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Rise Kohyang High School

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Afreen
Ahmed

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Afreen Ahmed

Afreen Ahmed

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Ajay
Ghingoor

Teacher

Ajay Ghingoor

Ajay Ghingoor

Teacher

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Allen
Andrews

Assistant Principal of Instruction

Allen Andrews

Allen Andrews

Assistant Principal of Instruction

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Amara
Jackson

Temporary Cheer Head Coach

Amara Jackson

Amara Jackson

Temporary Cheer Head Coach

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Andrew
Kleger

Teacher

Andrew Kleger

Andrew Kleger

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Brian
Ortiz

Campus Aide

Brian Ortiz

Brian Ortiz

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Cecilia
Cueva

Teacher

Cecilia Cueva

Cecilia Cueva

Teacher

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Christian
Navarro

Campus Aide

Christian Navarro

Christian Navarro

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Christopher
Flaherty

Teacher

Christopher Flaherty

Christopher Flaherty

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Claudia
Gardner

Office Manager

Claudia Gardner

Claudia Gardner

Office Manager

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Crystal
Navarro

Assistant Coach

Crystal Navarro

Crystal Navarro

Assistant Coach

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Curtis
Spiller

Teacher

Curtis Spiller

Curtis Spiller

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Cynthia
Trigueros

Principal, Rise Kohyang High School

Cynthia Trigueros

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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Deana
Estrada Wu

Dean of Instruction

Deana Estrada Wu

Deana Estrada Wu

Dean of Instruction

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Desirae
Dickinson

Teacher

Desirae Dickinson

Desirae Dickinson

Teacher

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Deysi
Saucedo

Assistant Dean of Restorative Practices

Deysi Saucedo

Deysi Saucedo

Assistant Dean of Restorative Practices

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Diana
Flores

ELD Instructional Assistant

Diana Flores

Diana Flores

ELD Instructional Assistant

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Edwin
Hernandez

Teacher

Edwin Hernandez

Edwin Hernandez

Teacher

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Ekaterina
Mikhailova

Instructional Assistant

Ekaterina Mikhailova

Ekaterina Mikhailova

Instructional Assistant

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Esthela
Sanchez

Campus Aide

Esthela Sanchez

Esthela Sanchez

Campus Aide

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Gabriela
Monje

Dean of Operations

Gabriela Monje

Gabriela Monje

Dean of Operations

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Gene
Rodgers

Temporary Head Coach

Gene Rodgers

Gene Rodgers

Temporary Head Coach

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Hwayoung
Jeon

Teacher

Hwayoung Jeon

Hwayoung Jeon

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Hyun
Kim

Dean of Academic Supports

Hyun Kim

Hyun Kim

Dean of Academic Supports

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Ibian
Cervantes

Teacher

Ibian Cervantes

Ibian Cervantes

Teacher

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Iliana
Dorantes

Counselor

Iliana Dorantes

Iliana Dorantes

Counselor

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Isaac
Nef

Teacher

Isaac Nef

Isaac Nef

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Jill
Massinger

Staff

Jill Massinger

Jill Massinger

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Jocelynn
Velazquez

Instructional Assistant

Jocelynn Velazquez

Jocelynn Velazquez

Instructional Assistant

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John
Nelson

Teacher

John Nelson

John Nelson

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Johnny
Chen

Counselor

Johnny Chen

Johnny Chen

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Jonathan
Merrick

Teacher

Jonathan Merrick

Jonathan Merrick

Teacher

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Joshua
Park

Teacher

Joshua Park

Joshua Park

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Junior
Monzon

Temporary Head Coach

Junior Monzon

Junior Monzon

Temporary Head Coach

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Kimberly
Arteaga

Coordinator, Alumni Support and College Success

Kimberly Arteaga

Kimberly Arteaga

Coordinator, Alumni Support and College Success

Coordinator, Alumni Support and College Success
Supporting: RKHS Class of 2020-2023

B.A., UC San Diego, Class of 2014

Kimberly Arteaga received her B.A. in Human Development and minor in Chicana/o studies from UC San Diego. She was born and raised in LA and is the first one in her family to go to college and graduate. She has been supporting students in higher education, college access and retention programs for over 7 years. Part of her passion for working with students comes from her own lived experiences. Through her multiple roles she has supported and guided high school and college students in attaining higher education and beyond. She has also worked with community members and parents in supporting students' achieving their hopes and dreams.

Kimberly is excited to continue working with students in her current role as the RKHS Alumni Support and College Success Coordinator. She is here to support and guide students in achieving their maximum potential whether it is with attending higher education or entering the workforce.

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Laurel
Hines Hogue

Teacher

Laurel Hines Hogue

Laurel Hines Hogue

Teacher

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Luis
Bermudez

Counselor

Luis Bermudez

Luis Bermudez

Counselor

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Maria
Sanchez

Custodian

Maria Sanchez

Maria Sanchez

Custodian

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Mariana
Ulloa

Campus Aide

Mariana Ulloa

Mariana Ulloa

Campus Aide

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Mariloli
Barcena Martinez

Behavior Implementation Interventionist

Mariloli Barcena Martinez

Mariloli Barcena Martinez

Behavior Implementation Interventionist

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Mayra
Esparza

Office Manager

Mayra Esparza

Mayra Esparza

Office Manager

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Megan
Howell

Teacher

Megan Howell

Megan Howell

Teacher

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Mikaela
Kelley

Teacher

Mikaela Kelley

Mikaela Kelley

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Oliber
Felix Sanchez

Teacher

Oliber Felix Sanchez

Oliber Felix Sanchez

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Qiwen
Zheng

Teacher

Qiwen Zheng

Qiwen Zheng

Teacher

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Rachel
Scutti

Teacher

Rachel Scutti

Rachel Scutti

Teacher

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Roberto
Franco

Associate Dean of Restorative Practices

Roberto Franco

Roberto Franco

Associate Dean of Restorative Practices

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Rosa Maria
Pastor

Teacher

Rosa Maria Pastor

Rosa Maria Pastor

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Sean
Burgess

Teacher

Sean Burgess

Sean Burgess

Teacher

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Spencer
Szabo

Counselor

Spencer Szabo

Spencer Szabo

Counselor

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Stephanie
Kozofsky

Assistant Principal of Culture

Stephanie Kozofsky

Stephanie Kozofsky

Assistant Principal of Culture

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Stephanie
Lopez Martinez

Campus Aide

Stephanie Lopez Martinez

Stephanie Lopez Martinez

Campus Aide

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Sue
Chae

Counseling Department Chair and Grade 12 Counselor

Sue Chae

Sue Chae

Counseling Department Chair and Grade 12 Counselor

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Summer
Silbart

Teacher

Summer Silbart

Summer Silbart

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Tae Min
Kim

Teacher

Tae Min Kim

Tae Min Kim

Teacher

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Tamar
Rivera

Instructional Assistant

Tamar Rivera

Tamar Rivera

Instructional Assistant

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Tayler
Jackson

Assistant Coach

Tayler Jackson

Tayler Jackson

Assistant Coach

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Thiany
Armijo

Teacher

Thiany Armijo

Thiany Armijo

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Vladimir
Duran

Teacher

Vladimir Duran

Vladimir Duran

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Yolanda
Galeazzi

Dean of Student Activities & Athletics

Yolanda Galeazzi

Yolanda Galeazzi

Dean of Student Activities & Athletics

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Yoseline
Crisostomo

Yoseline Crisostomo

Yoseline Crisostomo

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