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Click on a staff member's name to go to their SVHS webpage.
Mr. Dean May, Principal - Email: dean.may@simivalleyusd.org
Brian Cox, Assistant Principal - Email: brian.cox@simivalleyusd.org
John C. Baxter, Assistant Principal - Email: johnc.baxter@simivalleyusd.org
Shannon Madsen, Assistant Principal - Email: shannon.madsen@simivalleyusd.org
Brian Kiunke, Director of Activities - Email: brian.kiunke@simivalleyusd.org
Joelle Cardona , Director of Athletics - Email: joelle.cardona@simivalleyusd.org
Christian Aurand , Assistant Director of Athletics - Email: christian.aurand@simivalleyusd.org
Ila Laguercia (A-E) - Email: ila.laguercia@simivalleyusd.org
Lana Wastell (F-L) - lana.wastell@simivalleyusd.org
Chris Schurer (M-Ri) - Email: christopher.schurer@simivalleyusd.org
Dr. Loren Dittmar (Ro-Z & ELD) - loren.dittmar@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 - 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
- Shanda Bonn - World Language: French I, II, III, IIIH, AP; Theatre Arts - Email: shanda.bonn@simivalleyusd.org
- Ryan Bradshaw – Physical Education: Bowling, Weights; Health; Coach: Boys Basketball
Email: ryan.bradshaw@simivalleyusd.org - Richard Burlingham - Visual Arts: Video Production, Digital Photography - Email: richard.burlingham@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
- Ron Carmona - LOA; Sub: David Lynn - Math: Algebra I & II - Email: david.lynn@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 - Email: breton.daley@simivalleyusd.org
- Emily Doepking - Special Education - Email: emily.doepking@simivalleyusd.org
- Mike Doty - Performing Arts: Choral Music, Guitar - Email: lucien.doty@simivalleyusd.org
- Jessica Ellis – Health: CERT; P.E 9, Yoga - Email: jessica.ellis@simivalleyusd.org
- Lauren Gallant – Social Studies: AP US History - Email: lauren.gallant@simivalleyusd.org
- Lisa Giacalone - Career Education: Computer Science, Computer Programming; Robotics
- Email: lisa.giacalone@simivalleyusd.org
- Elena Golt - World Language: Spanish I, II - Email: elena.golt@simivalleyusd.org
- Francine Goms - Special Education: Over 18 Program (Near Apollo/Adult Ed. Campuses) -
Email: francine.goms@simivalleyusd.org - Christian Gori - Social Studies: Government/Economics - Email: christian.gori@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
- Jared Honda – Math: Alg. I, Geometry - Email: jared.honda@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
- 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
- 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
- Jeff Lindell - Visual Arts: Digital Photography, Yearbook
Email: jeffrey.lindell@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
- Chris Mankey – Science: Anatomy & Physiology (& Honors); AP Environmental Science
Email: christopher.mankey@simivalleyusd.org - Jennifer Marsh– Math: Geometry, Algebra II - Email: jennifer.marsh@simivalleyusd.org
- Russ Martin - ROP Auto Shop - Email: russell.martin@simivalleyusd.org
- Heather Marx - LOA - Sub: Richard Burlingham - Visual Arts: Video Production, Digital Photography - Email: richard.burlingham@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
- Shawn Megli – Special Education: Consumer Math, Geometry, Algebra I, Earth Science, Physical Science
Email: shawn.megli@simivalleyusd.org - Lindsay Miller - Science: Biology, Anatomy & Physiology - Email: lindsay.miller@simivalleyusd.org
- 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 - Scott Patrick - English 9 & 11 - Email: scott.patrick@simivalleyusd.org
- Garrett Pendleton - Physical Education 9, 10 - Email: garrett.pendleton@simivalleyusd.org
- Elizabeth Peterson – Science: Earth Science, AP Environmental Science - Email: elizabeth.peterson@simivalleyusd.org
- Cathi Plahn – Special Education - Email: cathleen.plahn@simivalleyusd.org
- Mike Popp – Math: Algebra II, Statistics - Email: michael.popp@simivalleyusd.org
- Shauna Poutre – Science: Chemistry - Email: shauna.poutre@simivalleyusd.org
- Mike Pulsipher– Math: Algebra I MHC & Geometry MHC; Coach: Girls Lacrosse - 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
- 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: Honors, AP, & MHC Biology
MHC Anatomy/Physiology - 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
- Larry Trimble - Math Geometry - Email: larry.trimble@simivalleyusd.org
- Jennifer Urie – English 9, AP 11, AP 12 - Email: jennifer.urie@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 - LOA; Sub: Mike Doty - Performing Arts: Choral Music, Guitar - Email: lucien.doty@simivalleyusd.org
