Administration
Ms. Christine Braunstein
Vice Principal for Campus Lifecbraunstein@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 218
Mr. Lee Gaeta
Assistant Dean of Studentslgaeta@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Anthony Glaser
Dean of Studentsaglaser@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 103
Mr. Aaron Gonzalez ’90
Principal - MDCHSagonzalez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 100
Mr. Jared Izidoro
Athletic Director | Football Coachjizidoro@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 117
Fr. Joaquin Martinez, SJ
President(619) 423-2121 x 136
Mrs. Karen Nerat ’89 P’27
Vice Principal of Academicsknerat@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 229
Mrs. Jodie Simbolon
Chief Financial Officerjsimbolon@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 104
Mrs. Marissa Meda
Asst. Vice Principal Academic Supportmmeda@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 123
Academy of Science
Mr. Stephen Anderson
Academy of Science Teachersanderson@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Paul Battillo
Athletic Trainer | Sports Medicine Teacherpbattillo@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 162/280
Mr. Stephen Beck
Science Teachersbeck@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Bridget Borce
Science Teacherbborce@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Stacia Kipp
Science Teacherskipp@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Ashley Morris
Academy of Science Coordinator | Science Dept. Chairamorris@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Peter Olson
Academy of Science Teacherpolson@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 176
Ms. Kristine Sellona ’15
Science Teacherksellona@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Dr. Suzanne Till, Ph.D
Academy of Science Teacherstill@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Kelly Niko
Science Teacherkniko@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Administrative Support
Mrs. Christine Alvarado P’04 ’06 ’10 ’14
Attendance Coordinator | Health & Wellness Sr. Techniciancalvarado@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 115
Ms. Ali Carranza ’89 P’15
Accounts Payable | Administrative Assistantacarranza@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 119
Ms. Melanie Dietz
President’s Executive Assistant | Office Manager
Ms. Anabel Gallegos
Administrative Assistantagallegos@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 161
Mrs. Estela Gonzalez
Accounts Receivable | Administrative Assistantegonzalez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 118
Ms. Naomi Lizarraga ’15
Administrative Assistant – Athletic Dept. & Campus Lifenlizarraga@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 143
Mrs. Lisa McDonald, RN
Registered Nurselmcdonald@materdeicatholic.org
(619)423-2121 x 328
Mrs. Nancy Mireles P’21 ’30
Receptionist | Administrative Assistantnmireles@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 100
Ms. Valeria Vaca
Administrative Assistant - Dean of Studentsvvaca@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x
Ms. Denise Valdez
Major Events Coordinatordrodriguez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 126
Mr. Scott Drake
On-Campus Substitute Teachersdrake@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Admissions
Mr. Ted Drummond
Director of Admissionstdrummond@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 335
Ms. Margarita Hernández
Associate Director of Admissions | Registrarmhernandez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 128
Ms. Clarissa Nuño ’13
Associate Director of Admissionscnuno@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 316
Advancement & Marketing
Ms. Melanie Dietz
President’s Executive Assistant | Office Manager
Mr. Michael Hart ’08
Director of Alumni Relationsmhart@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 116
Mr. John Joyner P’28
Director of Advancement | Head Football Coachjjoyner@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 248
Mr. Ivan Jurado
Director of Marketing & Communicationsijurado@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 185
Ms. Denise Valdez
Major Events Coordinatordrodriguez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 126
Ms. Sylvia Paredes
Communications Associatesparedes@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Alumni
Mr. Michael Hart ’08
Director of Alumni Relationsmhart@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 116
Amerigo Education
Mr. Oscar Castanedas
Registrar | Admissions Assistantoscar.castaneda@amerigoeducation.com
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Erik Thornquist
English Teacher | Amerigoethornquist@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Aquinas Center for Learning | Special Education
Ms. Brooke Abram
English Teacher | Special Educationbabram@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Stephannie Arcadia
Librariansarcadia@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 156
Ms. Sandra Mauldin
Aquinas Center Education Specialist & Dept. Chairsmauldin@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x
Ms. Marissa Ritchie
Student Supportmritchie@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Attendance
Mrs. Christine Alvarado P’04 ’06 ’10 ’14
Attendance Coordinator | Health & Wellness Sr. Techniciancalvarado@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 115
Business & Finance Office
Ms. Ali Carranza ’89 P’15
Accounts Payable | Administrative Assistantacarranza@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 119
Mr. Ryan T. Easley, MBA P’35 P’36
Business Managerreasley@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 221
Mrs. Estela Gonzalez
Accounts Receivable | Administrative Assistantegonzalez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 118
