Our teachers are the difference-makers.
Halstrom's teachers are highly-skilled, educated, and caring professionals. They are passionate about teaching and supporting our students. All of our teachers are carefully selected and have earned a bachelor degree, higher degrees and/or teaching credentials.
Our teachers inspire student participation and monitor student progress. As a result, students take responsibility for their learning with increased enthusiasm. They value strong parental support, a student-centered curriculum, and the opportunity to help students succeed.
Yvette Camacho
Teaching Areas: Math, all the math! Pre-Algebra through Calculus!
Family Info: 2 brothers one younger one older, 5 nieces and nephews and number 6 on the way!
Educational Background: B.A. in Mathematics from SDSU, pursing grad school next year for Masters in Applied Mathematics with emphasis in theory of communication.
Favorite Teaching moments: I have many...I enjoy helping students understand higher levels of math and I enjoy the relationships i have formed with my students. Its great to be able to teach the material and have students understand mathematics at an advanced level.
Favorite Quote: I have many...Education is the key to success....We are the masters of our own destiny....Dedication, drive and determination....Never give up on your dreams.
Eric Flowers
I have a B.S. from U.C. Berkeley and work as an Office Manager at a small business so I bring a lot of real world experience to the table.
I teach Humanities, Mathematics, and the Sciences.
I love animals, music, sports, and the arts.
Raketa Thomas
Teaching areas: Language (French), Literature (French/English), and Math (Algebra I toMath Analysis)
Family information: I have two kids and a hubby.
Educational background: Undergrad at Pomona College, Graduate at the University of San Diego (will finish this school year)
Hobbies and Interests: Research, Reading/Writing (Poetry), Painting/Drawing (Physique and Abstract), and Making Jewerly
Favorite teaching moments: Reaching that "aha!" moment
Favorite quote: "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds..." from "Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo-Emerson
Linda Westendorff
Teaching areas: English 8-12; U.S. History, American Government, Economics
Family Info: Daughter, Stormie (24 years old) just graduated from UCSM- degree in Pyschology, going on to pursue her PhD. Husband (just celebrated our 27th anniversary). 5 dogs (Lab, 2Yorkies, 2 Maltipoo)
Education Background: Graduated from Kean University with a B.A. in Education. Holds a California Multiple Subjects Credential, an English Supplemental, A Physical Education and Health Science Supplemental, the CLAD, and TESL Certification.
Hobbies: Bodybuilding; Tennis; Reading; Boating.
Favorite Teaching Moment: Many
Quote: Inch by Inch Life's a Cinch
Bianca Torres
Teaching areas: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Algebra I & II
Family information: Married with one daughter (currently 2)
Educational background: Put myself through college while working full time and taking care of my family. I currently have a Bachelor of Science from University of California, Irvine in Biological Sciences concentration in Secondary Science Education. Pursuing a CA teaching credential and a masters in Developmental Biology at University of California, San Diego.
Hobbies and Interests: hiking, reading, parenting
Favorite teaching moments: Helping any student achieve the "ah-ha" moment.
Favorite quote:"Education is the ability to listen to anything without losing your temper or self-confidence." -Robert Frost
Julian Torres
Hello!! My name is Julian Torres. I’m a California certified and qualified instructor who teaches K-12 students.
I received my Bachelors degree from San Diego State University; I double majored in Social Sciences and Spanish. In 2009, I obtained my teaching credential from the State of California. My credential qualifies me to teach Single Subject Social Sciences, Spanish, ELD, General Sciences and Multiple Subjects (CSET).
I have worked with students with different learning styles and special needs. Having worked at National City Middle and Castle Park High as a student teacher and San Ysidro High as an AVID Tutor has given me extensive experience working with groups of students who are diverse both culturally and linguistically.
Teaching has been a great experience for me; I enjoy traveling and learning the many different cultures of the world. I have traveled to Spain, France, Italy, and Mexico. I like to take beach walks with my Rottweiler dog “Ramona”. I enjoy playing bass guitar and practicing Jiu- Jitsu. I’m much exited to be part of a great group of colleagues and wonderful community of students. The kids a Halstrom always come in with a positive attitude and are eager to learn.
Alejandro Trujillo
Hello Halstrom Community! My name is Alejandro Trujillo and my areas of teaching are Spanish, Social Sciences, and English.
I received my BA from San Francisco State University with a double major in Philosophy and RAZA Studies. I currently have my CBEST certification and CSET certification in Social Sciences. I am pursing my CA teaching credential and Masters in Education.
For the last five years I have worked with a wide variety of students in the San Francisco area. From being a tutor with the Upward Bound Program to working in inner-city schools, I have gained an immense amount of experience.
Education is my passion.
Favorite Quote: “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today” Malcolm X