Get to Know Our HOUSE ADVISORS

Introducing your Marianist Educators who serve as advisors within our House System. Advisors will mentor a group of mixed-grade level students within their house throughout their middle school years. Our advisory allows students to connect with students as well as another adult in addition to classroom teachers, counselors, and coaches who mentor our students both in and outside of the classroom.

MS. KATHLEENE BAUER

kbauer@chaminade.org

House: Norton-Smith
Subjects: 8th Grade Spanish and French
Extra-Curriculars: Robotics
Alma Mater: CSUN and LMU
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, traveling, listening to music, attending concerts, and musicals, and trying new restaurants
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Movie: The Hundred-Foot Journey

MrS. Kate BEskid

Director of Campus Ministry, kbeskid@chaminade.org

House: Johnson-Apablasa
Subjects: 7th and 8th Grade Religion
Extra-Curriculars: Cheer Coach, SHINE, Cricut Create Club
Alma Mater: University of Arizona
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, crafting and going to Disneyland
Favorite CME: Formation in Faith
Favorite Movie: Love Actually

MrS. MELISSA BERMAN

Counselor (Last names H-M)
mberman@chaminade.org

House: Adams-DeLong
Alma Mater: UC Davis
Extra Curriculars: Eagle Council, Jewish Club, Creative Writing Club,
Hobbies: Anything outdoors- running, walking, biking, hiking, swimming.
Favorite Movie: Elf
Favorite CME: Family Spirit

Mr. BENNET BRAUN

bbraun@chaminade.org

House: Arnold-Crowe
Subjects: Music

Extra-Curriculars: Choir, Fall Musical

Alma Mater: Vanderbilt University; UC Irvine
Hobbies: Soccer, Volleyball, Finance
Favorite CME: Educate in the family spirit
Favorite Movie: Gladiator

MRS. TRIMEKA CALDERON

tcalderon@chaminade.org

House: Arnold-Crowe
Subjects: 7th Grade Life Science
Alma Mater: Mount Saint Mary's University, Loyola Marymount University
Hobbies: Traveling and spending time with family and friends
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Quote: “Let nothing dim the light that shines from within.” - Maya Angelou

MR. RICK CHAMANARA

rchamanara@chaminade.org

House: Matthews-Rauser
Subjects: Algebra, Honors Algebra, Honors Geometry, & Honors Math 6
Alma Mater: CSUN
Hobbies: Playing and listening to music, mountain biking, and running
Favorite CME: Family Spirit

MrS. Colleen Cheek

ccheek@chaminade.org

House: Matthews-Rauser
Subjects: 7th and 8th Grade Math
Extra-Curriculars: Pokemon Go! Club
Alma Mater: U.C. Davis
Hobbies: gardening, walking, Pokemon Go
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Quote: "Mistakes are the portals of discovery."

MrS. Brandi cirlin

bcirlin@chaminade.org

House: Hunter-Valentine

Subject: 7th and 8th grade PE and 7th and 8th grade Dance, Dance Team Coach

Alma Mater: California State University, Northridge

Hobbies: Dancing, reading, hiking, reading, visiting the beach, reading, National Parks junkie... and reading

Favorite Book: The Godfather

MrS. Annette Damien

Director of Student Engagement, adamien@chaminade.org

House: Adams-DeLong
Subjects: 6th Grade Eagle Education; 8th Grade Leadership Exploratory
Extra-Curriculars: Ambassadors, SHINE, NadeSquad, Cookie Club, 8th Grade Travel
Alma Mater: CSUN, California Lutheran University
Hobbies: Traveling with my family, scrapbooking (digital Shutterfly books), photography, graphic design, trying out new recipes
Favorite CME: Family Spirit

MS. LESLIE DE LEONARDIS

Vice Principal of Academics and Faculty , ldeleonardis@chaminade.org

House: Arnold-Crowe
Alma Mater: UCLA and LMU
Hobbies: Photography, spending time with my family and my dog - Einstein, reading, cooking and road trips
Favorite CME: Adaptation and Change
Favorite Books: The Little Prince, The Book Thief, The Kite Runner

