Tommy Nguyen
Tommy Nguyen is a first-generation Vietnamese-American who emigrated to the U.S. when he was three with his mother and grandmother. Growing up, he sought refuge in homerooms and after school programs where he built strong relationships with his teachers and school staff. They played a pivotal role in helping him succeed in school and life. […]
Noelle Viscaina
Paige Kennick
Hello families and visitors! My name is Paige Kennick and I’m so glad you’re here. I am originally from Orange County but have called San Diego home since 2012. I have loved teaching 4th grade here at HTeM. In our classroom, we value relationship building, accountability, personal success, exploration, and growth in all capacities. I […]
Marlena Kibler
Hello! My name is Ms. Marlena. I was born in China and lived there for a few years and then moved to Luxembourg, where I mostly grew up and went to an international school. I graduated from high school in San Diego and got my Bachelor’s degree at CSU Chico, while also studying abroad for […]
Mimi Petrovich
Hi! My name is Mimi Petrovich and I am a caring and dedicated teacher of young children. I believe that all children are natural learners, and I am grateful for their honest, and unfiltered perspective of their surroundings. Students thrive in a hands-on, playful environment that focuses on the whole child and my classroom environment […]
Lauren Quidgeon
Judy Nguyen
Grady Gumner
Tawny Sternstein
Tawny was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She earned her B.A. in Deaf Studies through California State University of Sacramento in which she became fluent in ASL (American Sign Language). Learning ASL and working with kids has always been her passion. She started off as a teacher’s assistant and campus aide through LAUSD, […]
Tatiana Steward
