STAFF & CONSULTANTS

Dr. Lauren Lemons, Chief Executive Officer of ALI, Owner

• Professor and University Coach, CSU, Fresno 

• Associate Superintendent (ret.); Modesto City Schools

• Ed. D. in Educational Leadership; CSU, Fresno

• M. A.  in Public Education/ Administration; CSU, Fresno

• M. A. in Theology;  Fuller Theological Seminary

• B. A. in History & Political Science; Vanguard University

• Teaching and Admin Credentials in California

Mattie Sawyer, Director of Operations

• Specializes in strategic communication and organizational systems

• Leads operational planning

• Oversees execution across programs and initiatives

• Coordinator of logistics, scheduling, and program coordination

Irasema Amaya, Director of Curriculum

• M. A. in Education Administration

• M. A. in Reading & Language Arts

• Instructional Coach (current)

• CA Credentials in admin and teaching

• Expert in Curriculum and differentiation for ELs

• Specializes in Dance and VAPA curriculum

• Bilingual

Shawn Harris

• B. A. Education (currently)

• Specializes in Athletic curriculum and coaching

• After School Administrator, Tulare County

• Varsity Basketball Coach

• Leadership coaching

• Behavior specialist

Crew Anderson (Coming Soon!)

• B. A. (current)

• FUSD Teaching Fellow

• Specializes in tutoring for academics

Ernesto Calderon, M. A.

• B. A. / M. A. Education and Administration

• Professor, CSU, Stanislaus

• District Administrator

• Specializes in Curriculum, English Learner Development, and Administrative Leadership

• Bilingual

Zack Cardenas

• A. A. in Elementary Education

• B. A. Liberal studies (current)

• Teaching Credential (current)

• Specializes in social emotional behavior 

Richard Coronado

• Captain for Cal Fire (ret.) 26 years

• 1st degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo

• 2nd degree Black Belt in Sho Shu

• Martial Arts Teacher for over 10 years

• Specializes in self defense, self awareness and ER preparedness classes.

Pat Delage, A. S.

• A. S in Information Technology

• Certification in Behavior Management

• Assistant Teacher

• ASES Coordinator

• Paraprofessional

• Specializes in special education supports, family engagement, and early literacy, behavior management

• Grades TK-6

Tina Flores, B. A.

• B. A in  History/Social Science

• CA Credential in teaching

• Certification in ESL, Special Education, Early Learning

• TK-8 After School Programming

• International Teacher for English, China

Hopie (Esperanza) Granados, M. A.

• B. A. / M. A. Education and Administration

• Public School Administrator (retired)

• English Learner Certification (CLAD)

• Specializes in PBIS and SEL

• Leadership Coach

• Bilingual

Derrick Hansen

• B. A. in Engineering

• Credentials in teaching, administration, and counseling.

• Reitred Principal (June 2026)

• Specializes in athletics (basketball/baseball)

Erik Lawler

• B. A. in Kinesiology (current)

• CA. Teaching Credential (current)

• Specializes in athletic coaching

• Personal trainer

Hailey Lawler

• Paraprofessional for primary grades

• Specialty in Golf and athletics

Daniel Nego, B. S.

• B. S. in Psychology; Kaplan

• Coordinator for Professional Development, Modesto City Schools

• Licensed Minister with Christian Fellowship

• Pastor of Door Church, Modesto

• Bilingual

Jared Nichols

• B. A. in Political Science

• M. A. in Ain Education

• M. A. in Educational Leadership

• Admin Credential (current)

• Specializes in English Learners, Literacy, Admin services

Lucy Odell

• B. A. in History and Political Science (current)

• Minor in Law

• Aide supporting students 

• Current peer-coach for Vanguard University

• Loves History, Science, and being a mentor to the "Littles!"

RJ Paulson "Professor"

• 2nd degree black belt (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)

• Kingom Jiu Jitsu Dojo Owner (Fresno)

• MMA cage fighter and coach

• Coach for current MMA fighters

• Specializes in neuro-diverse needs of learners- both children and adults.

Pete Pulos

• B. A. / M. A. Education and Administration

• Credentials in teaching and administration

• Reitred District Administrator (June 2026)

• Specializes in athletics, alternative education options, and SEL

Bobbie Tenhet

• Paraprofessional and Tutor (current)

• Certification in 

• Special Education Aide

• Specializes in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Maritza Munoz Reyes,  B. A.

• Associat teacher

• Multiple subject, dual immersion, special education

• Grades TK-6

• Bilingual

Stephen Reyes

• B. A. Liberal Studies (current)

• CA teaching credential (current)

• Specializes in curriculum creation, Dungeons and Dragons games (Dungeon Master)

Ricardo Rojas

• B. A. in social science

• M. A. in Education

• Teaching Credential 

• Specializes in VAPA, History, and Political Science

Adrian Villa

• Aide supporting students

• Specializes in Football, Basketball, Track and Field

• Loves athletics, coaching, and seeing students excel!

Damian Villa

• Specializes in Track and Field, mathematics

• Mentoring young men of color

• Bilingual

Maria Villa

• ELOP coordinator

• Mentoring young women of color

• Bilingual

Rosemary Wilson

• Aide 

• Mentoring young women of color

• Specializing in outdoor and environmental science events