Dr. Marsh was a classroom teacher for 11 years before becoming a charter school administrator. She served as Dean of Secondary Studies for the celebrated Accelerated School in South Central Los Angeles and Principal of the Harvard campus of the Camino Nuevo Charter Middle School. She earned her doctorate in Leadership in Urban Education from USC in the summer of 2005, with a focus on the correlation between effective teaching and test scores in urban middle schools. Dr. Marsh is a published author in the field of education (ASCD Yearbook 1999 and Journal of Change in Education) and has been an Adjunct Instructor in the field of Educational Psychology at Loyola Marymount Graduate School of Education and in the teacher education program at USC.

Kim Bowlin received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master's degree in Education from California State University, Northridge. She spent her sophmore and junior years abroad studying at the university in Seville, Spain. She is a former English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and has taught both in the United States and Estonia. Additionally, she also has been an administrator at several non-profit organizations. This will be her fourth year at James Jordan Middle School.

Mrs. Nunez has previously served on the staff of Camino Nuevo Charter Academy. She is responsible for enrollment, attendance, student support services and reception.

A one-time LAUSD employee, Mrs. Frasca also has served as a personal executive assistant. She is responsible for supporting the director of operations and providing a variety of student support services.

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Mr. Joel Blassio received his bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Multiple Subject teaching credential from California State Dominguez Hills with honors (Magna Cum Laude). Mr. Blassio is looking forward to sharing his love of literature and social studies with students as a new 6th grade English/History instructor. 2008-9 will be his third year as an English teacher, but his first with JJMS.

Favorite Quote: "Education is a succession of eye-openers each involving the repudiation of some previously held belief."
-George Bernard Shaw

Mrs. Bryant received her bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from Cal State San Bernardino. She later earned a Master's Degree in Theater from Cal State Los Angeles. She completed her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from National University along with a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in Cross Cultural Teaching. Mrs. Bryant is excited about her teaching eight grade humanities at JJMS! She looks forward to exposing the students to the arts!

Mrs. Gorelik received her Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Northridge and her multiple subject teaching credential and Master's degree from National Louis University in Chicago and has completed 60 post graduate hours at Rockford University in Illinois. She has previously taught Math and Science as well as Home Economics and is very excited to be sharing her skills in sewing and culinary arts during Advisory. This is her first year teaching and learning at JJMS.

Ms. Kim received her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies and also completed her Multiple Subject teaching credential at California State University, Los Angeles. Ms. Kim is looking forward to working with the Spirit Team during Advisory. 2008-9 will be her second year with JJMS.

Ms. Malone received her bachelor’s degree in English at the University of Pennsylvania. During her junior year, she studied abroad at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. After graduation, she spent a semester at the University of Granada in Spain where she studied History and Spanish. She completed her Multiple Subject teaching credential and Master’s degree in Education from Pepperdine University. She is currently completing her Special Education credential at California State University Northridge. Ms. Malone is excited about sharing her love of reading and travel with her students and will be starting a school library this year. This will be her third year with JJMS.

Mrs. Rubio received her Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development, with a specialty in education, from California State University, Northridge. She completed her Multiple Subject teaching credential at California State University, Los Angeles. She previously taught in Pasadena Unified and Glendale unified. Mrs. Rubio is looking forward to sharing her love of art and the great Masters during Advisory. This will be her first year with JJMS.

Ms. Ryu earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Dance from the University of Washington with distinction, cum laude. After finishing college, she joined Teach for America, which brought her to Los Angeles to teach in Carson, CA for two years. There she taught sixth grade Math, Science, English, and History. During this time, she also received her Multiple Subject teaching credential and a Masters in Education from Loyola Marymount University. Ms. Ryu looks forward to sharing her love of dance and movement during Advisory with JJMS scholars. This will be her first year at James Jordan Middle School.

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Mr. Valenzuela received his bachelor’s degree in History from California State University, Northridge. He completed his Multiple Subject teaching credential at UCLA and earned a Master’s degree in Education from UCLA. 2008-2009 will be his first year with JJMS.

Ms. Woo earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. She then went on to receive her Multiple Subject teaching credential and Master's degree in Teaching from the University of California, Irvine. She is excited about joining the JJMS family this year.

Coach Tran received two Bachelor of Arts degrees from California State University, Northridge in Psychology and Child Development. Her senior year, she interned and worked part time at JJMS. She is currently working on her multiple subject credentials at California State University, Los Angeles to become a history teacher. Coach Tran is excited about helping students understand how participation in athletic team sports can become a great motivation for success in education. This will be her third year at James Jordan Middle School.

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Mr. Hogan worked in the entertainment industry for 15 years, during which time he shifted his skills from production to information technology. After leaving the film industry, he provided technology consulting services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, universities, and a national charity that benefits the homeless. He holds certifications from Microsoft Corporation as well as The Computing Technology Industry Association. Having been with JJMS since its inception, he provides computer, audio-visual, communications, and website support as a volunteer while working fulltime as technology director for a non-profit organization based in Beverly Hills.

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Mignon M. Veasley-Fields is President and CEO of The Firm's Source, a business research and information consulting company. Prior to creating her own company, she the managed the research and information departments of Price WaterhouseCooper LLP and later McKinsey & Co. After retiring from corporate life, Mrs. Veasley-Fields realized a great passion for the field of education, and because of the years of involvement in educating her grandchildren who attend charter schools, she decided to become more active in charter schools. She was instrumental in organizing the first Site Based Council of a Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, a middle school located in Los Angeles and she held the position of President of PTA at private elementary school in Los Angeles. Mrs. Veasley-Fields has organized and managed several successful school fundraising campaigns and is currently co-authoring grants for James Jordan Middle School.

Mrs. Veasley-Fields received a Bachelor or Music in Voice and English from Mount Saint Mary's College in Brentwood, CA. She has served on the Boards of Directors for The Los Angeles Public Library Foundation, The Special Libraries Association, and BEST Friends, a fundraising group of professionals supporting the Los Angeles Public Library. She has also earned a degree of certification as a Competent Toastmaster by Toastmasters International. Her other interest include writing, Girl Scout leadership and crafting.

Mrs. Veasley-Fields lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband James, daughter, Tanya and three grandchildren, Victoria, Sterling and Kelly.

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