Burbank Teacher Bios for MYP Project Supervisor Draft

Burbank Teacher Bios for MYP Project Supervisor Draft

Netolli Acosta Group: Other Room: 129

I am a(n): Administrator

Some of my interests are:

Mrs. Amber Acuna Group: History Room: 216

I teach: AP Human Geography, Sociology, & Psychology

Some of my interests are: Sports & Community Service

Mr. Don Aime Group: ELA Room: 201

I teach: English IV: British Literature

Some of my interests are: Reading (Game of Thrones, fantasy, and sci-Fiction), writing, movies and television (Star Wars, Braveheart, superhero movies, etc.), music (mostly classic rock), video games (Assassin's Creed series, Dragon Age series, Mass Effect series, and other rpgs), and philosophy.

Mr. Alex Aleman Group: Science Room: 253

I teach: Chemistry

Some of my interests are: Soccer, recycling, movies, music, playing the drums, video games and running.

Mr. Robert Alfaro Group: Other Room: 109


Some of my interests are: Playing music, watching sports, traveling

Mr. Luke Amphlett Group: History Room: 217

I teach: U.S. History, A.P. U.S. History, Theory of Knowledge

Some of my interests are: Critical theory, immigration and criminal justice reform, political philosophy, early 1980s new wave and post-punk, abstract art, dogs, decolonization, labor organizing, anti-militarism, environmental issues, and RADIOHEAD.

Mr. Santiago Barboza Group: Other Electives Room: 233

I teach: Spanish II

Some of my interests are: Spanish Club, tutoring, Music, Sports(Soccer)

Mr. Pete Barcenez Group: CATE Room: 2414

I teach: Computer Science

Some of my interests are: Programming, Coding, problem-solving, NFL, fantasy football, Chess, Sci-fi movies, Marvel/DC, Animation, computer graphics


Mrs. Bess Barrios Group: Science Room: 243

I teach: DP Biology and Forensic Science

Some of my interests are: Science, Crime Shows, murder mysteries, crafting, family, animals, reading.

In high school I played volleyball, basketball, track, band (flags and flute), cheerleader. I studied biology at UT Austin.

Coach Phil Barron Group: Coach Room: 1108

I teach: OCI/Athletics Some of my interests are: I am a former college

football player and have 13 years of experience in education. My interest is in the population we have here at Burbank which is inner city students, it has been my passion for many years to get the most out of students who face different adversities everyday. My ultimate goal is to be a positive role model to my student/athletes and give them the best opportunity to be successful.

Rachel Bazan Group: Other Room: 2411

I teach: Counselor


Dr. Mark Bindseil Group: CATE Room: 1711

I teach: Agriculture

Some of my interests are: Hunting, fishing, nascar

Ms. Judith Boyer Group: ELA Room: 222

I teach: ELA Four, IB Lang/Lit, TOK, College Prep Writing and Extended Essay

Some of my interests are: Reading, watching lots of the History Channel, listening to music.

Mr. Braune Group: CATE Room: 1711

I teach: Agricultural science

Some of my interests are: gardening, showing livestock,hunting

Ms. Mari Brown Group: Science Room: 132

I teach: Science (Biology/ChemBridge)

Some of my interests are: Animals, bird watching (field identification of birds), marine life, movies, music, traveling, history, science

Doug Burford Group: Coach Room: Boys Gym

I teach: Athletics



Ms. China Cardriche Group: Math Room: 203

I teach: AP Calculus, Precalculus, and IB MATH

Some of my interests are: Real estate, Basketball, shoes, traveling, and finance

Aurora Carreon Group: Other Room: 112

I am a(n): Social Worker

Some of my interests are: I am a 1990 graduate of Burbank HS. I am a Mexican Folklorico Dancer. Some of my interest are: riding my bike leisurely, kayaking and anything outdoors.

