Our Staff

Administrators | Counselors | Support Personnel
Teachers | Clerical Assistants | Athletics Dept.
Instructional Aides (Special Education) 
Instructional Aides (Other) | Campus Supervisors  
Custodial & Maintenance | Grounds | Cafeteria   

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 (L to Z) - Email: brian.cox@simivalleyusd.org
John C. Baxter, Assistant Principal  - Email: johnc.baxter@simivalleyusd.org
April Jacobsen, Assistant Principal (A to K) - Email: april.jacobsen@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-D) - Email: ila.laguercia@simivalleyusd.org
Lana Wastell (E-K & ELD) - lana.wastell@simivalleyusd.org
Chris Schurer (L-Q) - Email: christopher.schurer@simivalleyusd.org
Denise Johnson (R-Z) - denise.johnson@simivalleyusd.org

Mary Pujol-Wrightson R.N.  - School Nurse - Email: mary.pujol@simivalleyusd.org

Erin Edwards  - Workability Aide - Email: erin.edwards@simivalleyusd.org

Jake Goodrich - Psychologist - Email: jake.goodrich@simivalleyusd.org

Melissa Cruz - Ventura County Behavioral Health Clinician - Email: melissa.cruz@ventura.org

Tiffany Ruiz - Speech & Language Therapist - Email: tiffany.ruiz@simivalleyusd.org

​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 .

