GALA STAFF
Sinnamon Bee
Senior Administrative Assistant
Email: sinnamon.bee@lausd.net
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Bio: Sinnamon has been a valued employee of the LAUSD community for over 15 years. With three children in the district, she is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Furthermore, Her dedication to supporting students is deeply personal, as she is also an advocate for her child with autism. Outside of her professional role, Sinnamon is passionate about music, enjoying various events and performances. She cherishes spending time with her family and is actively involved in community volunteering. Her love for singing and dancing reflects her vibrant personality and her commitment to spreading joy and encouragement in all areas of her life. Sinnamon's unwavering dedication to her community serves as source of inspiration and motivation to those around her.
KATRINA GUTHRIE-FULBRIGHT
Senior Office Tech
Email: k.guthriefulbrig@lausd.net
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Bio: Ms. Guthrie Fulbright is a native Angeleno who has attended the LAUSD system from kindergarten through high school. She is an avid moviegoer, enjoys nature and loves music. When she isn't going to concerts, she is backpacking around the world. She loves animals of all kinds and has recently rescued two sweet cats. A lifetime Girl Scout and former pre-k educator, she is happy to be working for LAUSD and to be part of the GALA team.
EsmerAlda FLORES
Senior Office Tech
Email: esmeralda.baza@lausd.net
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Bio: Esmeralda is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration at Pasadena City College. Her career began as an Early Education Aide with LAUSD, where she developed valuable organizational communication skills. After gaining extensive experience in clerical and business management roles, she returned to LAUSD as a Senior Office Technician, further showcasing her expertise in administrative support and office operations. Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, Esmeralda enjoys reading books, creating custom cakes, and going on nature walks. These interests not only enrich her personal life but also enhance her creative and problem-solving skills in her professional work.
ashley jackson
BSAP School Climate Advocate
Email: ashley.jackson2@lausd.net
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Education: Associates of Communication
Bachelor of Communicative Science & Disorders (in progress) - California State Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Bio: Ms. Jackson was born and raised in Los Angeles and spent most of her life in the West Los Angeles area. She's a proud and 3rd generation LAUSD alumna from PK-12 and graduate from Senior High School. Being the oldest sister of two others and a cousin (who is like another sister to her), she's extremely close with all 3 and is a huge supporter, advocate for them and other young girls. Coming from and being raised by a family of mostly ladies that are empowering, intelligent, and tenacious women assisted in starting the fire of Ms. Jackson's passion. Being there to help and support others to reach their true potential especially young children. She's delighted in joining the GALA family and looks forward to supporting students as they excel to great heights. In Ms. Jackson's free time she enjoys any and everything Harry Potter related, trying new cuisines/restaurants, going on adventures to new places, cycling around the city, spending time with her family and friends, watching football (Go Rams!), and playing video games (after homework is done).
rahimun haider
Financial Manager (PE Uniforms/Student Store)
anthony MUNOZ
Campus Aide
Email: TBA
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Daniel MUNOZ
Campus Aide
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crystal castro
School Nurse
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ANTOINETTE PIPPIN
Librarian
Email: adp2354@lausd.net​
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Education: B.A. in Psychology, UCLA
M.Ed., UCLA
M.S. in Educational Technology and Media Leadership - CSULB
Bio: Ms. Pippin is native to Los Angeles, and she grew up moving around the world as an “army brat.” She holds a B.A. in Psychology and a M.Ed. from UCLA and an M.S. in Educational Technology and Media Leadership for CSULB. Before joining GALA, she spent the first part of her career teaching at the Alexander Science Center School, and later went to the Foshay Learning Center where she taught math and science in middle school and eventually became the teacher librarian. Ms. Pippin has committed herself to developing innovative and empowering classroom curricula and designing meaningful opportunities for communities to connect and learn. To her, the Library Media Center is a student-centered space for inquiry that all students deserve so that they may pursue their own passions, interests, and projects. In her spare time, Ms. Pippin loves learning different languages, watching Asian dramas, and doing all the fun nerdy things she is obsessed with for that week.
