Jorge Cabrera
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Lauren Booth
Hello! I’m Lauren Booth, and I am the school psychologist at High Tech Elementary. I grew up in Redlands, California, and first made my way to San Diego to study psychology at San Diego State University. In 2020, I returned to San Diego and went on to complete my master’s in school psychology at National […]
Savannah Jenkins
Hi there! I am a born and raised San Diego girl who loves the water and coffee. I received my bachelor’s degree from SDSU in Social Sciences in 2023. From there I became credentialed in Single-Subject teaching in Social Sciences. Currently I am working on my Masters of Education in School Counseling. Not only do […]
Michael Van Bebber
Greetings Earthlings! My name is Michael Van Bebber and I was born and raised in San Diego. I moved to San Francisco in 2014 where I began my journey in education in a small town called Tiburon in Marin County. There I worked as an Instructional Aide, Academic Coach, Special Day Classroom Aide, Paraprofessional and […]
Kaden Palmer
HTEPL
Ashley Chima
HTEPL
Matthew Cummings
Hello everyone! I was born and raised in California. I moved to San Diego in 2008. I went to Sierra College, and Palomar College. I studied Behavioral Science, and Child Development. My passion has been in ABA therapy for children with autism. I like to hike, surf, paint, and ride horses.
Emily O’Neal
Hello HTe Family! I’m Dr. Emily O’Neal, honored to serve as your new Director! Originally from the Midwest, I come from a big family and cherish camaraderie and togetherness—especially over deep-dish pizza! I bring two decades of experience as a teacher & school leader across D.C., Chicago, & California, and hold a doctorate with a […]
Jazmine Zepeda
HTEPL
Meg Siddiqui
Last summer, I drove cross-country from New York City with my miniature dachshund, Bruno, in search of the outdoor lifestyle San Diego has to offer—and found an incredible landing spot. With over 20 years of experience working with students, educators, and administrators, I’ve dedicated my career to developing student supports and fostering inclusive, welcoming school […]