Our Staff
Alessandra Cabrera
Principal
Alison Abourched
English & Senior Seminar (9-12)
Alison Martin
5th Grade
Andrew Benz
Resource Specialist (RSP) (8th & 9th grade), Advisory
Annika Grier
Elementary School Instructional Support
Aziza Cummins (Anderson)
English Language Development (9-12 ELD), Advisory
Britney Houston
TK/Kindergarten Teacher
Carmela Golden
Earth Science, Chemistry, APEX Chemistry, Advisory
Cherone Burrey-Cabezudo
Administrative Support Specialist
Professional Learning Specialist
Student Services Specialist
(Middle & High School)
Christina Walker
Middle & High School Counselor (Grades 6-12)
Virtual Counseling Office
Mon-Fri 8:00am-9:00am / 2:00pm-3:00pm / by appointment
Call Me: 510-879-5330 ext. 3308018
Deborah Mata
Economics, American Government, World History, Advisory
Dr. Adrian Taylor
High School English (9th & 10th grade)
Dr. Courteny Gumora
Literacy Specialist (Middle School)
Dr. Hazel Jay
High School Computer Science 1
Elizabeth Gomes
Art Teacher (TK-12)
Elsa Perez
Mild/Moderate Special Day Class (SDC) Teacher (K-8)
Genesis Nambo - Sub for Million Kelati
3rd Grade
Halona Sudduth
High School Instructional Support
Hilda Ortiz De Coots
Hindoveeh Etheridge-Bullie
Middle School Case Management Support
James Funston
7th Grade Math & Science
Jan Cameron
Exploratory Media (6-8)
Janet Anderson
SDC - Mod/Extensive Support Needs (ESN) (SDC 9-12)
Karen Carter
Advanced Algebra, Math Analysis, APEX Geometry, Advisory
Karen Velazquez
Middle School Instructional Support
Kathryn Stepanski
Ethnic Studies, Computer Science 2, Advisory
Kelly Dos Santos
Literacy Specialist (High School)
LaRavian Battle
Algebra I, Geometry, Advisory
Launi Holland
High School Special Day Class (SDC Mild/Mod)
Leslie Santiago
K-12 Social Worker
Litisha Benson
Physical Education (PE), Advisory
Lizzie Gomes
Art Teacher
Malia Lehman
Physiology, Biology, APEX Biology, APEX Physics, Advisory
Mark Airgood
8th Grade Math & Science
Maya Alexander
Elementary School Instructional Support
Mia Williams
Department Chair SJT SPED Department
Resource Specialist (RSP Grade 12), Advisory
Michael Shane
World History, US History, Advisory
Myrna Barrera
4th Grade
Naomi Irvine
Speech & Language Support (SLP)
Nick Garcia
High School Career Transition Specialist
Nicole Velazquez
Elementary School Instructional Support
Patricia Perez-Navarro
Patricia Turner
African American Music History, Advisory
Paula Ospina
Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Advisory
Raquel Castiel
English 4, Senior Seminar, Advisory
Raquel Delgado
Spanish 3, Spanish 4, Advisory
Regina Thornton
Literacy Specialist (Elementary School)
Renee Etheridge
Assistant Principal
Richelle Lacey
Moderate/Extensive Needs Support Special Day Class (SDC) Teacher (K-8)
Ronan Gillespie
Middle School Physical Education (PE), Advisory
Ryan Smith
1st Grade
Sarah Barela
6th Grade (Self-Contained)
Shelly Carriere
K-12 Instructional Coach
Sheryl Thompson
Attendance Clerk
Shideh Rofan
Resource Specialist Program (RSP) (6th & 7th grade)
Stephanie Navarrette (Garibay)
7th Grade English & History
Sumoci Haynes
RSP (10th & 11th)
Suniya Barnes
Elementary School Case Management Support
Tania Kappner
8th Grade English & History
Tanisha Champion-Benjamin
Community School Manager (K-12)
Tara Austin
Resource Specialist (RSP Grades 10 & 11), Advisory
Teresa Hunt Littlebird
High School Instructional Support
TerriLynn VanRossum
2nd Grade
Trevor Doyle
Yvonne Salvador
High School Case Management Support
- All
- 1st Grade
- Academic Support
- Administration
- Art
- Art & Music
- Attendance
- Career-Transition Specialist
- Elementary School
- English
- High School
- History
- Instructional Coaching Team
- Instructional Support Staff
- Kindergarten
- Leadership
- Literacy Intervention
- Middle School
- Physical Education
- Restorative Community Outreach
- RSP Teachers
- School Counseling Team
- SDC Teachers
- Senior Seminar
- Special Education
- Speech
- Support Staff
- Technology
- Transitional Kindergarten
To Contact our Front Office by Phone:
(510) 879-5330 Ext: 3528001
For ATTENDANCE Inquiries:
Students are expected to be in school and attending *all* of their classes on Zoom, Monday through Friday, from 8:30am until 1:45pm for elementary and from 8:30am to 2:05pm for secondary (except Wednesdays, when class ends at 12:25pm for elementary and 10:45am for secondary).
Absences must be excused by a parent or guardian.
For all attendance concerns, please email our Attendance Clerk, Ms. Sheryl Thompson.
sheryl.thompson@ousd.org
TECH SUPPORT
Monday thru Friday
8:00am-9:00am
For device pick-up and drop-off:
*CHROMEBOOK and/or HOTSPOT*
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00am-12:00pm
Contact:
Mrs. Patricia Perez-Navarro
Phone: 510-879-5330 Ext. 3308002
Pick Up Location:
Sojourner Truth Virtual Academy
8251 Fontaine Street
Room #401
Oakland, CA 94605