Chet Flaum
Chet is originally from Iowa City, Iowa, went to school at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, and then moved to Taipei, Taiwan for eight years, before landing in San Diego – a very traditional track. Chet studied Asian Studies, studio art, and Chinese in college, before moving to Taiwan. In Taiwan, Chet worked in both […]
Khalil Johnson
Being a former student of both HTM and HTHI, I am so happy to be welcomed back into the community as an Academic Coach! In my free time, I enjoy doing all things music related such as attending concerts & festivals and making music myself. Other hobbies include outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and […]
Jasmine Pulido
Ellen Schalge
James Thomas
My name is James Thomas. I’m born and raised in San Diego, CA. I went to Chula Vista High School. I went to Cuyamaca College, SDSU, and now in graduate school at National University. I am also a girls varsity basketball coach at El Cajon Valley High School. I like to play basketball on my […]
Kurt Olson
Kurt is an avid technology enthusiast who’s passion for learning and technology led him to start his career in EdTech in 2009. Kurt is a San Diego native, born and raised in Chula Vista. He attended school at the University of California, Santa Barbara for his undergraduate degree and San Diego State University for his […]
Jake Anderson
Hi! My name is Jake Anderson, and I am an 11th-grade teacher at Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High in Point Loma. I’m originally from Temecula, CA, and I’ve lived in San Diego for the past six years. Before becoming a teacher, I earned a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in professional […]
Jelena Opacic
Hi! I am Jelena (pronounced: Yeh-le-nuh), 12th grade art teacher. I grew up in Serbia, which is where I went to high school. I received my undergraduate degree at Royal Academy of Art in the Netherlands, and my masters at SUNY Albany. I first taught art in Dallas at two of the most diverse schools […]
Brian Russell
Hello, I’m a seasoned School Psychologist with a comprehensive background in supporting diverse educational environments, including Residential Treatment Facilities, Non-public Schools, Day Treatment, and Community Day Schools. Since 1998, I have been a pivotal figure in the field of psychology, specializing in conducting initial and triennial assessments, functional behavior assessments, and creating effective behavior intervention […]