I graduated from CSUF with a Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Development with a focus on Family and Community. I enjoy building relationships with families and my community. Being a part of the village that raises, supports, and invests in our future has been my passion for over 20 years.

During my free time I enjoy reading, listening to music, traveling, and spending time outdoors with my family.

Most recently I was an Intervention Specialist for Temecula Valley Charter School. In this role I worked with other specialists to provide schedules and teaching to students to enhance their education and help them discover their inner strengths and abilities. I received a BS in Child and Adolescent Development with an emphasis on Family and Community Settings from California State University, Fullerton.

I love to cozy up on the couch and read a good book. I also love to attend Dodger games and spend time with my fiancé and puppy.

I am passionate about Futures Academy’s innovative and progressive approach to education. My role gives me the opportunity to do what I love by guiding families and students through the college and career process. I believe that the college process should be fun, exciting and stress free, allowing students to recognize their full potential. My favorite part of my job is pulling out the best skills, passions and talents from students to design an effective, achievable plan for their future success. 

I have had various careers including Independent College Consulting for high school students, a mental health specialist at Seneca where I partnered with school districts to help families and children with their educational needs, Director of Development, Admissions and Marketing, as well as Interim Superintendent for Capistrano Valley Christian Schools, Engineering Regional Sales Manager for Leica Inc., and Founder and President of OC SafeHomes, a non-profit organization that houses human trafficking victims in Orange County.

My life work is ministry focused, working with youth in education and serving the community. I have served on the Laguna Beach Endowment Board, Architectural Design and Review Board, traveled on mission trips to Africa and South America to help children, and continue to volunteer throughout the community. I have a College Counseling Certification from UCI, 2 Bachelor of Science degrees from LTU and an MA in Counseling. I live in Laguna Beach with my husband and have three children.

Over the course of nine years, I served as Campus President at two award-winning vocational colleges, working with my teams to turn both colleges around, tripling student population and launching community outreach and referral generation initiatives that served as a cornerstone for the colleges' success. 

Prior to my career in education, I enjoyed a seven-year career in international market development, living in London, UK and Washington, DC. I earned my MBA from Duke University in Durham, NC and my BA in music from Pomona College in Claremont, CA. I love music and recently played the boomwhackers at a world premiere concert at Pomona over the summer!  

I have a passion for education, exploration and innovation. As such, I am very excited to join the Futures Team, support and serve the campuses, grow the So Cal region and spread the word about Futures throughout California!

Ashley’s goal is to empower students to achieve success. She designs and manages programs that promote student engagement, persistence, and leadership. This includes training and coaching staff in the fulfillment of our obligations within these programs. Using student-centered decision making, Ashley assesses and refines programs to ensure high quality learning. Program outcomes are presented to members of our Futures Advisory Board, consisting of valuable parents, students, and teachers. 

Ashley dedicated several years in higher education as an administrator and psychology lecturer. She has a bachelor’s degree in human development from UC Berkeley and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Harvard University.

June is the Director of School Quality serving all 16 + campuses in California. Prior to Futures Academy,  June was a center director for Sylvan Learning Centers, and also worked as an assistant director for an after-school program. June has over 10 years of experience working with students of all grade levels. She has a passion for education and believes each and every student deserves a chance to reach his or her fullest potential. She received her Bachelor’s of Arts in Liberal Studies/Teacher Education from Dominican University of California, and her multiple subjects teaching credential from California State, Los Angeles.

I presently have the privilege and pleasure to serve as the campus Mindshift Mentor and a Humanities Teacher. I earned my Bachelor degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Redlands followed by a rewarding and full-time career raising three fun, fabulous, and successful daughters. I love Futures’ unique teaching model, and I am honored to work with the MV team and the wonderful students I encounter here each day.  

Fun fact: I currently live with two of my daughters in a 115 years old adobe house.

I graduated from Stony Brook University in New York where I received my BA in English and my MA in Liberal Studies. I love teaching English/Language Arts because I love to make the subject matter exciting and applicable to my students' lives so they appreciate the power and value of literacy!

When I'm not teaching, you'll find me spending time with my daughter at the beach or the mountains, reading a good book and exercising.

Fun fact: I have a yellow lab named Nala.

I teach all levels of Mathematics. I am retired from the Computer Software Industry after receiving my M.S. in Mathematics from University of Illinois. The one-to-one model of learning here provides me the opportunity to share not only my education in Mathematics but also what I've learned through life. 

I have a daughter, son-in-law and two terrific grandchildren. I spend most of my free time going to my grandchildrens soccer and baseball sporting events. When I'm not doing the above, I work on solving math problems.

Fun fact: I love to joke around.

I am currently teaching English, Honors/AP Literature and Humanities courses. I have earned four higher education degrees: Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Master of Arts in English Literature and a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership. I taught in higher education at Chapman University, California State University- Fullerton, Saddleback College, Santa Ana College, Golden West College and Riverside College for the past 20 years. I am passionate about teaching because I am able to help students achieve their academic goals. 

My favorite hobbies are swimming, pilates and attending plays at the theater.

Fun fact: I enjoy long walks on the beach year round and skiing in the winter.

After receiving my Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona, I have decided to pursue a career in education here at the MV Futures Academy Campus. I am so excited to show students the wonders of science, math, and engineering! Before joining, I was an assistant teacher at Kellogg Elementary in Pomona, teaching 6th grade science. I have also interned at an Architectural and Structural design firm where I saw the practical applications of what we teach here in the classroom being implemented. I hope to bring these experiences with me every single day and be a positive force for my students.

Fun fact: I love music and have been playing drums since I was eight.

The favorite part of my teaching career is witnessing the growth of each student and getting to know their passions and hobbies. I thrive to develop a safe environment for students to be themselves and express what makes them happy. I also want to strongly incorporate growth mindset principles into our daily campus life, by always reminding students and teachers that every mistake is a new chance to learn. By maintaining an inspiring and positive culture here at the Mission Viejo campus I believe our students will reach the goals they set for themselves, and realize that their dreams are not far out of their reach.

I live for the beach! My husband and I live in Dana Point and we surf, swim, bike, eat, and nap on the beach whenever we can. Yoga is also one of my passions. I am planning on teaching pop up yoga, mindfulness, and meditation sessions here on campus whenever I can squeeze it in.

Fun fact: I can recite the 50 states in alphabetical order and I can wiggle my ears, but I don’t think I can do both at the same time...yet!

Before becoming a teacher, I was a wildlife biologist. I managed native-habitat restoration projects, mostly located on military bases in San Diego County. Tutoring students in math and science was something I started doing part time, until I decided to make a career change and become a teacher. We have such a dynamic environment at our Futures campuses. In my previous line of work, the satisfaction was in seeing the long-term positive changes in the job sites I helped restore back to native habitats. Now it gives me the same satisfaction to see students set goals and persevere, making progress as they take on challenges in academics and in life.

My hobby is taekwondo. I practice with Blue Wave Martial Arts, and the leader of the club is a good friend I have known since middle school. My mother practices with me, and we both have our black belts (hers is first degree, mine is second degree). Often times I teach classes, giving me multiple perspectives on the practice and teaching of the martial art. For me, taekwondo is a passion. 

I would like to one day go back to another hobby of mine, ceramics. I loved pottery class in high school and have since then bought my own potters wheel. There is an awesome ceramics program at Saddleback College and also at Heritage Park in Irvine. Both places allowed me to bring in pieces I may have thrown at home to have them fired at the studio. My favorite thing to throw on the wheel is a mug. It makes a personal gift that a person may use on a regular basis.