Mrs. Nancy Mireles P’21 ’30
Receptionist | Administrative Assistantnmireles@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 100
Mrs. Jodie Simbolon
Chief Financial Officerjsimbolon@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 104
Campus Ministry
Mrs. Anamaria Anthony P’07
Theology Department Chair & Teacheraanthony@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Fr. Paul de Soza, MC
Chaplain | Campus Ministrypdesoza@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 107
Sr. Luz Jimenez, SJS
Spiritual Direction | Liturgy Preparationljimenez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 113
Fr. Ignacio
Chaplain | Campus Ministry(619) 423-2121 x 109
Mr. Christopher Schnitzius P’21
Theology Teacher | Campus Ministrycschnitzius@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Campus Security
Mr. Bob Adams
RHA Enterprises – Campus Securitybadams@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 152
Mr. Christian Cervantes
PS121 Securityccervantes@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 134
Mr. Anthony Glaser
Dean of Studentsaglaser@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 103
Mr. David Napoleon
Evening Campus Supervisordnapolean@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 134
Ms. Marissa Ritchie
Student Supportmritchie@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. John Rodinec P’19 ’21
Director of Security | Ps121-Campus Securityjrodinec@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 134
Mr. Mario Williams ’16
English Teachermwilliams@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Danielle Magat
Campus Supervisordmagat@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Allan Garner
Campus Supervisoragarner@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Chaplaincy
Fr. Paul de Soza, MC
Chaplain | Campus Ministrypdesoza@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 107
Fr. Ignacio
Chaplain | Campus Ministry(619) 423-2121 x 109
Counseling
Mrs. Eunice Beltran
Counselor (J - Pe)ebeltran@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 294
Ms. Margarita Hernández
Associate Director of Admissions | Registrarmhernandez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 128
Ms. Diana Luna P’34
Counselor (A-D)dluna@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 188
Mrs. Marissa Meda
Asst. Vice Principal Academic Supportmmeda@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 123
Mr. Esteban Murillo P’24 & P’28
Counselor (E - I)emurillo@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 187
Ms. Andrea Puschendorf
Counselor (Ph - Z)apuschendorf@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 125
Mr. Michael Wetherholt
College Counselormwetherholt@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 264
English
Ms. Brooke Abram
English Teacher | Special Educationbabram@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Michelle Brooks
English Teachermbrooks@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Steve DiStefano
English TeacherSDiStefano@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mrs. Alice Dominguez
Language Academy Coordinator | English Dept. Chairadominguez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Mark Leflar
English Teachermleflar@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Katheryn Olson
English Teacherkolson@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Rachael Pryce
English Teacher | Yearbookrpryce@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Clifford Rachlin P’18 ’21
Service Coordinator | Teachercrachlin@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Denise Vela
English Teacherdvela@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mrs. Cara Wade P’32’34
World Languages & ATL Teachercwade@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Erik Thornquist
English Teacher | Amerigoethornquist@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Laura McDaniel
English Teacherlmcdaniel@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Mario Williams ’16
English Teachermwilliams@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Tiffany Hamilton
English Teacherthamilton@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Laura McDaniel
English Teacherlmcdaniel@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Kecia McDonough
English Teacherkmcdonough@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Facilities & Food Service | Aramark
Ms. Megan Donahey
Director of Food Servicesdonahey-megan@aramark.com
(619)423-2121 x 132
Mr. Eduardo McCoy
Facilities Director – Aramarkmccoy-eduardo@aramark.com
(619)423-2121 x 242
Ms. Carol Williams
Facilities Administrative Assistantwilliams-carol4@aramark.com
(619)423-2121 x 129
Human Resources
Zury Galvez, MBA HRM, SHRM-CP, PHRca P’29
Director of Human Resourceszgalvez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 127
(619) 566-4345
Information Technology
Mr. Jeremiah Brooks
Web Administratorjbrooks@materdeicatholic.org
Mr. Brendan Kellams
Sr. Systems & Database Administratorbkellams@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 345
Mr. Carlton Norris
Sr. Systems Administratorcnorris@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 183
Mr. Steve Smith
CTE Teacherssmith@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Julio Torres
Director of Information Technologyjtorres@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 193
Mr. Luis Torres
Director of Information Technology (MDCE)ltorres@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 184
Mr. Carson Webb
Jr. Systems Administrator/Help Desk Techniciancwebb@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 114
Mr. James Washam
Jr. Systems Administratorjwasham@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Leadership Team
Mr. Aaron Gonzalez ’90
Principal - MDCHSagonzalez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 100
Mr. John Joyner P’28
