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Meet Your AVID Teachers
Your AVID instructors will be your teachers for all your years of AVID. You will be in the same class for as many years as you take the course, helping you develop a bond with them.
In order to get to know your possible teachers better: feel free to read the small descriptions that they have written themselves as well as see their pictures below! If you need to
Mrs. Bullock
AVID Coordinator/Math Teacher
Hello, I'm Mrs. Bullock and I have been teaching at SCHS since the fall of 2001 when there were just freshman and sophomores gracing our halls. I am the AVID Coordinator as well as a math teacher and earned my Bachelors in Mathematics at SDSU and Masters of Education at Pt. Loma. Both my son (Ben) and daughter (Lexi) are graduates of SCHS. My daughter graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is currently in her masters program working to become a college English teacher and to write her own book. My son graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering and is working at Kiewet as an Environmental Engineer When I started at SCHS he was a babe in my arms. Time sure flies when you are having fun.
I am one of seven children and the only one who earned her college degree as well as a first-generation college student. I was blessed to have a fourth-grade teacher who taught me to never give up on my dreams and to always work towards achieving them. I love teaching and sharing new ideas with students and am focused on making sure students strive to be the best they can be. I believe in having high expectations for students and encouraging them to reach their full potential. Academic excellence can be achieved with hard work and never giving up on yourself or your dreams!
Mrs. Armstead
AVID Elective/Chemistry Teacher
I came to San Diego to attend the University of California, San Diego. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Education and a Master's degree in Education. Now that I have graduated and fallen in love with the city, I consider San Diego my home. I've been a proud SCHS Cougar since 2009. I teach AVID and Chemistry here at Steele Canyon.
When I'm not teaching, I'm enjoying time with my family - my husband, son and daughter, and our two cats. We have a lot of fun traveling, hiking, and watching our favorite movies together. I also love to run! I've run 14 half marathons and was even crazy enough to run a full marathon!
Ms. Kas-Petrus
AVID Elective/MathTeacher
Hello! I am Ms. Kas-Petrus, and I am proud to be a part of the amazing AVID team here at Steele Canyon. I am a Math teacher here and have been teaching AVID since 2022. I am passionate about supporting our students in their academic journeys, helping them build essential skills, and guiding them toward college and career success. I believe that every student has the potential to achieve their dreams, and I am excited to be part of that journey.
Mrs. LoPrell
AVID Elective/SpanishTeacher
Hi! I am Mrs. LoPrell and I teach AVID as well as Spanish at SCHS. I attended PLNU (Go Sea Lions!) and graduated with a Bachelors in Spanish and a Master's in Teaching. I am so excited to be teaching AVID and for the opportunity to coach students as they reach their goals! When I was in high school, there were so many responsibilities and pressures that tried to keep me from putting my own achievement first, but I was lucky to have teachers that instilled in me the importance of following my own dreams. I believe that anything is possible if you have the determination to see it through! :)
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