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Staff Directory

September 18, 2013

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FACULTY

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Ms. Luke
Principal

August 20, 2018

* 27th year in education (14 years teacher, 13 years Principal)

* 27th year @ HPE ⭐️

* Favorite Book =  Little Squeegy Bug by Bill Martin Jr. ( she read it every night to her son when he was growing up)

If Ms. Luke could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to Italy, Spain, and Greece to take in the culture and history.

“You can’t always get what you want. But, if you try sometime, you’ll find, you get what you need.” –Rolling Stones

“Be your best self.” -Ms. Luke

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Ms. Aronhalt
Kindergarten

August 20, 2018

* 28th year of teaching

* 28 years @ HPE ⭐️

* Favorite Book = Froggy books by Johnathan London

* Favorite Movie = “Free Guy” (big fan of Ryan Reynolds:)

* If Ms. Aronhalt could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to the Bahamas because she loves tropical places

* “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud” Maya Angelou

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Mrs. Bliss
5th Grade

August 20, 2018

* 27th year of teaching

* 27 years @ HPE ⭐️

* Favorite Book = Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (it’s SO hard to choose just one!)

* Favorite Movie = “The Goonies” (same!)

If Mrs. Bliss could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to Europe. She wants to go to WWII historical sites in England & Germany and see ruins from Ancient Civilizations in Greece and Rome. Mrs. Bliss would also like to go to Ireland, Scotland, and Denmark to visit the lands of her ancestors.

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  • "I Solmenly Swear That I'm Up to No Good" A Donors Choose Project for Mrs. Bliss' Class
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Mrs. Bridges
Kindergarten

August 20, 2018

* Teaching since 1998.

* Teaching @ HPE since 2015.

* Favorite Book = Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White

* Favorite Movie = “Finding Nemo”

* If Mrs. Bridges could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to London to visit her brother, Ian.

* ”Mistakes are proof that you are trying.” -Unknown

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Mrs. Harris (formerly Ms. Sorensen:)
4th Grade

August 20, 2018

* 3rd year of teaching

* 2nd year @ HPE ⭐️ Yay!

Favorite Book = The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

Favorite Movie = “Luca”

If Ms. Sorenson could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to Italy and Croatia to see family and to eat as much Italian food as possible because she loves to cook!

“Talent doesn’t win football games. But talent, heart, and desire do. A good coach will recognize what’s inside.” - Rudy Ruettiger 

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  • "Engaging Flexible Seating" A Donors Choose Project for Mrs. Harris' Class
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Ms. Johnson
3rd Grade

August 20, 2018

* Teaching for 26 years

* 22 years @ HPE ⭐️

* Favorite Book = Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

* Favorite Movie = “Moana”

* If Ms. Johnson could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to Scotland, Ireland, and Sweden to see where her family came from and to continue her research into her family’s history.

* “Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.” -Jackson Brown, Jr.

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Mrs. Kennedy
SDC 4th-6th Grade

August 19, 2018

* 25 years in SCUSD

* 9 years @ HPE ⭐️

* Favorite Book = The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin (part of the Broken Earth trilogy)

Favorite Movies = “The Godfather”, “Star Wars”, and “The Lion King”

Mrs. Kennedy loves to travel and has visited many countries, she is planning a trip to Greece this spring and has set her sights set on going to Vietnam one day. 

“Travel opens up your heart, broadens your mind, and fills your life with stories to tell.” -Paula Bendfeldt

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Ms. Merriman
Speech

August 19, 2018

* Speech Pathologist since 1998

* 8 years @ HPE ⭐️

* Favorite Book = So many favorite books, but currently her mood calls for The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series by Douglas Adams

* Favorite Movie = “The Princess Bride” (Ms. Merriman challenges you to watch it and try not to laugh:)

If Ms. Merriman could go anywhere by plane that she has not yet visited, she would like to visit Italy to soak up the beauty and history. By foot, she plans to eventually hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada.