Patricia Carvajal Group: Other Room: 211



Miss Elisa Covarrubias Group: Other Electives Room: 235

I teach: Spanish

Some of my interests are: soccer, music, lizards, Netflix, translating and puzzles

Mrs. Germaine Craig Group: SPED Room: 101

I teach: Special Ed.

Some of my interests are: Sports, languages and special ed.

Mrs. Rebecca Crouch Group: ELA Room: 302

I teach: English

Some of my interests are: Animals, Crafts, Art, Reading, Pop Culture

Mr. Travis Davenport Group: Math Room: 202

I teach: Algebra 1 and Geometry


Juan Carlos De Leon Group: History Room: 215

I teach: AP World History, AP Psychology, and IB History of the Americas HL

Some of my interests are: Star Wars, Coin Collecting, Travel, Food, Online Gaming, World History


Mrs. Jennifer De Waelsche Group: Other Room: Library

I am a(n): Librarian

Some of my interests are: Music, Crafts, Reading, Games, Scrabble. I'm a competitive Scrabble player and I play clarinet in a local community band. I was flag captain in high school and college. I'm pretty good with technology and love exploring new apps and software. I do some graphic design with Adobe programs like Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.

Mr. Christopher Dombkowski Group: SPED Room: 114

I teach: Ace 11/12

Some of my interests are: In my free time I enjoy fishing, hunting, building street cars, and playing guitar. I have been teaching for about 10 years and greatly enjoy being here at Burbank.

Mr. Jeph Duarte Group: Other Room: 442

I am a(n): Testing Coordinator

Some of my interests are: 80's country music, local politics, and the San Antonio Spurs

Mr. Alejandro Fernandez II Group: Math Room: 204

I teach: Math

Some of my interests are: Math, stock market, real estate, horses, cattle, chickens, agriculture, bees, small business, logic, rational thinking, soccer, fencing, tennis, truth vs falsehood, politics.

Ms. Ashley Figueroa Group: ELA Room: 323

I teach: English I

Some of my interests are: Volleyball, softball, running, & reading.

Mrs. Beatrice Findeisen Group: CATE Room: 1415

I teach: Culinary Arts

Some of my interests are: Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Traveling, Christianity

Mrs. Jasmine Flores Group: SPED Room: 111

I teach: I do not teach currently.

Some of my interests are: crafts, sports, family, Hispanic heritage

Tanya Flores Group: Other Room: 307

I am a(n): Counselor



Cheryl Galindo Group: Other Room: 113

I am a(n): Nurse


Ms. J. Paige Gandara-Valderas Group: Fine Arts Room: 125

I teach: Art I; Drawing II, III, IV; AP Studio Art; Yearbook

Some of my interests are: I love to draw and travel. I am also very interested in design, photography and journalistic writing. Lastly, I am very into personal heath and fitness.

Coach Emilio Garza Group: Coach Room: 324

I teach: OCI Instructor

Some of my interests are: Football, Wrestling, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Doing all kind of fitness activities. Spending time with my family. I played small college football and was a residential advisor for a semester. I played the Viola from sixth grade up until my sophomore year of school.

Ms. Cait Gomez Group: CATE Room: 1411

I teach: Advanced Culinary Arts

Some of my interests are: Cycling, cooking, running, and going to concerts

Mr. Andres Gonzalez Group: Math Room: 321

I teach: algebraic reasoning, geometry; Razonamiento Algebraico

Some of my interests are: teaching, traveling, music, biking, hiking, camping, technology, astronomy; Noticias del dia, astronomia, viajar, acampar, excursiones, etc.

Ms. Gabriela Gonzalez Group: Fine Arts Room: 314

I teach: Art

Some of my interests are: Nature, Painting, Ceramics, Urban Culture, Social Media, watching YouTube, Music

Toni Gorman Group: Coach Room: Girl’s Gym

I teach: Girl's Athletics


Ms. Ana Guerrero Group: Math Room: 121

I teach: Algebra I and Geometry.

Some of my interests are: traveling.


