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Empowering Leaders at We The People High School in Long Beach

Empowering Leaders at We The People High School in Long Beach

"Empowering Leaders Through Diverse & Inclusive Education

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  • About We The People High School
    • Mission and Purpose
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Board Documents
    • Charter Petition
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
    • Visit Our School
  • Academics
    • Coursework
    • Student Life
    • Active Citizenship
    • The Global Goals
    • LCAP
  • Resources
    • PowerSchool
    • Academic Calendar
    • Parent / Student Handbook
    • Bell Schedule
    • Lunch Program
    • COVID-19 Safety Plan
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    Meet the WTP Team

    As the old adage says, ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’

    In order to take our students far, the staff and Board of Directors have made a commitment to work together.

    We’d like to introduce you to the We the People Team.

    Staff

    We the People High School’s staff reflects the diversity of the student body we serve. We share a commitment to empowering the next generation to ensure the future health and prosperity of our city, our region, and our world.

    Anita Ravi

    Founder, Executive Director, Principal

    Anita is a history teacher and school district leader with over 20 years of experience working in urban public schooling. Her work is based on a core belief in effort-based education for ALL students, with an emphasis on equity and access.

    Learn more about Ms. Ravi

    Angel Alcantar

    english

    Angel is a Los Angeles native. He graduated from Whittier College with a B.A. in English and a minor in French. While studying at Whittier College, he branched out to also study various scientific disciplines in search of new knowledge or inspiration for new pathways in an ever-changing world. 

    Learn more about Mr. Alcantar

    Adam Calleja

    special education

    Before Adam pursued education, he was writing stories for DIG Magazine at Long Beach State where he would go on to receive a BA in Journalism. During his last year of undergrad, he accepted a position as a basketball coach at Pioneer High School in his hometown of Whittier.

    Learn more about Mr. Calleja

    Ryan Oxford

    Film & Media Studies

    Ryan is a highly creative individual who has spent 25 years in various innovative industries as both a content creator and entrepreneur. He has thrived in the Hollywood ecosystem having written and produced multiple television and film projects…

    Learn more about Mr. Oxford

    Nicholas Lotts

    Environmental science

    Nicholas is a Science teacher dedicated to making Environmental Science and Biology approachable and hands on. With his BA in public speaking and his teaching credential from CSULB he is well equipped to make science exciting again.

    Learn more about Mr. Lotts

    Jose Pinzon

    AP Government, big history

    Jose is a native of Long Beach. He has a B.A. in History from Cal State University, Long Beach and has professional experience working in migrant education.

    Learn more about Mr. Pinzon

    Gabe Ferralez

    Integrated Math

    Gabe is a dedicated educator and life-long learner. Previously he was an elementary school teacher at South Hills Academy. In this role he learned to love the kids, the role you play in their lives, and the classroom environment.

    Learn more about Mr. Ferralez

    Juan Garcia Campins

    spanish

    Juan Garcia is a multifaceted professional with over three decades of experience in student-centered learning environments. Specializing in language education, he has helped both students and college graduates enhance their skills in English and Spanish.

    Learn more about Mr. Garcia

    Lesle Vallejo

    Office manager

    Lesle graduated from Cal State LA with her bachelor of arts degree in Sociology. She has been working in the education field for more than 5 years in various roles such as an after school program leader and paraprofessional roles in the English Learner and Special Education programs.

    Learn more about Ms. Vallejo

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    We The People High School is a nonprofit 501(c)3 public charter school with the federal nonprofit ID#82-3646828.
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