Kelly English
Kelly English joined the faculty in 2023 as an English teacher.
Mr. Paul Sunderman joined the CB faculty in 2023 as a Religious Studies teacher. Prior to joining the CB faculty, Mr. Sunderman spent 22 years teaching in Catholic parochial schools at the junior high level. For the last 11 years, he served as the junior high religion and history teacher at Sacred Heart Parish School in Sacramento. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a joint master’s degree in History/Humanities and Religious Studies from California State University, Sacramento. His academic focus was the early history of Christianity and the development of Christian Theology and he also loves music, world religions, and linguistics.. Mr. Sunderman is the Lasallian Youth Club Moderator.
Ms. Cindy Maldonado joined the CB faculty as a religious studies teacher in 2023. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Marquette University and a master’s degree in educational administration from Governors State University. Ms. Maldonado’s husband Luis graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 1982. Her son, Max ’26, and daughter, Maya ’27, are also proud members of our Falcon family.
Ms. Leah Heine ’96 joined the Media, Visual & Performing Arts Department in 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Music from San Diego State University and a Master of Arts in Education from University of San Francisco. Ms. Heine currently directs the school’s Choral Program.
Akemi Alden ’16 joined the staff at Christian Brothers in 2023 in the role of Communications Specialist. She hold a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Portland.
Mr. DJ Bowen joined the administrative team at Christian Brothers High School in 2023. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics, a master’s degree in the art of teaching, and a single subject teaching credential, all from St. Mary’s College of California.
Ramón Trejo joined the CB community in 2023 as Co-Dean of Students. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and teaching credential from California State University, Chico.
Ms. Marlena Norman joined the Christian Brothers High School community as Dean of Students in 2023. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s degree in education from California State University, Sacramento. Prior to her arrival at CB, Ms. Norman was a school counselor for over 20 years.