MrS. Danielle DeL CID

ddelcid@chaminade.org

House: Hunter- Valentine
Subjects: 7th Grade Pre-Algebra and Math 8
Extra-Curriculars: Volleyball and Basketball
Alma Mater: California State University, Los Angeles, Pepperdine
Hobbies: Spending time with family
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Movie: The Sandlot

MS. KRISTIN DEL PIZZO

kdelpizzo@chaminade.org

House: Norton-Smith
Subjects: 6th Grade Literature & Digital Literacy
Alma Mater: Fresno State, Pepperdine
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family by the pool, wine tasting, spa days, movies, walking our dogs in the park, and watching and growing my saltwater reef tank.
Favorite: Favorite genre of reading is horror/suspense/mystery
Favorite CME: Adaptation and Change

MS. LYNDSEY DEMURo

Counselor (Last names A-G)
ldemuro@chaminade.org

House: Hunter-Valentine

Alma Mater: USC / LSU (Grad)
Hobbies: Beach, hiking, reading, spending time with family and friends

Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Movie: Sixteen Candles / The Little Mermaid

MR. ADRIAN DINIS

adinis@chaminade.org

House: Thompson-Hart
Subjects: 6th and 7th Grade Literature
Alma Mater: CSUN, Grand Canyon University
Hobbies: Watch and play sports, traveling, coaching competitive swim

MS. Heather Eaton

Director of Counseling, Counselor (Last names Q-Z)
heaton@chaminade.org

House: Matthews-Rauser
Extra-Curriculars: WEB Co-Moderator, Assistant Cheer Coach, 8th Grade Travel
Alma Mater: UCLA
Hobbies: Dance, reading, napping
Favorite CME: Adaptation and Change
Favorite Movie: The Breakfast Club

MS. CathERINE ECKLEY

ceckley@chaminade.org

House: Arnold-Crowe
Subjects: 6th Honors Math, 6th and 8th Grade Science
Extra-Curriculars: Field Hockey Coach
Alma Mater: Ohio Wesleyan University, University of Dayton
Hobbies: hiking, sports, music, adventures with family
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Book: Leaves of Grass
Favorite Quote: "Life is the sum of all your choices." - Albert Camus

MR. MIKE EVANS

mevans@chaminade.org

House: Thompson-Hart
Subjects: 8th Grade Religion
Extra-Curriculars: High School Soccer, Soccer Chat Club, Taylor Swift Club, WEB Advisor
Hobbies: soccer and spending time with my golden retrievers
Favorite CME: Family Spirit

MS. ALICIA GONZALEZ

Dean of Students, agonzalez@chaminade.org

House: Johnson-Apablasa
Subjects: 7th Grade Life Science
Alma Mater: Loyola Marymount University
Hobbies: Hiking, Eco-travel, Gardening, Playing Softball
Favorite CME: Service, Justice and Peace
Favorite Quote: "We rejoice in our suffering, knowing that suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, character produces hope and hope will not disappoint us."

MRS. MARY GUERRA

Director of Admissions, mguerra@chaminade.org

House: Thompson-Hart
Extra-Curriculars: Junior Ambassadors
Alma Mater: University of Portland, Loyola Marymount University
Hobbies: Spending time with family, gardening
Favorite CME: Formation in Faith
Favorite Quote: "You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometime, you might find, you get what you need."
Favorite Book: Rebecca

MRS. CAROLINA GUNTER

Vice Principal, cgunter@chaminade.org

House: Arnold-Crowe
Subjects: 8th Grade English
Extra-Curriculars: Diversity Team
Alma Mater: UC Irvine, UCLA, and LMU
Hobbies: Tennis, hiking, reading, camping, music and concerts, road trips, and kayaking
Favorite CME: Service, Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation
Favorite Movie: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Favorite Quote: "Celebration is a kind of food we all need in our lives, and each individual brings a special recipe or offering, so that together we will make a great feast."- Sister Corita Kent (super awesome artist)

Mr. RYAN HALVERSON

Principal, rhalverson@chaminade.org

House: Matthews-Rauser
Alma Mater: University of Portland, BA, CSUN, MA, University of Phoenix, MA
Extra-Curricular: Mock Trial and 6th Grade Baseball
Hobbies: Travel, Baseball
Favorite Quote: "Use mistakes and problems as opportunities to get better- not reasons to quit."

