Our Staff
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Click on a staff member's name to go to their SVHS webpage.
Mr. John C. Baxter, Principal - Email: johnc.baxter@simivalleyusd.org
Brian Cox, Assistant Principal - Email: brian.cox@simivalleyusd.org
James Jenkins, Assistant Principal - Email: james.jenkins@simivalleyusd.org
Brian Kiunke, Assistant Principal - Email: brian.kiunke@simivalleyusd.org
Shannon Madsen, Assistant Principal - Email: shannon.madsen@simivalleyusd.org
Ila Laguercia (Grades 10-12 A-E) - Email: ila.laguercia@simivalleyusd.org
Lana Wastell (Grades 10-12 F-L) - lana.wastell@simivalleyusd.org
Tiffany Nesterenko (Grades 10-12 M-Ri) - Email: tiffany.nesterenko@simivalleyusd.org
Alfanso Ruiz (Grades 10-12 Ro-Z) - alfonso.ruiz@simivalleyusd.org
Chris Schurer (All Freshmen) - christopher.schurer@simivalleyusd.org
Melissa Cruz - Ventura County Behavioral Health Clinician - Email: melissa.cruz@ventura.org
Erin Edwards - Workability Aide - Email: erin.edwards@simivalleyusd.org
Jake Goodrich - Psychologist - Email: jake.goodrich@simivalleyusd.org
Mary Pujol-Wrightson R.N. - School Nurse - Email: mary.pujol@simivalleyusd.org
Tiffany Ruiz - Speech & Language Therapist - Email: tiffany.ruiz@simivalleyusd.org
Kathleen Andrews - Workability Aide - Email: kathleen.andrews@simivalleyusd.org
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Our teachers use Aeries to communicate assignments, student progress, and grades with parents and students. Click on a teacher's name below to access their SVHS webpage. For a list of Faculty by Department, click here .
- Joseph Aguso - ROP Auto Shop - Email: joseph.agruso@simivalleyusd.org
- John Arisohn – Social Studies: AP World History; Coach: Baseball - Email: john.arisohn@simivalleyusd.org
- Pamela Atkison – Math: Algebra II/Trigonometry; Pre-Calculus - Email: pamela.atkison@simivalleyusd.org
- Christian Aurand – Social Studies: US History; Asst. Athletic Director
Email: christian.aurand@simivalleyusd.org - Monique "Niki" Ayotte – Special Ed.: Over 18 Program - Email: monique.ayotte@simivalleyusd.org
- Kristina Bailey - English 9, AP English Language - Email: kristina.bailey@simivalleyusd.org
- Jennifer Baldwin - World Language: Spanish I - Email: jennifer.baldwin@simivalleyusd.org
- Luke Bannon - English 11, 12 - Email: luke.bannon@simivalleyusd.org
- Mijal Batscha - Science: Biology - Email: mijal.batscha@simivalleyusd.org
- Jim Benkert – Head Coach: Football - Email: james.benkert@simivalleyusd.org
- David Bleiberg - Social Studies - Email: david.bleiberg@simivalleyusd.org
- Shanda Bonn - World Language: French I, II, III, IIIH, AP; Theatre Arts - Email: shanda.bonn@simivalleyusd.org
- Ryan Bradshaw – Physical Education: Bowling, Weights; Health;
Email: ryan.bradshaw@simivalleyusd.org - Lourdes Caal - World Language: Spanish IIIH, AP - Email: lourdes.caal@simivalleyusd.org
- Liliana Cadena - World Language: Spanish II, for Native Speakers - Email: liliana.cadena@simivalleyusd.org
- Miranda Campbell - English, ELL Support - Email: miranda.campbell@simivalleyusd.org
- Joelle Cardona - Director of Athletics - Email: joelle.cardona@simivalleyusd.org
- Lindsay Carpenter – Special Education - Email: lindsay.carpenter@simivalleyusd.org
- Sandy Causey – Special Education: English 11/12; Study Skills - Email: sandy.causey@simivalleyusd.org
- Brenda Coleman - Science: Chemistry - Email: brenda.coleman@simivalleyusd.org
- Lindy Cooper - English 12 - Email: linda.cooper@simivalleyusd.org
- Bret Daley – Social Studies: US History, AP US History - Email: breton.daley@simivalleyusd.org
- Emily Doepking - Special Education - Email: emily.doepking@simivalleyusd.org
- Jessica Ellis – Health: CERT; P.E 9, Yoga - Email: jessica.ellis@simivalleyusd.org
- Lisa Giacalone - Career Education: Computer Science, Computer Programming; Robotics
