Rio Vista Administrative Staff
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Ethan Gray
I am honored to be part of the Rio Vista family. This is my thirteenth year as a school administrator. I am passionate about connecting with students and families, as well as inspiring all students to reach their full potential. I enjoy spending time with my wife and three children doing anything in and around the ocean.
• M.A. Educational Administration, California State University Northridge
• B.A. Geography - University California Santa Barbara (Go Gauchos!)
• Single Subject Science Credential, California State University Northridge
Sarahi Jimenez
Hello Rio Vista families! This is my 17th year working in education and my 3rd year at Rio Vista. My philosophy as an administrator is to serve the community of students, parents, teachers, and staff. I am looking forward to another year at Vista and will continue to support our students in any way that I can.
• Administrative Credential, California State University Channel Islands
• MA - Educational Leadership, P-12 Emphasis; California State University Channel Islands
• Multiple Subject Credential; California Lutheran University
• BA - Liberal Studies; California State University Channel Islands
Connie Alvarado
Brenda Rosales
Leticia Ramos
Rio Vista Teachers
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Louise Argend
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family traveling, camping, hiking and going to the beach. I’m excited to be in my 37th year teaching middle school in Rio.
• BA - Psychology (with a minor in Biology) - UCLA
• Math, Science and Multiple Subjects Credential - CLU
• Master of Education - PE - Azusa Pacific University
Wendy Bjork
I have over two decades of teaching experience in multiple grade levels. I enjoy helping students practice the 5 Cs, with effective communication being a primary goal.
Nicole Boucher
I am at the start of my 10th year of teaching. I have taught both elementary and middle school art. I have taught art in New York City, Santa Barbara, Ventura and now in Oxnard at Rio Vista. This is my 2nd year of teaching at Rio Vista Middle School. In my free time I like to spend quality time with my family, hiking, bike riding, playing in the ocean. I also love gardening and creating my own art in my free time.
Kiersty Briner
Mireya Chavez
• Teaching at Rio since 1999
• Rio Vista teacher since 2016
• BA, Chicano Studies and Spanish; University of California Santa Barbara
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential; Cal State University Northridge
• Single Subject Teaching Credential; Cal State University Northridge
• Master of Education in Educational Administration; Grand Canyon University
• Bilingual Authorization BCLAD (Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development)
I was born and raised in Oxnard, CA. In my time off I enjoy watching sports, listening to music, dancing, attending concerts and spending time with my husband and our four wonderful children.
Favorite Quote:
"It’s good to be important, but it is more important to be good."
"Es bueno ser importante, pero es mas importante ser bueno."
Ryan Delaway
I love my job, and I never have a day where I say to myself, "I don’t want to go to work."
• B.A. - History
• Teaching Credential - Social Sciences
• Master of Arts - Teaching, emphasis in Professional Learning Communities.
Adam Erickson
I came to Rio Vista Middle School in the Fall of 2012, and deeply enjoy my profession. I always endeavor to assure my students are cared about and mentored through their middle school years, while also teaching lifelong, real-world academic and research skills.
Education:
• B.A. - History & English, California Lutheran University (2009)
• M.Ed. - Teacher & Curriculum Leadership, CLU (2011)
• M.A. - History, CSU Northridge (2015)
Kim Fairchild
Born and raised in Oxnard & Ventura. I love reading, the outdoors, and spending time with family.
• B.A in Political Science, CSUN
• Multiple Subjects Credential, CLU
• M.A. Education, CLU
• Started my career in Rio in 1997
Mary Fleming
• Teaching at Rio Vista since 2012
• B.A. Liberal Studies: UCSB
• Multiple Subject Credential: Western Governors University
• I currently teach 6th grade language arts and social science. Connecting to each and every one of my students is my goal each year and I believe that using the arts is an excellent way to achieve this! My students inspire me to become a better teacher.
John Franckowiak
This is my 18th year as a 6th grade teacher, and my 35th year overall as an employee in Rio. I absolutely love teaching here on the Rio Vista campus! I currently teach Math, Earth Science, and Study Skills.
• B.A., Liberal Studies, CSUN
• Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, CSUN
Augustine Garcia
Growing up my whole life in Ventura County has been a wonderful experience. I am a husband and a father with 2 children that attend Rio Schools. Much of my tech experience has been from my service in the Navy and from my varied work & educational experience. I bring knowledge & passion to help students build on their curiosity of the world with a focus on technology as a tool for discovery!
• AA from Honolulu Community College
• BA & Credential from California Lutheran University
• BCLAD certified in California
• Teaching for 25 years in Ventura County
• Bilingual & SEI - 17 years with Rio Schools
Christina Gutierrez
Maria Gutierrez
Hello everyone! I am so fortunate to be here in California. I am originally from EL Paso, Texas. Born and raised a Tejana! I am going on my 32 year of teaching in middle school, and I enjoy sharing my love for English. I was able to complete my education at Oxnard College and Cal State University Northridge. I enjoy paiting and writing, and started my own garden in my back yard. My husband works for the US Navy, and we are proud to call Oxnard our home. I have 2 grown children who have successfully finished the Rio School District. This is a wonderful communtiy to be a part of.
