Our Team

Mr. Robert (Rob) Kostopoulos continues his career in Education with accepting the position of STARBASE Edwards Director. His experience includes being the principal of Boron Jr./Sr. High School from 2022-2026, principal of West Boron Elementary School 2015-2022, and teacher at Boron Jr./Sr. High School from 2005-2015. Rob holds a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from California State University, San Bernardino.  He currently holds a California Administrative Services credential, and a single-subject teaching credential in Physical Education. He is a proud Boron, CA native and continues to serve his community through many community service opportunities, especially the Boron Jr./Sr. High School Football program.

Contact:

robertk@eafbstarbase.org

661-275-1506

Mrs. Talamantez is an Administrative professional with vast office management experience for private industries and public education. She arrived at Edwards Air Force Base in 2018 and have served as the Administrative Assistant for DoD STARBASE Edwards ever since. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Management.

Contact:

lourdes@eafbstarbase.org

661-275-1501

Mrs. Sarah Achziger comes to STARBASE Edwards with 10 years of STEM teaching experience spanning multiple disciplines. She has taught in local districts including Mojave Unified School District and Sierra Sands Unified School District. Additionally, she has taught for Cerro Coso Community College as an adjunct professor. She is highly trained in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) with an emphasis on curriculum integration and development. She holds a California Single Subject: Life Science teaching credential. Sarah received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Animal Science from California State University, Fresno, as well as a Master’s of Science in Science Education from California State University, Bakersfield. Sarah is a member of the National Science Teachers Association and California Association of Science Educators.

Contact:

sarah@eafbstarbase.org

661-275-1502

Mrs. Rachel Nichols joined STARBASE Edwards in 2024 to continue her Education career at after having grown up in the surrounding area. Her previous 15 years experience in Mojave Unified School District included instructing 5th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. She holds a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, including multiple authorizations, and a Single Subject Career Technical Education credential in Education, Child Development, and Family Services. She is also a former adjunct professor at Cerro Coso Community College. Rachel received her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from California State University Bakersfield, and has enjoyed continuing education classes at Antelope Valley College, and Cerro Coso Community College. She also holds her volunteer work in high regard including being a community volunteer for the SpaceShip One launches, and coaching for the California City High School Volleyball program. She holds a Google Educator Level 1 and Google Educator Level 2 certifications, and is continuing working on additional certifications.

Contact:

rachel@eafbstarbase.org

661-275-1503