Rio Rosales Administrative Staff

Ryan Howatt

Principal

After spending five of the most rewarding years of my career at Rosales, I have come to understand some of the profound strengths we have here. We are kind. We are empathetic. We teach and learn at very high levels. We enjoy each others’ company. I often hear and use the word “friends” here, and I believe it. As one who deeply cares for this community I also feel compelled to encourage you to find time to participate in some of the activities related to community involvement and school governance. While these meetings are not always celebratory or filled with humor and talent, they are absolutely essential to the way we run our school. Our School Site Council,  English Learners Advisory Committee, and Parent Teacher Association (just to name a few) are organizations that have a direct impact on the choices and chances your children have. There were meetings last year where we did not have enough participation to make some of these important decisions.

Rubi DeLaVirgen

Office Manager

Lorena Rivera

Student & Family Support Specialist

Rio Rosales Teachers

Lisa Casta

Transitional Kindergarten
  • Teaching since 1999
  • Rio teacher since 2003
  • AS child development and a BA in Human Development with an emphasis in Developmental Education
  • I enjoy watching HGTv and the Magnolia channel.

Ashley Vico

Transitional Kindergarten

Kylie Francis

Kindergarten
  • Teaching since 2015
  • Rio teacher since 2015
  • Bachelors in Liberal Studies from California Lutheran University Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California Lutheran University Masters in Teacher Leadership from California Lutheran University
  • I enjoy spending time with my family and friends!

Sonia Lopez

Kindergarten

Susana Loughman

Kindergarten
  • Teaching since 2003
  • Rio teacher since 2003
  • BA @ CSUN & Masters @ Azusa Pacific
  • I enjoy reading and spending time with my family.

Natalie Reyes

Kindergarten

Kristen Steiner

1st Grade

Julia Wittlin

1st Grade
  • Teaching since 2012
  • Rio teacher since 2016
  • Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Berkeley TESOL certification from University of California, Santa Barbara Teaching Credential from California State University, Channel Islands Masters in Education from Grand Canyon University
  • I enjoy swimming, traveling, eating spicy food, strong espresso, and learning new things.

Amanda Kato

1st Grade

Soila Rodriguez

2nd Grade

Robert Wagstaff

2nd Grade

Jacqueline Coronado

2nd Grade
  • Teaching since 1996
  • Rio teacher since 2000
  • BA Child Development/MS Teaching Credential/CSUN
  • I enjoy walking my dogs at the beach.

Erin Mooney

3rd Grade

Amber Gibson

3rd Grade
  • Teaching since 2007
  • Rio teacher since 2007
  • Bachelors and Credential, California State University, Northridge. Masters, Grand Canyon University
  • I enjoy playing board games and visiting National Parks.

Clara Miranda

3rd Grade
  • Teaching since 2002
  • Rio teacher since 2002
  • Bachelor liberal studies/masters -technology CSUN/Azusa Pacific
  • I enjoy spending time with my family.

Matthew Bovenzi

4th Grade

Faye Vea

4th Grade
  • Teaching since 2014
  • Rio teacher since 2014
  • B.A. Liberal Studies with a minor in Psychology (CSUCI) Teaching Credential (CSUCI) M.A. Curriculum and Instruction (GCU)
  • I enjoy exploring the outdoors and eating!

Mark Jester

4th Grade
  • I have taught in Rio for 17 years.
  • BA in Psychology from UCSB
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from CSUN
  • I like to hike, play board and card games with friends, read, discuss politics, and stay informed about the world.

Katherine Muller

5th Grade
  • Teaching since 2012
  • Rio teacher since 2012
  • BA, Liberal Studies, California Lutheran University MA, Curriculum and Instruction, Grand Canyon University
  • I enjoy reading, baking, family walks and camping.

Margaret O’Sullivan

5th Grade
  • Teaching since 1997
  • Rio teacher since 2003
  • Master of Education – CLU
  • I enjoy traveling with my family.

Anna Cogswell

SDC Preschool Teacher

Samantha Vega-Flynn

SDC TK/Kinder
  • Teaching since 2020
  • Rio teacher since 2020
  • Bachelors of Psychology University of Phoenix; Education Specialist teaching credential University of California Channel Islands
  • I enjoy spending my free time with my family. We love to be in our garden and out in nature.

Jessica Zarate

SDC 1st/2nd/3rd

Katherine Dombrowski

SDC 4th/5th

Rio Rosales Resource Staff

Brenda Mendez

Counselor

Amy Smith

School Psychologist/Licensed Educational Psychologist
  • Rio Lindo/Rio Rosales since 2016
  • BA, Psychology, Minor in Management, Cal Poly, Pomona
  • MA, Education, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Azusa Pacific University
  • American Board of School Neuropsychology, Texas Woman’s University
  • Psy.D. Alliant International University
  • Board member of the Ventura County Association of School Psychologists (VCASP)
  • I enjoy traveling and scuba diving with my husband and two daughters and love to cook for family and friends.

Julie Maria

Nurse

Katrin Meyer-Gomes

Resource Specialist

Josephine Peralta

Speech Therapist

Nancy Bobb

Speech Therapy

Geovanna Del Rio

Librarian

Alondra Burciaga

After School Program Coordinator

Karla Mendoza

Instructional Assistant

Kristen Logue

Instructional Assistant

Jessica Borja

Instructional Assistant

Raelene Torres

Instructional Assistant

Genevieve Mauricio

Instructional Assistant

Ryan Mendoza

Instructional Assistant

Jamie Humphrey

Instructional Assistant

Cecilia Hernandez

Instructional Assistant

Juana Lopez

Instructional Assistant

Vanessa Serrano

Instructional Assistant

Theo Duckett

Instructional Assistant

Ignacio Arroyo Jr.

Instructional Assistant

Leomar Lopez

Instructional Assistant

Christina Ayala

Instructional Assistant

Rio Rosales Support Staff

Rojelio Calderon

Custodian

Joe Zavala

Custodian

Stephanie Varela

Food Service Manager

Abigail Gomez

Food Service Worker

Teresita Barragan

Food Service Worker

Nancy Mendez

Food Service Worker

Diane Campbell

Campus Supervision Assistant

Ines Contreras

Campus Supervision Assistant

Melissa Fernandez

Campus Supervision Assistant

Jorge Romero

Campus Supervision Assistant

Cassandra Barajas

Campus Supervision Assistant

Rita Barayuga

Campus Supervision Assistant
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