ATA Mission Statement
The Alhambra Teachers Association (ATA) exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just equitable and democratic society.
Executive Board
Our dedicated team of educators and staff members are committed to providing the best education and support to our students and community. Get to know our team below:
Ralph Hernandez
President
Gabriela Mangas
Office Manager
Jennifer Lankford
Elementary Segment Director,
Equity Chair
Ana Dacaret
Special Segment Director,
CTA State Council Representative
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Andrew Bitterolf
SGHS Segment Director, Health Benefits Chair
Javier Gutierrez
PAC Chair
Alana Acosta-Martin
Vice President;
Grievance, Organizing
Chair; CTA State Representative
Juliet Wagner
Secretary
Silvia Lohora
Elementary Segment Director, Elections Chair
Kristin Keenan
AHS Segment Director
Tammy Scorcia
Bargaining & Finance Chair
Elizabeth Pinkava
Executive Director
Araceli Arzate
Treasurer
Michael Hillman
Elementary Segment Director
Cindy Vernon
MKHS Segment Director
Mary Bennett
ATA/Retired Representative
Site Representatives
Special Representatives
Lisa Jones
Music/Art
Sandra Portillo
Health Service
TBD
Student Support Services; Elementary Counselors;
Intervention Advisors
Alex Kaminski
Psychologist
Monica Hinojos
Instructional Specialists and TT&C
Elizabeth Sesztak
High School Counselor
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TBD
Gateway Counselor
Kathleen Victory
Lift
Stephanie Dunne
Moor Field
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Kim Suehiro
Speech Language Pathologist
Gus Ramirez
VAPA
Gina Centeno
RSP
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