Director of Advancement | Head Football Coachjjoyner@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 248
Fr. Joaquin Martinez, SJ
President(619) 423-2121 x 136
Mrs. Marissa Meda
Asst. Vice Principal Academic Supportmmeda@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 123
Ms. Faina Salter
Principal (MDCE)fsalter@mdjda.org
(619) 423-2121 x 131
Mrs. Jodie Simbolon
Chief Financial Officerjsimbolon@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 104
Mr. Ron Smith
Counselor/Athletic Directorrsmith@mdjda.org
(619) 423-2121 x339
Mrs. Alice Dominguez
Language Academy Coordinator | English Dept. Chairadominguez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Calvin Wessman
Social Science Teachercwessman@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Math
Ms. Caitlyn Clark
Math Teachercclark@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mrs. Jessica Farley P’32’34
Math Teacher | ASB Moderatorjfarley@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Hugo Roji ’88 P’19’22
Math Teacherhroji@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Greg Smyth ’89
Math Department Chair & Teacher | Coachgsmyth@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Catherine Taylor
Math Teacherctaylor@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Roy Vasquez P’22
Math Support Specialistrvasquez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Stephanie Wylie
Math Teacherswylie@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 167
Mr. Eric Zanzucchi
Math Teacherezanzucchi@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Joshua Strauss
VAPA Teacherjstrauss@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Physical Education & Sports Medicine
Mr. Paul Battillo
Athletic Trainer | Sports Medicine Teacherpbattillo@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 162/280
Mrs. Carla Bray P’33
Physical Education Department Chair & Teacher | Cross-Country & Track Coachcbray@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Rakim Cox
Physical Education Teacherrcox@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mrs. Alice Dominguez
Language Academy Coordinator | English Dept. Chairadominguez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Ed Johnson
Physical Education Teacher | Head Boys Baseball Coachejohnson@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Social Science
Ms. Emmalee Austin
Social Science Department Chair & Teachereaustin@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Domonic Cruz ’98 P’18
Social Science Teacherdcruz@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mrs. Sarah DiDio
Social Science Teachersdidio@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Jamie Espino Ong ’09
Art Teacherjong@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Mike Montijo ’06
Social Science Teachermmontijo@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121 x 246
Mr. Kevin Smith
Social Science Teacher | Swimming Coachksmith@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Calvin Wessman
Social Science Teachercwessman@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Sean Doles
Social Science Teachersdoles@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Armando Perez
Social Science Teacheraperez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Theology
Mrs. Anamaria Anthony P’07
Theology Department Chair & Teacheraanthony@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Doreen Correia
Theology Teacherdcorreia@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Dalene Ditommaso
Theology Teacherdditommaso@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Carlos Jimenez
Theology Teachercjimenez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Laurie Mikolaycik
Theology Teacherlmikolaycik@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Miss Ileana Salazar
Theology Teacherisalazar@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Roland Santos
Theology Teacherrsantos@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Christopher Schnitzius P’21
Theology Teacher | Campus Ministrycschnitzius@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Karelly Paredes ‘13
Theology Teacherkparedes@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Visual & Performing Arts
Ms. Gabby Bethke
Photography Teachergbethke@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Jamie Espino Ong ’09
Art Teacherjong@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Marty LaFond
Art & Graphic Design Teacher | VAPA Dept. Chairmlafond@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Ricardo Rosales
Music Teacherrrosales@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Steve Smith
CTE Teacherssmith@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mr. Joseph Advento
VAPA Teacherjadvento@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
World Languages
Ms. Jaquelin Dutson
World Languages Teacherjdutson@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mrs. Cristina Edgar
World Languages Teacher (Spanish)cedgar@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Ms. Jessica Lopez-Vazquez
Spanish Teacherjlopezvazquez@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mrs. Paola Paniagua
Spanish Teacher | World Languages Dept. Chairppaniagua@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mrs. Peggy Sadock
World Languages Teacher (French)psadock@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Mrs. Cara Wade P’32’34
World Languages & ATL Teachercwade@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
Yearbook
Ms. Rachael Pryce
English Teacher | Yearbookrpryce@materdeicatholic.org
(619) 423-2121
*Staff Member Name P’ Year
The P represents that the staff member is a parent of a current or past MDJDA/MDCHS student. The number following the P’ represent the year or future year of graduation of the staff members child from Mater Dei Catholic High School.