Bosco Tech
Developing Leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Academic
Faculty & Staff
Xavier Jimenez
Principal
M.A. Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, Concordia University, Irvine
Tier II Administrative Credential, Concordia University, Irvine
M.S., Business Management, Pepperdine University
B.S., Biological Sciences, University of Southern California
Phone: 626-940-2015
Email: xjimenez@boscotech.edu
Fr. Steve Way
Salesian Director
M.Div., Theology, Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
B.A.. French/Spanish Literature, University of Denver
CA Teaching Credential, Mount Saint Mary's College
Phone: 626-940-2090
Email: sway@boscotech.edu
Michael Seymour
Chief Development Officer
M.Ed, General Education, Loyola Marymount University
B.A., International Relations, University of San Diego
Phone: 626-940-2026
Email: MSeymour@boscotech.edu
Maida Alcantara
Interim Chief Financial Officer
B.S., Business Administration, Economics, University of Santo Tomas Manila, Philippines
Certificates: California Society of Municipal Finance Officer and Government Finance Officers Association
Phone: 626.940.2008
Email: malcantara@boscotech.edu
Jeff Krynen (CT ’81)
Assistant Principal, Curriculum & Instruction
M.S., School Administration, Loyola Marymount University
B.S., Biological Sciences, California Polytechnic University, Pomona
A.S., Building Technology, Don Bosco Technical Institute
Phone: 626-940-2012
Email: jkrynen@boscotech.edu
Ray Chavez
Director of Counseling and College Counseling
Phone: 626-940-2084
Email: rchavez@boscotech.edu
Carlos Plantillas
Dean of Student Services
M. A., Health Science & Athletic Administration
B.A., Social Work & Child Psychology
Phone: 626-940-2115
Email: cplantillas@boscotech.edu
Joelle Davis, LVN
School Nurse & Attendance Clerk
Vocational Nursing Program, Glendale Community College
Phone: 626-940-2073
Email: jdavis@boscotech.edu
Jill Gatti
Human Resources & Administrative Services Coordinator
Phone: 626-940-2037
Email: JGatti@boscotech.edu
Karen Krynen
Communications Officer
B.A., Journalism, California State University, Northridge
Phone: 626-940-2148
Email: kkrynen@boscotech.edu
Darlene Nichols
Business Office
BA, Liberal Studies - Bilingual Track, California State University, San Bernardino
Phone: 626-940-2031
Email: dnichols@boscotech.edu
CJ Alvarez (GC ’12)
Interim Accountant
B.A., Business Administration, Finance & Accounting, Whittier College
Phone: 626-940-2016
Email: calvarez@boscotech.edu
Valeria De Luna
Director of Admissions
B.S., Mass Communication Studies, St. John's University
Phone: 626-940-2009
Email: vdeluna@boscotech.edu
Olivia Kelly
International Programs Coordinator
B.A., Liberal Arts, Azusa Pacific University
Bilingual Studies Certificate, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Phone: 626-940-2011
Email: okelly@boscotech.edu
Cliff Reid
Architecture & Construction Engineering Instructor
Phone: 626-940-2064
Email: CReid@boscotech.edu
Diego Lopez
Architecture & Construction Engineering Instructor
Phone: 626-940-2065
Email: DLopez@boscotech.edu
Al Lopez
Computer Science & Electrical Engineering
B.S., Electronics Technology, California Polytechnic University, Pomona
Phone: 626-940-2041
Email: alopez@boscotech.edu
Ed Sepulveda (EL ’96)
Computer Science & Electrical Engineering Instructor
M.S., Computer Science, Azusa Pacific University
B.S., Computer Science, California Polytechnic University, Pomona
Phone: 626-940-2039
Email: ESepulveda@boscotech.edu
Br. John Rasor
Computer Science & Electronic Engineering Instructor
Phone: 626-940-2053
Email: JRasor@boscotech.edu
Luis Garza (DE’ 94)
Integrated Design, Engineering & Art Chair & Instructor
BFA, Entertainment Arts and Animation, CSU Fullerton
Phone: 626-940-2079
Email: lgarza@boscotech.edu
Brendan Chua (DE ’01)
Media Arts & Technology Chair
B.S., Industrial Technology, CSU Los Angeles
A.S., Design, Don Bosco Technical Institute
Phone: 626-940-2045
Email: bchua@boscotech.edu
Casey Hernandez
Media Arts & Technology Instructor
Phone: 626-940-2043
Email: chernandez@boscotech.edu
Jim Curiel (ME ’73)
Materials Science, Engineering & Technology Chair
Phone: 626-940-2052
Email: jcuriel@boscotech.edu
Gaurav Nagalia
Materials Science, Engineering & Technology Instructor
Phone: 626-940-2049
Email: gnagalia@boscotech.edu