• John Arisohn – Social Studies: World History; Coach: Baseball - Email: john.arisohn@simivalleyusd.org
• Pamela Atkison – Math: Algebra II, Algebra II/Trigonometry - Email: pamela.atkison@simivalleyusd.org
• Christian Aurand – Social Studies: US History, Gov/Econ; Asst. Athletic Director
                                      Email: christian.aurand@simivalleyusd.org
• Kristina Bailey – English 11, AP 11; College & Career Seminar - Email: kristina.sawyer@simivalleyusd.org
• Jennifer Baldwin - World Language: Spanish I - Email: jennifer.baldwin@simivalleyusd.org
• Shanda Bonn - World Language: French I, II, III, IIIH, AP; . - Email: shanda.bonn@simivalleyusd.org
• Luke Bannon – English 11, 12  - Email: luke.bannon@simivalleyusd.org
• Mijal Batscha – Science: Earth Science, Biology - Email: mijal.batscha@simivalleyusd.org
• John M. Baxter– Work Experience, ROP, Peer Tutors - Email: john.baxter@simivalleyusd.org
• Ryan Bradshaw  – Physical Education: Bowling, Weights, PE 10; Coach: Boys Basketball
                                     Email: ryan.bradshaw@simivalleyusd.org
• Lourdes Caal - World Language: Spanish II - Email: lourdes.caal@simivalleyusd.org
• Liliana Cadena - World Language: Spanish I - Email: liliana.cadena@simivalleyusd.org
• Ron Carmona  – Math: Algebra II; Pre-Calculus - Email: ronald.carmona@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
• Jennifer Christman – Math: Geometry; Leadership - Email: jennifer.christman@simivalleyusd.org
• Brenda Coleman - Science: Chemistry; Biology - Email: brenda.coleman@simivalleyusd.org
• Lindy Cooper   -  English 9 - Email: linda.cooper@simivalleyusd.org
• Sharon Crane - Theatre Arts; English 9 - Email: sharon.crane@simivalleyusd.org
• Loren Dacanay – Science: Chemistry; AP Seminar - Email: loren.dacanay@simivalleyusd.org
• Artine Derian– Visual Arts: Video Production - Email: artine.derian@simivalleyusd.org
• Ginger DiRuscio – Special Education: Algebra CD - Email: ginger.diruscio@simivalleyusd.org
• Emily Doepking - Special Education - Email: emily.doepking@simivalleyusd.org
• Jessica Ellis – Health: CERT; P.E.: Yoga - Email: jessica.ellis@simivalleyusd.org
• Lauren Gallant – Social Studies: US History, AP & MHC US History - Email: lauren.gallant@simivalleyusd.org
• Lisa Giacalone - Business Education: Computer Science, Web Design, Robotics & Engineering
                                  Email: lisa.giacalone@simivalleyusd.org
• Christian Gori - Social Studies: World History, MHC World History, Government/Economics
                                Email: christian.gori@simivalleyusd.org
• Daniel Ham – Social Studies: US History, World History, MHC Government/Economics
                            Email: daniel.ham@simivalleyusd.org
• Theresa Hamilton – Social Studies: Child Development, Psychology, AP Psychology
                                        Email: theresa.hamilton@simivalleyusd.org
• Tammy Harter – Lead MHC Advisor; Health - Email: tammy.harter-hohensee@simivalleyusd.org
• Fabienne Heathcote – Special Education: Science 9, Algebra Concepts & AB, Geometry
                                            Email: fabienne.heathcote@simivalleyusd.org
• Hunter Horn - Science - Email: hunter.horn@simivalleyusd.org
• Gail Johnson –Special Education - Email: gail.johnson@simivalleyusd.org
• Charles Katz – World Language: American Sign Language I & II - Email: charles.katz@simivalleyusd.org
• Sharon Kelley – English 10H, ERWC - Email: sharon.kelley@simivalleyusd.org
• Patrick Kelly - Science - Email: patrick.kelly@simivalleyusd.org - mrkelly.webplus.net
• David King - Math: Algebra, RTI Algebra I; Business: Computer Apps; College & Career Seminar
                          Email: david.king@simivalleyusd.org
• Trace Larson - Visual Arts: Ceramics, Basic Design - Email: trace.larson@simivalleyusd.org
• Stephanie Lauer – English 9, 10; College & Career Seminar - Email: stephanie.lauer@simivalleyusd.org
• Jeff Lindell  - Visual Arts: Photography, Yearbook, Technical Drawing (CAD)
                           Email: jeffrey.lindell@simivalleyusd.org
• Kathy Lirones – Special Education: Algebra AB, Science 11 - Email: kathleen.lirones@simivalleyusd.org
• Brianne Mahlstedt –Special Education - Email: brianne.mahlstedt@simivalleyusd.org
• Chris Mankey  – Science: Anatomy & Physiology (& Honors) - Email: christopher.mankey@simivalleyusd.org
• Jennifer Marsh– Math: Algebra I & II; Renaissance - Email: jennifer.marsh@simivalleyusd.org
• Brett McNulty - Adaptive Physical Education - Email: brett.mcnulty@simivalleyusd.org
• Shawn Megli – Special Education: Algebra AB & CD; Geometry CD, Biology, Physical Biology
                               Email: shawn.megli@simivalleyusd.org
• Lindsay Miller - Science: Biology - Email: lindsay.miller@simivalleyusd.org
• Kurt Mjoen – Math: AP Calculus AB & BC - Email: kurt.mjoen@simivalleyusd.org
• Chris Montague – Special Education - Email: christopher.montague@simivalleyusd.org
• Jeramie Oliveira – Math: Algebra I, MHC Algebra I, MHC Geometry - Email: jeramie.oliveira@simivalleyusd.org
• Cyndi Page – Special Education (Adult Ed. Campus) - Email: cynthia.page@simivalleyusd.org
• Scott Patrick - English 9 & 11 - Email: scott.patrick@simivalleyusd.org 
• Elizabeth Peterson – Science 9 - 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
• Dameon Porter  - Business Education: Entrepreneurship, Marketing; Coach: Football
                                    Email: dameon.porter@simivalleyusd.org
• Daniel Pracher – Performing Arts: Instrumental Music - Email: daniel.pracher@simivalleyusd.org
• Mike Pulsipher– Math: Algebra I & Geometry; Coach: Girls Lacrosse - Email: michael.pulsipher@simivalleyusd.org
• Robert Rennie – Industrial Arts: Wood Design I - Email: robert.rennie@simivalleyusd.org
• Randy Rogers – Math: Geometry - Email: randy.rogers@simivalleyusd.org
• Ryan Rosuck - English - Email: ryan.rosuck@simivalleyusd.org
• Nicole Sampogna – Special Education: Earth Science, Biology, Study Skills
                                        Email: nicole.sampogna@simivalleyusd.org
• Elizabeth Sanchez – Special Education: US History, World History, Study Skills
                                          Email: elizabeth.sanchez@simivalleyusd.org
• Vicki Schmitt– English 9H & 10 - Email: vicki.schmitt@simivalleyusd.org
• Steven Schreck - Health, Physical Education 9 - Email: steven.schreck@simivalleyusd.org
• Amanda Shrock - English 11, Transitional 11 - Email: amanda.shrock@simivalleyusd.org
• Andrew Shrock– Social Studies: Government, AP Government, US History - Email: andrew.shrock@simivalleyusd.org
• Alisa Simpson  – ELD; English 12 - Email: alisa.simpson@simivalleyusd.org
• Giuseppina Smith – Science: Biology, Biotech Biology - Email: giuseppina.smith@simivalleyusd.org
• Michael Smith – Special Education: English 9/10 & 11/12; US History; Gov/Econ; Health; Study Skills
                                  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
• Susan Stone– Math: Algebra I - Email: susan.stone@simivalleyusd.org
• Kyle Stransky - Special Education: English 9, 10; Study Skills - Email: kyle.stransky@simivalleyusd.org 
• Ryan Taggart – Social Studies: Government, Economics; Coach: Football - Email: john.taggart@simivalleyusd.org
• Jan Tamoto – World Language: Spanish II & III - Email: janice.tamoto@simivalleyusd.org
• Tami Temple - Social Studies - Email: tamara.temple@simivalleyusd.org
• Sarah Todd – English 9 MHC, 11, 11 Honors, & 11  MHC - Email: sarah.todd@simivalleyusd.org
• Jennifer Urie – English 12, & AP 12 -  Email: jennifer.urie@simivalleyusd.org
• Elena Golt - World Language: Spanish I - Email: elena.golt@simivalleyusd.org
• Scott Vermette – Health; PE -  Email: scott.vermette@simivalleyusd.org
• Mike Vitale– Social Studies: World History, AP World History, Film - Email: michael.vitale@simivalleyusd.org
• Monika Way– Science: Chemistry, Honors, AP, and MHC Chemistry - Email: monika.way@simivalleyusd.org
• Brittney Wescamillo (née Westover)  -  Performing Arts: Choral Music, Guitar, Music Appreciation
                                          Email: brittney.westover@simivalleyusd.org
• Robert Wickwire– Math: AP Statistics, Algebra II; Coach: Tennis - Email: robert.wickwire@simivalleyusd.org
• Tanya Wismann - English 10, 10 MHC, 11; Coach: Girls Basketball - Email: tanya.wismann@simivalleyusd.org
• D'lorah Wismar - Math - Email: dlorah.wismar@simivalleyusd.org
• Qin (Jean) Zhou – Science: 9, Physics, AP Physics; Academic Decathlon
                                     Email: qin.zhou@simivalleyusd.org - https://www.edmodo.com/

