I am honored to be part of the Rio Vista family. I grew up in the San Fernando Valley and attended UCLA as an undergraduate where I received my Bachelors degree. I later received my Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential with a Single Subject K-8 math certification from the University of Redlands. Returning to school, I earned my Masters degree at Concordia University, Irvine. Before coming into education in 2001, I spent 20 years in the business world working in the retail, distribution, and manufacturing sectors. I began my career teaching fourth through sixth grades at an elementary school in the High Desert in California. Seeking an opportunity in leadership, I moved districts to become an elementary school principal and then moved into a district administrator position within the same district. When the opportunity arose for me to join the Rio School District in 2013, I accepted the position as Rio Plaza Principal and later Rio Del Mar Principal. Away from school I enjoy spending time with family, being outdoors, cycling, and riding my Harley. I am always seeking out new places to eat and experience and especially love to travel. Over the years, our family loved road trips as we enjoyed traveling through “small town USA” and seeing the many sights this country has to offer. My wife and I tried something new and took our first motorcycle road trip to Canada in 2017 and thoroughly enjoyed the open road experience. We have also been fortunate to travel internationally to Mexico, Canada, China and Italy.
Staff and Faculty
Rio Vista Administrative Staff
Rio Vista Teachers
Luzmaria Campos
- Teaching at Rio since 1999
- Rio Vista teacher since 2016
- BA, Chicano Studies and Spanish; University of California Santa Barbara
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential; Cal State University Northridge
- Single Subject Teaching Credential; Cal State University Northridge
- Master of Education in Educational Administration; Grand Canyon University
- Bilingual Authorization BCLAD (Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development)
I was born and raised in Oxnard, CA. In my time off I enjoy watching sports, listening to music, dancing, attending concerts and spending time with my husband and our four wonderful children.
Favorite Quote:
“It’s good to be important, but it is more important to be good.”
“Es bueno ser importante, pero es mas importante ser bueno.”
- Teaching since 2012
- Rio teacher since 2012
- BA History: CSU Channel Islands; Teaching Credential: CSU Channel Islands; MA Teaching: Grand Canyon University
- I enjoy seeing my students learn and grow academically, emotionally, and socially. I also enjoy coaching the Cheerleading team, and attending as many of our Rio Vista sporting events as I can squeeze into my year.
- Teaching since 2010
- Rio teacher since 2012
- B.A., History & English, California Lutheran University (2009); M.Ed., Teacher and Curriculum Leadership, California Lutheran University (2011); M.A., History, California State University Northridge (2015)
- I enjoy camping and boating in the desert on Lake Mohave, playing video games, hanging out with friends and family, and helping my ASB Leadership class plan awesome school events!
- Teaching since 1997
- Rio teacher since 1997
- B.A. Political Science from Cal State Northridge; Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and M.A. with emphasis on curriculum and instruction from Cal Lutheran University
- I enjoy teaching, hiking, riding my horse, reading and travel.
I came to Rio Vista Middle School in the Fall of 2012, and deeply enjoy my profession. I always endeavor to assure my students are cared about and mentored through their middle school years, while also teaching lifelong, real-world academic and research skills.
Education:
- B.A. – History & English, California Lutheran University (2009)
- M.Ed. – Teacher & Curriculum Leadership, CLU (2011)
- M.A. – History, CSU Northridge (2015)
- Teaching at Rio School District for 25 years
- B.A. English, UCSB
- Single Subject English Teaching Credential, CSUN
- Proud Graduate of the Rio School District-attended Rio Plaza, Rio Real, and Rio del Valle
I enjoy reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends.
- Teaching since 2013
- Rio teacher since 2014
- Bachelors in History and Single Subject Credential – CSU Channel Islands Masters in History with Emphasis in Higher Ed. – Grand Canyon University
- I enjoy surfing or mountain biking almost everyday after the school day ends. A reason why I chose to teach History is because by teaching History, I get to teach every subject!
- B.A. in English from Cal State University, Long Beach
- Masters in creative writing from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
- One of her passions is traveling, and she had the opportunity to study abroad in Galway, Ireland while completing her masters.
