AUHSD Future Talks

In this episode, Superintendent Matsuda interviews AUHSD students, Krish Patel and Rahi Patel.

Krish Patel is a senior at Western High School and served as the Student Ambassador for Western from 2020-2021, ASB Treasurer, and RSVP President. He was able to create processing circles on campuses addressing a variety of topics including mental health, education, and political issues. Additionally, he was able to spread medical awareness on COVID related topics and worked with UCI and get trained in contact tracing. He was also able to speak at the Anaheim Collaborative Summit where numerous Pledge and AIME partners were present, including UCI, CSUF, Cypress College, and Fullerton College. He was able to talk about the success of the District and how the implementation of the 5Cs has distinguished our students not only in school, but in professional careers.

Rahi Patel is a junior at Magnolia High School and the next Student Ambassador for the 2021-2022 school year, as well as the ASB Senior Class President for the 2021-2022 School Year. This year, he collaborated with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, a pulmonary and critical care physician, from Johns Hopkins University to develop a COVID-19 curriculum for all 30,000 kids of AUHSD to receive premium access to a series of lectures that will allow students to educate our youth on how to become safer and beat COVID-19 in the end of the day. He entered this program because of the sudden surge of cases in the city of Anaheim and in the US, as well as his personal experiences with close relatives, friends, and others passing away. He wanted to do something for his community and "was successfully able to do it with the help of the AUHSD and Johns Hopkins University." 

In this episode, Superintendent Matsuda interviews South Junior High School and Cambridge Virtual Academy history teacher and instructional coach Dr. Jeff Kim, NBCT.  Dr. Kim has been working in schools for the past 19 years and has served in many roles including induction support provider, department chair, administration, instructional coach, and civic lead. He is currently teaching in the Anaheim Union High School District at South Junior High School and the online Cambridge Virtual Academy as a History teacher and also serves as the 5Cs Instructional Coach. Under his leadership, his school has earned the Civic Learning Award of Excellence through the Judicial Council, PAL Outstanding Program of Year and Advisor awards from Orange County Department of Education, Bridges Distinguished School Award from OC Human Relations, and the California Democracy Accreditation. Dr. Kim also continues to serve as both master teacher and as part-time lecturer at Cal State University, Fullerton where he is training up the next generation of teachers. Dr. Kim earned his Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Teacher Education in Multicultural Societies at the University of Southern California and is a National Board Certified Teacher.  He has been married to his wife Dr. Stephanie Kim for 19 years and together they have five children.

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews an AUHSD Teacher of the Year, Paola Rosenberg. Paola teaches Living Earth/IB Biology SL at Kennedy High School, has an amazing story, and has created a technological tool used by teachers and students across our District.

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee. Supervisor Chaffee was elected the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Fourth District in November of 2018. The Fourth District includes the Cities of Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, most of Anaheim, part of Buena Park, and unincorporated communities. Supervisor Chaffee sits on several boards, commissions, and committees.

In this episode, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Sycamore Junior High School's Band Director and VAPA Department Chair Rich Gordon. Mr. Gordon has been the band director at Sycamore Jr. High School since 2002, and he has taken great pride in developing a well-rounded music program at Sycamore. Under Mr. Gordon's direction, the Sycamore band has earned several awards including 3 American Drum Line Championships and 4 Unanimous Superior Rankings for the advanced band classes.

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Dr. Terri Giamarino.  Dr. Giamarino earned her bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University as well as her master’s degree in Educational Administration.  She has her doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University.  Dr. Giamarino taught for 10 years before beginning her administrative career.  For the past 14 years she has served as Curriculum Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, and since 2016 the Superintendent of North Orange County ROP.  Dr. Giamarino has presented at local and state conferences on a variety of topics in CTE.  She has served as the Orange County Council President and Southern Region Coordinator for CAROCP: The Association of College and Career Readiness Organizations. She is a member of the Association of California School Administrators and serves as the Region 17 Career Technical Education Council President.

Dr. Greg Schulz was appointed President of Fullerton College in April 2016 after serving as Interim President since July 2015. He previously served as Provost of the School of Continuing Education in the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), and Dean of Trades, Industrial and Career Technologies at Long Beach City College. Dr. Schulz earned his doctorate degree in Education from the University of Southern California, his master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University Long Beach, his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting from California State University Fullerton and his associate’s degree in Business Administration from Fullerton College. Dr. Schulz is also licensed in the State of California as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Grant Schuster. Mr.  Schuster is serving his second term as President of the Anaheim Secondary Teachers Association.  In addition, he serves as Chairman of the Financing Public Education Committee on the California Teachers Association State Council and is newly elected to the National Education Association Board of Directors. Previous to his current positions, he taught World History and Cultures at Dale Junior High in the Anaheim Union High School District for 22 years. He is a passionate advocate for public schools, their teachers, students, and community.

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda talks with Jennifer Goodwin. Ms. Goodwin is a Licensed Vocational Nurse with 18 years experience with direct patient care and 5 years experience in education with ROP in the Anaheim Union High School District. She believes that reaching youth with a passion for healthcare will increase the quality
of care in the future for those needing medical help. 

Ms. Goodwin is currently the AUHSD COVID Response Youth Lead and was given this opportunity after assisting on the front lines in New Jersey when the pandemic began. Along with her teaching duties she is working locally in COVID units as well. Ms. Goodwin  was just recognized as the ‘Employee of the Year” by North Orange County ROP. In addition, Ms. Goodwin holds a certification as an infection control professional and has worked as a Director of staff development in the Mental Health field.