Ms. Michelle Timm, M.A., PPS, joined the Christian Brothers High School staff in 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Sonoma State University and a master’s degree in counseling with pupil personal services. Ms. Timm has worked as a school counselor since 1996. In her off time, she loves spending time with family and friends, working with her horses, gardening, Netflix, walking her dog, and traveling.
Mrs. Alexia Sakurada ’15 joined the Christian Brothers High School faculty in 2021 as an Academic Resources Teacher. She attended William Jessup University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology while playing collegiate soccer on a scholarship. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Sakurada also serves as the Peer Tutoring Club moderator and has been part of the Women’s Soccer coaching staff since 2019.
Mrs. Karolyn Pelka joined the Christian Brothers High School staff in 2021. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Santa Clara University.
Dr. Manolito Jaldon joined the Lasallian Student Life Office at Christian Brothers High School in 2021. He earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Mount Angel Seminary, a Master of Arts in Theology from Augustine Institute, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Mount Angel Seminary. He works with God Squad and the Senior Retreat Leadership Team in offering meaningful retreats, prayer experiences, and liturgies for the whole community.
Dr. James Wykes joined the Christian Brothers faculty in 2021. He holds B.A.s in both Theology and English, an M.A. in Theology, and a Ph.D. in Theology with an emphasis in Judaism and Christianity in Antiquity from Marquette University. He has experience in the classroom as a graduate assistant and worked for Sylvan Learning Center for four years. Dr. Wykes is the Lasallian Youth Moderator.
Mr. Luca Cerati joined the Christian Brothers staff in 2021 as the Director of Alumni Engagement. Bringing grassroots engagement, community building, and sales experience with him, Cerati is committed to community service and philanthropy, and understands the value of a Catholic education. He is designing and leading the strategic execution of alumni-centric, culturally competent programming that keeps CB alumni engaged and connected to the school’s mission. He is responsible for enhancing the relationship between alumni and CB, and among alumni themselves.
Ms. Laura Hohlwein joined the Christian Brothers faculty in 2021 as the digital art teacher.
Ms. Cristina Sasso joined the Christian Brothers faculty in 2021 as a world languages teacher and teaches French. Ms. Sasso holds a degree in foreign languages and literatures from University of G. D’Annunzio – Italy and a master’s degree in education from a university in Italy. She is the moderator of the French Club.