Ms. Martin comes from a family of educators including her dad and older sister, and she believes that public education, especially, is where teachers can truly make a positive impact on young lives. Prior to earning her credential in English in 2010, Ms. Martin taught English at community colleges in Southern California. She has had the pleasure of teaching 7th grade language arts at Rio Vista for 9 years and looks forward to many more.
- Teaching since 2000
- Rio teacher since 2006
- California State Northridge Major-Liberal Studies Minor-Anthropology Concentration-Earth Science
- I enjoy spending time with my family and coaching my kids’ sports teams. I am also a proud graduate of Rio Plaza Elementary and Rio Del Valle Middle School.
- BM in Classical Guitar and a Minor in Spanish from UCSB.
- I also have a teaching credential and a MA in Education from Antioch University.
While in college, I studied abroad in Mexico and Spain. I have been a teacher at Rio Vista since 2014 and I live in Oxnard with my cat, Twilight, and dog, Roxy. I love to travel, play my guitar, play golf, garden, make art, go on hikes, and watch comedy shows.
- Teaching since 2005
- Rio teacher since 2015
- AA Associated Arts Degree from Ventura/Oxnard College, BA Liberal Arts Degree from California State University of Channel Islands, and MA Masters in Education with an emphasis in Science from Azusa Pacific University.
- I enjoy the beach.
- Teaching since 2001
- Rio teacher since 2007
- B.A. & M.A. in Music/Opera, San Francisco Conservatory of Music; Teaching Credential, Cal Lutheran University
- I enjoy being a mom to my 3 kids, singing, teaching, going to the theater, traveling and relaxing by the pool. My Music program consists of Choir, Piano, Guitar, and Drama. I am also the Musical Director for our annual Rio School District Spring Musicals. I am a Rio Schools alumni.
- 15 Yrs in Rio District
- 10 Yrs at Rio Vista
- B.A. History & Sociology, UCSB
- Teaching Credential, CSUCI
- M.A. with School Counseling Credential, APU
My goal as an educator is not only to teach students, but more importantly, to instill in them the desire to become lifelong learners!
- Teaching since 2012
- Teaching at Rio Vista since 2013
- B.A. Poly Sci, CSUN
- Social & Foundational Science Credentials, CLU
I have always enjoyed science since I was a child growing up in Nyeland Acres and winning science fair competitions at Rio Real! It feels good to be teaching in a school district where I once was a student. I enjoy hiking, swimming, and spending time with friends and family.
- At Rio Vista since 2015 – SAI Teacher
- 3 Years at Banyan Elementary – Intervention Specialist
- B.A. International Business – CSUF
- Education Specialist Credential, CSUCI
- I enjoy helping students become critical thinkers, strong speakers, good readers, thoughtful writers, attentive listeners and stronger mathematicians.
- In my spare time, I love spending time with my family and traveling.
- Teaching since 2003
- Rio teacher since 2013
- Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance, California State University, Northridge; Credential work completed through University of California, Santa Barbara; CREDENTIALS Single-Subject in Music (K-12), State of California, completed August 2004 Professional Clear Credential, State of California, completed June 2006 Initial Teaching License (Music k-12), State of Oregon, completed August 2007
- I enjoy playing musical instruments, swimming, skiing, tennis, volleyball, and helping others.
- I try to teach and instruct the “whole” student. My students strive to learn up to the national Music standards for grades 6-8 and they also learn important life skills along the way. In my classes I stress skills and qualities such as team work, responsibility, respect, honor, and civility. I try and prepare my students, to the best of my ability, for the university and college experience. I hope that after my students graduate from my program they will go out into the “real world” and put into practice what they learned in my classes… how to be musically expressive and how to be a productive and responsible member of society.
Rio Vista Resource Staff
Julie Maria
After receiving a B.S. degree from Purdue University, I took a vacation to California. Once here, I immediately decided to stay!!
- After getting married, we eventually landed in Oxnard.
- The Rio District has educated my children and both attend California State Universities.
- I have worked 3 years as an After School Program Specialist and truly enjoy being a part of this wonderful team.
Rio Vista Support Staff
Maria Alfaro
Elizabeth Aguilera
Brandon Henschel
Norma Jasso
Jessica Lopez
Martin Vargas
Lindsey Flowers
Priscilla Morales
Stephanie Chavarria
Cesar Hernandez