Faculty

FACULTY OVERVIEW

The American School values individuality and as a result our faculty members represent a wide range of educational backgrounds, areas of expertise, and nationalities. Feel free to contact them with your questions or comments about the American School.

• ALVAREZ VALDEZ,  LAURA GABRIELA, MEX - Masters, Escuela Normal de Jalisco, 5th & 6th, Spanish
• ARENAS SOTO, MA. DEL ROCIO, MEX - Lic. Ciencias de la Educacion, Universidad La Salle, 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th , Spanish Literature
• CASILLAS M., KYLIEL, MEX - Masters, Universidad de Guadalajara, 11th & 12th, Spanish Literature
• CHAVEZ, SILVIA, MEX - Masters, Centro de Estudios de Posgrado SEP, Pre First & S.S.L., Spanish
• COATES, NANCY, CAN - B.A. & B.Ed., Queen's University, 1st - 2nd, English
• CRUZ, MARITZA, MEX - B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1st & 2nd English
• DALZELL, KYLIE SHEA, CAN - B.E., Queen's University, 3rd & 4th, English
• ESPINOSA S., EDUARDO JOSE, ITA - Bachelor, University of Palermo, Upper School, Athletic Director
• FARRELL-UBER, JENNIFER, USA - B.S., California State University, Long Beach, Science Primary  
• FENTON, HEATHER, CAN - Bachelor, Nipissing University, 7th, 8th & 12th, English & British Literature
• GILMAN, JOHN D., USA - Masters, Loyola Marymount University, 1st - 6th, Remedial
• GODINEZ PEREZ, MARIA, MEX - Bachelor, Normal Superior Juana de Asbaje, Spanish Preschool
• GOMEZ ECHEVESTE, ROCIO, MEX - Bachelor, Universidad del Tepeyac, Instituto Pedagogico Anglo Español 3rd & 4th, Spanish
• HAMILTON, KIMBERLY FAWN, CAN - Bachelor, University of Alberta, 5th & 6th, English
• HENEGHAN,MICHAEL SEAN, USA - B.A., Indiana University, 7th - 12th , English Literature
• HERNANDEZ MACHIN, KARELA G. VEN - Master of Education, University of Hartford, Lic. Edu. Universidad Metropolitana; PK - 6th, Computer Education
• JOHNSTON, KEITH SPENCER, USA - M.A. Early Childhood Education; Pre-Kinder, English
• KILNER, ADAM ALEXANDER, ENG - BSC , University of Manchester & Brunel University, 7th, 10th, 11th, & 12th, Pre Algebra, Biology, Chemistry & Physics
• KIRKBY, REBECCA L., CAN - B.A., Queen's University, P1st - 6th Physical Education
• LANGLEY, ELISE, USA - M. Ed. State University of New York @ Buffalo, B.S. Texas A&M University, Director of Admissions & College Guidance.
• LOPEZ COLMENARES FIDELA, MEX - Lic. Educacion Primaria; 1st & 2nd, Spanish
• LUND JOHN LOUIS, USA - Masters, New Mexico Highlands University, 7th - 12th, Computer Science
• MANZANO QUINTERO, JOEL, MEX - Bachelor, Universidad de Guadalajara, Preschool & 7th - 12th, Physical Education
• MARKS, PHILLIP, USA - Masters, SUNY @ Buffalo State, B.E. San Jose State University, 1st - 6th, E.S.L. Primary
• MONTES DE OCA, MARIANO, MEX - B.S., University of California Santa Cruz, 11th Math, & 12th Calculus
• ORR, GENEVIEVE, USA - Bachelor, Western Michigan University, H.S. Library
• ROSSETTI, LICIA JASMINE, USA - B.A., University of Colorado, Lower & Uper School Art Teacher
• SALGADO, JOSE ANTONIO, MEX - Masters, Florida Atlantic University, Jr. & High School Principal
• SCHALLA - SALGADO, LISA, USA - Masters, University of Alabama, 7th, 10th-12th, World Geography, U.S History & AP Comparative Government & Politics
• SELITZER, KATHLEEN, USA - Masters, University of Nevada, Reno, Preschool & Primary Director
• SELITZER, GERALD, USA - Masters, University of Alabama, General Director
• SOUZA, CHRISTINA ANN, USA - B.A. Humboldt State University, Nur & PK Music, Nur - 6th Library
• SOUZA, JONATHAN R., USA - MA Music Choral Conducting, San Jose State University; BA Music Education & Vocal Performance Humboldt State University, K -8th Music
• UBER, SAMUEL R., USA - B.S., Northern Arizona University, 7th - 9th Earth, Life & Physic Science
• VENZOR, LAURA ANN, USA, Masters, Northern Arizona University, P1st English
• VIRASI, ABIGAIL ANNE, USA, Masters, San Francisco State University, Kindergarten Teacher 
• WARKENTIN DE LUNA, LEZA, CAN - Masters, SUNY @ Buffalo State, B.E. The University of Winnipeg, Nursery, English
• WHITTEN, JOHN FLETCHER USA - Masters, SUNY @ Buffalo State, 7th, 8th & 11th, World & US History & AP Economics
• WILLIAMS, ALLYSON M., CAN - Masters, University of Western Ontario, BA & B.E., St Thomas University, 10th, 12th English; AP Psychology, 12th Journalism
• WILLIAMS, TED, USA - B.S. Mathematics Educ., California State University Long Beach, 9th - 11th AlgebraII, Geometry & Pre-Calculus
• ZUÑIGA FERNANDEZ, PATRICIA, MEX - Bachelor, Universidad de Guadalajara, 12th, Mexican Law, Mexican History & Civics

• ABOUT THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FACULTY

  Ask most adults about their school years and you will probably hear about one of their favorite teachers. We know that having motivated and skilled teachers who serve as role models for students is equally important as a comprehensive curriculum.

  Our faculty members are credentialed teachers representing diverse cultures and experiences. As of September 2012, there were 37 full-time and 5 part-time faculty members including 20 U.S. citizens, 13 Mexicans, 6 Canadians and 3 of other nationality, 50 % of whom hold a Masters Degree.

  We encourage our faculty members to expand their own education and qualifications by providing them with opportunities to attend workshops as well as offering an on-site Masters Degree program from an accredited United States university.