Faculty + Staff

Carolyn Ruiz
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Counselor, Da Vinci Science

Carolyn Ruiz

Carolyn Ruiz is honored to be part of students’ journeys as a school counselor. Her goal is to help students maximize their post high school...
Carrie LaPonza
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Head Coach, JV Girls Soccer, Da Vinci Schools

Carrie LaPonza
Casey Dykes
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Math, Da Vinci Connect High

Casey Dykes
Chantal Tejaratchi
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10th Grade Resource Specialist, Da Vinci Design

Chantal Tejaratchi

Chantal began working at Da Vinci Design in 2017. She is a Resource Teacher and enjoys teaching Mathematics. She completed her bachelor’s...
Charles Hayman
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Teacher, Da Vinci Connect TK-8

Charles Hayman

Charlie grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago and graduated from the University of Arizona in 2005. After college, he moved to Los Angeles...
Charlotte Deardorff
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Chemistry Teacher, Da Vinci Connect High

Charlotte Deardorff

Charlotte Deardorff holds a B.S. in Food Science and Chemical Engineering from CSULB and an Associate’s in Mathematics from LBCC. She...
Chloe McCarthy
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Paraeducator, Da Vinci Connect High

Chloe McCarthy
Chris Mason
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Art Teacher, Da Vinci Connect TK-8

Chris Mason

Chris Mason began his professional art career in 1981 as an apprentice storyboard artist at Filmation Animation Studios, later moving on to...