Faculty + Staff

  • Core 5, Da Vinci Connect TK-8

    Nancy Waites

    Nancy Waites is excited to be a part of the Da Vinci Connect team as the Core 5 Math teacher. She was born and raised in Southern California...
  • Principal, Da Vinci RISE High

    Naomi Lara

    Naomi Lara joined  Da Vinci RISE High as a math teacher in 2018 and became an assistant principal in 2021. As Assistant Principal, Naomi supported...
  • WDV Athletics Director, Da Vinci Schools

    Nick Davidson

    For over 16 years Nick “AD” Davidson has developed and managed athletic departments and wellness programs, generated revenue, built...
  • School Counselor & 504 Coordinator, Da Vinci Design

    Nicole Tafoya

    Nicole was raised on the central coast of California. She attended the University of California at Santa Barbara and earned a B.A. in Psychology...
  • Spanish 1, Da Vinci Communications

    Noemy Carrillo

    Noemy Carrillo teaches Spanish 1 at Da Vinci Communications. She grew up in Los Angeles county  in the small city of Paramount, CA. She received...
  • School Counselor, Da Vinci Connect TK-8

    Nydia Ochoa

    Nydia Ochoa is the School Counselor for Connect TK-8. She completed both her undergrad and graduate career at California State University,...