Administration

Katherine Acosta-Verprauskus
Principal
Born and raised in Lima, Peru and moved to Kansas when she was 10 years old. Katherine is a first-generation college student and earned her master's and undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas. She is dedicated to serving youth and supporting them to reach their goals and dream. In the past she has served as  a vice principal in a K-8th school in East Oakland and as a special education teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in WCCUSD. Ms. Acosta-Verprauskus values working in partnership with teachers, students, and families to maximize the learning and experience of ALL students get at Montalvin Elementary School. In her spare time she chases her, 8, 5, and 1 year old boys and enjoys cooking in her Richmond home. ​

Laura Webb
​Vice Principal
Laura Webb is Montalvin’s Vice Principal. Laura grew up in Connecticut and moved to California in 2001 after earning her undergraduate degree from Wheelock College in Boston. She earned her Administrative Services Credential from Sonoma State University. Prior to serving in this role, Laura taught for 21 years in San Francisco and Marin County. In addition, she was a Language Arts Instructional Coach for grades K-5. Laura is passionate about supporting students, families, and staff by building strong relationships and collaborating with all stakeholders. She makes every effort to support all students to be independent thinkers and motivated learners. In her free time, Laura enjoys spending time with her two children, ages 15 and 13, reading books, and visiting beaches along the coast.   ​

Trell Sneed
​Unconditional Education Coach
Trell Sneed is Montalvin Manor’s Unconditional Education Coach. Trell grew up in the greater Bay Area region, by way of Arlington, TX. Trell has been serving within WCCUSD since 2009, after completing his undergraduate degree in Social Welfare at the University of California at Berkeley. Prior to his role at Seneca, he spent 11 years at Playworks and most recently served as a Regional Director for Northern California. Trell is a devoted father of 5 and loves family time, making music and riding ATVs. His “WHY” is grounded in being a caring and consistent adult, and is to help students and families gain access to equitable resources and education.

​Coach Pete
Dean of Students
​Coach Pete supports the vision for Montalvin Manor K-8 School by supporting a positive culture and climate across campus and ensuring all students have access to behavioral interventions and supports. Coach Pete works closely with the school administrative team to lead and provide structured recess, provide at-risk students with social supports and Tier 2 interventions, and facilitates in-school suspension and restorative meetings for students returning to school from suspension or incarceration.

Adriana Santos
Behavior Support Specialist
Adriana Santos is Montalvin Manor's Behavior Support Specialist. Adriana was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and grew up in East Oakland.
Before her role at Seneca, Adriana spent 8 years as a Sped Para educator providing behavioral and academic support to elementary school students. Adriana cares deeply about fostering meaningful relationships and connections with youth and families as she understands it is a key factor to creating a supportive community to ensure student success. Adriana works collaboratively with teachers and school administrators to establish equitable individual & group behavioral interventions to help students access their education in an inclusive environment. 

Office Staff

Donnell Bonini
Secretary

Mamta Gurung
Attendance Clerk I I

Nelda Welten
Attendance Clerk I

Ana Larreynaga
School Community Outreach Worker

Teachers

Vanessa Romero
Preschool

Maria Gonzalez
Transitional Kindergarten

Erika Hix
Kindergarten

Ina Libunao
Kindergarten

Nadine Salazar
Kindergarten

Jordan Marshall
1st Grade

Ariel Tagaloa
1st Grade

Sue King
2nd Grade

Zsarleen Posadas
2nd Grade

Oliver Wolken
2nd Grade

Youali Ramirez
3rd Grade

Kayla Soto
3rd Grade

Ronald Serranzana
3rd Grade

Elbert Gaither
4th Grade Math & Science

Aaron Leonard
4th Grade Literacy

Ethan Sorscher
5th Grade Math & Science

Beth Levine
5th Grade Literacy

Grace Ollerenshaw
​6th Grade Math & Science

Mary Moore
​6th Grade Literacy

Shaundra Miller-Washington
7th and 8th Grade Math

Chris Roeske
7th and 8th Grade Science & Art

Beatrice Zuowski
​7th and 8th Grade Literacy

Matthew Mason
RSP Teacher 4-8th Grade

Irene Asuncion
​​RSP Teacher TK-4th Grade

Libby Daudelin
PE and Dance Prep Teacher

Support Staff

Karen Aiken
School Psychologist

Luisa Sierra
Academic school Counselor

Vanessa Nelson
​Occupational Therapist

Jennifer Deaver
Librarian

Brendan Slevin
After School Program Director

Jasmine Holden
Head Custodian

Marva Gay
​Night Custodian

Kasey Welten
Instructional Aide

Parrish Weber
Preschool Aide

Elizabeth Prevate
Yard Supervisor

Carolina Gutierrez Sola
TK Instructional Aide