Sep
06
Elizabeth Testa
Elizabeth Testa joined the CB Admissions Department in 2022. She currently serves as the Admissions Associate, helping students and families with all aspects of the exploration, application, and admissions process.
Department: Faculty and Staff
Aug
16
Aimee De Leon
Mrs. Aimee De Leon joined the Lasallian Student Life Office at Christian Brothers High School in 2022. She works closely with the Director, Assistant Director, and Assistant Dean in the LSLO, to prepare for student events, activities, and retreats.
Aug
16
Sister Maria Aguilar, SJS
Sr. Maria Aguilar, SJS, joined the Christian Brothers High School faculty in 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, a BCLAD California teaching credential, and a master’s degree in education – all from San Diego State University. She also earned a master’s degree in inclusive education from Loyola Marymount University. Sr. Maria Aguilar belongs to the Sister Servants of the Blessed Sacrament and has more than 20 years of experience in Catholic education.
Aug
16
Thomas Fleming ’04
Thomas Fleming ’04 joined the Social Studies Department in 2022. Born and raised in Sacramento, Mr. Fleming graduated from Christian Brothers in 2004. Crediting the strong support he received at CB, he became the first person in his family to graduate from college and earn an advanced degree. Mr. Fleming graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a dual major in history and legal studies in 2008 and San Francisco State University in 2015 with a master’s degree in history primarily focused on Mediterranean history before 1500 and American history, 1877 to the present day. Following his graduation from SFSU, Mr. Fleming began a fulfilling career as an educator. He has worked in a variety of environments ranging from a private day school in Huntington Beach, to a public high school in Stockton. He is thrilled to be home at Christian Brothers as a Social Studies teacher and Open Mic Night moderator. When he is not immersed in the study of human history, Mr. Fleming enjoys spending time with his wife and son, tinkering with computers, reading science fiction, or hiking around Donner Lake with his dog, Commodore.
Aug
16
Gregory Potter, Ph.D.
Mr. Greg Potter, Ph.D., joined the Christian Brothers High School faculty in 2022. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry, and a Ph.D. in Education — all earned from UC Davis. Dr. Potter teaches Honors and AP Chemistry.
Aug
16
Amanda Valine
Ms. Amanda Valine joined the Christian Brothers High School faculty in 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies, a multiple subject teaching credential, and a single subject math credential—all earned from California State University, Sacramento.
Aug
16
Kathleen Saumure-Jones
Ms. Kathleen Saumure-Jones joined CB’s World Languages Department in 2022 as a French teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree in French and minor in theatre arts from California State University, Chico.
Aug
16
Ashley Wake
Ms. Ashley Wake joined the Christian Brothers High School faculty in 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in feminist studies with an emphasis in history from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master’s degree in teaching from the University of San Francisco. Ms. Wake is the moderator of the weightlifting club. She is an avid scholar and devout Catholic who loves spending time with her husband and three children.
Aug
16
Dawn Jackson
Dawn Jackson joined the World Languages Department in 2022 as an instructor of American Sign Language.
Aug
16
Juanita Patterson ’81
Ms. Juanita Patterson, M.S. PPS, joined the Christian Brothers High School staff in 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from UC Davis, and a master’s degree in counseling with an emphasis in school psychology. Ms. Patterson worked as a school psychologist for 25 years in the public education sector. With deep CB/Lasallian ties, Ms. Patterson is a proud graduate of Bishop Manogue High School and mother to three CB graduates. In addition, two of her three children and her husband are graduates of St. Mary’s College of California – Go Gaels! Ms. Patterson is the club moderator for the Belonging Group and the Bring Change to Mind club.