IMMACULATE CONCEPTION STAFF 2021-2022
Our faculty is focused on making our students better people, both intellectually and spiritually. As such, teachers are hired not only for their knowledge and certifications but for their moral and spiritual example they lead their students to follow.
MRS.heather murphy-garcia
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Mrs. Murphy-Garcia (Mrs. M.G.) first taught middle school at ICS in 2000 before pursuing graduate studies in urban planning at UCLA. Since returning to ICS in 2005, she has acquired an additional Master’s degree in education and California credential at Loyola Marymount University, plus Instructional Leadership training at Mt. St. Mary’s and a certificate in Technology Integration from LMU. In 2018 she was selected as one of five resident principals in Cohort 3 of the prestigious Onward Leaders program. She spent a year as co-principal of ICS with Ms. Murphy to learn from the expert, before becoming principal in 2019. Both her children attended ICS.
hmurphygarcia@ics-la.org |
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MRS.Judy gonzalez
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Mrs. Judy has been affiliated with ICS for over three decades. Her three children graduated from ICS and are now successful adults. Ms. Judy began working at the school in the after-school program. For a number of years she was the teacher aide in Grade 2. When ICS opened its pre-school program in March 2010, Ms. Judy became the co-teacher for our littlest Panthers. In 2020, Mrs. Judy became the Preschool Director.
jgonzalez@ics-la.org |
Ms.bianka miranda
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Ms. Bianka has been apart of ICS Pre-School for three years. She received her MFA from Cal State University Los Angeles in 2018 and is currently in progress of completing an Infant/Toddler Teaching Certificate.
bmiranda@ics-la.org |
MS.Lilly Barillas
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Ms.Lilly has been a part of ICS for five years and has two children enrolled at the school. She is part of the Preschool team and enjoys working with young children.
lbarillas@ics-la.org |
Ms.cassie marin
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Bio
cmarin@ics-la.org |
MRS.Reina cueva
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Sra. Cueva has worked at Immaculate Conception School for many years. She runs the after-school care program in the afternoons and works as a teacher aide each morning in TK. Mrs. Cueva is the proud mother of two young adult sons, Walter and William, both graduates of ICS.
rcueva@ics-la.org |
Ms.jasmine infante
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Ms. Jasmine is an alumni of ICS and is joining us on our journey after 11 years. She went on to study Child Development and is currently working towards her degree to become a teacher. She is excited to make a positive impact on the student's lives, while instilling a love for faith the way her teachers did her her while attending ICS.
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MRS.martha ruiz
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Ms. Martha has been personally involved in Catholic school environments since her own pre-school experience. She believes that socio-emotional learning is as important as academics for early education. Her warmth and kindness are evident with each family and child. Partnering with Ms. Martha is a joy and parents love her constant communication. Both Ms. Martha's children attend ICS.
mruiz@ics-la.org |
MRS.Mellanie valdez
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Bio.
mvaldez@ics-la.org |
MS.karla muñoz
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Ms. Karla Muñoz completed her undergraduate studies at UCLA and received her teaching credential from Cal State University at Long Beach. She has five years of experience in public schools as an assistant and after school leader. She feels blessed for being part of the ICS Community. She looks forward to working closely with children and their families emphasizing Catholic values. This is her third year at ICS as the 1st grade teacher.
kmunoz@ics-la.org |
MS.Valerie Jimenez
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Ms. Valerie Jimenez received her B.A in Political Science and Minor in U.S History from the University of California Riverside. She is hoping to soon get back to school to receive her Masters in Education. 2022 is her first year teaching but she has worked with elementary students for over 10 years and for two of those years she was a catechist teacher. She looks forward to continue teaching children whilst achieving her lifelong dream of becoming an Education Lawyer.
vjimenez@ics-la.org |
MS.madison carr
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Ms. Maddie Carr comes to Immaculate Conception through the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), a Catholic service-teaching program. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Ms. Carr will receive her masters in Education from Notre Dame through the ACE program. Beginning her first year at ICS as the second grade teacher, she feels blessed to be living out her lifelong dream of teaching children and is grateful to have the opportunity to work closely with families to guide the intellectual and spiritual growth of all of her students.
mcarr@ics-la.org |
MS.vaneza Paredes
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Ms. Vaneza Paredes received her B.A. in English from Loyola Marymount University, and is currently pursuing her M.A. in Education. Ms. Paredes has worked with elementary students from grades 1-5, and also spent two years working with pre-school aged children at Loyola Marymount University’s Children’s Center. This will be her second year at Immaculate Conception School as the fourth grade teacher.
vparedes@ics-la.org |
MS.persis piche
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Ms. Piche is an alumni and is returning to ICS after 11 years. She worked at ICS as the Computer Lab teacher and later as the 4th grade teacher. She earned a B.A in Psychology from California State University of Northridge and her M.A in Education from Loyola Marymount University. She is excited to be back at ICS and serve her community.
ppiche@ics-la.org |
MrS.gloria serpas
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Mrs. Gloria Esqueda graduated from Cal State Northridge in 2015 with her bachelors in Child and Adolescent Development. She has a Masters in Education and her teaching credential from Mt Saint Mary's University. This is her fourth year teaching at ICS, and is now the 6th grade teacher.
gesqueda@ics-la.org |
MrS.Patricia bachemin
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Patricia Bachemin is a graduate of California State University at Long Beach and has taught at Immaculate Conception since 1996. She grew up in the parish, and knows the community well. Mrs. Bachemin was the kindergarten teacher for 20 years, the 3rd grade teacher for five years, and is now the 7th grade homeroom and 6th-8th Math teacher.
pbachemin@ics-la.org |
Mrs.yrina meza keller
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Yrina Meza received her B.A. in English and Spanish from the University of California at Irvine. She looks forward to growing and pursuing higher education as well as instilling a love of learning and faith in her students.
ymeza@ics-la.org |
sra.guadalupe zavala
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Sra. Zavala directs the Federal School Lunch Program at ICS. She arrives bright and early each day to run the breakfast service for the students and then gets lunch service ready, too! After school she assists the daycare program. Mrs. Zavala has three daughters who graduated from ICS.
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SRA.maria amaral
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Sra. Amaral is the proud mother and grandmother of two generations of ICS grads. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, as evidenced by her amazing cooking for the faculty and staff.
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SR. jesus ZAVALA
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Sr. Zavala is the groundskeeper at ICS. He also helps in the kitchen and enjoys attending the children. Sr. Zavala is a proud father of three daughters who graduated from ICS.
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SRA. nativida villa
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Dona Nati is a current ICS Parent as well as a parent to two graduates. Her son Omar was a member of the 100th graduating class of ICS and is recipient of honors scholarship to Salesian High School.
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