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HiSET: Tues & Thur 8:30am-12:30pm & Mon & Wed 4:00pm-9:00pm
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 486 358 7455 Password: Escondido
858-324-6133 (Google voice/text) -- Monika
619-387-8710 (Google voice/text) -- Asifa
760-737-8027--classroom
About Ms. Konia - Monika has worked for the Escondido Adult School for nineteen years, first as a substitute teacher, an algebra teacher, and now, as an ABE/ASE instructor. She earned degrees in Political Science and Literature from UCSD. She also teaches the Visitation Monitoring classes in our Community Education program. Monika enjoys helping her students reach their personal and professional goals.
Fun Fact: I'm a captain of a pirate ship and UC Santa Barbara has all my money.
About Ms. Hashmi - Asifa has worked for EUHSD in different capacities for nine years. She has been with Escondido Adult School for five years as a lab classroom assistant, and a substitute academic teacher. Her educational background includes a BS in biotechnology from California State University San Marcos with double minors in Math, Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences. She earned a B.S. in Nursing, a B.A. Humanities, a Preschool Teacher’s permit, a Diploma in Montessori Method of Teaching, and CPTI certification (Phlebotomist). Asifa strongly believes in sharing and caring, and strives to create a thriving learning environment for all of the students she works with.
Fun Fact: I have three undergraduate degrees: Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Bio-Technology. I love school.
Diploma/HiSET - 201 Class Hours: Mon & Wed 4pm-9:00pm , Tues & Thurs 2:30 pm-9:00pm
HiSET - 212 Class Hours: Mon & Wed 9:30am-12:30pm
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 758 944 9793 Password: Escondido
760-440-5278 (Google voice/text)
760-737-8025--classroom
About Mr. Murphy: Josh graduated from San Pasqual High School and the University of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He has taught High School Diploma and HiSET/GED preparation courses for Escondido Adult School since 2009. He enjoys teaching and interacting with students from all backgrounds and age groups using an approach that focuses on student engagement and individualized learning practices. Mr. Murphy envisions student success as facilitating the transition of each student to the next step of their career or educational journey. He also serves as a BLS CPR instructor for the school.
Fun Fact: Mr. Murphy has attended 5 different colleges.
Diploma - 201 Class Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am-3:00pm , Fri 8:30am-12:30pm
Zoom Link Meet ID: 6933984637 Password: Escondido
760-593-7843 (Google voice/text)
760-737-8025--classroom
About Mrs. Ruhe: Tanya has worked in Escondido Adult School’s ABE/ASE program for the last 30 years! As graduate of SPHS, Palomar College and SDSU, she is a hometown girl! She specializes in online learning and mathematics. She loves a good book 📚 and watching movies 🍿🎬.
Tanya enjoys working with adults of all ages and abilities in our high school diploma learning lab. In this capacity, she addresses the varying needs and learning styles of adult learners from a variety of cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic and academic backgrounds. Tanya is particularly good at working with students with disabilities and serves as a liaison with the high school district’s Learning Center team. During the last few years, she served as an integral part of our WASC team. Tanya is known for having a strong rapport with students and is a connoisseur of the college campus tour! She is excited to have you in her class and help you transition on to college or wherever life takes you.
Fun Fact: She was an arm's reach away from the Avengers--especially Chris Hemsworth 💪--at Comic-Con where she held a 3 second conversation with Samuel Jackson. Yes, it was amazing!
Diploma - 201 Class Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
619-796-6451 (Google voice/text)
760-737-8025 classroom
About Ms. Tania: Tania graduated from Del Lago Academy, dedicating her free time visiting the high school while both working and volunteering in its sports field. Volunteering is part of her personality; particularly, enjoys participating in Children's Church class, where she finds motivation and amusement taking care of children.
Fun fact: Hand me a tomato🍅 I'll eat it like an apple. I just REALLY like tomatoes🙂
HiSET: Monday & Wednesday - 5:00pm - 9pm
Bilingual HiSET: Tuesday & Thursday - 5:00pm - 9pm
760-650-2236 (Google voice/text)
760-737-8025 classroom
About Mr. Ochoa: Gerardo graduated from San Diego State with a B.A. in Spanish Language. He has worked in Retail Management, has worked in Banking and now is exploring the Tech world. Gerardo has vast volunteer experience in the schools and subbed in the EUHSD for a bit, in addition to coaching experience. Spanish is his most experienced subject but can help with most subjects confidently. His hobbies include playing sports, mostly soccer, reading in his spare time, and listening to music on drives.
