Ethnic Studies/Health, World History
Amanda Zepeda (she/her) is an Ethnic Studies and History teacher. She is a second-generation Chicana who grew up in the San Fernando Valley. As a former Cleveland student, she was excited to return as a teacher after completing her undergraduate education. Ms. Zepeda obtained her bachelor’s degree as a double major in Latinx Studies and History with a minor in Race and Resistance at San Francisco State University and her teaching credential from Cal State Long Beach. When not teaching, she enjoys exploring different places, watching movies, reading fantasy, and relaxing at the beach. Ms. Zepeda joined the GMS family in the fall of 2023.
Nanami Sunaga Phillips
GMS Peer Mentor, Biology, H Biology, Physiology
Nanami Sunaga Phillips (she/her) is a Biology teacher with GMS. She received her bachelors and masters degree from UCLA in 2012 and has been teaching science ever since. Whenever she has free time, she enjoys hiking, spending time with family, making arts and crafts, music, and traveling.
Amanda Zepeda
Coleen Bondy
H English 11, H English 12, Creative Writing
Coleen Bondy is a GMS English teacher. She has taught at Cleveland since 2006. Ms. Bondy holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and a master's degree in education from the University of Phoenix. Her teaching credential is in Secondary English. Before becoming a teacher, Ms. Bondy worked as a newspaper reporter for many years and has also worked in marketing and public relations. Her hobbies include hiking, reading, genealogy and traveling.
Global Media Studies Magnet Staff
Rebecca Burney
H English 9, H English 11, AP Language
Rebecca Burney was born and raised in Aloha, Oregon. She received her bachelor’s degree in Education and English from Providence College in Pasadena, CA, and her master’s degree and credential in secondary education from Pacific University. She enjoys traveling, reading, and hanging out with her family and her dog.
John Crossley
Video Production 2, Video Production 3, Kcav/Film Making
John Crossley is a seasoned and versatile filmmaker & photographer with over a decade of experience working closely on major brands with ad agencies, production companies and corporate, film and TV clients. Mr. Crossley is a credentialed educator with extensive experience instructing on the fundamentals of film and video production. He holds a bachelor's degree in architecture from Lawrence Technological University, a teaching credential in Visual and Performing Arts from CSUN, and a master of fine arts in filmmaking from New York University. Mr. Crossley joined GMS in 2020.
Gabriel Del Toro
Geometry, H Geometry Algebra 2
Gabriel Del Toro joined the GMS teaching staff this semester to teach Geometry and Algebra 2. He received his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Secondary Teaching from California State University, Northridge. Prior to becoming a teacher, Mr. Del Toro worked for one year as a teacher assistant for ESL students at James Madison Middle School. Mr. Del Toro enjoys being with his family and friends. His hobbies are listening to music, playing soccer, and watching soccer matches. Mr. Del Toro joined GMS in 2023.
Stephanie Hussey
Counselor
Stephanie Hussey is the counselor for the Global Media Studies Magnet and has been at Cleveland since 2018. She received her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Psychology from Notre Dame de Namur University. She earned her master’s degree in Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services from California Lutheran University. Ms. Hussey played club soccer, won three CIF championships in high school at El Camino, played all four years at the Division II college level, and coached for three years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and practicing Pilates.
Andrew Jones
Physical Education
Andrew Jones is a Physical Education teacher. He has taught at Cleveland High School since 2014. Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Salem International University. His Teaching Credential is Physical Education K-12. Mr. Jones is also an Ocean Lifeguard and has his EMT-1 certification. His hobbies include working out, watching sports, and traveling.
Alexander Segovia
GMS Magnet Coordinator, AP World History, AP U.S. History, AP Government
Alexander Segovia is the World History teacher for 10th grade GMS and the U.S. History and Advanced Placement U.S. History teacher for 11th grade GMS. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from CSU Northridge and a master’s degree in Education and Technology from Western Governors University. Mr. Segovia also holds a second master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from CSU Northridge. As a former Cleveland Cavalier student, he is excited to now be on campus as an educator. When not teaching, Mr. Segovia enjoys film, watching basketball, hiking, and sitting down with a good book.
Elias Rodriguez
H U.S. History, H Government, GMS Ambassadors/ASB Advisor
Elias Rodriguez teaches Social Studies for GMS. He currently teaches U.S. History (11th grade) and Government/Economics (12th grade). He is also the CHS Associated Student Body (ASB) Advisor. Mr. Rodriguez holds a bachelor's degree in History from CSUN, and has been teaching at Cleveland since 2005. Before he became a teacher, he worked for 17 years in the high performance auto industry as a sales person and technician. Mr. Rodriguez enjoys his family, friends, traveling, and teaching.
Blaine Bailey
H English 10, H English 12, AP Seminar, AP Literature
Nathan Havens
Video Production 1, Portfolio/Video Prodcution 4
Jennifer Duong
H Chemistry, Chemistry
Christina Lee
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, H Algebra 2