Teachers

Whitney Erickson

Ms. Erickson teaches 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 

                 Danielle Fancy 

Jennifer Mabry

​Ms. Mabry teaches 12th grade AVID. She also teaches LatinX Literature, and IB English. 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 

Adrian Lopez
Mrs. Fancy teaches 9th grade AVID. She also teaches Algebra 1. This is her first year as part of the AVID Team. She is very excited to help guide and support students.  A couple things about her herself, she enjoys watching TV with her family, running, and reading.  
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California State University of Long Beach
BS in Math Education
Single Subject Credential in Mathematics.
​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 

                     

                       Amanda Earl                                                               Marian White 

Ms. Earl teaches 10th grade AVID. She also teaches Algebra 2. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and reading. This is her first year teaching AVID and she's excited to be on the AVID team. She is looking forward to helping her students build upon the foundational skills necessary to be a successful college student. 

California State University of Long Beach
BS in Liberal Studies
Single Subject Credential in Mathematics
​Mrs. White teaches 11th grade AVID. She also teaches Emerging English and Theory of Knowledge. She is the Program for English Language Learners Coordinator at OV and loves watching students grow their language ability after they start the school year speaking little to no English. Mrs. White loves cooking, eating, and spending time with her family. This is her first year as part of the AVID Team, and she is so excited to help support students achieve their goals.

Tutors

                    Christine Nguyen                   

Kelly Villa​
Hello! My name is Christine, and I am currently a second year Marketing major at Cal State Long Beach (CSULB). After graduation, I hope to work in content marketing in the entertainment or media industry. In my free time, I love to draw, listen to music, and watch dramas!
Hello! My name is Kelly and I'm a junior at Cal State Long Beach. I am majoring in Criminology/Criminal Justice. After graduating college, I plan to work as a Deputy Coroner or a Detective. A couple things about myself, I enjoy listening to music especially at concerts, as well as going to thrift/vintage shops, exploring new places, and spending time with friends and family. 

Lydia Villanueva

Hey guys! My name is Lydia Villanueva and I am currently a third year student at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). I am a Liberal Studies major and plan to become an elementary school teacher with a concentration in Dual Immersion after I graduate and receive my credentials at CSULB! Ideally, I'd be teaching third, fourth, or fifth grade. A few things that I enjoy include: playing tennis, swimming, listening to music, reading, and painting! ◡̈ 

Javier Carlos​

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Hey everyone, my name is Javier and I am a senior at Cal State Long Beach double majoring in Applied Statistics and Physics. After I graduate I want to teach high school physics since the experiments can be a lot of fun. In my free time I love playing video games, hanging out with friends, and chilling with my pet cats, Michael and Pablo.

Chris Dinh

​Hi! My name is Chris and I am currently a Junior at Cal State Long Beach majoring in marketing. After graduation, I would like to work in social media marketing. In my free time, I enjoy biking, listening to music, dancing, and making jewelry. 


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