Email: lisa.giacalone@simivalleyusd.org - David Gleisberg – Math: Geometry; Algebra II - Email: david.gleisberg@simivalleyusd.org
- Elena Golt - World Language: Spanish I, II - Email: elena.golt@simivalleyusd.org
- Erin Gordon - Special Education: Over 18 Program - Email: erin.gordon@simivalleyusd.org
- Christian Gori - Social Studies: Government/Economics - Email: christian.gori@simivalleyusd.org
- Brett Griffith - Visual Arts: Digital Photography; Video Production - Email: brett.griffith@simivalleyusd.org
- Theresa Hamilton – English 10; Social Studies: AP Psychology
Email: theresa.hamilton@simivalleyusd.org - Tammy Harter – Work Experience, Career Education - Email: tammy.harter@simivalleyusd.org
- Fabienne Heathcote – Special Education: Algebra AB, Geometry - Email: fabienne.heathcote@simivalleyusd.org
- Hunter Horn - Science: Earth Science; Head Coach: Boys Volleyball - Email: hunter.horn@simivalleyusd.org
- Jennifer Horn – Dance; Math: Geometry, Algebra II; Leadership - Email: jennifer.horn@simivalleyusd.org
- Laudes "Gail" Johnson –Special Education: English 9, Health - Email: gail.johnson@simivalleyusd.org
- David Jones - Marketing Education: Entrepreneurship, 21st Century Marketing - Email: david.jones@simivalleyusd.org
- Dr. Charles Katz – World Language: American Sign Language I & II - Email: charles.katz@simivalleyusd.org
- Patrick Kelly - Science: Biology H; Chemistry H, BT - Email: patrick.kelly@simivalleyusd.org - mrkelly.webplus.net
- Rebecca King (sub: Francine Goms) - Special Education: Over 18 Program (Near Apollo/Adult Ed. Campuses) - Email: rebecca.king@simivalleyusd.org
- Erin Kinsley – Special Education: English, Study Skills - Email: erin.kinsley@simivalleyusd.org
- Justin Klotzle - Instrumental Music - Email: justin.klotzle@simivalleyusd.org
- Ginger Lake (née DiRuscio) – Special Education: Algebra CD - Email: ginger.diruscio@simivalleyusd.org
- Trace Larson - Visual Arts: Ceramics, Basic Design - Email: trace.larson@simivalleyusd.org
- Stephanie Lauer – English: AP English Literature; Ethics 10 - Email: stephanie.lauer@simivalleyusd.org
- Kathy Lirones – Special Education: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry - Email: kathleen.lirones@simivalleyusd.org
- David Lynn – Math: Algebra I, II - Email: david.lynn@simivalleyusd.org
- Brianne Mahlstedt –Special Education - Email: brianne.mahlstedt@simivalleyusd.org
- Jennifer Marsh– Math: Geometry - Email: jennifer.marsh@simivalleyusd.org
- Russ Martin - ROP Auto Shop - Email: russell.martin@simivalleyusd.org
- Heather Marx - Visual Arts: Video Production, Yearbook - Email: heather.marx@simivalleyusd.org
- Tracie Mckisick - Special Education: Over 18 Program (Near Apollo/Adult Ed. Campuses) -
Email: tracie.mckisick@simivalleyusd.org - Brett McNulty - Adaptive Physical Education - Email: brett.mcnulty@simivalleyusd.org
- Lindsay Miller - Science: Biology, Anatomy & Physiology - Email: lindsay.miller@simivalleyusd.org
Website: Human Anatomy & Physiology - Kurt Mjoen – Math: AP Calculus AB & BC - Email: kurt.mjoen@simivalleyusd.org
- Rachel Mullens - English - Email: rachel.mullens@simivalleyusd.org
- Jeramie Oliveira – Math: Algebra I C, II C, Geometry MHC; Career Ed.: ROP Game Design -
Email: jeramie.oliveira@simivalleyusd.org - Amanda Paulino – Special Education: Consumer Math, Geometry, Algebra I, Earth Science, Physical Science - Email: amanda.paulino@simivalleyusd.org
- Garrett Pendleton - Physical Education 9, 10; Coach: Girls Golf
Email: garrett.pendleton@simivalleyusd.org - Elizabeth Peterson – Science: Earth Science, AP Environmental Science - Email: elizabeth.peterson@simivalleyusd.org
- Mike Popp – Math: Algebra II, Statistics - Email: michael.popp@simivalleyusd.org
- Shauna Poutre – Science: Chemistry - Email: shauna.poutre@simivalleyusd.org
- Susan Poynter – Science: Biology, Anat/Phys; C&C Seminar - Email: susan.poynter@simivalleyusd.org