• B.A., Liberal Studies, CSUN
• Multiple Subject (K-12)
• CLAD and BCLAD
• South Coast Writing Fellow, UCSB, June 1997.
Lisa Herrera
• Teaching at Rio School District for 25 years
• B.A. English, UCSB
• Single Subject English Teaching Credential, CSUN
• Proud Graduate of the Rio School District-attended Rio Plaza, Rio Real, and Rio del Valle
I enjoy reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends.
Tyler Larson
• Teaching in Rio School District since 2013
• B.A. in History from CSU Channel Islands
• M.A. in History from GCU
Beth Lindley
MA- CSUN
BA - University of Montana
Southcoast Writing Project, UCSB, Fellowship
I have three grown sons and enjoy spending time outside hiking or at the beach and with my dog.
Kim Lopez
• 9th year at Rio Vista
• B.S. Kinesiology emphasis in PE (SDSU)
• Teaching Credential: Physical Education (CSUN)
• M.S. Educational Counseling (University of La Verne)
• Pupil Personnel Service (PPS) Credential (University of La Verne)
Pamela Maddox
I love teaching at Rio Vista Middle School with all the great students and staff and have been here since 2013. Along with teaching I also enjoy hiking, the beach, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
• BS – Electrical Engineering (Brigham Young University)
• Previous work – Electrical Engineer (City of Vernon)
• Single Subject Credential Math (CSUCI)
Melanie Martin
Ms. Martin holds a B.A. in English from Cal State University, Long Beach and a masters in creative writing from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. One of her passions is traveling, and she had the opportunity to study abroad in Galway, Ireland while completing her masters. She comes from a family of educators including her dad and older sister, and she believes that public education, especially, is where teachers can truly make a positive impact on young lives. Prior to earning her credential in English in 2010, Ms. Martin taught English at community colleges in Southern California. She has had the pleasure of teaching 7th grade language arts at Rio Vista for 9 years and looks forward to many more.
Hernan Martinez
• 11th Year at Rio Vista and 15th year in the RSD
• BA, Liberal Studies, CSUN
• Multiple Subject Credential, CSUN
• Physical Education and History Single Subject Credentials, CSUN
• I am also a proud graduate of Rio Plaza Elementary and Rio Del Valle Middle School.
I enjoy coaching volleyball, riding my bicycle, and spending time with my family. My wife and I have a beautiful daughter and a very energetic son.
Amy Murphy
I have been a teacher in the Rio School District since 2001 prior to becoming a teacher I worked for the California Department of Fish and Game as a fisheries biologist. In my spare time I enjoy gardening, camping, hiking and SUP.
• B.S. Environmental Biology CSUF
• M.S. Science Education CSUN
Teresa Ogella
I have a BM in Classical Guitar and a Minor in Spanish from UCSB. I also have a teaching credential and a MA in Education from Antioch University. While in college, I studied abroad in Mexico and Spain. I have been a teacher at Rio Vista since 2014 and I live in Oxnard with my cat, Twilight, and dog, Roxy. I love to travel, play my guitar, play golf, garden, make art, go on hikes, and watch comedy shows.
Cameron Ohl
• 9 Yrs at Rio Vista
• 12 Yrs in Rio District
• B.S., PE with emphasis Athletic Coaching, Northern Arizona University
• Single Subject Credential PE, CSUN
• M.S. Curriculum Instruction Grand Canyon University 2019
I enjoy spending time with my family and being active in many ways.
Jennifer O’Toole
Ronda Plomteaux
• Teaching at Rio Vista since 2015
• Teaching K-8 since 2007
• BA, Liberal Studies, CSUCI,
• MA, Education, APU,
I enjoy sharing my excitement for Math and Science with my students. I never have a boring day.
TeriLynn Regalado
• Teaching since 2000
• Teaching at Rio Vista since 2007
• B.A. & M.A. in Music/Vocal Performance/Opera,
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
• Teaching Credential, Cal Lutheran University
• Concert Choir, Piano, Guitar, Drama ,Performance
I am a Rio Schools alumni. I am happy to come back to teach in my community! I am a professional musician and singer. I am passionate about the beauty of art and music. I want to teach my students to embrace their love of music and performance.
Heriberto Rojas
• 15 Yrs in Rio District
• 10 Yrs at Rio Vista
• B.A. History & Sociology, UCSB
• Teaching Credential, CSUCI
• M.A. with School Counseling Credential, APU
My goal as an educator is not only to teach students, but more importantly, to instill in them the desire to become lifelong learners!
Cesar Ruiz
• Teaching since 2012
• Teaching at Rio Vista since 2013
• B.A. Poly Sci, CSUN
• Social & Foundational Science Credentials, CLU
I have always enjoyed science since I was a child growing up in Nyeland Acres and winning science fair competitions at Rio Real! It feels good to be teaching in a school district where I once was a student. I enjoy hiking, swimming, and spending time with friends and family.
