Faculty & Staff 2025–2026

The people who know your child by name.

Our teachers, specialists, and leaders bring decades of classroom experience and a shared commitment to forming faithful, curious learners.

Our team

Leadership

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Luke Vu, OFM Conv.
Friar
Luke Vu, OFM Conv.
Pastor
Leadership
Luke Vu, OFM Conv.
Pastor
Credentials

Order of Friars Minor Conventual · Parish Pastor

Fun fact

Leads our weekly all-school Mass and loves a good homily story.

Gena McGowan
Dr.
Gena McGowan
Principal
Leadership
Gena McGowan
Principal
Credentials

Ed.D. · CA Admin Credential · 20+ yrs in Catholic education

Fun fact

Greets every family by name at morning drop-off.

Mark Manifesto
Mr.
Mark Manifesto
Principal
Leadership
Mark Manifesto
Principal
Credentials

M.Ed. · Multiple Subject Credential

Fun fact

5th grade history scavenger hunts are legendary on campus.

Elizabeth "Liz" Castaing
Mrs.
Elizabeth "Liz" Castaing
School Office Manager
Leadership
Elizabeth "Liz" Castaing
School Office Manager
Credentials

First point of contact for every family

Fun fact

Knows every student, sibling, and forgotten lunch by name.

Our team

Classroom Teachers

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Adriana Perino
Mrs.
Adriana Perino
Junior K Dual Language Teacher
Classroom Teachers
Adriana Perino
Junior K Dual Language Teacher
Credentials

Multiple Subject Credential · Bilingual Authorization

Fun fact

Believes morning circle is sacred - singing in two languages.

Maria Manifesto
Mrs.
Maria Manifesto
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
Classroom Teachers
Maria Manifesto
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
Credentials

Multiple Subject Credential · Bilingual Authorization

Fun fact

Her kindergarten reading nook is the coziest spot on campus.

Adrianna Castaing
Ms.
Adrianna Castaing
Kindergarten / 1st Grade Dual Language Teacher
Classroom Teachers
Adrianna Castaing
Kindergarten / 1st Grade Dual Language Teacher
Credentials

Multiple Subject Credential · Bilingual Authorization

Fun fact

Sings the alphabet in Spanish before snack time - every day.

Rebecca "Becky" Barrera
Ms.
Rebecca "Becky" Barrera
2nd Grade Teacher · 6–8 Math Instructor
Classroom Teachers
Rebecca "Becky" Barrera
2nd Grade Teacher · 6–8 Math Instructor
Credentials

Multiple Subject Credential · Math endorsement

Fun fact

Once solved a Rubik's cube during recess yard duty.

Shervin Moradi
Mrs.
Shervin Moradi
3rd Grade Teacher
Classroom Teachers
Shervin Moradi
3rd Grade Teacher
Credentials

Multiple Subject Credential

Fun fact

Her classroom plants outnumber her students - by a lot.

Michael Killian
Mr.
Michael Killian
4th Grade Teacher
Classroom Teachers
Michael Killian
4th Grade Teacher
Credentials

Multiple Subject Credential

Fun fact

California Missions unit ends with a real adobe-brick build.

Harry Lines
Dr.
Harry Lines
6th Grade Homeroom · Social Studies & Religion (6–8)
Classroom Teachers
Harry Lines
6th Grade Homeroom · Social Studies & Religion (6–8)
Credentials

Ph.D. · Single Subject Credential

Fun fact

Will gladly debate ancient Rome vs. medieval Europe at lunch.

Lonnie Parker
Mr.
Lonnie Parker
7th Grade Homeroom · 6–8 ELA
Classroom Teachers
Lonnie Parker
7th Grade Homeroom · 6–8 ELA
Credentials

Single Subject Credential, English

Fun fact

Runs the most-quoted vocabulary game in middle school.

Kimberly Hughes
Mrs.
Kimberly Hughes
8th Grade Homeroom · 6–8 Math & Science
Classroom Teachers
Kimberly Hughes
8th Grade Homeroom · 6–8 Math & Science
Credentials

Single Subject Credential, Math & Science

Fun fact

8th grade science fair coach - three years of district winners.

Our team

Specialists & Support

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Lori Singer
Mrs.
Lori Singer
Reading Specialist (Grades 1–4)
Specialists & Support
Lori Singer
Reading Specialist (Grades 1–4)
Credentials

Reading Specialist Certification

Fun fact

Always carries three picture books, just in case.

Barbara Westerhoff
Mrs.
Barbara Westerhoff
Art Teacher (Junior K–5)
Specialists & Support
Barbara Westerhoff
Art Teacher (Junior K–5)
Credentials

Visual Arts Specialist

Fun fact

Curates an end-of-year gallery night with 200+ student works.

Maribel Barrera
Mrs.
Maribel Barrera
Instructional Aide
Specialists & Support
Maribel Barrera
Instructional Aide
Credentials

Classroom support across grade levels

Fun fact

First to spot a student who needs an extra moment of care.

Yvette Haro
Ms.
Yvette Haro
Junior K Instructional Aide
Specialists & Support
Yvette Haro
Junior K Instructional Aide
Credentials

Early childhood classroom support

Fun fact

Master of shoe-tying and lunchbox engineering.

Jeff Stone
Mr.
Jeff Stone
3–5 Math Instructor
Specialists & Support
Jeff Stone
3–5 Math Instructor
Credentials

Math specialist · Multiple Subject Credential

Fun fact

Has a manipulative for every concept - and uses all of them.

Paola Beltran-Corzo
Mrs.
Paola Beltran-Corzo
Spanish Teacher
Specialists & Support
Paola Beltran-Corzo
Spanish Teacher
Credentials

World Languages: Spanish

Fun fact

Brings Latin American holidays to life with food and music.

Carmen Tortolani
Mrs.
Carmen Tortolani
Extended Care Director (Kid Kare)
Specialists & Support
Carmen Tortolani
Extended Care Director (Kid Kare)
Credentials

Extended care leadership

Fun fact

Knows every parent pickup window down to the minute.

Martha Alvarado
Mrs.
Martha Alvarado
Extended Care Assistant (Kid Kare)
Specialists & Support
Martha Alvarado
Extended Care Assistant (Kid Kare)
Credentials

After-school program support

Fun fact

Champion of the after-school four-square league.

Claudia Dobbs
Ms.
Claudia Dobbs
Music (Junior K–8) · Liturgy · Math Support (Gr. 4)
Specialists & Support
Claudia Dobbs
Music (Junior K–8) · Liturgy · Math Support (Gr. 4)
Credentials

Music & Liturgy specialist

Fun fact

Conducts the all-school Christmas concert with full choir.

Daniel Golub
Mr.
Daniel Golub
PE Teacher
Specialists & Support
Daniel Golub
PE Teacher
Credentials

Physical Education specialist

Fun fact

Field Day MVP - has the loudest whistle in Castro Valley.

Jenny Vantley
Mrs.
Jenny Vantley
Instructional Aide
Specialists & Support
Jenny Vantley
Instructional Aide
Credentials

Classroom support across grade levels

Fun fact

The go-to for organized desks and tidy cubbies.

Darien Thomas
Mr.
Darien Thomas
School Counselor
Specialists & Support
Darien Thomas
School Counselor
Credentials

M.A. Counseling · PPS Credential

Fun fact

Office door is always open - usually with a calm playlist on.

See it for yourself

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