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Faculty & Staff » Faculty
The exceptional BGDHS faculty is comprised of thirty-two teachers, seven of which are Alumni who have come back to teach at Bishop. We are proud of the accomplishments of all our teaching staff and invite you to review their credits listed below.
BGDHS Faculty: 18% have Doctorates, 64% have Masters Degrees.
BDHS Alumni Faculty and Staff

Standing: Matthew Capritto '00 (Social Studies), Ray Vazquez '87 (Social Studies/Dean of Students), Matthew Najera '90 (Theology)
Seated: Jennifer Winnewisser '79 (Theology/Campus Ministry), Dan Peeters '87 (Physical Education/Athletic Director), Carlos Estrada '94 (Social Studies/Chair of Social Studies), Charles Roberts '66 (Staff-Business Manager), Beverly Van Wingerden '69 (Music/Director of Bands)
Ms. Brianna Adam
Mathematics Teacher
Mrs. Patricia Aijian
Instructor for Leaders for Life
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Phone: 682-9391
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2002
Department(s):
Additional Courses
Education: B.S. - Education (Quincy College) M.S. - Education, emphasis in Personnel Administration, Student Development and Counseling (Western Illinois University) Thirty years in Teaching & Training at the University Level
Mr. Lawrence G. Basoco
Teacher of Spanish
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Phone: 967-1266 x 212
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2007
Department(s):
World Languages
Teaching: Spanish I, Honors Spanish III, Study Hall Education: B.A. - Liberal Studies, minor in Spanish, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo A.A. - Liberal Studies, Allan Hancock Community College A.A. - Spanish, Allan Hancock Community College California Teaching Credential CSET Exam certification Spanish TESL certificate, Second Language Acquisition, ICSB
Holly Bassuk
Dance Teacher
Mr. Matt Capritto
Teacher of Social Studies
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Phone: 967-1266 x 211
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2007
Department(s):
Social Studies
Teaching: World History, Government/Economics Education: Bishop Garcia Diego High School, 2000 B.A. - History with a minor in Physical Activities/Coaching (UC Santa Barbara) M.A. - Education (University of LaVerne) California Teaching Credential
Shannon Carpenter
Science Teacher
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Phone:
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: since 2011
Department(s):
Science
Ms. Amanda Combs
Librarian, Dean of Humanities, Teacher of English
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Phone: 967-1266 x 109
Preferred method of contact: Email
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2000
Department(s):
English
Teaching: English 11, Honors English 11 (Honors American Literature) Ed Background: B.A. - English (Ohio State University) M.A. - Library and Information Science (Kent State University) California Teaching Credential
Mr. Tom Crawford
Teacher of Social Studies
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Phone: 967-1266 x 201
Preferred method of contact: Email
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 1999
Department(s):
Social Studies
Teaching: Mock Trial, AP US Government/Honors Economics, Football Skills Coaching: Head Varsity Football Coach Education: B.A. - Political Science (UC Santa Barbara) J.D. - (UCLA School of Law) Member of the State Bar of California Has served as Athletic Director and Director of Alumni Relations and Institutional Advancement at Bishop.
Mr. Richard Danduran
Instructor for Leaders for Life
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Phone: 967-1266 x 227
Preferred method of contact: Email
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2005
Department(s):
Additional Courses
Education: A.A. Marketing Professional Certified FranklinCovey Facilitator
Mr. Carlos Estrada
Department Chair of Social Studies Teacher of Social Studies
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Phone: 967-1266 x 213
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2006
Department(s):
Social Studies
Teaching: AP US History, US History, Multicultural Studies Education: Bishop Garcia Diego High School, 1994 B.A. - Spanish (UC Santa Barbara) B.A. - Sociology (UC Santa Barbara) M.Ed. - Education (UC Santa Barbara) California Teaching Credential
Mrs. Lucy Fahrbach
Teacher of Theology
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Phone: 967-1266 x 221
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2006
Department(s):
Theology
Teaching: Theology 9, Judeo Christian Heritage, Ethics/World Religions Education: B.A. - Education with an English supplemental credential (Mount St. Mary's College) M.S. - Education (Mount St. Mary's College) California Teaching Credential RCALA Religion Certification Candidate: Masters of Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Mr. Michael Fay
Teacher of Mathematics
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Phone: 967-1266 x 222
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2005
Department(s):
Mathematics
Teaching: Geometry, Probability & Statistics/Trigonometry, Honors Precalculus, AP Computer Science Education: B.S. - Mathematics, magna cum laude (Santa Clara University) M.S. - Information Sciences (UC Santa Cruz) M.Ed. - Education (UC Santa Barbara) California Teaching Credential Three years teaching at Santa Barbara City College in mathematics and computer science. Prior experience includes 23 years as a software developer and project manager.
