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Desert Learning Academy Administration and Staff
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Administration
Dr. Michael J. Grainger, Principal
Office telephone phone: 760-778-0487 x1401
Cell number: 949-702-4055
Administrative Secretary (Bilingual)
Ms. Mariana Anguiano, Phone: 760-778-0487 x1402
Counselor
Ms. Rosalia Mendoza, Phone: 760-778-0487 x1420
Cell number: 760-676-9375
Clinical Psychologist
Joaquin Galeano, PsyD, Phone: 760-778-0487 x2304
Desert Learning
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High School, Grades 9-12
Ms. Borun, 760-778-0487 mborun@psusd.us
- Core Classes: The Living Earth, Chemistry in the Earth System, Physics
- Electives: Science of Health and Wellness, Forensic Science
- Degrees: Bachelor's degree in Biology from University of San Diego, Master's degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Loyola University of Chicago
- Teaching Credentials: Single Subject Life Science
- Years in Education: 16
- Online Learning Certification: Leading Edge
Mr. Escamilla, 760-778-0487 dbarriosescamilla@psusd.us
- Core Classes: Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, Integrated Math III
- Degrees: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from San Carlos National University of Guatemala, Master in Education
- Teaching Credentials: Single Subject Mathematics
- Years in Education: 3
- Additional Languages: Spanish
Ms. Moreno-Nicholas, 760-778-0487 vnicholas@psusd.us
- Core Classes: CTE Courses & Work Experience (Permits), Math Support
- Degrees: BS in Mechanical Engineering, MA in Organizational Management
- Teaching Credentials: Clear Single Subject Credential in Technology & Industrial Education; Clear Single Subject Credential in Business; Supplemental Credential in Mathematics
- Years in Education: 23 (College & High School Levels)
- Online Learning Certification: Learning Edge
- Professional Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) MEX
- Additional Languages: Biliterated English/ Spanish
Ms. Colby, 760-778-0487 tcolby@psusd.us
- Core Classes: English I, English II, English III, ERWC, AP English Language and Composition
- Electives: Media Literacy
- Degrees: Bachelor's degree in English from California State University, San Bernardino, Master's degree in Educational Technology from Azusa Pacific University.
- Teaching Credentials: Single Subject English
- Years in Education: 22
- Online Learning Certification: Leading Edge
Ms. Valenzuela, 760-778-0487 mvalenzuela@psusd.us
- Core Classes: Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, AP Spanish Language and Culture
- Electives: Success 101, Freshman Seminar
- Degrees: Bachelor's degree in Spanish and ESL from Andrews University in Michigan, Master's in Teaching English as a Second Language from Azusa Pacific University
- Teaching Credentials: Single Subject Spanish, Single Subject English
- Years in Education: 20
- Online Learning Certification: Leading Edge
- Additional Languages: Spanish, Serbian, Croatian
Mr. Wheaton, 760-778-0487 rwheaton@psusd.us
- Core Classes: Civics, Economics, World History, U.S. History, AP World History, AP Government
- Electives: Psychology, AP Psychology, Sociology, Social Problems
- Degrees: Dual Bachelor’s degrees in Earth Science and Social Science from University of Idaho, Master’s degree in Administration from California State University, San Bernardino
- Teaching Credentials: Single Subject Geoscience, Single Subject Social Science
- Years in Education: 36
- Online Learning Certification: Leading Edge
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School Psychologist
Paraeducator
Ms. Andrea Rodriguez Vargas, Phone: 760-778-0487
Custodial
Ms. Michelle Marquez, Phone: 760-778-0487 x1401
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Middle School, Grades 6-8
Ms. Fabiano, 760-778-0487
- Core Classes: ELA
- Degrees: Bachelor’s Degree from Cal State San Bernardino, Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology
- Teaching Credential: Multiple Subject
- Years in Education: 14 years
- Online Learning Certification: Leading Edge
Mr. Svoboda, 760-778-0487
- Core Classes: Language Arts, Math, Science, & Social Studies
- Degrees: BS Elementary Education; MA Elementary Curriculum & Instruction; ABD: Organizational Leadership
- Teaching Credential: Multiple Subject
- Years in Education: 26
- Online Learning Certification: Edgenuity/Accelerate trained
Ms. Syfert, 760-778-0487 x2204
- Core Classes: English, Social Science
- Degrees: Bachelor's degree from Concordia University, Irvine, Master's degree in Education
- Teaching Credentials: Multiple Subject, Specialist Instruction in Special Education
- Years in Education: 28
- Online Learning Certification: Leading Edge
Elementary School, Grades K-5
Virtual Elementary School
- Ms. Rabanova, Grades 1-2, 760-778-0487 x2207
Special Programs
Ms. Brennan, Special Education, 760-778-0487 x2509
- Support Subjects: Mathematics, Reading, Writing
- Degrees: Bachelor's degree in Special Education/General Education from Western Michigan University, Master's degree from Chapman University in Special Education, Maser's degree in Education (Middle Grades) from California State University, San Bernardino
- Teaching Credentials: Multiple Subject, Resource Specialist, Specialist Instruction in Special Education
- Years in Education: 28
Mr. De La Cruz, Special Education, 760-778-0487 x2508
- Support Subjects: ELA, Math, Science, & History
- Degrees: Masters in Special Education
- Teaching Credentials: Education Specialist
- Years in Education: 10