Administration
Laura Webb
Principal Laura Webb is Montalvin’s 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 16 and 14, reading books, and visiting beaches along the coast. |
Erica Ehmann
Vice Principal Erica Ehmann is Montalvin’s Vice Principal. Erica grew up in rural Northern California and has been in the Bay since 1996. Erica attended UC Santa Cruz and lived in Granada, Spain. Se habla Español. She earned her teaching and administrative credentials from UC Berkeley, and has been a teacher and administrator in Bay Area public schools for 20 years, including WCCUSD for the last three. Erica is a firm believer that all kids can do and achieve great things. She loves working with students to figure out the best tools for their own success, and collaboratively with staff and families in a unified and supportive school community. Erica’s husband also works for WCCUSD, and they have two kids, ages 11 and 14. She enjoys cooking, hiking, sports, and spending time with her family. |
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
Secretary
Attendance Clerk I I
School Community Outreach Worker
Teachers
Vanessa Romero
Preschool
Preschool
Maria Gonzalez
Transitional Kindergarten
Transitional Kindergarten
Erika Hix
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Ina Libunao
Kindergarten
Nadine Salazar
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Nadine Salazar
Kindergarten
Oliver Wolken
1st Grade
1st Grade
Ariel Tagaloa
1st Grade
1st Grade
Sue King
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
Zsarleen Posadas
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
Youali Ramirez
3rd Grade
3rd Grade
Kayla Soto
3rd Grade
3rd Grade
Ronald Serranzana
3rd Grade
3rd Grade
Elbert Gaither
4th Grade Math & Science
4th Grade Math & Science
Amelia Muir
4th Grade Literacy
4th Grade Literacy
Ethan Sorscher
5th Grade Math & Science
5th Grade Math & Science
Beth Levine
5th Grade Literacy
5th Grade Literacy
Shaundra Miller- Washington
6th Grade Math & Science
6th Grade Math & Science
Mary Moore
6th Grade Literacy
6th Grade Literacy
7th and 8th Grade Math
Chris Roeske
7th and 8th Grade Science & Art
7th and 8th Grade Science & Art
Beatrice Zuowski
7th and 8th Grade Literacy
7th and 8th Grade Literacy
Aniyah Bardell
RSP Teacher 4-8th Grade
Shi Shyuan Ba
RSP Teacher TK-4th Grade
RSP Teacher 4-8th Grade
Shi Shyuan Ba
RSP Teacher TK-4th Grade
Libby Daudelin
PE and Dance Prep Teacher
PE and Dance Prep Teacher
Support Staff
Karen Aiken
School Psychologist
School Psychologist
Vanessa Nelson
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Jennifer Deaver
Librarian
Librarian
Brendan Slevin
After School Program Director
After School Program Director
Jasmine Holden
Head Custodian
Head Custodian
Marva Gay
Night Custodian
Night Custodian
Kasey Welten
Instructional Aide
Instructional Aide
Stephanie Sanchez
Preschool Aide
Preschool Aide
Elizabeth Prevate
Yard Supervisor
Yard Supervisor
Carolina Gutierrez Sola
TK Instructional Aide
TK Instructional Aide