School Leaders

  • Erin D’Souza

    Erin D’Souza

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    Executive Director, LifeLaunch

    Erin D’Souza

    Beginning July 2025, Erin D’Souza will serve in a new role as Executive Director of LifeLaunch, Da Vinci’s adult career training program....
  • 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...
  • Jonathan Crouch

    Jonathan Crouch

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    Dean of Student Success and Culture, Da Vinci RISE High

    Jonathan Crouch

    With over 12 years of experience working with at-promise youth in independent study and alternative education settings, Jonathan has built...
  • 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...
  • Korina Pailin

    Korina Pailin

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    Assistant Principal, Da Vinci Design

    Korina Pailin

    Korina Pailin has been in education since 2013. She currently serves as Assistant Principal of Da Vinci Design. Prior to this role, she served...
  • 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...
  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

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    Assistant Principal, Da Vinci Connect TK-8

    Robin Brown

    Robin Brown (she/her) has been with DV Connect since 2014. Over the last 9 years she has taught in both Core 2 and Core 5. She was born and...
  • Saya Wai

    Saya Wai

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    Assistant Principal, Da Vinci Science

    Saya Wai

    Saya Wai is the Assistant Principal at Da Vinci Science. She joined DV Science as a teacher in 2015, and previously served as Dean of Students...
  • Tami Christopher

    Tami Christopher

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    Principal, Da Vinci Connect High & Rivet with Da Vinci

    Tami Christopher

    Tami has been in education for over 20 years.  She began her career in education as a substitute teacher for LAUSD.  After her time as a...