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 […]
Renee Rojas
Renee graduated from Cal State San Bernardino in 2011 and earned her BA degree in Liberal Arts. With a passion for education, Renee pursued her graduate degree in Educational Counseling, along with a credential in Pupil Personnel Services. Before joining the High Tech High community, Renee gained experience working with youth in multiple settings as […]
Matthew Chapman
“Wherever I lay my hat, that’s my home” ~Gaye, Strong & Whitfield That’s been me! Born in the United Kingdom a very long time ago, living on several continents, marrying a Brazilian wife, adopting children from different continents and finally ending up in San Diego. I am grateful that, after 2 other distinct careers and […]
Lynne Titcomb
Lynne earned both her BA degree in Sociology and her MA in Education from the University of California San Diego. After receiving her teaching credential, she worked in the Oceanside School District. Prior to joining HTMNC, Lynne taught fourth grade in Encinitas. She believes that every student is capable of learning and she is passionate […]
Kelly Jacob
Kelly is a caffeine-based life form who has an unnatural obsession with tree sloths and pugs. It has been said that her laugh can be heard across campus. She graduated from the University of California, San Diego, where she competed on the inner-tube water polo team. However, she considers herself a bit of a rebel, […]
Kelsey Seale
Kelsey was born and raised in a small town in northern California. She received her B.A. in Psychology and B.S. in Human Development from UC Davis in 2016. Afterwards, she was a preschool teacher for a year or so before she made the decision to relocate to San Diego county in 2017, where she pursued […]
Joseph Acker
I go by just Acker no Mr needed. I truly love the world of project based learning because we all get to learn together! In my daily journeys I find myself thinking about project ideas…all…the…time. Being a design/maker-educator I get to be inspired by my students and the community every day. Bringing together elements of […]
Javier Durazo
Hello everyone my name is Javier “JD” Durazo and I will be teaching 7th grade Humanities. I am from Calexico, CA, and grew up playing basketball, football, and baseball. My high school basketball and football team’s held youth camps that helped me discover my love for teaching. After high school I set off on my […]
Guy MacLaury
In September of the year 1986, in a hospital in Glendale, CA, Guy MacLaury (me) was born. A lot of people ask why my parents would name me Guy, and the truth of it is that they didn’t have much of a choice. My grandpa is Guy, my dad is Guy, I’m Guy, and you […]
Conrad Farrow
Hello, my name is Conrad Farrow, but most people call me CJ. I have lived in California for most of my life, but moved to Idaho to attend Boise State University, where I earned my Bachelors in English Education. I am extremely passionate about reading, and using books as a way to explore unfamiliar ideas […]