- Robert Wickwire– Math: AP Statistics, Algebra II; Coach: Tennis - Email: robert.wickwire@simivalleyusd.org
- Tanya Wismann - English 9, 11; Coach: Girls Basketball - Email: tanya.wismann@simivalleyusd.org
- D'lorah Wismar - Math: Algebra I, Geometry - Email: dlorah.wismar@simivalleyusd.org
- Qin (Jean) Zhou – Science: Physics, AP Physics, Chemistry; Academic Decathlon
Email: qin.zhou@simivalleyusd.org - Website
Joelle Cardona- Athletic Director- Email: joelle.cardona@simivalleyusd.org
Cole Kissick - Head Athletic Trainer- Email: cole.killick@simivalleyusd.org
Fall Sports
Ashley Knabe - Cheer & Stunt - Email: amknabe7@gmail.com
Abi Walker - Boys & Girls Cross Country- Email: 6walkers1999@gmail.com
Jim Benkert - Football - james.benkert@simivalleyusd.org or coachjb21@aol.com
Chris Mankey- Girls Golf- Email: christopher.mankey@simivalleyusd.org
Robert Wickwire- Girls Tennis- Email: simitenniscoach@yahoo.com
Samantha Crane- Girls Volleyball- Email: svhs.crane@gmail.com
Winter Sports
Ryan Bradshaw - Boys Basketball- Email: bradshawsvhs@aol.com
Tanya Wismann - Girls Basketball- Email: tanya.wismann@simivalleyusd.org
Ryan Woods - Boys Soccer- Email: ryan.woods44@yahoo.com
Jawara Adisa-Farrar - Girls Soccer- jaja.aa007@gmail.com
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
Julio Ramirez - Boys Lacrosse- Email: coachjramirez@aol.com
Mike Pulispher- Girls Lacrosse- Email: michael.pulispher@simivalleyusd.org
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
- Michelle Cunningham, AP Secretary (Mrs. Jacobsen), Special Education, Payroll
Email: michelle.cunningham@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6712 - Janice Davis, Student Store Clerk II - 805-577-1400, ext. 6741
- Kara Gage , Budgets, Purchasing, Travel, SPSA - Email: kara.gage@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6716
- Jennifer Gast - LOA; Sub: Carmen Ayala, College & Career Counselor - Email: carmen.ayala@simivalleyusd.org - 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. 6746
- Susi Holt, Attendance Clerk - Email: susan.holt@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6721
- Lisa Jeffers , AP Secretary (Mr. Cox), Safety - Email: lisa.jeffers@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6710
- Sharon Klug , Office Manager, Secretary to Principal May, Webmaster, Print/Web Communications
Email: sharon.klug@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6706 - Christine Olson, Student Body Accounts Clerk II - Email: - 805-577-1400, ext. 6739
- Karen Patrick, AP Secretary (Mr. J.C. Baxter) - 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, Counseling Secretary - Email: mary.slenker@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6724
- Rebecca Stafford, ASB/Athletics Secretary - Email: rebecca.stafford@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6738
- 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. 6733
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Benson, Geoff (Carpenter)
Brewer, Sue (Smith) .
Brough, Christine (Doepking)
Chetwynd, Evelyn (Doepking)
Cole, Ann (Mahlstedt)
Coreas, Concepcion (Doepking)
Craig, Ross (Carpenter)
Crescencio, Liliana (Plahn).
Curtis-Mitchell, Julie (Johnson)
DePriest, Grace (Kinsley)
Ebert, Jackie (Mahlstedt) .
Edwards, Tina (Stransky)
Flores, Patricia (Mahlstedt)
Giberson, Tracy (Plahn)
Groat, Rich (LOA) (Plahn)
Henderson, Leslie (Megli)
Keller, Janeen (Plahn)
Kepler, Carolyn (Doepking)
Lang, Lindsay (DiRuscio)
Lewin, Matt (Plahn) .
Lirones, Linda (Heathcote)
MacAlister, Debbie (Sampogna)
Olson, Jody (Carpenter)
Siflinger, Kim (LOA) (Carpenter)
Smith, Kelley (Causey)
Smith, Lisa (Lirones)
Stern, Lianne (Mahlstedt)
Svoboda, Lisa (Mahlstedt)
Toste, Amy (Doepking)
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Emili Calderon
Flora Gutiérrez
Sheyla Laube
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Dan Behrens, Plant Manager - Email: daniel.behrens@simivalleyusd.org
James Craft
Shayne Donart-Williams
Greg Figueroa
Michael Lake
Joseph Medina
Craig Plaster
Robert Pollard
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Miguel Galvan
Mike Moehn
Wilfredo Villegas
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Suzanne Aguilar
Patricia Carrillo
Barbara Dougherty
Michelle Egan
Terri Fromm
Ann Gale
Jared Honda
Heather Jeffers
Wendy Lyon
Vanessa Macias
Joan Paul
Connie Roccuzzo
Robert Stephan
Steve Stevens
Felix Zubiate