MRS. madelyn hoffman

Music Director: mhoffman@chaminade.org

House: Arnold-Crowe
Subjects: 6-8 Music
Extra-Curriculars: Liturgical Choir, C-Notes
Alma Mater: Wayne State University
Hobbies: Playing video games, singing, playing piano
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings (Trilogy)
Favorite Quote: "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - Babe Ruth

Mr. BOBBY JONES

rjones@chaminade.org

House: Mussack-Rohrs
Subjects: 8th Grade Physical Science, 7th Grade Health
Extra-Curriculars: Drama Tech Crew
Alma Mater: CSUN, Loyola Marymount
Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Photography, Cooking
Favorite CME: Integral, Quality Education
Favorite Movie: Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back

MRS. TINA KHOURY

tkhoury@chaminade.org

House: Norton-Smith
Subjects: 6th Grade Literature & 6th Grade Digital Literacy
Alma Mater: CSUN
Hobbies: yoga, reading, traveling, spending time with my family and my dog
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Book: The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss

MR. RICHARD LEE

rlee@chaminade.org

House: Mussack-Rohrs
Subjects: 6th & 7th Grade Religion
Alma Mater: Cal State Dominguez Hills
Hobbies: Hockey, reading, chess and BBQ
Favorite CME: Formation in Faith
Favorite Book: The Lord of the Rings
Favorite Quote: "Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."

MS. APRIL LEVYA

aleyva@chaminade.org

House: Hunter-Valentine
Subjects: 6th Grade Earth Science
Extra-Curriculars: Volleyball
Alma Mater: CSUN, Pepperdine
Hobbies: Watching movies, camping, trying new restaurants, thrift shopping & coffee bean!
Favorite CME: Adaptation & Change
Favorite Movie: The Goonies

MRS. ANNIKKI LOTTA

Assistant Director of Admissions, alotta@chaminade.org

House: Norton-Smith
Extra-Curriculars: Baking Club and Junior Ambassadors
Alma Mater: CSUN
Hobbies: Hiking, baking, cooking, reading, dancing, music, crafting and being in nature
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Quote: "When someone shows you who they are, believe them." - Maya Angelou

MRS. ANA MADARIAGA

amadariaga@chaminade.org

House: Norton-Smith
Subjects: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Art, 2D and 3D Modeling and Manufacturing
Extra-Curriculars: Art Club and MakerSpace
Alma Mater: CSU Fullerton
Hobbies: Exercise, dance, paint, spend time with my family
Favorite CME: Formation of Faith
Favorite Quote: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

MRS. STEPHANIE MONEY

smoney@chaminade.org

House: Mussack-Rohrs
Subjects: 6th and 7th Grade Social Studies
Extra-Curriculars: Minecraft Club, Cross Country
Alma Mater: CSU Northridge, University of San Francisco, Loyola Marymount University
Hobbies: When I'm not teaching I enjoy hiking, running, watching hockey (Kings), football (Raiders) and baseball (Dodgers). I also love exploring new places with my husband, daughter and pug.
Favorite CME: Adaptation and Change
Favorite Movie: Inside Out

MRS. CHRISTINE MUTELL

cmutell@chaminade.org

House: Hunter-Valentine
Subjects: 8th Grade U.S. History, 8th Grade Team Leader, MIT Chair
Extra-Curriculars: Baking Club
Alma Mater: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, University of Nebraska, CSUN
Hobbies: Reading, Walking, Swimming, Laundry
Favorite CME: Adaptation and Change
Favorite Movie: Shrek 2

MS. Kerrie O'SHEA

koshea@chaminade.org

House: Thompson-Hart
Subjects: 7th Grade Digital Literacy and Library/Media Specialist
Extra-Curriculars: Animation Club
Alma Mater: UCLA
Hobbies: hiking, writing, traveling, reading, yoga
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Books: The Little Prince and The Color Purple

MRS. KRISTINA PINE

kpine@chaminade.org

House: Hunter-Valentine
Subjects: 8th Grade History, 8th Grade Yearbook
Extra-Curriculars: N.J.H.S., Yearbook
Alma Mater: CSUN, Columbia University
Hobbies: Reading, baking, cooking, biking, drinking coffee
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Movie: All About Eve

