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

Trent Flores

Hello! I'm Kevin, a fourth 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, playing board games with friends and family, and hiking.

My name is Trent, I currently go to Cal State Long Beach, and I am receiving my B.A. in Physics!  After college I plan on becoming a physics teacher, and hopefully staying somewhat local to Southern California.  Some hobbies of mine include homework, studying, exercising, trying new foods, and hanging out with friends. 

                  Camille Maciel

​Marina Garcia

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 Communications with a minor in Kinesiology and will be getting my teachers credential as well.

Hi y’all! My name is Marina and I am currently a senior at Cal State University, Long Beach, majoring in American Studies and minoring in Women’s Studies. After I graduate this spring, I’ll spend a year working as a congressional intern in Washington, DC, and afterward will begin the process of earning a teaching credential! In the future, I hope to work in policy reform for education and foster care, and eventually would love to run for public office. My favorite things to do when I’m not working or at school are singing, dancing, musical theater, reading, camping, and spending time with my friends and family. Fun fact: I’m a lifelong Seahawk, and I graduated from OVHS class of 2012!

Vanessa salcedo

Hey there! My name is Vanessa and I’m currently a student at Cypress College. I plan on transferring to Long Beach and becoming an elementary school teacher. My favorite hobbies are hiking, painting, and collecting rocks!

eddie laris​

Eddie is in progress of attaining a B. S. in Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Long Beach. Since the begging of his schooling, he has demonstrated an inclination towards the S. T. E. M. field and a deep passion for the study of Mathematics. His interest in the pursuit of learning led him down a path of helping others with their studies. He began by tutoring his siblings as an adolescent, then his peers during high school, and finally a combination of students of all age groups now that he attends college. Although he is focused on math and science, he never turns down the opportunity to help answer a questions based on a subject he is not an expert on. He says this allows him not only help a student but also it also gives him a greater understanding of an unfamiliar topic. In addition, Eddie takes pride challenging himself to try new things ranging from new genres of music to unexplored territories during vacation. ​

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