Our Teachers
Jennifer Arana
Art, 9-12th
Ms. Arana uses art to cultivate free thought and helps students develop skills that can be used to better our communities and self as well as to fight back against oppressive colonial systems that have often silenced students of color. We love her warm and cheerful disposition and appreciate her leading the way with volleyball!
To contact Ms. Arana, please email her at: [email protected]
Emerson Guardado
Math, 9-12th
Mr. Guardado is a proud first-generation college graduate who is passionate about being an example for our students. He wants to share his love for math with our students and is excited to be in his second year teaching math. We love his persistence and determination to become an inspiring math educator!
To contact Mr. Guardado, please email him at: [email protected]
Damian Jurado
Science, 9-12th
Damian is our environmental sciences and science teacher. He is passionate about cultivating curiosity and imagination in the fields of Science as a way to reconnect with our ancestral knowledge. He hopes to continue to grow our Science department into one that is hands-on and helps all students make clear connections between science, self, and community. We love Damian for his intellect and innovation! He also tends to our campus gardens and helps our students do the same – inspiring the stewardship of our land!
To contact Damian, please email him at: [email protected]