MRS. EMILY PIPER

epiper@chaminade.org

House: Adams-DeLong
Subjects: 8th Grade English
Alma Mater: California Lutheran University
Extra-Curricular: Drama Fall Musical Hobbies: crafting, painting, singing, theatre, walking my dog
Favorite CME: Adaptation and Change
Favorite Book: Pride and Prejudice

Mr. Anthony Ploesch

Instructional Technology Specialist, aploesch@chaminade.org

House: Hunter-Valentine
Alma Mater: Loyola Marymount
Hobbies: Spend time with family, watching the Lakers and other sports, playing sports, Fantasy sports
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Movie or Book: Harry Potter, Eragon, Percy Jackson Series for books. Gladiator, My Little Pony, Avengers Endgame, and most comedies.
Favorite Food: Vegan Italian Food

MS. Karlie Posada

kposada@chaminade.org

House: Adams-DeLong
Subjects: 7th Grade Digital Literacy and Literature
Extra-Curriculars: Girls' Volleyball, Minecraft Club
Alma Mater: CSUN
Hobbies: I enjoy being active by hiking or rock climbing
Favorite CME: Adaptation and Change
Favorite Quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work as hard"

MR. JEROME RILEY

Assistant Athletic Director
jriley@chaminade.org

House: Mussack-Rohrs
Subjects: 6th and 7th Grade Physical Education
Extra-Curriculars: Football Coach
Alma Mater: Washington State University
Favorite CME: Family Spirit

MRS. jACKIE RODRIGUEZ

jrodriguez@chaminade.org

House: Johnson-Apablasa
Subjects: 7th Grade Religion, 8th Grade Spanish, and 7th Grade Health
Extra-Curriculars: R.C.I.A.
Alma Mater: Loyola Marymount University
Hobbies: Guitar playing, singing, going to the beach, camping, reading, song-writing, travel
Favorite CME: Educate for Family Spirit
Favorite Quote: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not in your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths."
Proverbs 3:5-6

MR. MIKE RUSS

mruss@chaminade.org

House: Norton-Smith
Subjects: 8th Grade Drama, 7th Grade Drama, 7th Grade Sequential Art/Graphic Novel, 7th Grade World History
Extra-Curriculars: Chaminade Players, Faculty Band
Alma Mater: Michigan State University
Hobbies: Music (bass guitar), Comic books, Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy Sports, Sports (football, baseball, basketball and ice hockey)
Favorite CME: Adaptation and Change
Favorite Book: The Sandman
Favorite Quote: “Do what you did last time, only good." - Unknown

MRS. NIKKI RUSS

nruss@chaminade.org

House: Thompson-Hart
Subjects: 6th Grade Religion, Student Support
Extra-Curriculars: Jewish Club, Spring Drama Production, Diversity Team
Alma Mater: Loyola Marymount University
Hobbies: I love following our LA Sports teams especially the Lakers, Dodgers and Rams!
Favorite CME: Service, Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation
Favorite Books and Shows: I am a fan of John Steinbeck and the poetry of Langston Hughes. I love going to the movies, but my favorite thing to watch are series like Parks and Rec, The Office, and 30 Rock.

MRS. SUSIE SAID

ssaid@chaminade.org

House: Arnold-Crowe
Subject: Library Assistant and International Student Coordinator
Alma Mater: CSUN
Hobbies: Spending quality time with friends and family, doing good things for others, crafting, cooking, camping, listening to music, and dancing
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Book: Educated by Tara Westover
Favorite Quote: “If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” - Thumper

MS. NICOLE SARRAF

nalsarraf@chaminade.org

House: Johnson-Apablasa
Subjects: 6th and 7th Grade Digital Literacy
Alma Mater: LU and CSUN
Hobbies: Reading, baking and decorating cakes, visiting museums, and spending time with my family
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Book: A Thousand Splendid Suns

MRS. SARA SHENOUDA

Dean of Students, Counselor (Last Names N-P)
shenouda@chaminade.org

House: Adams-DeLong
Alma Mater: CSUN
Hobbies: Swimming, hiking, and napping and watching criminal shows
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Quote: "Your true character is most accurately measured by how you treat those who can do nothing for you" By Mother Teresa

MRS. MARTHA SIPING

msiping@chaminade.org

House: Thompson-Hart
Subjects: 6th Grade Religion, 7th Grade World History, 8th Grade Church History
Extra-Curriculars: N.J.H.S.
Alma Mater: St. Mary's College at Notre Dame, Indiana
Hobbies: Spending time with my son and family, Harry Potter BOOKS, not movies
Favorite CME: Adaptation and Change
Favorite Quote: "Smile, God Loves You!"

