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. 

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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

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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
Dr. Loren Dittmar (R-Z) - loren.dittmar@simivalleyusd.org

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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

Tammy White - Workability Aide - Email: tammy.white@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 .

• 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.sawyer@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
• 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  – Math: Algebra I, II - 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
• Brenda Coleman - Science: Chemistry - Email: brenda.coleman@simivalleyusd.org
• Lindy Cooper   -  English 12 - Email: linda.cooper@simivalleyusd.org
• Loren Dacanay – Science: Chemistry - Email: loren.dacanay@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 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
• Christian Gori - Social Studies: Government/Economics - Email: christian.gori@simivalleyusd.org
• Daniel Ham – Social Studies: US History - Email: daniel.ham@simivalleyusd.org
• Theresa Hamilton – English 10; Social Studies: AP Psychology
                                        Email: theresa.hamilton@simivalleyusd.org
• Tammy Harter – Work Experience, Career Education - Email: tammy.harter-hohensee@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; Social Studies: US History - 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
• 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
• 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
• Jennifer Martin - Special Education: Over 18 Program - Email: jennifer.martin@simivalleyusd.org
• Heather Marx - Visual Arts: Video Production, Digital Photography - Email: heather.marx@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
• Jeramie Oliveira – Math: Algebra I C, II C, Geometry MHC; Career Ed.: ROP Game Design - 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 
• 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
• 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
• Randy Rogers – Math: Geometry - Email: randy.rogers@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
• Vicki Schmitt– English 9, 10 - Email: vicki.schmitt@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
• Matthew Smith - Instrumental Music - Email: matthew.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
• Susan Stone– Math: Algebra I - Email: susan.stone@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
• 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: 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 - https://www.edmodo.com/

Joelle Cardona- Athletic Director- Email: joelle.cardona@simivalleyusd.org
Cole Kissick - Head Athletic Trainer- Email: cole.killick@simivalleyusd.org

Fall Sports 
Abi Walker - Boys & Girls Cross Country- Email: 6walkers1999@gmail.com
Jim Benkert - Football - james.benkert@simivalleyusd.org
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 
[Open] - Boys Lacrosse- Email: bnickroo2@gmail.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

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• 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
• Michelle Cunningham, Receptionist, Payroll, Substitutes - Email: michelle.cunningham@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6715
• 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, 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. 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, Work Experience Secretary - Email: mary.slenker@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6732
• 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, Counseling Secretary - Email: dalila.vanboven@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6724
• Laura Whittaker (sub) , AP Secretary (Mrs. Jacobsen), Special Education
              Email: laura.whittaker@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6712
• Sue Williams, Library Media Technician II - Email: susan.williams@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6748

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Benson, Geoff (Carpenter)
Blackburn, Maria (Mahlstedt)
Brewer, Sue (Smith) .
Brooks, Leslie (Carpenter)
Brosco, Judy (Mahlstedt)
Brough, Christine (Doepking)
Chetwynd, Evelyn (Mahlstedt)
Cole, Ann (Mahlstedt) .
Coreas, Concepcion (Doepking)
Crescencio, Liliana (Plahn).
Curtis-Mitchell, Julie (Johnson)
Dean, Candace (Carpenter) .
DePriest, Grace (Kinsley)
Ebert, Jackie (Martin)  .
Edwards, Tina (Stransky)
Filippelli, Erika (Causey)
Flores, Patricia (Mahlstedt)
Giberson, Tracy (Mahlstedt)
Groat, Rich (Plahn)
Henderson, Leslie (Megli)
Keller, Janeen (Plahn)
Kepler, Carolyn (Doepking)
Lang, Lindsay (DiRuscio)
Lewin, Matt (Martin) .
Lirones, Linda (Heathcote)
McAlister, Debbie (Sampogna)
Oaks, Danielle (Doepking)
Olson, Jody (Carpenter)
Siflinger, Kim (Carpenter)
Smith, Kelley (Causey)
Smith, Lisa (Lirones)
Svoboda, Lisa (Mahlstedt)
Toste, Amy (Doepking)
Zomoroudi, Frank (Causey) 

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Emili Calderon
Flora Gutiérrez
Sheyla Laube

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Dan Dunlap, Plant Manager (sub) - Email: daniel.dunlap@simivalleyusd.org
Greg Figueroa, Maintenance (sub)
James Craft
Shayne Donart-Williams
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
Jerry Davis
Barbara Dougherty
Michelle Egan
Terri Fromm
Ann Gale
Margaret Knudson
Wendy Lyon
Bijan Nickroo
Joan Paul
Connie Roccuzzo
Robert Stephan
Steve Stevens
Gaye White
Felix Zubiate

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Brigette Truesdell, Manager
Stephanie Chiasson
Susan Cowan
Charlene Gray
Trina Grebeta
Gwen Haskins
Lizzie Payne
Debby Santa Cruz
Natalie Songdiwarhana