Eric Tom
Instructional Area Dean - Math, Science, and Health
M.S., Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Phone: 626-940-2117
Email: etom@boscotech.edu
Mark Burniston
Mathematics
M.A., Mathematics, California State University, Fullerton
B.S., Mathematics & Spanish, California State University, Long Beach
Professional Clear Teaching Credential, National University
Phone: 626-940-2129
Email: mburniston@boscotech.edu
Branden Jones
Athletic Director
B.A., Journalism, Grand Canyon University
Mathematics and Head Football Coach
Classroom Resource coachbrandenjones.weebly.com
Phone: 626-940-2132
Email: BJones@boscotech.edu
Charlene Dobashi
Science
B.S, Biology, CSU, Long Beach
Phone: 626-940-2118
Email: cdobashi@boscotech.edu
Richard Ronan
Instructional Area Dean - English and Social Sciences
M.A., History, Santa Clara University
B.A., History, Santa Clara University
Phone: 626-940-2126
Email: rronan@boscotech.edu
Dr. Tony Arguelles
English
Ed.D, Secondary Education, USC
M.A., English, CSU, Los Angeles
B.A., Speech Communication, CSU, Los Angeles
Phone: 626-940-2137
Email: targuelles@boscotech.edu
Alex Ortiz
English & Health
M.S., Education, Mount St. Mary's University
CA Clear Teaching Credential in English, Mount St. Mary's University
B.A., Spanish; Minor Comparative Linguistics in Spanish and English, CSU, Los Angeles
Phone: 626-940-2127
Email: aortiz@boscotech.edu
Robert Godinez
Social Studies
B.A., Political Science, Loyola Marymount University
Credential, University of La Verne
Phone: 626-940-2139
Email: rgodinez@boscotech.edu
Erick Williams
Social Studies
Professional Diploma, Education, University of Hawaii
B.A., History, Pomona College
Phone: 626-940-2142
Email: ewilliams@boscotech.edu
Claude LeBlanc (MT ’78)
Instructional Area Dean - Theology, LOTE, and Visual Arts
M.A., Educational Administration, CSU, Los Angeles
B.A., Liberal Arts (minors in Theology, Philosophy and Music), Thomas Edison College
CA Clear Teaching Credential
CA Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
NJ Lifetime Teaching Credential
Phone: 626-940-2086
Email: cleblanc@boscotech.edu
Ritsuko Rowe
Languages Other Than English
M.A. Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Concordia University
B.S., Psychology, Portland University
B.A., Chinese Philosophy, Kansai University, Japan
Phone: 626-940-2122
Email: rrowe@boscotech.edu
Carolina Schmeisser
Languages Other Than English
In progress: Candidate for the Credential Program
Doctoral Degree of Education, University Internacional Iberoamericana
M.A., Spanish Literature, California State University, Los Angeles
B.A., Art in Spanish Literature, California State University, Los Angeles
Phone: 626-940-2131
Email: cschmeisser@boscotech.edu
Daniel Almanza
Music & Band
In progress: M.B.A., Business Administration, CSU, Northridge
B.A., Music Education, University of Southern California
CLAD, CA preliminary teaching credential
CA Clear teaching credential
Phone: 626-940-2093
Email: dalmanza@boscotech.edu
Dennis Tiangco
Theology
M.A., Religious Education, Ateneo de Manila University
B.A., Management Economics, Ateneo de Manila University
Phone: 626-940-2074
Email: dtiangco@boscotech.edu
Rudy Herrera (AU ’80)
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Phone: 626-940-2087
Email: rherrera@boscotech.edu
Merced Contreras CT’05
Freshman Academic Counselor
B.S., Business Administration, Accounting, CSU, Los Angeles
A.S., Construction Technology, Don Bosco Technical Institute
Phone: 626-940-2029
Email: mcontreras@boscotech.edu
Catherine Diaz
International Academic Counselor
M.A., Administrative Leadership, CSU, Los Angeles
CA Teaching Credential, Bilingual Emphasis, ESL, & Adult School, CSU, Los Angeles
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Teaching Credential, 2 terms
Bilingual Certificate (BCLAD), USC
B.A. Spanish, UCLA
Phone: 626-940-2120
Email: cdiaz@boscotech.edu
Paul Ortiz
Academic Counseling
M.S., Guidance & Counseling, Loyola Marymount University
Certificate, College Counseling, UC, San Diego
Professional Diploma, School Administration & Supervision, Manhattan College
Permanent Teaching Credential in English
M.S., Education, Lehman College
B.A., English, Fordham University
Phone: 626-940-2036
Email: portiz@boscotech.edu
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