Joelle Cardona- Athletic Director- Email: joelle.cardona@simivalleyusd.org
Christina Gallo- Athletic Trainer- Email: svh.atc@gmail.com

Fall Sports 
Jorge Barajas- Girls Cross Country- Email: BarajasJorge@ATT.net 
Steve Ringgold- Boys Cross Country - Email: snr@steveringgold.com
Dameon Porter- Football- Email: dameon.porter@simivalleyusd.org
Andy Silva- Girls Golf- Email: asilva7245@aol.com 
Robert Wickwire- Girls Tennis- Email: robert.wickwire@simivalleyusd.org
Samantha Crane- Girls Volleyball- Email: svhs.crane@gmail.com

Winter Sports 
Ryan Bradshaw- Boys Basketball- Email: ryan.bradshaw@simivalleyusd.org
Tanya Wismann- Girls Basketball- Email: tanya.wismann@simivalleyusd.org
Ryan Woods- Boys Soccer- Email: ryan.woods44@yahoo.com
Currently Open- Girls Soccer- 
Chad Davidson- Wrestling- Email: chadxdavidson@aol.com 

Spring Sports
John Arisohn- Baseball- Email: john.arisohn@simivalleyusd.org
Matt WIlliamson- Boys Golf- Email: matt@simihillsgolf.com 
Bijan Nickroo- Boys Lacrosse- Email: bnickroo2@gmail.com
Mike Pulispher- Girls Lacrosse- Email: michael.pulispher@simivalleyusd.org
Andy Silva- Softball- Email: asilva7245@aol.com 
Robert Wickwire- Boys Tennis- Email: robert.wickwire@simivalleyusd.org
Steve Ringgold- Track and Field- Email: snr@steveringgold.com 
Hunter Horn- Boys Volleyball- Email: hunter.horn@simivalleyusd.org

