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@vcoe.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, 12, AP English Language - Email: kristina.sawyer@simivalleyusd.org
• Jennifer Baldwin - World Language: Spanish I, Spanish II- Email: jennifer.baldwin@simivalleyusd.org
• Luke Bannon - English 11, 12 - Email: luke.bannon@simivalleyusd.org
• Mijal Batscha - Science: Biology - Email: mijal.batscha@simivalleyusd.org
• John M. Baxter - Work Experience, Peer Tutoring, ROP - Email: john.baxter@simivalleyusd.org
• Jim Benkert  – Physical Education, Head Coach: Football - Email: james.benkert@simivalleyusd.org
• Shanda Bonn - World Language: French I, II, III, IIIH, AP; . - 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 - 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
• Jennifer Christman – Dance; Math: Geometry, Algebra II; Leadership - Email: jennifer.christman@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 - Business 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: Child Development, AP Psychology
                                        Email: theresa.hamilton@simivalleyusd.org
• Tammy Harter – MHC Advisor; Health; College & Career Seminar - 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
• Laudes "Gail" Johnson –Special Education: English 9, Health - Email: gail.johnson@simivalleyusd.org
• David Jones - Business Ed.: Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Web Design - Email: david.jones@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: Biology H; Chemistry H, BT - Email: patrick.kelly@simivalleyusd.org - mrkelly.webplus.net
• David King - Math: Geometry; Business: Computer Apps - Email: david.king@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: Engineering Design/CAD, 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 C, MHC - Email: jeramie.oliveira@simivalleyusd.org
• Cyndi Page – Special Education (Adult Ed. Campus) - Email: cynthia.page@simivalleyusd.org
• Scott Patrick - English 9; Theater Arts - 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 (Debbie Dillon sub through 12/19/18) - English 9H, 11 - Email: deborah.dillon@simivalleyusd.org
• Nicole Sampogna – Special Education: Earth Science, Consumer Math, US History
                                        Email: nicole.sampogna@simivalleyusd.org
• Elizabeth Sanchez (Jeri Kerney sub through 12/19/18) – Special Education: World History, English 10, Study Skills
                                          Email: jeri.kerney@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 (Peter Marshall sub through 4/7/19) – Science: Biology - Email: peter.marshall@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
Christina Gallo- Athletic Trainer- Email: svh.atc@gmail.com

Fall Sports 
Jorge Barajas - Boys Cross Country- Email: BarajasJorge@ATT.net 
Roger Evans - Girls Cross Country - Email: evansrae@aol.com
Jim Benkert - Football - james.benkert@simivalleyusd.org
Andy Silva- Girls Golf- Email: asilva7245@aol.com 
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
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: 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, 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
• Michelle Cunningham, SSAII: 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 , SSAII: Budgets, Purchasing, Travel, SPSA - Email: kara.gage@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6716
• Jennifer Gast, College & Career Counselor (sub) - Email: jennifer.gast@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6809
• 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), 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
• Eliz Lang , Steno Clerk II: AP Secretary (Ms. Simmons), Special Education
              Email: maryelizabeth.lang@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6712
• Christine Olson, Student Body Accounts Clerk - Email: - 805-577-1400, ext. 6739
• Karen Patrick, SSAIII: AP Secretary (Mrs. Fernandes) - Email: karen.patrick@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6708
• Melissa Pond, SSAII: 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
• Lyliam Samayoa-Herrera , Community Liaison (sub) - 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: ASB/Athletics Clerk - Email: rebecca.stafford@simivalleyusd.org - 805-577-1400, ext. 6738
• 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

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Benson, Geoff (Carpenter)

Blackburn, Maria (Mahlstedt)
Brewer, Sue (Smith) .
Brooks, Leslie (Carpenter)
Brosco, Judy (Mahlstedt)
Brough, Christine (Doepking)

Cauthen, Dana (Sampogna)

Chetwynd, Evelyn (Mahlstedt)
Church, Sharon (Plahn)
Cole, Ann (Mahlstedt) .
Coreas, Concepcion (Doepking) .
Curtis-Mitchell, Julie (Johnson)
Dean, Candace (Carpenter) .
DePriest, Grace (Sanchez - sub: Kerney)
Ebert, Jackie (Open Position)  .
Edwards, Tina (Stransky)
Evans, Andrea (Plahn)
Filippelli, Erika (Causey)
Flores, Patricia (Mahlstedt)
Fortuna, Brandon (Page - Adult Ed. Campus)
Henderson, Leslie (Megli)
Holmquist, Janet (Page - Adult Ed. Campus)
Iacobellis, Cynthia J. (Page - Adult Ed. Campus) .
Keller, Janeen (Open)
Lang, Lindsay (DiRuscio)

Lewin, Matt (Open Position) .
Lirones, Linda (Heathcote)
Marshall, Colt (Mahlstedt)
Marshall, Whitney (Page - Adult Ed. Campus)
McConnell, Marcus (Page - Adult Ed. Campus)

Olson, Jody (Carpenter)
Ray, Gale (Plahn)
Rollins, Jake (Page - Adult Ed. Campus)
Siflinger, Kim (Carpenter)
Smith, Kelley (Causey)
Smith, Lisa (Lirones)
Svoboda, Lisa (Mahlstedt)

Toste, Amy (Doepking)

Valdes, Nancy (Carpenter)
Zomoroudi, Frank (Causey) 

ELL PHOTO ROSTER

Flora Gutiérrez (Simpson - ELL)

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

Joseph Medina
Garrett Moore
Robert Pollard

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Miguel Galvan
Greg Lee

Wilfredo Villegas

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Suzanne Aguilar
Patricia Carrillo
Jerry Davis
Rae Dery
Barbara Dougherty
Terri Fromm

Ann Gale

Heather Jeffers

Margaret Knudson
Wendy Lyon
John Murphy

Bijan Nikroo

Tony Ortega
Joan Paul
Connie Roccuzzo
Robert Stephan

Steve Stevens
Gaye White
Felix Zubiate

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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
Natalie Songdiwarhana