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 […]
Destiny Miller
Hi, I’m Destiny (she/her). With a background in art and design, I began my teaching career as an art teacher in 2018. In 2022, I completed a Masters of Arts in Teaching Special Education and worked as an Education Specialist at the elementary level for three years before transitioning to working with middle school students. […]
Olivia Marquez
Hi! My name is Olivia and this is my 5th year as an Academic Coach for HTMMA. However, this is my 14th year being a part of the High Tech System overall. I was a student here for middle school and high school back when HTMMA first opened in 2005. I graduated from High Tech […]
Michon Affinito
My name is Michon Affinito (she/her) and I’ve been a school psychologist at HTMMA since 2018. I feel so lucky to be a part of this amazing, human centered community. It is my hope to provide a safe space for students, staff, and parents to explore feelings, gather strategies, and make connections. I am passionate […]
Elizabeth Stevens
Liz is the Emergent Multilingual Learner Coordinator for High Tech Elementary Explorer and High Tech Middle Media Arts. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Liz left home to pursue a degree in Spanish and International Relations at Hendrix College in Arkansas. Upon graduation, she joined Teach For America and began teaching 4th grade in St. […]
Tony Thomas
Hailed from the Keystone State, Pennsylvania, where I grew until my early twenties. Then started my journey west to start college, at the University of Montana, in Missoula. Earned a Bachelors of Science in Nursing, from Montana State University, in Bozeman. Skied a few days each season and lived in Big Sky for 5 seasons. […]
Trisha Ibarra
Trisha Oralie Martin Ibarra was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She spent the last eight years working as teaching artist in Chicago, IL and is excited to join the HTHMA community. Earning an MFA from Columbia College Chicago and a BA from San Diego State University, she was destined to make her way […]
Naiby Mencias
Naiby received her bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University in English with an emphasis on linguistics. After a couple years of working many different roles at High Tech Middle, she has found a great place where she can utilize her bilingual skills and provide support for spanish speaking parents at High Tech Middle Media […]
Marc Shulman
I’ve been in education for 25 years, and almost all of that time has been spent in middle schools — the place I feel most at home. I started with an education degree from the University of Maryland, went on to earn a Master’s in Math Education from George Washington University, and later completed a […]
Madeline Roland
Madeline is excited to continue teaching at HTeM as a founding staff member! Madeline has a multiple subject teaching credential as well as a special education teaching credential through Point Loma Nazarene University. She graduated with her Master’s of Teaching through PLNU in May 2020.