Staff and Faculty

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.

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.

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.

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)

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

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

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

• Teaching at Rio Vista since 2018
• Teaching since 2016
• BA in English and Communications, Pace University, NYC
• Single Subject Credential: English from CLU
I was born and raised in Ventura County and love being a teacher in the community where I am putting down roots. My passions include traveling, learning, and building relationships. I hope to use those passions, as well as my love of reading and writing, to inspire my students to chase their own passions.

• 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.

• Teaching in Rio School District since 2013
• B.A. in History from CSU Channel Islands
• M.A. in History from GCU

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.

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)

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!

• 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.

• 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!!!!

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.