- Mike Pulsipher– Math: Geometry; Algebra I - Email: michael.pulsipher@simivalleyusd.org
- Robert Rennie – Industrial Arts: Wood Design, Furniture & Cabinetry - Email: robert.rennie@simivalleyusd.org
- Ryan Rosuck - English 9H, 11 - Email: ryan.rosuck@simivalleyusd.org
- Nicole Sampogna – Special Education: Earth Science, Consumer Math, US History
Email: nicole.sampogna@simivalleyusd.org - Matthew Santa Cruz - Math: Algebra, Geometry - Email: matthew.santacruz@simivalleyusd.org
- Elizabeth Schlemmer (sub: S. Patrick) - English 9, 11 - Email: elizabeth.schlemmer@simivalleyusd.org
- Steven Schreck - Health, Physical Education 10, Skateboarding - Email: steven.schreck@simivalleyusd.org
- Amanda Shrock - English 9H, ELD Support; Teachers of Tomorrow - Email: amanda.shrock@simivalleyusd.org
- Andrew Shrock– Social Studies: AP Gov/Econ, AP World History - Email: andrew.shrock@simivalleyusd.org
- Alisa Simpson – ELD; English 10H, 12 - Email: alisa.simpson@simivalleyusd.org
- Giuseppina Smith – Science: Biology - Email: giuseppina.smith@simivalleyusd.org
- Michael Smith – Special Education: English 9/10; History; Gov; P.E. - Email: michael.smith@simivalleyusd.org
- Alisa Speidel - MHC Pathway Coordinator and HOSA Advisor; Science: Medical Terminology,
MHC Anatomy - Email: alisa.speidel@simivalleyusd.org - Kyle Stransky - Special Education: English 10; Gov/Econ, US History
Email: kyle.stransky@simivalleyusd.org - Ryan Taggart – Social Studies: Government, Economics - Email: john.taggart@simivalleyusd.org
- Jan Tamoto – World Language: Spanish II & III - Email: janice.tamoto@simivalleyusd.org
- Tami Temple - Social Studies: World History; ELD Support - Email: tamara.temple@simivalleyusd.org
- Sarah Todd – English 10H, 11 - Email: sarah.todd@simivalleyusd.org
- Scott Vermette – PE 9; College & Career Seminar - Email: scott.vermette@simivalleyusd.org
- Mike Vitale– Social Studies: World History, Film Studies - Email: michael.vitale@simivalleyusd.org
- Monika Way– Science: Chemistry, Honors, AP - Email: monika.way@simivalleyusd.org
- Brittney Wescamillo - Performing Arts: Choral Music, Guitar; C&C Seminar -
Email: brittney.wescamillo@simivalleyusd.org - Robert Wickwire– Math: AP Statistics, Algebra II; Coach: Boys Tennis, Girls Tennis
Email: robert.wickwire@simivalleyusd.org - Tanya Wismann - English 9, AP Language - Email: tanya.wismann@simivalleyusd.org
- D'lorah Wismar - Math: Algebra I, Geometry - Email: dlorah.wismar@simivalleyusd.org
- Dr. Qin "Jean" Zhou – Science: Physics, AP Physics, Chemistry - Email: qin.zhou@simivalleyusd.org
Website
Joelle Cardona- Athletic Director- Email: joelle.cardona@simivalleyusd.org
Fall Sports
Ashley Knabe - Cheer & Stunt - Email: amknabe7@gmail.com
David Bleiberg - Boys & Girls Cross Country- Email: snr@steveringgold.com
Jim Benkert - Football - james.benkert@simivalleyusd.org or coachjb21@aol.com
Garrett Pendleton - Girls Golf- Email: garrett.pendleton@simivalleyusd.org
Robert Wickwire- Girls Tennis- Email: simitenniscoach@yahoo.com
Samantha Crane- Girls Volleyball- Email: svhs.crane@gmail.com
Winter Sports
Alex Kamberian - Boys Basketball- Email: alex.kamberian@gmail.com
Steve Devolites - Girls Basketball- Email: stevedevo@aol.com
Ryan Woods - Boys Soccer- Email: ryan.woods44@yahoo.com
Jessica Ellis - Girls Soccer- jessica.ellis@simivalleyusd.org
Gary Murphy - Wrestling- Email: gmsportsnut@roadrunner.com
Spring Sports
John Arisohn- Baseball- Email: john.arisohn@simivalleyusd.org
Matt WIlliamson- Boys Golf- Email: matt@simihillsgolf.com
Talal Tabbara - Boys Lacrosse- Email: svhlacrosse@gmail.com
Abraham "Mo" Moreno - Girls Lacrosse- Email: abraham.j.moreno5@gmail.com
Raaine Datan- Softball- Email: svhs.sb.coach@gmail.com
Robert Wickwire- Boys Tennis- Email: simitenniscoach@yahoo.com
Steve Ringgold- Track and Field- Email: snr@steveringgold.com
Hunter Horn- Boys Volleyball- Email: hunter.horn@simivalleyusd.org
