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.
Dr. Patricia Portillo, Ph.D., joined the CB faculty as a Spanish teacher in 2023. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, a teaching credential from California State University, Fullerton; Master’s in Spanish from University of California, Riverside; and Ph.D. from Temple University, Philadelphia. She is originally from El Salvador and has a strong commitment to supporting all students in reaching their potential. She hopes to one day travel internationally with students and believes that traveling and seeing how other people see the world is one of the best things we can do to understand our own spaces.
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.
Dr. David Perry began his tenure as president in July of 2025 and served as principal of Christian Brothers from July 2023 to June 2025. He is a proud graduate of St. Mary’s College of California where he earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees. The focus of his dissertation research was building inclusive learning environments in Catholic schools, specifically around supporting teachers to welcome students with identified learning disabilities into their classrooms. He credits the Christian Brothers and the Lasallian Catholic charism with inspiring his call to work in education. Prior to joining the Christian Brothers High School community, Dr. Perry served as president of Cristo Rey High School in Sacramento and St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School in Vallejo. He also served as principal of St. Andrew School in Florida and St. James School in Davis. Dr. Perry is currently a member of the Board of Trustees for St. Mary’s College of California, where he co-chaired the President Search Committee and chairs the Student Life Committee. Dr. Perry is the father of Charles ’26, Kaylin ’24, and Drew ’23.
Lisa Keyson joined the Christian Brothers High School community in 2022 as the Educational Technology Specialist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in educational technology.
Jessical Fitzgerald joined the CB faculty in 2022 teaching American Sign Language as a member of the World Languages Department.