Jessica Serrano
Kristin Snell
• 17 Yrs at Rio District
• BA in Liberal Studies, CSUN
• Professional Multiple Subject Credential, CLU
• Masters in Education, CLU
I love the logic and beauty of math and try to share this love with all of my students. Everyone can do math!!!!
Josh Steiner
• 11 Yrs at Rio Vista
• B.S. Kinesiology with emphasis in PE, SDSU
• Teaching Credential and Masters of Education, CLU
I have a beautiful and supportive wife who teaches at Rio Rosales. Together we have two beautiful boys Noah and Ryan. I enjoy playing outside with my boys, traveling, spending time with family, and coaching baseball and football.
Catherine Stewart
• At Rio Vista since 2007
• 21 yrs. teaching in the Rio District
• B.A. Political Science & History
• M.A. Social Science/Education
I have enjoyed working with students in several Performing Arts and International Baccalaureate programs in California, Iowa, Illinois, Texas, and Zimbabwe Africa. I love reading history and politics and visiting historical places. I have traveled to nearly all 50 states with my wonderful family.
Gertraud Tomlinson
• At Rio Vista since 2015 - SAI Teacher
• 3 Years at Banyan Elementary - Intervention Specialist
• B.A. International Business - CSUF
• Education Specialist Credential, CSUCI
• I enjoy helping students become critical thinkers, strong speakers, good readers, thoughtful writers, attentive listeners and stronger mathematicians.
• In my spare time, I love spending time with my family and traveling.
Andrew VanConas
This is my second year as a Math teacher at Rio Vista MS, and my 6th year of teaching. I have a passion for teaching and I love exploring new and exciting methods to solve problems. I enjoy serving and assisting students, staff and parents of Rio Vista.
My wife and I have lived in Ventura County for over 25 years and we have raised our two adult daughters here. We enjoy the beach, hiking, traveling, the UCLA Bruins and the New York Yankees. In addition to teaching, have coached track & field and cross country at St. Bonaventure and Pacifica high schools.
• B.A. Education, WGU
• M.A. Education LMU
• Multi-Subject Credential w/ Math • Supplemental - LMU
• Veteran - 4 yrs in US Coast Guard
Doug Williamson
• Teaching at Rio Vista since 2012
• B.A. Music Performance, CSUN
• Previous: music director, Anacapa Middle School, Capitol Hill and Mary Rieke Elementary, Carpinteria Unified, Liggett Street Elementary
I help provide a rigorous instrumental program at Rio Vista by striving to reach the California VPA standards. I love teaching music and my passion for the subject is infused into my instruction.
Rio Vista Resource Staff
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Myriah Bibian
Janelle Jester
Alex Wheadon
I grew up attending our Rio School District schools, and I have now worked for the district since 2017 and I am so excited to work with all of you! I went to CSUCI and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and continued my education at Cal Lutheran University where I obtained my Masters in School Counseling. My favorite thing about being a school counselor is getting to work with students and teaching them life skills such as: coping skills, conflict resolution, and goal setting. In my spare time I love to spend time with my family and friends, travel, try out new restaurants and foods, and play with my one year old daughter.
Malia Moore
Dr. Evangelina Ciriani
• Native San Diegan, UCLA alumna (Go Bruins!) Huge Dodgers fan. Root for all LA teams (except USC!)
• Doctor of Psychology in Educational Psychology w/ specialization in school neuropsychology
• Master of Science in School Psychology
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology
• Fun Fact: Lived several years in Italy – (Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
• Love to read and travel. Fluent in Italian & Spanish (still working on German!)
• Enjoy spending time with my family. I have two young children, Giulia & Sofia.
• Enjoy diverse music genres; thanks to my children, I’ve become a BTS fan! ????
• I love my job as a school psychologist and the opportunities it gives me to connect with students and their families. It brings me great satisfaction to understand why a student is having difficulty learning, enabling me to provide appropriate recommendations to address their needs.
Julie Maria
Rosie Lopez
Amy Prado
After receiving a B.S. degree from Purdue University, I took a vacation to California. Once here, I immediately decided to stay!! After getting married, we eventually landed in Oxnard. The Rio District has educated my children and both attend California State Universities. I have worked 3 years as an After School Program Specialist and truly enjoy being a part of this wonderful team.
Sandra Pantoja
Rio Vista Support Staff
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Elizabeth Aguilera
Maria Alfaro
Elias Batis
Maria Caudillo Bravo
Juan Del Rio
Juan Garcia
Martha Gonzalez
Brandon Henschel
Norma Jasso
Judy Kaneshiro
• Supporting Students at Rio School District since 2005
• B.A., Liberal Studies with emphasis in
special education, CSUCI
• I enjoy spending time with my family, my dogs, traveling, camping, reading, and watching Clippers basketball.
Jessica Lopez
Patty Mora
Hannah Murphy
Ricardo Ortega
Jaleh Samimi
George Thompson