Teachers

Whitney Erickson

Ms. Erickson teaches 10th and 11th grade AVID. She loves teaching AVID because of the opportunities there are to support students both in a variety of academic areas and beyond. She believes that building strong relationships 
is essential in working with students. As AVID coordinator she is able to advocate for students and facilitate the AVID team so they may meet the needs of all of our students. She is proud of her students and humbled to be part of an amazing team of teachers and tutors. 

UC Irvine: MAT/SS-credential Mathematics ​
​Chapman University :BA Education
Semester at Sea: S05 Alumni 

JenNifer Lamperts

​Mrs. Lamperts teaches 12th grade AVID. She also teaches Latin@Literature and is the District ELA coordinator. Having begun teaching at Ocean View in 2000, she credits AVID as the most fulfilling part of her career. Watching students apply for college, determine their educational paths into adulthood, and follow their dreams of attaining a college education has been incredibly rewarding. She is grateful to be able to help students in this process and grateful for the AVID team at Ocean View. 


Concordia University, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
UC Irvine, Single Subject Credential in English
UC Irvine, Bachelors in English 

Enirque Najera


Mr. Najera teaches 9th grade AVID and coaches cross country and track and field.  He believes that freshman year is extremely important because it sets up the foundation for students to have a successful high school career.  We understand that transitioning from middle school to high school can be a challenging and intimidating experience.  Therefore, our goal is to provide our freshman students with a comfortable and open environment, experience and community that allows them to learn the expectations, norms and rigors of high school, while also allowing them to be themselves.  The best part of being an AVID freshman teacher is watching our students grow into strong and empowered young adults that want to continue their education and success in college and beyond.  

Concordia University Irvine: MCAA
California State University, Long Beach: BS Health Science

Adrian Lopez

​Mr. Lopez has been teaching art since 2008 and has had the pleasure of teaching 10th grade AVID since 2017. He recognizes the importance of supporting students in order to achieve their goals and believes that every student possesses a determination to succeed academically and in life. 

UC Santa Barbara: 
M.Ed Credential in Art 
BA Fine Arts
Minor in Health Sciences 

Tutors

                   Kevin Takeda

             Esmeralda Martinez
Hello! I'm Kevin Takeda, one of the AVID tutors. I am a third year college student at Cal State Long Beach studying Mathematics with a focus in Secondary Education. After college, I plan on becoming a high school math teacher! Passions I have include playing the flute and bass guitar and playing board games with friends and family.

         Mauricio "Maui" gomez
I am Esmeralda Martinez I graduated Ocean View High School in 2015. I am currently attending my fourth year at CSULB. My major is American Sign Language and Deaf Cultures with a minor in Linguistics.

                  Camille Maciel
My name is Mauricio Gomez, I am an OV alumni--class of 2017. I am easy going, kind, and happy. I enjoy having a great time and playing soccer in my free time. I plan on teaching math in the future. I am currently studying at GWC, with plans to transfer to CSU Long Beach or Fullerton.
My name is Camille Maciel and I have been apart of the AVID family since I was in the 6th grade. I graduated from Westminster High School in 2015 and was the Senior Avid Stand Out.  I want to be apart of the mission to help our students accomplish their goals and dreams. Currently, I attend Cal State Fullerton and will be majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Communications and will be getting my teachers credential as well.

                Alex miramontes

                  Trent flores
My name is Alex and I am currently a student at California State Polytechnic University as a major in International Business. When I do get some time away from studying I’m either at Disneyland or doing dog mom duties by taking my dogs out for a hike.
I am very excited to be able to be a part of an amazing AVID family at Ocean View High school.
 Hello all, my name is Trent, and I am a grateful new member of the AVID team! I am in my last semester at OCC studying physics, and whenever I have time away from my studies I'm usually playing video games, exercising, trying new foods, or reading! I also hope to one day become a physics teacher.


Please contact Whitney Erickson if you are interested in becoming an AVID tutor at werickson@hbuhsd.edu