• Cathy Alfano, SSAII: Attendance Clerk - Email: cathy.alfano@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6721
• Bonnie Andazola, Health Clerk - Email: bonnie.andazola@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6719
• Melissa Biggs (LOA), Student Store Clerk II - 805-577-1400, ext. 6741
• Kara Gage , SSAII: Budgets, Purchasing, Travel, SPSA, Technology - Email: kara.gage@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6716
• Michelle Cunningham, SSAII: Receptionist, Payroll, Substitutes - Email: michelle.cunningham@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6715
• Beth Hankins, SSAIII: Registrar - Email: beth.hankins@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6725
• Susi Holt, SSAII: Counseling Clerk - Email: susan.holt@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6723
• Lisa Jeffers , SSAIII: AP Secretary (Mr. Cox), ELL, Safety - Email: lisa.jeffers@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6710
• Stacy Jones, Student Body Accounts Clerk - Email: stacy.jones@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6739
• Sharon Klug , Office Manager, Secretary to Principal May, Webmaster, Print/Web Communications
             Email: sharon.klug@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6706
• Barbara Leighty , Library Media Technician III - Email: barbara.leighty@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6747
• Eliz Lang , Steno Clerk II: AP Secretary (Ms. Simmons), Special Education
              Email: maryelizabeth.lang@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6712
• Heather McKay, College & Career Counselor - Email: heather.mckay@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6809
• Christine Olson, SSAII: ASB/Athletics Clerk - Email: christine.olson@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6738
• Karen Patrick, SSAIII: AP Secretary (Mrs. Fernandes) - Email: karen.patrick@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6708
• Lyliam Samayoa-Herrera, Community Liaison - Email: lyliam.samayoa-herrera@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6746
• Mary Slenker, SSAIII: Work Experience - Email: mary.slenker@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6732
• Rebecca Stafford, SSAII: Plant Manager's Secretary, ext. 6826
• Cindy Trice, SSAII: Attendance- Email: cynthia.trice@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6722
• Dalila Van Boven, Counseling Secretary - Email: dalila.vanboven@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6724
• Sue Williams, Library Media Technician II - Email: susan.williams@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6748

Amaya-Rios, Evelyn (Mahlstedt)
Blackburn, Maria (Mahlstedt)
Brewer, Sue (Smith) .
Brittan, Jennifer (Jacobsen)
Brooks, Leslie (Carpenter)
Broscoe, Judy (Mahlstedt)
Brough, Christine (Doepking)
Callaway, Anthony (Montague)
Church, Sharon (Montague)
Cole, Ann (Page - Adult Ed. Campus) .
Coreas, Concepcion (Doepking) .
Curtis-Mitchell, Julie (Johnson)
Dean, Candace (Carpenter) .
DePriest, Grace (Sanchez)
Ebert, Jackie (Montague)  .
Edwards, Tina (Sampogna)
Evans, Andrea (Carpenter)
Filippelli, Erika (Johnson)
Flores, Patricia (Mahlstedt)
Fortuna, Brandon (Page - Adult Ed. Campus)
Groat, Richard (Plahn)
Hardesty, Jaide (Carpenter).
Henderson, Leslie (Megli)
Holmquist, Janet (Page - Adult Ed. Campus)
Iacobellis, Cynthia J. (Page - Adult Ed. Campus) .
Keller, Janeen (Plahn)
Lang, Lindsay (DiRuscio)

Lewin, Matt (Montague) .
Lirones, Linda (Heathcote)
Marshall, Colt (Mahlstedt)
Marshall, Whitney (Page - Adult Ed. Campus)
McCabe, Gail (Doepking)
McConnell, Marcus (Page - Adult Ed. Campus)

Ndreu, Boralda (Doepking)

O'Donahoe-Collins, Joy (Stransky)
Olson, Jody (Causey)
Ray, Gale (Plahn)
Rollins, Jake (Page - Adult Ed. Campus)
Schulps, Karen (Carpenter)
Siflinger, Kim (Carpenter)
Smith, Kelley (Causey)
Smith, Lisa (Lirones)
Svoboda, Lisa (Carpenter)

Toste, Amy (Doepking)
Von Osinski, John B. (Page - Adult Ed. Campus)
Zomoroudi, Frank (Causey) 

Itzel Chipres (Simpson - ELL)
Flores Gutiérrez (Simpson - ELL)

Steve Kilgore, Plant Manager - Email: steven.kilgore@simivalleyusd.org
Dan Dunlap, Maintenance
Jeff Bullard
Lon Dillon
Jose Galdamez
Michael Lake
Cesar Langarica
Garrett Moore
Robert Pollard

Miguel Galvan
Greg Lee
Mike Olles

Suzanne Aguilar
Patricia Carrillo
Jerry Davis
Rae Dery
Barbara Dougherty
Terri Fromm
Margaret Knudson
Wendy Lyon
John Murphy
Joan Paul
Brian Roberts
Connie Roccuzzo
Robert Stephen
Mary Todd
Gaye White
Felix Zubiate

Marie Johnen, Manager - Email: helen.johnen@simivalleyusd.org
Stephanie Chiasson
Susan Cowan
Charlene Gray
Trina Grebeta
Gwen Haskins
Debbie Jaramillo
Lisa Mulay
Lizzie Payne
Debby Santa Cruz
Nikki Schneider
Natalie Songdiwarhana