our mission on behalf of the students we serve.

Elijah holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from UCLA.

 

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Elizabeth
Carter

Director of Expanded Learning

Elizabeth Carter

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Elizabeth Carter

Director of Expanded Learning

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Elizabeth
Witt

Teacher

Elizabeth Witt

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Elizabeth Witt

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Elizel
Palma

Teacher

Elizel Palma

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Elizel Palma

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Elsa
Flores

Teacher

Elsa Flores

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Elsa Flores

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Elsy
Ordones Menjivar

Custodian