Mr. Timothy Flanagan
Teacher of English
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Phone: 967-1266 x 207
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2006
Department(s):
English
Teaching: English 9, English 10, English 11 (American Literature) Junior Class Moderator Education: B.A. - English, Magna Cum Laude (Connecticut College) California Teaching Credential
Dr. Brian L. Frazier
Department Chair of World Languages Teacher of Spanish
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Phone: 967-1266 x 206
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2009
Department(s):
World Languages
Teaching: Honors Spanish II, Spanish II, Honors Spanish IV Education: A.A. - General Studies (Irvine Valley Community College) B.A. - Spanish and Psychology (U.C. Berkeley) M.A. - Romance Languages (Bowling Green University & the Universidad de Alcala de Henares. Spain.) Ph.D. Candidate - Hispanic Literature & Languages (U.C. Santa Barbara) California Teaching Credential Secondary Education S.S Credential, Spanish (with CLAD certificate). Supplementary Credential, Psychology
Mrs. Natlee Hapeman
Teacher of Mathematics
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Phone: 967-1266 x 224
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2007
Department(s):
Mathematics
Teaching: Algebra 1, Honors Geometry, Algebra 2 Education: B.S. - Mathematical Science (UC Santa Barbara) M.S. - Public Health, Biometry (CSU, San Diego) M.A. - Education. Loyola Marymount University California Teaching Credential
Mrs. Kara Hornbuckle
College Counselor, Junior and Senior Counselor
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Phone: 967-1266 x 120
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2008
Department(s):
Counseling
Education: B.S. - Recreation Administration, concentration in Management (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) M.S. - Guidance and Counseling (Cal Lutheran University) Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Dr. Sean Kelly
Teacher of Science
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Phone: 967-1266 x 217
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2007
Department(s):
Science
Teaching: Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Advanced Placement Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics Education: B.S. - Physics (UC Santa Barbara, College of Creative Studies) M.S. - Physics (New York University) Ph.D. - Education/Physics (City University of New York) California Credential Candidate
Ms. Jordana Lawrence
Drama Teacher
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Phone: 967-1266 x TBD
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2008
Department(s):
Visual and Performing Arts
Teaching: Drama Education: Ventura College: Theater Arts and Child Development Credits: Senior House Manager: Center Stage Theater, 1998-current Drama Teacher: Ojai Valley School,1983-1991 Drama Teacher: Nordhoff High School, 1987-1989 Production Assistant: Warner Bros. Studios, 1981
Mr. Matthew Najera
Teacher of Theology
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Phone: 967-1266 x 220
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2004
Department(s):
Theology
Teaching: World Religions/Ethics and Theology 9 Freshman Class Moderator Education: Bishop Garcia Diego High School, 1990 B.S. - Biological Sciences, minor in Philosophy (UC Davis) M.A. - Candidate (Franciscan University of Steubenville) RCALA Religion Certification
Mr. Dan Peeters
Athletic Director Teacher of Physical Education
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Phone: 967-1266 x 113
Preferred method of contact: Email
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2000
Department(s):
Additional Courses
, Administration
, Theology
Teaching: Physical Education, World Religions Education: Bishop Garcia Diego High School, 1987 B.S. - Therapeutic Recreation (CSU Hayward) M.Ed. - Education (University of La Verne) California Teaching Credential
Dr. Joe Reiken
Assistant Head of School Curriculum Teacher of Mathematics
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Phone: 967-1266 x 115
Preferred method of contact: Email
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2003
Department(s):
Administration
, Mathematics
