Bishop García Diego High School


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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: 20% have Doctorates, 66% have Masters Degrees.

BDHS Alumni Faculty and Staff

Faculty Alumni


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)

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

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

Ms. Amanda Combs
Librarian, Dean of Activities, 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): Administration, English

Teaching: ASB, 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)

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
Department Chair of Theology
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

Dr. Randall Hahn
Teacher of Science

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Phone: 967-1266 x 214
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 1998
Department(s): Science

Teaching: Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology

Education:
B.S. - Biochemistry (UC Davis)
D.D.S. - (Loyola University Chicago)
California Teaching Credential

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

Dr. Paul Harrington
Vice-Principal, Dean of Studies

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Phone: 967-1266 x 115
Preferred method of contact: Email or Phone
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2008
Department(s): Administration, Mathematics

Teaching: Geometry

Education:
B.S. - Biology (Fairfield University, Connecticut)
M.A. - School Administration (Loyola Marymount University)
Ed.D - Doctor of Education (University of Southern California)

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

Ms. Lynette S. Patters
Teacher of English, Freshmen/Sophomore Counselor, Career Development

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Phone: 967-1266 x 107
Preferred method of contact: Email
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 1997
Department(s): Counseling, English

Teaching: Honors English 10, English 12 (English & World Literature)

Education:
B.A. - English (Cleveland State University)
Graduate work in Pupil Personnel Services
California Teaching Credential

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
Department Chair of Mathematics
Teacher of Mathematics & Philosophy

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Phone: 967-1266 x 223
Preferred method of contact: Email
At Bishop Garcia Diego High School since: 2003
Department(s): Additional Courses, Mathematics

Teaching: Algebra 1, (H) Algebra 2/Trigonometry (HATT), AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Philosophy

Coaching: Girls and 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

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
Dean of Students
Teacher of PE/Health

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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, Administration

Teaching: Physical Education/Health

Coaching: Boys Varsity Basketball, Cross Country

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 108
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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