Mr. Justin Harper-Smith Group: Math Room: 212

I teach: Algebra 2, IB Math yr 1, AP Statistics

Some of my interests are: Construction, Real Estate Investing, Buying and Selling Cars, and Data Analytics

Coach Wendell Harris Group: Coach Room: 100

I teach: Credit Recovery


Beatriz Hernandez Group: Other Room: 307



Mr. David Hernandez Group: Science Room: 238

I teach: Physics

Some of my interests are: Quantum Physics, Star Wars, Video Games

Ms. Jessica Hernandez Group: ELA Room: 205

I teach: English

Some of my interests are: traveling, animals, crafting, reading, poetry

Laura Hernandez Group: Other Room: 110

I teach: Counselor


Ms. Myranda Hess Group: Math Room: 209

I teach: Geometry and Algebra 2

Some of my interests are: Soccer, Swimming, Traveling, movies, foodie, shoes, and art museums

Ms. Amy Hewlett Group: ELA Room: 210

I teach: English 2

Some of my interests are: I enjoy reading, writing, running, hiking, making puzzles, doodling (I'm not very good though), and going to cool coffee shops. In high school, I played soccer and ran track. In college, I ran track and wrote for my school newspaper.


Silivia Holguin Group: Other Room: 110



Ms. Jacqueline Hullaby Group: Other Electives Room: 316

I teach: French

Some of my interests are: Cuisine/Nutrition, Personal Growth, Adoption, Sustainability, Minimalism, Faith

Ms. Brittney Ivanov Group: Science Room: 231

I teach: Biology and Environmental Systems

Some of my interests are: Science, collecting bugs for my collection, reading to my daughter, and arts and crafts projects.

Coach Jackson Group: History Room: 228

I teach: History


Mr. Tate Jaeger Group: Science Room: 250

I teach: Science

Some of my interests are: I enjoy cooking and playing golf. I also have an interest in science, especially health science.

Mr. Oscar Jauregui Group: Other Electives Room: 124

I teach: Money Matters


Dr. Joan Jenkins Group: Other Room: 213

I teach: I taught social studies: History, government and economics

Some of my interests are: reading, art, sewing

Ms. Christine Krem Group: SPED Room: 115

I teach: Special Education

Some of my interests are: Hello Kitty, anything PINK, shopping, eating, cooking, and going to the cinema!


Ms. April Lara Group: Fine Arts Room: 8126

I teach: Band/Percussion

Some of my interests are: Music

Mr. Florencio Lara Group: Fine Arts Room: 8203

I teach: Orchestra

Some of my interests are: Bible, piano, music, symphony, swimming, reading, raising farm animals, gardening

Mrs. Janice Larzelere Group: ELA Room: 322

I teach: ESL/English

Some of my interests are: Yoga, cooking/baking and traveling.

Sheryl Lew Group: Other Room: 1401

I am a(n): College Bound Advisor

Some of my interests are: cooking, baking, pop culture, Marvel movies, helping others, creativity, celebrities, saving money, innovation, trying new restaurants, traveling, and gardening.

Mrs. Marjorie Lindsay Group: Fine Arts Room: 316

I teach: GTISM LAVA for GT Leaders and Visual Artists

Some of my interests are: Drawing, Painting, Art History

Coach Humberto Lopez Group: History Room: 226

I teach: World History

Some of my interests are: Sports and History

Ms. Krystal Lowery Group: Math Room: 207

I teach: Algebra 2 Pre-IB, Pre-Calculus, IB Math SL Year 2, Athletics

Some of my interests are: Coaching Cross Country and Track, Watching Football and Baseball

Mr. Art Martinez Group: Other Room: 1401

I am a(n): College Bound Advisor

Some of my interests are: Minecraft, the Food Network, Harry Potter, Rolling Stone Magazine, wandering around Target for hours, and helping our students make their post-secondary dreams a reality. I am currently finishing up my doctorate degree in Higher Education and I absolutely love working with our Bulldog family.


