Grace D’Antuono

I am originally from Rhode Island where I grew up in a big Italian family. I went to Saint Anselm College, a small school in New Hampshire and graduated in 2019 with a degree in International Relations. While I was there, I uncovered a tremendous interest in education and its intersection with equity, social justice […]

Jennifer Mason

I was that kid who always carried a book around and now I teach 7th grade Humanities. I grew up in California (South and North) and graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Anthropology and an English Minor. As a practicing acupuncturist, I also have a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Plus, I’m a […]

Jacob Mestre

Jacob (Jake) was born and raised right here in Chula Vista just a couple miles away from the High Tech Chula Vista campus! He graduated from Otay Ranch High School down the road. He received a BA in Physical Education from Dominguez Hills in the South-bay of Los Angeles. With a degree in hand, he […]

Robert Harper

I have over 27 years of experience that spans a range of companies from government agencies to small and large businesses, that includes Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a host of start ups and technologies business. When I’m not working or learning new technologies I enjoy cycling, astrophotography, traveling, cooking and […]

Paul Van Straatum

In elementary school I was in resource classes (special education) because I struggled with Dyslexia and Auditory-Processing Disorder. For the students that struggle with math, reading, writing, or ESL, I can not only relate to their frustration, but I can use my story to inspire students to succeed as I have. I love sharing my […]

Wendy Maples

Originally from New York, Wendy holds a B.F.A. in Theatre Education from Arizona State University and a M.A. in Theatre Arts from San Diego State University. A member of both the American Alliance for Theatre and Education and Americans for the Arts, she has presented her work nationally in Chicago, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Canada. […]

Vanessa Medellin

Vanessa received her undergrad in Psychology from Cal State San Marcos and is currently working towards her Masters of Education and teaching credential at the University of San Diego. She grew up in Indio California and loves to spend her free time there with her family. She enjoys going to concerts with her friends and […]

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