Administration

Miguel Martinez

Assistant Principal

Mr. Martinez is a native of San Francisco’s Mission District and has been a Catholic school educator since 2000. He is excited to join Cristo Rey De La Salle to give back what he has received from his own Catholic school experience and help guide and mentor the students and staff at CRDLS. Having attended … Continued

Miguel Martinez

Assistant Principal

Mr. Martinez is a native of San Francisco’s Mission District and has been a Catholic school educator since 2000. He is excited to join Cristo Rey De La Salle to give back what he has received from his own Catholic school experience and help guide and mentor the students and staff at CRDLS. Having attended … Continued

Stephen Murphy

President & CEO

Stephen’s primary reason for joining Cristo Rey De La Salle is his desire to deepen his faith and serve his community. He is excited to commit fully and to serve with deep humility in a life of service within a Catholic community. He expresses great joy in the opportunity to blend his professional skills with … Continued

Stephen Murphy

President & CEO

Stephen’s primary reason for joining Cristo Rey De La Salle is his desire to deepen his faith and serve his community. He is excited to commit fully and to serve with deep humility in a life of service within a Catholic community. He expresses great joy in the opportunity to blend his professional skills with … Continued

Jessica Murray

Principal

Jessica Murray brings 18 years of experience in working in the Diocese of Oakland – 10 years as a teacher and 8 years as a principal. She believes in equity in education and seeks to cultivate a student centered learning environment where families are partners in the educational process. Ms. Murray holds a Bachelor’s Degree … Continued

Jessica Murray

Principal

Jessica Murray brings 18 years of experience in working in the Diocese of Oakland – 10 years as a teacher and 8 years as a principal. She believes in equity in education and seeks to cultivate a student centered learning environment where families are partners in the educational process. Ms. Murray holds a Bachelor’s Degree … Continued

Julio Orozco

Athletics Director & Operations Manager

Julio Orozco is a Bay Area native who is excited about the many opportunities CRDLS has to offer. A Saint Elizabeth graduate, Julio’s many years in the Fruitvale Community shows his passion for others and his willingness to help each student that comes through the front doors. Julio brings many years of experience working in … Continued

Julio Orozco

Athletics Director & Operations Manager

Julio Orozco is a Bay Area native who is excited about the many opportunities CRDLS has to offer. A Saint Elizabeth graduate, Julio’s many years in the Fruitvale Community shows his passion for others and his willingness to help each student that comes through the front doors. Julio brings many years of experience working in … Continued

Faculty

Krystal Alvarez

Social Studies and Ethnic Studies Teacher

Krystal is beginning her third school year at CRDLS, but has been with the community since the summer of 2019 as a MICAH fellow through her university. She is a first generation college graduate from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies, a concentration in Spanish, and a … Continued

Krystal Alvarez

Social Studies and Ethnic Studies Teacher

Krystal is beginning her third school year at CRDLS, but has been with the community since the summer of 2019 as a MICAH fellow through her university. She is a first generation college graduate from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies, a concentration in Spanish, and a … Continued

Cody Armstrong

Health & Wellness Teacher

Cody has found his dream job getting to utilize his passions of working with students, coaching basketball, and his relationship with God. Cody brings with him a diverse perspective after working in multiple states and genres of work. He resonates with Cristo Rey’s mission of Quality Education for all and no student left behind.

Cody Armstrong

Health & Wellness Teacher

Cody has found his dream job getting to utilize his passions of working with students, coaching basketball, and his relationship with God. Cody brings with him a diverse perspective after working in multiple states and genres of work. He resonates with Cristo Rey’s mission of Quality Education for all and no student left behind.