Billy Marshall Group: Coach Room: Boys Gym

I teach: Athletic Trainer Some of my interests are: 24 years of experience in

public education. During this period, he built Athletic Training programs and coached at several area high schools before returning to SAISD. Billy feels being an Athletic Trainer in the high school setting allows him the opportunity to mentor and influence the lives of countless student trainers, athletes and coaches. In his free time, Billy enjoys reading, time with family and friends and time outdoors.

Coach Dana Melton Group: Fine Arts Room: 1147

I teach: Dance and Orange Jackets

Some of my interests are: Harry Potter, working out, going to the movies, and spending time with friends and family

Mrs. Sasha Menard Group: Science Room: 242

I teach: Chemistry

Some of my interests are: Biking, yoga, sailing, surfing attending grandchildren's soccer games. I love music and art. I love to travel and can fly a plane

Mr. Carlos Mendez Group: Other Electives Room: 230

I teach: Spanish 1

Some of my interests are: Mayan archaeology/hieroglyphs, Art History, and Soccer.

Ms. Estela Mireles Group: ELA Room: 200

I teach: English II and III

Some of my interests are: Jogging, crossfit, reading, rollerskating

Mrs. Flor Molina Group: CATE Room: 1424

I teach: Cosmetology

Some of my interests are: Haircolor, hair cuts, family, road trips,self time

Coach Miguel Molina Group: SPED/Coach Room: 111

I teach: English I as a Co Teacher.

Some of my interests are: anything sports, history, and poker.

Mr. Noel Montenegro Group: ELA Room: 315

I teach: English

Some of my interests are: Music, art, songwriting, poetry, camping


Mr. Gerardo Moore Group: ELA Room: 212

I teach: English 3 Dual Credit, English 4 Dual Credit, English 3, IB Extended Essay

Some of my interests are: movies, comics, music, writing

Javier Moreno Group: CATE Room: 2400

I teach: Criminal Justice


Mr. Ronald Muniz Group: Fine Arts Room: 225

I teach: IB Visual Art, Painting and AP Art History

Some of my interests are: Music, percussion, guitars, comic books, cartooning, animation, Assassins Creed, Renaissance Art, Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, Street Art, Graffiti Art, Surrealism, Psychology, Horror and the Macabre, History, Social Justice, Environmental Justice, Socialism.

Dr. Victor Naranjo Group: Fine Arts Room: 8107

I teach: Music

Some of my interests are: Music

Mr. Robert Navarro Group: Fine Arts Room: 8107

I teach: Band

Some of my interests are: Jazz Band

Mrs. Holli Pemberton Group: SPED Room: 114

I am a(n): Teacher's Assistant For Special Education Ace

Some of my interests are: Spending time with my family, and Being Active.

Coach Cody Peterson Group: Coach Room: 111

I teach: I am a co-teach for Alg I, Eng III & IV, US History and World History.

Some of my interests are: Sports, Psychology, Movies

Mrs. Sharon Pressnell Group: CATE Room: 2415

I teach: Business

Some of my interests are: party planning, DIY projects and crafts


Ms. LeeRay Quintanilla Group: Coach Room: 111

I teach: Special Education

Some of my interests are: Sports

Mr. Martin Ramirez Group: History Room: 224

I teach: Social studies

Some of my interests are: History, sports, traveling

Mr. Panfilo Ramirez Group: Other Electives Room: 239

I teach: Spanish

Some of my interests are: Listening music, Reading, Cooking

Mr. Kevin Reneau Group: Other Electives Room: 1512

I teach: JROTC

Some of my interests are: Religion, Classical Literature, History, Politics, Dogs, Horses, Chickens, Goats, and SciFi

Ms. Rebecca Rivas Group: ELA Room: 319

I teach: English

Some of my interests are: animals, running, yoga, reading

Mr. Arturo Rivera Group: Math Room: 320

I teach: Math

Some of my interests are: Cars

Coach Rogers Group: Coach Room: Girl’s Gym

I teach: Athletics


Ms. Josephine Rosales Group: CATE Room: 301

I teach: Health Science, Medical Term, AVID

Some of my interests are: Playing softball and running.