- Cathy Alfano, Counseling Clerk - Email: cathy.alfano@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6723
- Bonnie Andazola, Health Clerk - Email: bonnie.andazola@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6719
- Kathy Boscarino, Library Media Technician II - Email: kathleen.boscarino@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6748
- Eliz Lang, AP Secretary (Mr. Kiunke), Safety, ELL - Email: maryelizabeth.lang@simivalleyusd.org
805-577-1400, ext. 6710 - Janice Davis, Student Store Clerk II - 805-577-1400, ext. 6741
- Sandra Fitzgerald, AP Secretary (Mr. Jenkins) - Email: sandra.fitzgerald@simivalleyusd.org
805-577-1400, ext. 6738 - Kara Gage , Budgets, Purchasing, Travel, SPSA - Email: kara.gage@simivalleyusd.org
805-577-1400, ext. 6746 - [OPEN] - College & Career Counselor - Email: TBA - 805-577-1400, ext. 6809
- Beth Hankins, Registrar - Email: beth.hankins@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6725
- Lyliam Herrera , Community Liaison - Email: lyliam.herrera@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6716
- Lisa Jeffers , AP Secretary (Mr. Cox), Special Education - Email: lisa.jeffers@simivalleyusd.org
805-577-1400, ext. 6712 - Sharon Klug , Office Manager, Sec'y to Principal Baxter, Webmaster, Print/Web Communications
Email: sharon.klug@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6706 - Debra Lazzarini, Attendance Clerk - Email: debra.lazzarini@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6721
- Christine Olson, Student Body Accounts Clerk II - Email: - 805-577-1400, ext. 6739
- Karen Patrick, AP Secretary (Mrs. Madsen) - Email: karen.patrick@simivalleyusd.org
805-577-1400, ext. 6708 - Melissa Pond, Plant Manager's Secretary, - Email: melissa.pond@simivalleyusd.org
805-577-1400, ext. 6826 - Gay Quick, Library Media Technician III - Email: gay.quick@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6746
- Mary Slenker, Reception & Payroll - Email: mary.slenker@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6715
- Rebecca Stafford, ASB/Counseling Clerical Assistant - Sub: Karen Simmons
Email: karen.simmons@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6738/6724 - Cindy Trice, Attendance Clerk- Email: cynthia.trice@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6722
- Dalila Van Boven, Work Experience Secretary - Email: dalila.vanboven@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6732
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Ainsworth, Holly (Carpenter)
Benson, Geoff (Carpenter)
Bragg, Cluadia (sub) (Gordon)
Brewer, Sue (Smith) .
Brough, Christine (Doepking)
Chetwynd, Evelyn (Doepking)
Cole, Ann (Mahlstedt)
Coreas, Concepcion (Carpenter)
Craig, Ross (Causey)
Crescencio, Liliana (Plahn).
Curtis-Mitchell, Julie (Johnson)
Ebert, Jackie (Mahlstedt) .
Edwards, Tina (Stransky)
Flores, Patricia (Mahlstedt)
Giberson, Tracy (Gordon)
Henderson, Leslie (Paulino)
Homenick, Megan (Mahlstedt)
Kepler, Carolyn (Doepking)
Lang, Lindsay (Lake)
Lirones, Linda (Heathcote)
Manousos, Mary (Carpenter)
McAlister, Debbie (Sampogna)
Munguia, Eleazar (Ayotte)
Olson, Jody (Carpenter)
Patel, Ripal (Carpenter)
Smith, Kelley (Causey)
Smith, Lisa (Lirones)
Svoboda, Lisa (Gordon)
Toste, Amy (Doepking)
Turley, Elisa (Kinsley)
Zomoroudi, Frank (Smith)
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Dan Behrens, Plant Manager - Email: daniel.behrens@simivalleyusd.org
David Ventura, Maintenance
Michael Brown
Shayne Donart-Williams
Greg Figueroa
Michael Lake
Joseph Medina
Craig Plaster
Sergio Ramirez
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Mike Moehn
Brian Novacek
Wilfredo Villegas
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Suzanne Aguilar
Patricia Carrillo
Barbara Dougherty
Michelle Egan
Terri Fromm
Ann Gale
Wendy Lyon
Julie MacDonald
Joan Paul
Connie Roccuzzo
Robert Stephan
Steve Stevens
Talal Tabbara
Felix Zubiate
