Our Team
We care about our students and community,
and we are proud to serve ALL.
Message from the Principal
Families,
The Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School faculty and staff are excited to work with you as we provide high-quality, rigorous, challenging, and relevant instruction for your children. Ánimo South Los Angeles teachers seek to empower students to develop a passion for lifelong learning and nurture them by engaging their intellect and natural curiosity while preparing all students for meaningful post-secondary opportunities.
We seek to instill the objectives and skills specified by Common Core Standards and develop student competence and motivation that will enrich each life. Our daily work together includes creating a safe and supportive environment where all learners can pursue academic and social learning experiences and fulfill their unique potential.
Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School is the community’s school. We value and celebrate diversity, as well as the unique talents of every student. A strong relationship between the school, the student, and the home will maximize the educational experience for every child we educate.
Nyesha Philpot,
Principal
Staff Directory
- All
- Admin
- Teachers
- Counselors
- Classified Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Philpot, Nyesha | Principal |
| Matthews, Rachel | Assistant Principal |
| Ringer, James | Assistant Principal |
| Jones, Alexander | Student Support Specialist |
| Fernandez, Lydia | Counselor |
| Scott, Tia | Counselor |
| Poz, Stephanie | College Success Advisor |
| Omally, Jada | School Psychologist |
| Barajas, Melinda | DIS Counselor |
| Mayo, Saul | CII Coordinator |
| Keels, Jordan | Arc Coordinator |
| Brown, Shae | School Operations Manager |
| Sanchez, Edgar | Parent Coordinator |
| Hau Ku, Rocio | Office Assistant |
| Kintaudi, Sammy | School Culture Associate |
| Lewis, Gary | Security |
| Alvarez, Rocio | SpEd - ELA |
| Beemer, Allison | English Teacher |
| Botticelli, Matthew | English Teacher |
| Campbell, Clifford | Drama / VAPA |
| Carrillo, Joanna | English Teacher |
| Chatterjee, Suparna | Science Teacher |
| Christmas, Angel | History Teacher |
| Flynn, Jameelah | PE Teacher |
| Gaytan, Julia | Math Teacher |
| Guevara, Daniela | Science Teacher |
| Heuisler, William | History Teacher |
| Kossie, Arianna | SpEd - ELA |
| Leal, Erika | RSP Teacher |
| Luna, Gryselda | Science Teacher |
| Ndoley, Mashidu | Electives Teacher |
| O'Kane, Stephen | SpEd - ELA |
| Ocampo, Ivan | History Teacher |
| Ojetunde, Emily | Math Teacher |
| Olivera, Yunuen | English Teacher |
| Parker, Johnny | English Teacher |
| Pena, Hector | Math - PLTW |
| Phan, Hoa | VAPA Teacher |
| Ramos, Bill | SpEd - Math |
| Sigala, Waldo | Spanish Teacher |
| Simpson, DeLaina | English Teacher |
| Starr, Erin | History Teacher |
| Torres, Raymund | Math Teacher |
| Trinh, Sean | Math Teacher |
| Velazquez, Alondra | Math Teacher |
| Ventura, Jessica | English Teacher |
| Whipple, Ashley | Science Teacher |
| Casillas, Amy | Instructional Aide |
| Brown, Retonya | Instructional Aide |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Philpot, Nyesha | Principal |
| Matthews, Rachel | Assistant Principal |
| Ringer, James | Assistant Principal |
| Jones, Alexander | Student Support Specialist |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Alvarez, Rocio | SpEd - ELA |
| Beemer, Allison | English Teacher |
| Botticelli, Matthew | English Teacher |
| Campbell, Clifford | Drama / VAPA |
| Carrillo, Joanna | English Teacher |
| Chatterjee, Suparna | Science Teacher |
| Christmas, Angel | History Teacher |
| Flynn, Jameelah | PE Teacher |
| Gaytan, Julia | Math Teacher |
| Guevara, Daniela | Science Teacher |
| Heuisler, William | History Teacher |
| Kossie, Arianna | SpEd - ELA |
| Leal, Erika | RSP Teacher |
| Luna, Gryselda | Science Teacher |
| Ndoley, Mashidu | Electives Teacher |
| O'Kane, Stephen | SpEd - ELA |
| Ocampo, Ivan | History Teacher |
| Ojetunde, Emily | Math Teacher |
| Olivera, Yunuen | English Teacher |
| Parker, Johnny | English Teacher |
| Pena, Hector | Math - PLTW |
| Phan, Hoa | VAPA Teacher |
| Ramos, Bill | SpEd - Math |
| Sigala, Waldo | Spanish Teacher |
| Simpson, DeLaina | English Teacher |
| Starr, Erin | History Teacher |
| Torres, Raymund | Math Teacher |
| Trinh, Sean | Math Teacher |
| Velazquez, Alondra | Math Teacher |
| Ventura, Jessica | English Teacher |
| Whipple, Ashley | Science Teacher |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Fernandez, Lydia | Counselor |
| Scott, Tia | Counselor |
| Poz, Stephanie | College Success Advisor |
| Omally, Jada | School Psychologist |
| Barajas, Melinda | DIS Counselor |
| Mayo, Saul | CII Coordinator |
| Keels, Jordan | Arc Coordinator |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Brown, Shae | School Operations Manager |
| Sanchez, Edgar | Parent Coordinator |
| Hau Ku, Rocio | Office Assistant |
| Kintaudi, Sammy | School Culture Associate |
| Lewis, Gary | Security |
| Casillas, Amy | Instructional Aide |
| Brown, Retonya | Instructional Aide |
| Marroquin, Bryan | Instructional Aide |
| McCoy, David | Marshall Resident |
| Garcia, Frida | Instructional Aide |
| Flores, Jocelyn | Instructional Aide |