1SG (R) PAUL RUSSELL, SR. Group: Other Electives Room: 1511

I teach: ROTC I, II, III, and IV; OIC; and CAS Coordinator Asst

Some of my interests are: Motorcycle Touring; Fishing; Golf

Deborah Salazar Group: SPED Room: 122

I teach: Reading Intervention


Mr. Yvan Salazar Group: Coach Room: 1100

I teach: Physical Education

Some of my interests are: I used to be a Computer/Business teacher so I have many interest with technology, media, and self-improvement books. I love athletics and I make an effort to try and stay fit with H.I.I.T. type workouts and basketball. I am a people person and love learning new things about people.

Mr. Stephen Salinas Group: CATE Room: 325

I teach: Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

Some of my interests are: Enjoying the arts (music, movies, comics, books) and watching true crime documentaries.

Mr. Carlos Sanchez Group: Science Room: 126

I teach: Biology


Mr. Ricardo Sanchez Group: Math Room: 118

I teach: Math


Christian Sandoval Group: CATE Room: 2403

I teach: AVID and Principles of IT

Some of my interests are: I like sports (especially soccer), comics, the outdoors, podcasting, photography, making videos, art and food! I played soccer in high school and in college and now I coach soccer. My major is business marketing and I used to work at a TV station and a public relations firm. I also like filming and making videos. I am interested in learning more and creating podcasts.

Ms. Bea Sena Group: ELA Room: 318

I teach: English I pre-IB

Some of my interests are: Dancing, cheerleading, reading, writing


Mrs. Susan Simpson-Obregon Group: Fine Arts Room: 8208

I teach: Choir (Gamma Sigma Sponsor too)

Some of my interests are: Music, Traveling, Dogs, Animals, Service, camping and RV-ing. I also have an interests in vehicles (trucks and sports cars).

Mr. Joey Solis Group: Other Electives Room: 317

I teach: AVID I, II, and IV

Some of my interests are: Sports, music, movies, traveling

Mr. Jose Angel Soliz Group: Fine Arts Room: 8202

I teach: Performance Mariachi and performing on Mariachi Instruments

Some of my interests are: I collect cookbooks, avid reader, I love deer hunting, outdoor cooking/bbqing & camping, I love to watch movies with my wife on the weekends, I love going to Barnes & nobles to buy new books for my personal library, I am the oldest of 8 kids, I love teaching mariachi at Burbank HS.

Mr. Hector Trevino Group: Fine Arts Room: 8120

I teach: Band

Some of my interests are: Music, Music Composition, Music History, Music Theory.

Gilbert Vasquez Group: History Room: 2417

I teach: Government


Leah Wallace Group: Coach Room: 111

I teach: Special Education co-teach Biology and math

Some of my interests are: Swimming, Fishing, movies, concerts, and sporting events

Coach Winters Group: Science Room: 218

I teach: science

Some of my interests are: Real Estate, Grappling, Music

Ms. Michele Wisniewski Group: Fine Arts Room: 115

I teach: Theatre, Tech Theatre, Journalism

Some of my interests are: (In no particular order...)Theatre, writing, reading, carpentry, lighting, sound mixing, football, baseball, cooking, acting, law, music, cats, automotive repair, graphic design, meditation, DIY, water sports, travel, photography, horror movies, billiards and trivia.


Dannie Woods Group: Coach Room: 111

I teach: Special Education and Coach


Miss Andraya Young Group: History Room: 237

I teach: World Geography and AP Government and Politics

Some of my interests are: Watching Basketball (Go Spurs Go!), Traveling, Reading great books, Going to Concerts and Watching Plays/Musicals.

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