Fun fact: I am always hungry... My favorite phrase is: "I could eat."
Bilingual HiSET- 212 Class Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 3:00-5:30 pm and 6-8:30 pm
858-859-2710 (Google voice/text)
760-737-8027 classroom
About Mr. Gonzalez: Jesus Gonzalez has been an enthusiastic and passionate teacher across many subject areas for more than 35 years at all levels: high school, middle school, and elementary. He started in Mexico at the beginning of his career, teaching in the University as a Literature Spanish and ESL professor. In the USA, He taught in Los Angeles Unified School district, as a bilingual teacher, worked in New Orleans Spanish Teaching Program, and after that, spent 20 years in Chicago Illinois as a Spanish and ESL Teacher.
As for high school equivalency experience, Jesus taught a GED high school diploma program in Spanish at Elgin Community College. Mr. Gonzalez started at EAS as a substitute teacher in 2018. He currently teaches ESL and Bilingual HiSET classes here. He has a bachelor’s degree in Education, Two Master’s degrees, one in Leadership Educational programs, (Chicago National Louis University), and a Master of Arts in Bilingual Education (Illinois State University).
Fun Fact:
Julie Magallon: jmagallon@educationtocareer.net
Disability Support Counselor- ETCN
760-758-7122 X 80014 (phone)
442-273-0366 (text/phone)
Dates/Times: @ EAS every other Tuesday 11 am-7pm and Thursdays 9-5pm
February: 22, 29 from 9am-5pm
March: 5, 7, 14, 19
Apr: 9, 11, 18, 25
About Mrs. Magallon: Hi! I am excited to serve as the new Disability Support Counselor for the surrounding adult schools. I am mainly housed at Vista Adult School but also serve students at Escondido, Poway, Ramona, and San Marcos Adult Schools. Previously, I served as an academic counselor for fifteen-plus years at a high school level in the Central Valley and before that, I worked briefly between two elementary sites as the school counselor.
Some of my favorite hobbies are taking walks with my husband and our two fur babies, grabbing a Starbucks and going on a drive, weekend trips to the coast, hot yoga, gardening, and family time.
Fun Fact: I was part of the first group of college students that was awarded the Gates Millennium Scholarship.
Transitions Coordinator
760-737-8036
About Mr. Lopez:
I am here to assist you in academic and career guidance.
Want to learn more about our wide variety of courses offered at EAS?
Not sure what is your next step? I can help.
I am available for walk-ins Monday thru Friday 10am to 3pm.
Feel free to contact me at 760.737.8015
Email at Olopez@euhsd.org
Yo hablo español.
Fun Fact: I have a vegetable garden. My lemons can weight up to 3 lbs.
College and Career Tech
760-737-8005
About Ms. Rojas: I began my higher education at a local community college and transferred to California State University San Marcos, where I completed my B.S in Business Administration. As a first-generation, low-income student, I encountered many obstacles but, with the help of teachers and counselors, I was able to navigate the education ladder. Let me help you begin your career and/or college pathway.
I have been working for Escondido Adult School for the past six years, supporting the various programs we offer. My goal is to cultivate a supportive environment where students can discover their interests and continuously set and reach their goals.
In my free time, I love exploring the nature around us, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
Fun Fact: I love hiking and have trail blazed 5 National Parks!
Ms. Lea Heredia: lheredia@euhsd.org
Career & Externship Advisor
760-737-8020
Office hours are: Mon - 1:30pm-4pm, Tue or Thurs - 10:00am -1:30pm
About Ms. Heredia: Hi! 👋 My name is Lea Heredia. I am your Career & Externship Advisor for Escondido Adult School.
I assist students with processing and completing their externship placements with new and existing business partners throughout Escondido and San Diego county.
I have worked for the Escondido Unified School District for eighteen years. First as a Social Science teacher, then as a Teacher on Special Assignment, and now, as a Career & Externship Advisor for Escondido Adult School. I earned multiple degrees in History, Spanish, Social Science Education, and Education Technology from CSUSM, Korea University, and SDSU. I thoroughly enjoy helping students reach their personal and professional goals.
I also enjoy spending time traveling the world with my family. I love caring for my two Pomeranians and the specialty goldfish I raise in my backyard ponds.🐩🐟
I look forward to helping you reach your goals! 😊
Fun Fact:
Escondido Adult School 220 W. Crest St. Escondido, CA 92025
760-737-8000
