Administration
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Counseling
Mr.Ramirez

Mr. Ramirez is an alumnus of Santa Clara High School and has been involved with the Santa Clara community as a baseball and football coach since 2012. After graduating from Santa Clara in 2010, Mr. Ramirez attended and graduated from Oxnard College with an Associate of Arts Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Following, he transferred and received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University Channel Islands. Mr. Ramirez is a recent graduate of California Lutheran University, where he received his Master of Science in Counseling with Pupil Personnel Services Credential.
Mr. Ramirez’s mission is to advocate for, motivate, and serve all students by providing them with valuable information and persistent support in hopes to benefit their academic success and social-emotional well-being.
Mr. Ramirez’s mission is to advocate for, motivate, and serve all students by providing them with valuable information and persistent support in hopes to benefit their academic success and social-emotional well-being.
Faculty
Ms.Alcala: Science![]() Ms. Alcala is beginning her 12th year at Santa Clara High School teaching Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. She is also the Junior Class Moderator and the moderator for NHS and CSF. An alumna of Santa Clara, Ms. Alcala enjoys teaching at her alma mater because she is committed to giving back to her community. She enjoys the small school atmosphere, and she truly believes that Santa Clara provides the best environment for students, while also providing them with a Catholic Education. Ms. Alcala believes that everyone can succeed, but it’s what you do with your success that matters.
Ms. Alcala graduated from Cal State University, Northridge, where she earned a Bachelor of Art degree in Biology. She also obtained a Master’s degree in Teaching with an emphasis on Instruction and Curriculum from the University of Saint Mary. Ms. Alcala enjoys spending all her time with her three beautiful boys, Mickey, Eli, and Apollo, who are the highlight of her life. She aspires for each of them to become Saints! Mr.Cortez: Social SciencesEmail: ccortez@santaclarahighschool.com
![]() Mr. Cortez is thrilled to begin his first year as a teacher at Santa Clara High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in History with a minor in Chicano Studies from California State University Channel Islands, and also received a Masters of Art degree in single subject social science from the University of Southern California. This year, Mr. Cortez will be teaching AP Government, CP/H Government, AP US History, US History, CP/H Economics, and AP Macroeconomics.
Ms. Schneiderbauer: Drama![]() More Information to follow.
Ms.Ramsey: English![]() Mrs. Ramsey is thrilled to be back at Santa Clara teaching 10th and 11th grade English. Rejoining the Santa Clara family is always a pleasure. A lover of the all things adventure, Mrs. Ramsey spends her time hiking, finding (and photographing) off the beaten path oddities, and experiencing new things. Her greatest joy, however, is spending time with her husband and two kids.
Ms. Silveira: Art/ Video Production![]() More information to follow.
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Mr. Mancilla: English & Science![]() More information to follow.
Mr. Luna - Mendez: Foreign Language/Social ScienceEmail: luna-mendez@santaclarahighschool.com
![]() A proud member of Santa Clara High School faculty since 2019. I am honored to collaborate with the institutional mission of working as a community to guide, and inspire our students in Faith, Family, and Tradition through a solid and high-quality education. In regard to my professional background, I graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León School of Medicine with the USA equivalent degree of Doctor in Medicine, and also certified as a Specialist in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. In addition, I held the position of Assistance Professor at my Alma Mater in the Preventive Medicine department, Occupational and Environmental Medical course for 3rd year medical students. In the USA, I hold an Associate in Arts – General Studies in Natural Science degree from Oxnard College where I graduated with honors and was inducted in the Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society. I continued my education at California State University of Channel Islands, where I acquired a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree, being awarded during my school years with the Yardi Foundation Scholarship in recognition for academic achievement and excellence, the induction in the Tau Sigma national honors society for transfer students, and Mortar Board national honors society for college seniors for exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service. Thus, in a framework of academic commitment and discipline, it is my pledge to apply on daily basis all my effort, to promote a successful outcome for all the students in our community through an exceptional academic and Catholic education. I am also a proud parent of a Saint, Class of 2014, and Liam also a graduated from California State University of Channel Islands.
Mr. Van HovenEmail: vanhoven@santaclarahighschool.com
![]() My name is Mr. Van Hoven, I teach Math and Physics and am overseeing the coding club. I am a double graduate from CSU Channel Islands. I have a Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics and a Master’s degree in Computer Science. I have been working at Oxnard College off and on for several different positions. I have worked as a tutor, a Math and Computer science Professor for a summer bridge program as well as a supervisor for their First Year Experience program. I have also worked at Saint Bonaventure High School teaching Math and Computer Science. My goal in life has been to help people learn for the majority of my adult life, and I look forward to helping students in the classes that I teach as well as an example of faith.
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Staff
Mr.Liam Luna: Office ManagerEmail: scmainoffice@santaclarahighschool.com
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Mr. Stephen Raab - Maintenance TechnicianEmail: Raab@santaclarahighschool.com
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Ms.Luna: Business Manager![]() Mrs. Luna is celebrating her 8th year employed at Santa Clara High School. She studied abroad and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Commerce at Universidad Internacional, S.C. at Monterrey, Mexico. Before coming to Santa Clara High School, Mrs. Luna worked for the private sector in the divisions of business and administration.
Mrs. Luna was born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley. Of humble background, Mrs. Luna grew up in the farm working community. She believes that no matter what hurdle life throws at you; if you are true to yourself and focused you will thrive. Mrs. Luna and her husband, Rogelio, are the proud parents of Montserrat and Liam. Both of her children received a Catholic education that started in kindergarten up to secondary school while living abroad. Montserrat is an Alumni of Pepperdine University, and her son is a graduate of the Class of 2014 from Santa Clara High School and is presently enrolled at CSUCI. Mrs. Luna enjoys going to the movies, the theater and museums with her family. |