Our Team
We care about our students and community,
and we are proud to serve ALL.
Message from Our Principals
For over 18 years Ánimo Inglewood Charter High School has served the Inglewood community. Prioritizing the success of all students, we offer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities, A-G-ready coursework, and engaging extracurricular activities. Our teachers and academic counselors are prepared to link students with innovative programs that will prepare them along the path to college.
Ánimo Inglewood Charter High School is more than a school, it’s a safe learning community. All students enjoy an interactive learning environment, rigorous coursework, college tours, and unparalleled academic guidance. This commitment has powered our ongoing track record of sending more students to UCLA than any other school in Inglewood.
La Shawn Allen
Principal,
Ánimo Inglewood Charter High School
Staff Directory
- All
- Admin
- Teachers
- Counselors
- Classified Staff
| First Name | Last Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge | Aceves | Social Science Teacher |
| La Shawn | Allen | Principal |
| Joseph | Bianchi | Math Teacher |
| Kaylee | Bieraugel | English Teacher |
| Roya | Bolouri | Science Teacher |
| Norma | Brizuela | School Operations Manager |
| Reyna | Casanova | Counselor |
| David | Cho | Physics and Math Teacher |
| Araceli | Cortez | Office Assistant |
| Sasha | Crossman | English Teacher |
| Violeta | Duran | ELA Teacher |
| Gabriela | Figueroa | Temporary Office Assistant |
| Stephanie | Foard | Math Teacher |
| Randy | Garcia | Physical Education Teacher |
| Tim | Haack | History Teacher |
| Sion | Habtemariam | Resource Specialist Teacher |
| Claudia | Haro-Contreras | Spanish Teacher |
| LaTroya | Holloway | Parent Coordinator |
| Alicia | Johnson | English Teacher |
| Lee | Jones | Campus Aide/Security Guard |
| Andrew | Larkin | Chemistry Teacher |
| Elizabeth | Marin | Math Teacher |
| Getsemani | Marquez | Social Science Teacher |
| Megan | McKellar | Assistant Principal |
| Priscilla | Miranda-Sanchez | Counselor |
| Diana | Montenegro | English Teacher |
| Romel | Nusdorfer | English Teacher |
| Suraiya | Prasla | English Teacher |
| Michael | Preister | Resource Specialist Teacher |
| Thomas | Rice | Physics Teacher |
| Diana | Rivera | Biology Teacher |
| Emmanuel | Sanchez | Math Teacher |
| Geraldine | Silva | Spanish Teacher |
| Johnny | To | English Teacher |
| Madeleine | Torosian | Special Education Teacher |
| David | Tran | Math Teacher |
| Amanda | Troolines | Art Teacher |
| Brenda | Valadez-Romero | Spanish Teacher |
| Melinda | Viren | English Teacher |
| Jinxia | Xie | Math Teacher |
| First Name | Last Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| La Shawn | Allen | Principal |
| Norma | Brizuela | School Operations Manager |
| Araceli | Cortez | Office Assistant |
| Gabriela | Figueroa | Temporary Office Assistant |
| LaTroya | Holloway | Parent Coordinator |
| Lee | Jones | Campus Aide/Security Guard |
| Megan | McKellar | Assistant Principal |
| First Name | Last Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge | Aceves | Social Science Teacher |
| Joseph | Bianchi | Math Teacher |
| Kaylee | Bieraugel | English Teacher |
| Roya | Bolouri | Science Teacher |
| David | Cho | Physics and Math Teacher |
| Sasha | Crossman | English Teacher |
| Violeta | Duran | ELA Teacher |
| Stephanie | Foard | Math Teacher |
| Randy | Garcia | Physical Education Teacher |
| Tim | Haack | History Teacher |
| Sion | Habtemariam | Resource Specialist Teacher |
| Claudia | Haro-Contreras | Spanish Teacher |
| Alicia | Johnson | English Teacher |
| Andrew | Larkin | Chemistry Teacher |
| Elizabeth | Marin | Math Teacher |
| Getsemani | Marquez | Social Science Teacher |
| Diana | Montenegro | English Teacher |
| Romel | Nusdorfer | English Teacher |
| Suraiya | Prasla | English Teacher |
| Michael | Preister | Resource Specialist Teacher |
| Thomas | Rice | Physics Teacher |
| Diana | Rivera | Biology Teacher |
| Emmanuel | Sanchez | Math Teacher |
| Geraldine | Silva | Spanish Teacher |
| Johnny | To | English Teacher |
| Madeleine | Torosian | Special Education Teacher |
| David | Tran | Math Teacher |
| Amanda | Troolines | Art Teacher |
| Brenda | Valadez-Romero | Spanish Teacher |
| Melinda | Viren | English Teacher |
| Jinxia | Xie | Math Teacher |
| Last Name | First Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Colmenares | Janira | Counselor |
| Sawyer | Ayrica | African American Achievement Specialist |
| Williams | Tyler | Counselor |
| First Name | Last Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge | Aceves | Social Science Teacher |
| La Shawn | Allen | Principal |
| Joseph | Bianchi | Math Teacher |
| Kaylee | Bieraugel | English Teacher |
| Roya | Bolouri | Science Teacher |
| Norma | Brizuela | School Operations Manager |
| Reyna | Casanova | Counselor |
| David | Cho | Physics and Math Teacher |
| Araceli | Cortez | Office Assistant |
| Sasha | Crossman | English Teacher |
| Violeta | Duran | ELA Teacher |
| Gabriela | Figueroa | Temporary Office Assistant |
| Stephanie | Foard | Math Teacher |
| Randy | Garcia | Physical Education Teacher |
| Tim | Haack | History Teacher |
| Sion | Habtemariam | Resource Specialist Teacher |
| Claudia | Haro-Contreras | Spanish Teacher |
| LaTroya | Holloway | Parent Coordinator |
| Alicia | Johnson | English Teacher |
| Lee | Jones | Campus Aide/Security Guard |
| Andrew | Larkin | Chemistry Teacher |
| Elizabeth | Marin | Math Teacher |
| Getsemani | Marquez | Social Science Teacher |
| Megan | McKellar | Assistant Principal |
| Priscilla | Miranda-Sanchez | Counselor |
| Diana | Montenegro | English Teacher |
| Romel | Nusdorfer | English Teacher |
| Suraiya | Prasla | English Teacher |
| Michael | Preister | Resource Specialist Teacher |
| Thomas | Rice | Physics Teacher |
| Diana | Rivera | Biology Teacher |
| Emmanuel | Sanchez | Math Teacher |
| Geraldine | Silva | Spanish Teacher |
| Johnny | To | English Teacher |
| Madeleine | Torosian | Special Education Teacher |
| David | Tran | Math Teacher |
| Amanda | Troolines | Art Teacher |
| Brenda | Valadez-Romero | Spanish Teacher |
| Melinda | Viren | English Teacher |
| Jinxia | Xie | Math Teacher |