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Ms. Mosely
3rd Grade

August 23, 2021

* 19th year of teaching in SCUSD

* 6th year @ HPE ⭐️

* Favorite Book = What Should Danny Do? By Adir Levy

* Favorite Movie = “The Princess Bride” (Favorite Disney movie = “Aladdin)

* If Ms. Mosely could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to Greece for the food, the beaches, and the architecture.

* “A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” -Duke Ellington

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Mrs. Muchowski
RSP

August 19, 2018

* Teaching for 8 years

* 8th year @ HPE ⭐️

* Favorite Book = The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

* Favorite Movie = “The Lord of the Rings”

* If Mrs. Muchowski could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to Switzerland because she has always wanted to see the Alps.

* “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” —Jennifer Dukes Lee

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Mrs. Newman
SDC 4th-6th Grade

August 12, 2019

* 6th year of teaching

* 6 years @ HPE ⭐️

* Favorite Book = Holes by Louis Sachar

* Favorite Movie = “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark”

If Mrs. Newman could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to New Zealand. New Zealand is home to massive underground caves, lush rainforest and enchanting landscapes. She wants to gain diverse range of experience in New Zealand.

* Favorite Quote = “If happiness is the goal – and it should be, then adventures should be a top priority.” -Richard Branson

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Mr. Pagliassotto
2nd Grade

August 2, 2024

* 9th year of teaching

* 1st year at HPE

* Favorite Book = anything written by Clive Cussler

* Favorite Movie = “Ready Player One”

If Mr. Pagliassotto could travel anywhere, it would be to Italy and Austria. Life is just different and knowing that I’m from there makes me … me!

Favorite Quote = Coming soon!

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Coach Plant
Physical Education

August 19, 2018

* 20th year of teaching

* 22 years @ HPE (including long-term subbing)

* Favorite Book = The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling

* Favorite Movie = “Saving Private Ryan”

* If you could travel anywhere in the world, he would go to Alaska to see it’s wilderness.

* “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.”–Coach Jim Valvano

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Ms. Tacherra
6th Grade

August 20, 2018

* 6th year of teaching

* 7th year @ HPE ⭐️ (includes student teaching)

* Favorite Book = The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi

* Favorite Movie = “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society”

If Ms. Tacherra could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to Argentina and Chile. She wants to backpack through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. She also wants to visit Ushuaia, the most southern point in the world, besides Antarctica.

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  • Ms. Tacherra's Welcome Letter
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  • "Light It Up" A Donors Choose Project for Ms. Tacherra's Class
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Ms. Takechi
SDC 1st-3rd Grade

August 20, 2018

2nd year of teaching 

2nd year at HPE ⭐️

Favorite Book= Something from Nothing by Phoebe Gilman

Favorite Movie= “Lilo and Stitch”

If Ms. Takechi could travel anywhere in the world she would go to Australia because she’s always wanted to see the Great Barrier Reef.

“Do small things with great love.” –Mother Teresa 

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Mrs. VanHeel
TK (Transitional Kindergarten)

February 17, 2022

* 26th year of teaching

* 4th year @ HPE ⭐️

* Favorite Book = Tal : His Marvelous Adventures With Noom-Zor-Noom by Paul Fenimore Cooper

* A Favorite Movie = “Elf”

* Mrs. VanHeel would love to visit Switzerland, where another favorite movie, ”The Sound of Music“, takes place. She would like to see the beautiful Alp mountains and museums, taste the Swiss chocolates, and hear the famous yodeling.

* “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” -Aesop 

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SUPPORT STAFF

August 16, 2019
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Alicia Altamirano
Office Manager

August 16, 2019

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David Alleman
Office & Attendance Clerk

August 16, 2019

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George Evans
Plant Manager

August 16, 2019

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Jose Cardenas
Cafeteria Manager

August 16, 2019

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Terri Sheffield
Yard Duty

August 16, 2019
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