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Abraham Martinez
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Alexis Blanco
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Alexis Gonzalez
Behavior Implementation Interventionist
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Ana Magana
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Andres Paniagua
Dean of Student Culture
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Antonio Montiel
Behavior Implementation Interventionist
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Ashley Chameides
Inclusion Specialist Teacher
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Blake Dicicco
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Briceida Gallegos
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Bridget Johns
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Caitlin Anzoleaga
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Carlos Contreras
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Chidera Bosah
Behavior Implementation Interventionist
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Cristina Valencia
Lead Instructional Assistant
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Daniel Pryor
Dean of Academic Supports
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Edgar Carpinteyro
Instructional Assistant
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Edgardo Aviles
Lead Custodian
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Elizel Palma
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Elsa Flores
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Fatima Montiel
Inclusion Specialist Teacher
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Frank Pineda
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Freddy Zuniga
Instructional Assistant
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Ginnia Hargins
Assistant Principal of Instruction
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Ihab Gabra
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Iliana Ortiz
Instructional Assistant/After School Program Supervisor
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Jacklyn Noriega
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Jacqueline Martinez
Instructional Assistant
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Jacqueline Orellana
Office Manager
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Jane Han
Principal, Stella Middle Charter Academy
Jane Han is the principal for Stella Middle Charter Academy, and she leads the school to ensure all Gryffons achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy and fulfillment in higher education, career, and life.
Previously, Jane served Bright Star Schools as Stella Middle Charter Academy’s assistant principal of instruction, and as a math teacher, department leader, and mentor teacher where she coached teachers to elevate student achievement. As a math teacher, Jane taught courses ranging from pre-algebra through AP Calculus, in charter public schools in Los Angeles.
Jane holds a bachelor’s degree in history and sociology with a minor in mathematics from Columbia University and a master’s degree in teaching of mathematics from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education.
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Jillian Santoro
Assistant Principal of Culture
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Jocelyn Angarita
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Johanna Montiel
Office Assistant
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Johanna Morales
Office Assistant
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Joseph Gonzalez
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Joseph Sloane
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Joseph Sumpter
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Karissa Shanley
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Katelyn Kasprisin
Special Education Clerk
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Kathryne Edwards
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Kevin Huertos
Campus Aide
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Keyri Arucha
Behavior Implementation Interventionist
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Kimberly Aguilar
Instructional Assistant
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Kimberly Martinez
Campus Aide
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Kyung Lee
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Luis Estrada
Dean of Operations
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Maria Barriga
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Maria Villalobos
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Megan Adams
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Michelle Romero
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Miriam Clemente
Campus Aide
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Mychal Creer
Instructional Assistant
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Ozro Hepworth
Inclusion Specialist Teacher
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Pablo Aranda
Campus Aide
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Robert Brown
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Roberto Garcia
Maintenance
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Rosa Covarrubias
Campus Aide
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Sienna Ballou
Instructional Assistant
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Simone Grant
Instructional Assistant
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Taylor Phillips
Counselor
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Vanessa Barriga Milian
Campus Aide
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Yurby Rivas Barrera
Lead Instructional Assistant
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