Rio Rosales Administrative Staff

Ryan Howatt

Principal

After spending five of the most rewarding years of my career at Rosales, I have come to understand some of the profound strengths we have here. We are kind. We are empathetic. We teach and learn at very high levels. We enjoy each others’ company. I often hear and use the word “friends” here, and I believe it. As one who deeply cares for this community I also feel compelled to encourage you to find time to participate in some of the activities related to community involvement and school governance. While these meetings are not always celebratory or filled with humor and talent, they are absolutely essential to the way we run our school. Our School Site Council,  English Learners Advisory Committee, and Parent Teacher Association (just to name a few) are organizations that have a direct impact on the choices and chances your children have. There were meetings last year where we did not have enough participation to make some of these important decisions.

Rubi DeLaVirgen

Office Manager

Lorena Rivera

Student & Family Support Specialist

Rio Rosales Teachers

Lisa Casta

Transitional Kindergarten
  • Teaching since 1999
  • Rio teacher since 2003
  • AS child development and a BA in Human Development with an emphasis in Developmental Education
  • I enjoy watching HGTv and the Magnolia channel.

Ashley Vico

Transitional Kindergarten

Kylie Francis

Kindergarten
  • Teaching since 2015
  • Rio teacher since 2015
  • Bachelors in Liberal Studies from California Lutheran University Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California Lutheran University Masters in Teacher Leadership from California Lutheran University
  • I enjoy spending time with my family and friends!

Sonia Lopez

Kindergarten

Susana Loughman

Kindergarten
  • Teaching since 2003
  • Rio teacher since 2003
  • BA @ CSUN & Masters @ Azusa Pacific
  • I enjoy reading and spending time with my family.

Amanda Kato

1st Grade

Kristen Steiner

1st Grade

Julia Wittlin

1st Grade
  • Teaching since 2012
  • Rio teacher since 2016
  • Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Berkeley TESOL certification from University of California, Santa Barbara Teaching Credential from California State University, Channel Islands Masters in Education from Grand Canyon University
  • I enjoy swimming, traveling, eating spicy food, strong espresso, and learning new things.

Jacqueline Coronado

2nd Grade
  • Teaching since 1996
  • Rio teacher since 2000
  • BA Child Development/MS Teaching Credential/CSUN
  • I enjoy walking my dogs at the beach.

Soila Rodriguez

2nd Grade

Robert Wagstaff

2nd Grade

Clara Miranda

3rd Grade
  • Teaching since 2002
  • Rio teacher since 2002
  • Bachelor liberal studies/masters -technology CSUN/Azusa Pacific
  • I enjoy spending time with my family.

Erin Mooney

3rd Grade

Matthew Bovenzi

4th Grade

Amber Gibson

4th Grade
  • Teaching since 2007
  • Rio teacher since 2007
  • Bachelors and Credential, California State University, Northridge. Masters, Grand Canyon University
  • I enjoy playing board games and visiting National Parks.

Faye Vea

4th Grade
  • Teaching since 2014
  • Rio teacher since 2014
  • B.A. Liberal Studies with a minor in Psychology (CSUCI) Teaching Credential (CSUCI) M.A. Curriculum and Instruction (GCU)
  • I enjoy exploring the outdoors and eating!

Mark Jester

5th Grade
  • I have taught in Rio for 17 years.
  • BA in Psychology from UCSB
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from CSUN
  • I like to hike, play board and card games with friends, read, discuss politics, and stay informed about the world.

Katherine Muller

5th Grade
  • Teaching since 2012
  • Rio teacher since 2012
  • BA, Liberal Studies, California Lutheran University MA, Curriculum and Instruction, Grand Canyon University
  • I enjoy reading, baking, family walks and camping.

Margaret O’Sullivan

5th Grade
  • Teaching since 1997
  • Rio teacher since 2003
  • Master of Education – CLU
  • I enjoy traveling with my family.

Anna Cogswell

SDC Preschool Teacher

Michela Folino

SDC Kinder/1st
  • Teaching since 2020
  • Rio teacher since 2020
  • Bachelors of Psychology University of Phoenix; Education Specialist teaching credential University of California Channel Islands
  • I enjoy spending my free time with my family. We love to be in our garden and out in nature.

Jessica Zarate

SDC 2nd/3rd

Katherine Dombrowski

SDC 4th/5th

Rio Rosales Resource Staff

Victor Anaya

Counselor

Amy Smith

School Psychologist/Licensed Educational Psychologist
  • Rio Lindo/Rio Rosales since 2016
  • BA, Psychology, Minor in Management, Cal Poly, Pomona
  • MA, Education, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Azusa Pacific University
  • American Board of School Neuropsychology, Texas Woman’s University
  • Psy.D. Alliant International University
  • Board member of the Ventura County Association of School Psychologists (VCASP)
  • I enjoy traveling and scuba diving with my husband and two daughters and love to cook for family and friends.

Jose Laboy

Speech Therapy

Katrin Meyer-Gomes

Resource Specialist

Julie Maria

Nurse

Alondra Burciaga

After School Program Coordinator

Geovanna Del Rio

Librarian

Maria Vega

Instructional Assistant

Jamie Humphrey

Instructional Assistant

Kristen Logue

Instructional Assistant

Karla Mendoza

Instructional Assistant

Amiatia Pancholy

Instructional Assistant

Ryan Mendoza

Instructional Assistant

Israel Zarate

Instructional Assistant

Serrina Cabral

Instructional Assistant
Instructional Assistant

Ignacio Arroyo Jr.

Instructional Assistant

Christine Ayala

Instructional Assistant

Jessica Borja

Instructional Assistant

Elena Poleshek

Instructional Assistant

Leomar Lopez

Instructional Assistant

Lori Jones

Instructional Assistant

Rio Rosales Support Staff

Rojelio Calderon

Custodian

Joe Zavala

Custodian

Stephanie Varela

Food Service Manager

Abigail Gomez

Food Service Worker

Teresita Barragan

Food Service Worker

Rita Barayuga

Campus Supervision Assistant

Diane Campbell

Campus Supervision Assistant

Ines Contreras

Campus Supervision Assistant

Melissa Fernandez

Campus Supervision Assistant

Jorge Romero

Campus Supervision Assistant

Cassandra Barajas

Campus Supervision Assistant
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