Administration
Mission Statement
It is the mission of Del Mar High School to create an environment in which all students are academically and socially prepared to be successful in higher education, valued members of the workforce and productive members of our society.We are a school in the process of positive change!
We are committed to:
- Restoring pride in Del Mar High School to create academically and socially successful students
- Getting all segments of the school community involved in moving the school forward.
- Use data analysis to drive change in our practices
| Jim Russell |  |
| Contact Info | jrussell@cuhsd.org, x3103 |
| Education |
BA Political Science MA Public Administration Single Subject Credential (Government) Administrative Services Credential |
| Experience | 7 years as a Teacher, 2 as a Dean, 4 years as a VP and 14 years as a Principal |
| Inspiration | Achieving goals I have set for myself |
I  Del Mar because |
We have great kids and parents, and over the past three years we have put together a enthusiastic and energetic staff that is making a big difference at Del Mar. |
| Interesting Fact | I took a two year leave of absence from education to run for State Assembly District 21. |
| Nancy Pinkel |  |
| Contact Info | npinkel@cuhsd.org, x3102 |
| Education |
BFA, Art, University of Memphis MA, Special Education, Santa Clara University MA, Administration and Policy Analysis, Stanford University |
| Experience | Teacher middle and high school, department chair, SELPA II Program Specialist, Community Day School founder and administrator, Vice Principal |
| Inspiration | I am inspired by the students I have worked with over the past 30 years; many of them have heroic life stories; each is unique and wonderful in their own way. |
| I Del Mar because |
I love Del Mar because of the diverse community, and I feel privileged to work with the students and faculty. |
| Kathie Hodges |  |
| Contact Info | khodges@cuhsd.org, x3111 |
| Education |
SJSU, BA in Social Work SJSU, Masters in Social Work Professional Administrative Credential Pupil Personnel Counseling Credential |
| Experience | 18+ years working with teenagers and their families, with the goal of better school adjustment and academic success |
| Inspiration | My own educational experience, from kindergarten through college and the students that I see daily, making the most of their education. |
| I Del Mar because |
It gives me the opportunity to work with a truly dedicated and inspiring staff and with wonderful kids who are in the process of becoming adultsWe have great kids and parents, and over the past three years we have put together a enthusiastic and energetic staff that is making a big difference at Del Mar. |
| Juan Gonzalez |  |
| Contact Info | jgonzalez@cuhsd.org, x3112 |
| Education |
BA Social Science Concentration Criminal Justice Cal Poly, SLO |
| Experience |
2006/2007: Dean @ Del Mar 2005/2006: Guidance Advisor @ Westmont High School 2004/2005: Counselor @ Willow Glen Plus 2003/2004: SB 65 Outreach Counselor @ San Jose High 2002/2003: Gear Up Counselor @ Yerba Buena |
| Inspiration | My Parents |
| I Del Mar because |
of the diversity of the school |
| Interesting Fact | When I used to play college football, I weighed 310 pounds. |
| Eric 'Doc' Iverson |  |
| Contact Info | eiverson@cuhsd.org, x3130 |
| Education |
BA, Political Science, San Jose State University MPA, Masters Public Administration, San Jose State University |
| Experience |
24 years at Del Mar High School, 17 as Activities Director. Special Education Department, Cross Country Coach, Track Coach, even a stint as an Assistant Football Coach |
| Inspiration | The energy and motivation of the Del Mar students. They Rock! |
| I Del Mar because |
I am fond of Del Mar for a number of reasons. Great students, great parents, its diversity and most of all, I graduated from Del Mar in 1973 and went to my first Del Mar football game in 1964. |
TEL 408 626 3403 | FAX 408 295 9476Main Office
| Dana Chandler | Principal's Secretary | dchandler@cuhsd.org | x3103 |
| Tish Landers | Switchboard / Daily Bulletins | tlanders@cuhsd.org | x3100 |
| Stacy Schmidt | School Psychologist | sschmidt@cuhsd.org | x3255 |
| Terri Brown | Speech Therapist | tbrown@cuhsd.org | x2125 |
| Alma Iberri | ELD Aide | ||
| Minh Le | ELD Aide | ||
| Alice Mehrbod | ELD Aide | ||
| Thelma Banks | Special Education Aide | ||
| Natasha Brousseau | Special Education Aide | ||
| Adriaan Jandaly | Special Education Aide | ||
| Lynn Midkiff | Special Education Aide | ||
| Bill Murray | Special Education Aide | ||
| Gina Rodriguez | Special Education Aide |
FAX 408 626 3622Student Services
| Broderick Jones | Attendance | bjones@cuhsd.org | x3110 |
| Karen Mummey | Health Clerk | kmummey@cuhsd.org | x3113 |
| Cang Nguyen | Bilingual Specialist / ELD Counselor | cnguyen@cuhsd.org | x3125 |
| Vickie Purser | Counseling Secretary | vpurser@cuhsd.org | x3120 |
