Our Staff
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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
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
- Joelle Cardona - Director of Athletics - Email: joelle.cardona@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, 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 - Performing Arts: Choral Music, Guitar -
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, 11; Coach: Girls Basketball - 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; 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
- Eliz Lang, AP Secretary (Mrs. Madsen), Special Education
Email: maryelizabeth.lang@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6710 - Janice Davis, Student Store Clerk II - 805-577-1400, ext. 6741
- Sandra Fitzgerald, Counseling Clerk - Email: sandra.fitzgerald@simivalleyusd.org
805-577-1400, ext. 6724 - Kara Gage , Budgets, Purchasing, Travel, SPSA - Email: kara.gage@simivalleyusd.org
805-577-1400, ext. 6746 - Jennifer Gast - College & Career Counselor - Email: jennifer.gast@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. 6716
- 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. 6712 - 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, Reception & Payroll - Email: mary.slenker@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6715
- 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. 6732
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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)
Henderson, Leslie (Megli)
Keller, Janeen (Plahn)
Kepler, Carolyn (Doepking)
Lang, Lindsay (DiRuscio)
Lewin, Matt (Plahn) .
Lirones, Linda (Heathcote)
MacAlister, Debbie (Sampogna)
Olson, Jody (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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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
Talal Tabbara
Felix Zubiate
