Full Name: Ms. Lizzie Segovia
Hometown/High School: Tehachapi High School in Tehachapi, CA
Classes/Position: 9th-grade English teacher
Teaching history or previous employment: Previous English and Drama teacher at Oxnard High School
College(s) Attended/Degree: BA in English education from CSUCI
Family: Wonderful parents, lovely sister, and an amazing partner named Randy
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Journaling, Traveling
Impressions of CI: Friendly, Welcoming Community School
Interesting fact about me: “I am half Salvadorian and love to visit El Salvador when I can!”
Favorite Quote: “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” – Maya Angelou
Full Name: Julie Howell
Hometown/High School: Camarillo; St. Bonaventure (Ventura)
Position: School Nurse
Teaching history or previous employment: Ocean View School District; Ventura County Office of Education; Pleasant Valley School District
College(s) Attended and Degree: Azusa Pacific, masters in Family Nurse Practitioner
Family: Husband (Jeff); daughter (Katie), son (Jacob); two dogs (Rocco and Charlie)
Hobbies/Interests: Walking, reading, travel, enjoying friends and family, gardening, entertaining, and going to spas for spa day
Impressions of CI: Love the students and staff are friendly. I’m enjoying my new work home. Angie is a wonderful support in the Health Office.
Interesting fact about me: I’ve run into Kevin Costner 2 times – once in Carpinteria and another time in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I said “Hi” the first time but not the second time so he wouldn’t think I was a stalker.
Favorite Quote: “Everything’s going to be alright” – Bob Marley
Full Name: Jasmin Vergara
Age: 31
Hometown/High School: Oxnard/ Rio Mesa High School
Position: Receptionist
Teaching history or previous employment: Co-managed at Windsor in the Collection for 7 years
College(s) Attended and Degree: LuRoss Academy (Aesthetician)
Family: Two little boys (5 years old and 9 months old)
Hobbies/Interests: I love to dance to all types of music (since elementary school), I like to travel, and I enjoy trying new foods.
Impressions of CI: Fun atmosphere to be around. I enjoy seeing the students get into their school spirit, and everyone is here to support and guide one another
Interesting fact about me: I enjoy being in the truck scene, I hate cats, love chocolate, and enjoy these beautiful sunsets that Oxnard has to offer
Full Name: Ms. Elizabeth Nuñez
Age: 36
Hometown/High School: Whittier, California, and Nordhoff High School (Ojai)
Classes teaching/Position: 9th/10th Intervention Counselor
Teaching history or previous employment: College and Career Counselor at Buena High School
College(s) Attended and Degree: CSUCI – bachelor’s in psychology; California Lutheran University – master’s in counseling and pupil personnel services with PPS credential and specialization in child welfare and attendance
Family: Married with two kids (boy-13, girl -10); I come from a big family!
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, watching documentaries and musicals. Love spending time with my family and discovering new places
Impressions of CI: Amazing staff! Feels like a very tight-knit community. They care a lot about our students and each other.
Interesting Facts About Me: First person in my family (both immediate and extended) to get a master’s degree
Favorite Quote: “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis
