Meet The Sun Valley COS staff

Seth Avery

Seth Avery, Regional Director

I am your Regional Director and I am proud to support all schools in the Sun Valley Community of Schools. I previously worked as bilingual teacher, coordinator, and assistant principal, briefly serving in several Sun Valley elementary schools. I served 8.5 years as the principal of Hazeltine Elementary in Van Nuys. I live in the East Valley and I have two children in LAUSD schools. 

I believe that ALL children can achieve great things when they are supported by the adults in their lives. I look forward to supporting our school communities so that Sun Valley students can find their place in the sun!

Melissa Lara

Melissa Lara, Senior Office Technician

I am your office technician- I am the voice you usually hear when you call the Sun Valley Community of Schools office. I've been working part-time for 2.5 years at Camellia Ave ES and now, I'm happy to be full-time here at the Sun Valley COS office. I am ready to assist all our families.   

Jessica Barrios

Jessica Barrios, Parent Education Support Assistant (PESA)

I am your Parent Education Support Assistant (PESA). I previously worked for 4.5 years as Community Representative at Arminta Elementary School, assisting students and parents in every step of their educational needs with many resources in the Parent Center. I am also the proud parent of an LAUSD student. I am excited to continue my commitment to the families in our Sun Valley Community of Schools by serving as your PESA, for this 3rd year.

Nick Kerley

Nicholas Kerley, IT Solutions Technician

I’m the IT Solutions Technician serving the Sun Valley Community of Schools.  I’ve been working for IT department at LAUSD for seven years now and am excited to assist the local schools and community at large.