MS. BRADEE SMITH

bsmith@chaminade.org

House: Adams-DeLong
Subjects: 6th and 7th Grade Math
Extra-Curriculars: Working and serving with my church at least twice a week
Alma Mater: San Jose State University
Hobbies: Hiking, morning/evening runs, gym, beaching or pooling in the sun, baking, cooking, competitive games/sports, watching "How to" YouTube videos
Favorite CME: Adaptation and Change
Favorite Quote: "Rejection is the primary recipe that launches you not only into your future, but your destiny.. fires mold us, fires shape us to become all that the Lord wants us to be.. [rejection] is a recipe to a God-like success." - Prophet Lovy

MS. CYNTHIA SNYDER

Director of Band, csnyder@chaminade.org

House: Mussack-Rohrs
Subjects: 6th Grade Beginning Band and Introduction to Band, 7th Grade Intermediate Band, 8th Grade Advanced Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra and Beginning Strings
Extra-Curriculars: Jazz, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Rock Band
Alma Mater: CSUN
Hobbies: Swimming, Movies, Music Performance
Favorite CME: Integral, Quality Education
Favorite Quote: "The more you know who you are the less you let things upset you"

MR. WALT STEWART

Director of Athletics, wstewart@chaminade.org

House: Johnson-Apablasa
Subjects: 8th Grade Physical Education
Extra-Curriculars: Coach of 6th Grade Flag Football; Track & Field
Alma Mater: CSUN
Hobbies: Chess, Juggling, Holiday Lighting Design & Shows
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Movies: Jaws & Raiders of the Lost Ark

MR. GUSTAVO Tepleta

gtepleta@chaminade.org

House: Mussack-Rohrs
Subjects: Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Media, Computer Science
Alma Mater: UCLA
Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, photography, recording music, visiting cultural and historical sites, and deep conversations about all mentioned.

MR. IAN TINDELL

itindell@chaminade.org

House: Johnson-Apablasa
Subjects: 6th Grade Ancient Civilizations & 8th Grade U.S. History
Extra-Curriculars: Coach of Cross Country
Alma Mater: Eastern Washington University
Hobbies: Reading, writing, film and television, improvisation
Favorite CME: Integral, Quality Education
Favorite Movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

MRS. bonnie Thoreson

bthoreson@chaminade.org

House: Adams-DeLong
Subjects: 8th Grade English (Long Term Sub)

Alma Mater: U.C. Berkeley & CSUN
Hobbies: art, reading, walking my dogs
Favorite CME: Service, Justice, Peace and the Integrity of creation
Favorite Movie: Pride and Prejudice

MS. BARBARA WEN

bwen@chaminade.org

House: Thompson-Hart
Subjects: Mandarin Chinese
Extra-Curricular: Chinese Culture Club

Alma Mater: Cal State Fullerton
Hobbies: Hiking, Swimming, Gardening
Favorite CME: Formation in Faith
Favorite Movie: Beauty and the Beast

MS. Brenda Zeyrek

bzeyrek@chaminade.org

House: Matthews-Rauser
Subjects: Physical Education
Alma Mater: UABC
Hobbies: Playing basketball, reading, hiking, and traveling around the world
Favorite CME: Family Spirit
Favorite Book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Favorite Quote: "Fall down seven times, stand up eight."

MRS. LISA ZIMMERMAN

lzimmerman@chaminade.org

House: Matthews-Rauser
Subjects: 7th and 8th Grade Literature
Alma Mater: CSUN, LMU
Hobbies: reading, cooking, Pilates
Favorite CME: Service, Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation
Favorite Movie: anything Studio Ghibli, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Pride and Prejudice

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