Paideia Liberal Arts School Staff

7th Grade

Ray-An Ramos

7th Grade Math Teacher

rramos@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

To embrace a positive perspective on life, courageously spreading hope and kindness to others with gratitude in my heart.

Bridget Gray

7th Grade Science Teacher

bgray@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

Spread Positivity

Build Community

Serve Others

Be Curious 

Dayci Oshiro

7th Grade ELA Teacher

doshiro@paideiamail.com

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Annelyse Powers

7th Grade Humanities Teacher

apowers@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

Find joy in every day and care for others deeply. 

8th Grade

Tanisha Jones

8th Grade Math Teacher

tjones@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

Teach scholars to put their best efforts in achieving their personal and academic goals.

Jayne Poindexter

8th Grade Science Teacher

jpoindexter@paideiamail.com

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Mary Case

8th Grade ELA Teacher

mcase@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

To inspire others to embody leadership, unity, empathy, integrity, calmness, and a love of learning and education

Paul Curtice

8th Grade Humanities Teacher

pcurtice@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

I will inspire the people around me to reach their full potential by leading with love and compassion.  I will strive to become a better person everyday.

High School

Jonathan David

High School Math Teacher

jdavid@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

Make a positive culture, appreciate diversity, and teach with passion.

Susie Rodriguez

Assisting Teacher

srodriguez@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

I am dedicated to making learning an enjoyable and engaging experience, igniting a passion for discovery within each student.

My mission is to cultivate a welcoming and supportive learning environment where students feel valued and confident to express themselves.

By sharing my enthusiasm for the environment, I aim to inspire a similar passion in my students, fostering a connection that extends beyond the classroom and encourages a lifelong love for learning.

Ashley Green

Science Teacher

agreen@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

My mission is to inspire all students to love and engage in science, to show the value of literature in science, and make sure students are college and career ready.

Vaneta Ranger

History & Economics Teacher

vranger@paideiamail.com

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Shanna Edel

High School ELA

sedel@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

I strive to live life and love authentically.

To achieve this, I will remain true to my purpose and live fully in my passion for reaching people with light and love.

I will aspire to lead students and adults alone to see their potential and be the best version of themselves that they can be.

Electives

Cameo Flores

Music Teacher

cflores@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

I will promote an understanding and appreciation of diverse and canonic music alike. Teaching you how to healthily express yourself through the performing arts, I will reflexively work/advocate to create a safe, healthy environment for scholars.

Rebecca Lawrence

Art Teacher

rlawrence@paideiamail.com

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Catherine Ninteman

AVID (College Prep) Teacher

cninteman@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

To Inspire Minds to Grow. To Support Learning. To Engage Creativity. To Provide a Safe Judgement-Free Space. To Be a Champion for every Scholar that enters this room

Michael Boozer

Computer Lab Teacher

mboozer@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

My mission is to become the best person I can possibly be.

I strive to improve my standing annually via any 1 of 3 things.

1. Learning how to be a better person when it comes to society

2. Putting myself in better financial standing by saving for rainy days

3. Improve myself in regards to mind, body and spirit

Jessica Peña

Health & P.E. Teacher

jpena@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

Honor my becoming because liberation is an internal game.

Special Education

Jonny Colucci

SPED Parapro

jcolucci@paideiamail.com

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Jasmin Canales

Middle School SPED

jcanales@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

As an Educator of Paideia, I will attempt to have scholars feel seen, useful, appreciated, and important. Create a space of calmness for everyone, and having a curious mindset where new things are constantly being learned & applied. I believe that mistakes will only help us be better people and lead us to be successful.

Autumn Hollingsworth

High School SPED

ahollingsworth@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

I aim to inspire learning and a growth mindset through the power of “YET”.

I don’t know how to do this…yet!

Failures are opportunities to learn what went wrong and do better next time.

With effort and determination, we can accomplish difficult tasks.

Administration

Dr. Winsor

Principal

bwinsor@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

My professional purpose in life is to establish whole-person culture as the educational model for the rest of the world to follow.

I am the leader of the Paideia community!

As the leader of Paideia community, I am committed to living The 8 Habits and modeling in all my actions the 4 essential roles of leadership.

As the leader, I inspire trust in others by being an authentic model of character, competence and credibility – integrity, intent, capabilities and results.

As the leader, I create vision by rallying the Paideia community around the shared moral purpose of whole-person education.

As the leader, I execute our core strategies through consistent, focused discipline and alignment.

As the leader, I coach the potential in others by unleashing the untapped talent and potential of everyone I come in contact with.

As the leader, I balance courage and consideration to protect the moral mission of Paideia – consideration to seek understanding, courage to speak candidly and make difficult decisions.

I am the leader. If others are to follow, I must lead in such a way to inspire trust in me, create vision, execute strategy and raise potential in others.

I am the leader and will lead Paideia to high growth and achievement in our whole-person educational paradigm.

Chelcee Pullam

Health Technician

Mission statement: 

My mission is to show up and give 100% with thoughtfulness, trust, and empathy. 

Rachelle Jack

Counselor

rjack@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

Paideia Liberal Arts Academy counseling program supports all students to achieve academic, career and college, and social emotional goals through a comprehensive model.

Believing that all children have an infinite potential to learn and grow.

The school counseling program aims to help students build skills which promote compassion for self and others, grit to do hard things, tools to make meaningful connections, and passion to engage in lifelong learning.

In partnership with parents, teachers, administrators, and the community, the school counseling program will foster an environment where all students feel they belong, cultivate resiliency, know their unique voices matter, and are prepared to creatively contribute to our world.

Phil Gilmer

Dean of Students

pgilmer@paideiamail.com

Mission Statement:

I will create a safe and welcoming environment for ALL Staff & Scholars to learn, grow, and be inspired to help others.  I will promote a cooperative environment where Staff will work together to learn from one another daily. I will help inspire scholars to develop the self-confidence required to succeed throughout their school career and the rest of their lives.   

I will stay proactive in my stewardship as Dean of Students by having open communication with Staff and other administration.  I will treat all employees and scholars equally. 


Edith Palomino

Receptionist & Bus Clerk

epalomino@paideiamail.com

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