Office Staff
Ms. Winegar
Friendly, fun, patient, positive
Lover of Disneyland, sushi and dogs
Who fears, snakes, heights and failure
Who would like to see Disneyland Paris, Shanghai Disney and Tokyo Disney
Teaching since 2007
Graduate of Cal State Channel Islands
Office Clerk/Noon Aide
Teachers
Hi, My name is Dayna Arevalo. I grew in Camarillo and graduated from CSU Channel Islands. This is my third year teaching. I have a dog named Cooper and a snake named Derek. I love spending time outdoors and with my family!
Mrs. Collier
Encouraging, creative, voracious reader, grateful
Lover of my family and dog Jessie, cooking and eating unusual food, and skipping rocks at the beach
Who fears ignorance
Who would like to see her students succeed, the Canary Islands, and the US National Parks in my schoolie
Teaching since 1999
Graduate of Ventura College, Pepperdine University & CSU Northridge
Ms. DeSimone
Energetic, silly, passionate, supportive
Lover of giraffes, watermelon and board games
Who fears blades, disappointment and fire
Who would like to see Italy, Ireland and Spain
Teaching since 2020
Graduate of Cal State Channel Islands
Mr. Lopez
Bilingual, caring, religious, optimistic
Love of the L.A. Dodgers, reading, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Who fears failure, and letting people down
Who would like to see the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, my daughter to be able to walk, and my students become successful in life
Teaching since 2010
Graduate of California State University Channel Islands
Mrs. Dore
Optimistic, energetic, creative, adventurous
Lover of photography, travel and baseball
Who fears scary movies, roller coasters and failure
Who would like to see all 30 MLB stadiums, Europe and all 50 states
Teaching since 2009
Graduate of Cal State Channel Islands
Ms. Monson
Dedicated, friendly, empathetic, enthusiastic
Lover of animals, crocheting, and old houses
Who fears insects, injury and heights
Who would like to see the Northern Lights, the Colosseum and the Pyramids of Giza
Teaching since 2020
Graduate of Iowa State University
Mr. Mena
Strong, kind, thoughtful, funny
Lover of video games, Legos and anime
Who fears loss and failure
Who would like to see Rome, New York City and Disney World
Teaching since 2008
Graduate of Cal State Bakersfield
Mr. Geist
Goofy, calm, lively, kind
Lover of my sons, coffee and video games
Who fears forgetting lunch, internet outages and coffee stains
Who would like to see Yellowstone, Japan and Australia
Teaching since 2018
Graduate of Cal State Channel Islands
Mr. Chavez
Honest, enthusiastic, friendly, adventurous
Lover of video games, pho and outdoors
Who fears heights, poisonous animals and stuck in the wilderness at night
Who would like to see Vietnam and Roman ruins
Teaching since 2020
Graduate of Cal State Chico
Mr. Neidiffer
Competitive, thoughtful, curious, silly
Lover of sports, argument, and stories
Who fears frilled sharks, scratchy pencils, and isolation
Who would like to see happy people, healthy communities, and open spaces
Teaching since 2017
Graduate of Cal State Channel Islands
Miss Hassen
Energetic, talkative, trustworthy, logical
Lover of cats, math, and reading
Who fears being cold, touching slimy things and mosquito bites
Who would like to see Bora Bora, Galapagos Islands and Greece
Teaching since 2017
Graduate of University of La Verne
Ms. Lemus
Kind, optimistic, adventure-seeking, funny
Lover of family, sunsets, and sea otters
Who fears heights, crocodiles, and germs
Who would like to see world peace, botanic gardens, and the northern lights
Teaching since 2019
Graduate of Cal State, Fresno and Cal State, Channel Islands
Hi! I am Coach O, the Physical Education teacher at Briggs School. I am an avid sports enthusiast and strongly believe that a physically educated child is more likely to become a healthy adult who is motivated to stay healthy. In my former years, I swam and competed at the collegiate level. I have many years experience in coaching water polo and swimming at both a club, high school, and college level. In addition, I have also coached our basketball team here at Briggs. “Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you capable of becoming.” – John Wooden
Mrs. McKay
Curious, passionate, authentic, playful
Lover of music, animals, and coffee
Who fears insects, blueberries, and strangers
Who would like to see the Grand Canyon, Aurora Borealis, and Itzhak Perlman perform live
Teaching since 2013
Graduate of Cal State University, Northridge
Flórián Dracula (they/them)
Dog-haver, spooky writer, cross stitcher, and teacher about town
Lover of horror movies, making art, and my goofy family
Who fears Supreme Scream, venomous spiders, and asthma attacks
Who would like to see Vancouver (again!), the Northern lights, and my students succeed!
Teaching since 2014
Graduate of UC Santa Cruz
Hello! I am Mrs. Stork. This is my 17th year in the Briggs School District. I love being a part of the Briggs family. When I’m not teaching, I spend time with my husband and two young boys. I also love reading, cooking, singing, and playing guitar. I look forward to seeing everyone in person very soon!
Mr. Munzlinger
kind, cautious, creative, and easily amused
lover of all cats, the outdoors, and music
Who fears Flying, angry cats, and hate
Who would like to see Ireland and the UK, human equality, and as many concerts as possible
Teaching since 2020
Graduate of Cal State Channel Islands
Jose Leon
Custodian
jleon@briggsesd.org