Principals/School Leaders

  • Andrew Daramola

    Andrew Daramola

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    Assistant Principal, Da Vinci Communications

    Andrew Daramola

    Andrew Daramola is proud to serve as the Assistant Principal at Da Vinci Communications. He began at DVC in 2017, teaching World History and...
  • Erin D’Souza

    Erin D’Souza

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    Principal, Da Vinci Communications

    Erin D’Souza

    Erin D’Souza is the Principal of Da Vinci Communications and a founding Da Vinci teacher and school leader. She served as Assistant Principal...
  • Erin Whalen

    Erin Whalen

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    Executive Director, Da Vinci RISE High

    Erin Whalen

    Erin Whalen, born and raised in Los Angeles, California serves as Da Vinci RISE High’s Executive Director. Born into a proud Black, Chicano...
  • Grace Long

    Grace Long

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    Principal, Da Vinci Science

    Grace Long

    Grace Long is the Principal at Da Vinci Science. Prior to joining Da Vinci, Grace has been a public school educator in the area for the past...
  • Kaitlin Toon

    Kaitlin Toon

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    Principal, Da Vinci Connect TK-8

    Kaitlin Toon

    Kaitlin Toon (she/her) is a founding teacher and Assistant Principal at Da Vinci Connect, and is now thrilled to serve as Connect’s Principal...
  • Kirk Takeyama

    Kirk Takeyama

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    Assistant Principal, Da Vinci Design

    Kirk Takeyama

    Kirk is an experienced school administrator. During the last six years, he has served as Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate at Bert...
  • Larry Simonsen

    Larry Simonsen

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    Assistant Principal, Da Vinci RISE High

    Larry Simonsen

    Larry Simonsen is a career constructivist educator and innovative school leader for instructional innovation and social justice. His 27 years...
  • Michelle Rainey

    Michelle Rainey

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    Executive Director, Da Vinci Connect TK-College

    Michelle Rainey

    Michelle Rainey has spent the past 25 years in progressive, responsive schools in Southern California. She is currently Executive Director...
  • Naomi Lara

    Naomi Lara

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    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...
  • Russell Stoll

    Russell Stoll

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    Principal, Da Vinci Design

    Russell Stoll

    Russell Stoll is the Principal at Da Vinci Design. He has been a part of the Da Vinci Design family since 2010, first as an academic coach,...
  • Saya Wai

    Saya Wai

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    Dean of Students, Da Vinci Science

    Saya Wai

    Saya Wai is transitioning into the role of Dean of Students. Saya has been teaching at Da Vinci Science since 2015. She was originally born...
  • Tami Christopher

    Tami Christopher

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    Principal, Da Vinci Connect High & Da Vinci Extension

    Tami Christopher

    Tami has been in education for over 17 years.  She began her career in education as a substitute teacher for LAUSD.  After her time as a...