Teaching: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Philosophy Coaching: Boys Varsity Volleyball Education: B.A. - Psychology, cum laude (UC Santa Barbara) M.A. - Education (UC Santa Barbara) Ph.D. Education (UC Santa Barbara) California Teaching Credential Administrative Services Credential USA License for Coaching Volleyball
Jhenna Shelton
English Teacher
Mrs. Leah Sodusta
Department Chair of Visual and Performing Arts Teacher of Art
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Phone: 967-1266 x 219
Preferred method of contact: Email
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2005
Department(s):
Visual and Performing Arts
Currently teaching: AP Studio Art, Ceramics, Painting, Art Education: B.A. - Art (Westmont College) California Teaching Credential
Dr. June Szabo-Kifer
Resource Specialist
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Phone: 967-1266 x 210
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2004
Department(s):
Counseling
, Mathematics
Co-Teaching: Algebra 1 Department: Counseling Department Education: B.A. - Special Education (University of Evansville) M.A. - Special Education (Indiana University) Ph.D. - Special Education (UC Santa Barbara) She has served as an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University's campus in South Bend, California State University Channel Islands and as an assistant professor at California State University, Los Angeles.
Mrs. Beverly Van Wingerden
Music - Director of Bands
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Phone: 967-1266 x 226
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 1998
Department(s):
Visual and Performing Arts
Teaching: Advanced Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band Education: Bishop Garcia Diego High School, 1969 A.A. - Music, cum laude, (SBCC) B.A. - Music, magna cum laude, (UC Santa Barbara) Additional Private Studies in piano, clarinet, saxophone and voice.
Mr. Ray Vazquez
Teacher of PE/Health/Math
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Phone: 967-1266 x 111
Preferred method of contact: Email
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2003
Department(s):
Additional Courses
, Mathematics
Teaching: Physical Education/Health Coaching: Cross Country, Boys Tennis Education: Bishop Garcia Diego High School, 1986 B.A. - Humanities (CSU Sacramento) M.A. - Education (University of La Verne) California Teaching Credential
Ms. Linda Williams
Department Chair of English Teacher of English & Theology
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Phone: 967-1266 x 203
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 1993
Department(s):
English
, Theology
Teaching: AP English, Honors English 9, English 12 (English & World Literature), Theology 12 - Life Choices Senior Class Moderator Education: B.A. - English (UC Santa Barbara) California Teaching Credential
Mrs. Jennifer Winnewisser
Teacher of Theology and Campus Ministry
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Phone: 967-1266 x 123
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2006
Department(s):
Theology
Teaching: Theology 12 - Life Choices, Campus Ministry Education: Bishop Garcia Diego High School, 1979 B.A. - Liberal Studies (St. Mary's College, Moraga) California Credential, Multiple Subject RCALA Religion Certification
Sr. Helen Wolkerstorfer, BVM
Personal Counselor - Marriage Family Therapist (MFT)
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Phone: 967-1266 x 116
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 1976
Department(s):
Counseling
Education: B.A. - Science (Mundelein College, Chicago) M.A.T. - Master Teacher in Science, (St. Mary's College, Winona) M.A. - Clinical Psychology (Antioch University) Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (MFT)
Mr. Dan Yokubaitis
Teacher of Technology
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Phone: 967-1266 x 225
Preferred method of contact: Email
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2000-2003, 2006
Department(s):
Visual and Performing Arts
Teaching: Digital Art and Video Production, Computer Applications, Yearbook, Digital Photography and Photoshop Education: B.A. - Geography (UC Santa Barbara) California Teaching Credential
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