Support Staff

Wendy Barron

Business Office
Email: wbarron@srcs.k12.ca.us 
Extension: 23128

Wendy Barron was born and raised in Santa Rosa and started working at CCLA in 2016. Before her current position, Barron was the Student Engagement Coordinator. She loves being a part of the CCLA family and enjoys working with all students and their families. Barron has 3 daughters, all of who are currently attending or promoted from CCLA. In her freetime, Barron enjoys baking and spending time with her family.

Alyssa Cardenas

Health Tech
Email: acardenas​​​​​​​@srcs.k12.ca.us
Extension: 23135

Hilda España

Front Desk
Email: hespana@srcs.k12.ca.us
Extension: 23107

Irma Estrella 

Office Manager
Email: iestrella@srcs.k12.ca.us
Extension: 23101

Anel Leon Badillo

Registrar
Email: aleonbadillo@srcs.k12.ca.us

Silvia Morales

Family Engagement Facilitator
Email: smoralesvargas@srcs.k12.ca.us
Extension: 23118

Silvia Morales was born and raised in Santa Rosa. She graduated from Sonoma State University with a B.A. in Sociology and has two children at CCLA who also love the school culture. Morales enjoys helping families and working love alongside children of all ages. Her free time is spent with my family, road trips and learning new hobbies. She is honored to be part of this amazing community.

Terrie Smith

Attendance Secretary
Email: tsmith@srcs.k12.ca.us
Extension: 23112

Terri Smith has been working for SRCS with students of many ages for 32 years. She is an Alumni of Lawrence Cook Middle School and has lived in Santa Rosa all of her life. Smith has 2 grown children and a grandson. Her passion and hobby is hiking. She has hiked many wonderful mountain trails in Sonoma County and has seen a lot of wild animals and beautiful wildflowers. 

Valeria Andrade

Student Safety Advisor
Email: vandrade@srcs.k12.ca.us 

Valeria Andrade was born in Napa and moved to Fairfield when she was 7 years old. She Graduated from Fairfield High School but moved to Santa Rosa in 2019. She currently lives in Rohnert Park. Valeria has 2 beautiful daughters that are CCLA students. Before becoming a Student Safety Advisor, she worked as a clerk at Fairfield High School . Valeria enjoys working and building relationships with her all CCLA students. She enjoys her free time by spending it with her family.

Michael Banuelos

Technology Site Technician
Email: mbanuelos@srcs.k12.ca.us

Michael Banuelos was born and raised in Windsor, Ca. He graduated from Windsor High School in 2012 where he then entered the technology field to gain 9 years experience and has been working for SRCS since January of 2022. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, friends, two dogs and likes traveling and hiking

Sarai Barba-Elias

Student Safety Advisor
Email:  sbarbaelias@srcs.k12.ca.us
Extension: 23106

Griselda Hernandez

Cafeteria

Jose Hernandez Vigil

Student Safety Advisor
Email: jhernandezvigil@srcs.k12.ca.us

Jose was born in Michoacan, Mexico and relocated to Sonoma County at the age of 7. From a young age he was fortunate to have mentors who shaped him into the person he is today. Before joining CCLA, he volunteered with kids and coached boys soccer. He loves helping and teaching others the many things he knows! The outdoors are his happy place. Visiting state and national parks as well as camping, backpacking and fishing are some of his hobbies. Good food, great company and making memories with loved ones is something he appreciates. He is excited to be part of the CCLA community and building connections with everyone!

Haile Michael

Day Custodian
Email: hhmichael@srcs.k12.ca.us

Zack Mebrahtu

Night Custodian

Ramon Muñoz Romero

Head Custodian
Email: rmunozromero@srcs.k12.ca.us

Maria Oros Reyes 

Library Tech
Email: morosreyes@srcs.k12.ca.us
Extension: 23124

Zeru Tesfay

Night Custodian
Email: ztesfay@srcs.k12.ca.us

Zeru Tesfay is originally from Eritrea. He moved to Santa Rosa in 2005 and started working for SRCS in 2008. Tesfay has three boys and loves spending time with his family and friends on the weekend.

Huu Tran

Cafeteria
Extension: 80752

Mike Valones

Instructional Materials and Technology Tech
Email: mvalones@srcs.k12.ca.us 

Nancy Castillo

Psychologist
Email: ncastillo@srcs.k12.ca.us
Extension: 80937

Nancy Castillo was born and raised in Southern California. She graduated from Humboldt State University, now known as Cal Poly Humboldt, with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in School Psychology. Castillo began her career in education during her undergrad years where she worked for the CAL-SOAP organization through the Humboldt County Office of Education providing support and promoting higher education for middle and high school students. Through her work she hopes to create a safe space and provide support for students of all backgrounds in any way that she can. Castillo enjoys going to concerts, watching movies, and spending time with her friends and loved ones.

Angelica Montalvan

5th grade & 7th grade Counselor
Email: amontalvan@srcs.k12.ca.us
Extension: 23131

Angelica Montalvan joins Cesar Chavez Language Academy as a school counselor. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Studies from Sonoma State University and a Master's degree in Educational Counseling with a PPS credential from National University. Angelica has worked with students of all ages and backgrounds, including her time as an MTSS counselor at Slater and Rincon Valley, supporting both their academic and social-emotional growth. Growing up in this area and attending Elsie Allen High School, she is especially excited to give back to the community that shaped her. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.

Eduardo Oseguera

TK- 4th grade Counselor
Email: eoseguera@srcs.k12.ca.us 
Extension: 23115
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Eduardo Oseguera was born and raised in the Central Valley of California. He started his work as an educator after graduating from Fresno State in 2010. He went on to pursue his masters in School Counseling and graduated in 2017 from Sacramento State University. Oseguera has been an elementary school counselor since he graduated from Sac State, and previously worked at Steele Lane Elementary. He's a very passionate counselor that loves to teach social-emotional lessons in the classroom and enjoys focusing on prevention. His creativeness and advocacy for mental health is something that he will bring into his counseling work. Outside of school, Oseguera enjoys his love for hiking, advocacy work, volunteering, reading, dancing, video editing, and listening to music.

Mildred Santos

6th grade & 8th grade Counselor
Email: msantosmondragon@srcs.k12.ca.us
Extension: 23119

Mildred Santos joins us in 2025 after being a counselor at Biella Elementary. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Sacramento State University and her Master's degree in School Counseling from Sonoma State University. She brings with her over 10 years of experience in education. Additionally, as a first generation immigrant from Mexico, Santos is excited to join the CCLA team.  She is a graduate of Santa Rosa City Schools and is proud to be able to serve the community that has always been home. Now as an advocate and support system for students navigating their schooling, she values the opportunity to help others reach their goals. Outside of work, Santos enjoys her free time creating memories with her family and being a parent to two young daughters.