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 

                                                    Jeanette Olson

Mrs. Olson teaches 10th grade AVID. This is also her first year, as part of the AVID Team. She has taught at OVHS for 12 years. She has taught a variety of subjects, but mostly math.  She loves watching students succeed and being available to them whenever they need her.  

CSULB BS in Liberal Studies
CSULB Education Specialist Credential
CSULB Masters of Science in Special Education

Tutors

                   grecia Francisco

Summer lu

Hi everyone! My name is Grecia Francisco and I am a junior majoring in computer engineering at Cal State Long Beach. Once I graduate I hope to continue studying and get the proper credentials to teach high school or middle school computer science/ technology courses. During my free time I love to go to the beach, listen to Tame Impala on repeat, read, watch every Harry Potter movie a hundred times and play chess.

Hello! My name is Summer and I am a senior at UCI. I major in Psychological Science with a minor in Education. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my puppy Chester, playing video games, and eating yummy foods. I am looking forward to meeting everyone this 2021-2022 school year!

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Kelly Villa​

Hi my name is Evan and I am a 4th year biomedical engineering student at Cal State Long Beach. After I graduate I plan on working as an engineer in the biomedical field. Outside of school I like to surf, take my dog on hikes and hangout with friends.

Hello! My name is Kelly and I'm a sophomore 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 second year student at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). I am a Liberal Studies major and plan to become an elementary school teacher 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.

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