Michael Cody

AP US History + World History Teacher

Mr. Michael Cody joins Cristo Rey De La Salle as the Social Studies Teacher with 7 years of experience in Catholic education. After graduating from the University of California Davis with a B.A. in Psychology and History, Mr. Cody began his teaching career in his hometown of San Jose at Sacred Heart Nativity Schools. During … Continued

Michael Cody

AP US History + World History Teacher

Mr. Michael Cody joins Cristo Rey De La Salle as the Social Studies Teacher with 7 years of experience in Catholic education. After graduating from the University of California Davis with a B.A. in Psychology and History, Mr. Cody began his teaching career in his hometown of San Jose at Sacred Heart Nativity Schools. During … Continued

Salvatore DiBrita

English Teacher

Sal is originally from New Jersey, where he attended The College of New Jersey and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in English and Secondary Education while playing on the college’s club ice hockey team. After graduating, Sal interned in the Campus Ministry Department at his alma mater, Saint Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City, New Jersey, … Continued

Salvatore DiBrita

English Teacher

Sal is originally from New Jersey, where he attended The College of New Jersey and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in English and Secondary Education while playing on the college’s club ice hockey team. After graduating, Sal interned in the Campus Ministry Department at his alma mater, Saint Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City, New Jersey, … Continued

Christopher Hernandez

Visual + Performing Arts Teacher

Mr. Christopher Hernandez found his passion for teaching and for the arts at a young age. He and his cousins would play “school” in which he would teach art lessons on how to draw their favorite characters. With a passion for cartoons, illustrations, comics, and animation, he formally studied all forms of art as an … Continued

Christopher Hernandez

Visual + Performing Arts Teacher

Mr. Christopher Hernandez found his passion for teaching and for the arts at a young age. He and his cousins would play “school” in which he would teach art lessons on how to draw their favorite characters. With a passion for cartoons, illustrations, comics, and animation, he formally studied all forms of art as an … Continued

Erin Jaeb

Digital Photography and Design Teacher

Erin Jaeb is truly happy to be joining the Cristo Rey De La Salle community! She looks forward to teaching and learning from the students at CRDLS. She is a design director, managing and designing websites and commercial architectural projects. After a stint as a published photojournalist in Northern Ireland and the Philippines, she became … Continued

Erin Jaeb

Digital Photography and Design Teacher

Erin Jaeb is truly happy to be joining the Cristo Rey De La Salle community! She looks forward to teaching and learning from the students at CRDLS. She is a design director, managing and designing websites and commercial architectural projects. After a stint as a published photojournalist in Northern Ireland and the Philippines, she became … Continued

Aline Lazaro-Arreola

Biology + Chemistry Teacher

My name is Aline Lazaro-Arreola, but everyone knows me as Mrs. Arreola or Ms. A. I teach biology and chemistry here at Cristo Rey de la Salle. I have my BA in educational biology from CSU East Bay (Go Pioneers!) I’ve been at Cristo Rey for three years now. I worked across the street in … Continued

Aline Lazaro-Arreola

Biology + Chemistry Teacher

My name is Aline Lazaro-Arreola, but everyone knows me as Mrs. Arreola or Ms. A. I teach biology and chemistry here at Cristo Rey de la Salle. I have my BA in educational biology from CSU East Bay (Go Pioneers!) I’ve been at Cristo Rey for three years now. I worked across the street in … Continued

Shaun Leong

English I + English II Teacher

Ms. Shaun Leong is excited and honored to join CRDLS. She is looking forward to getting to know students and families and building community with them in the classroom and beyond. Ms.Leong has been involved with faith based education as a graduate of schools within the Diocese of Oakland. She started at Corpus Christi School, … Continued

Shaun Leong

English I + English II Teacher

Ms. Shaun Leong is excited and honored to join CRDLS. She is looking forward to getting to know students and families and building community with them in the classroom and beyond. Ms.Leong has been involved with faith based education as a graduate of schools within the Diocese of Oakland. She started at Corpus Christi School, … Continued

Max Napier

AP English Language Teacher

Max Napier earned his Masters in Secondary Education from Notre Dame University and the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Program. Through ACE he taught at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School in Atlanta, Georgia for two years. Returning to the Bay Area, Mr. Napier began working at KIPP: San Francisco College Prep in Hunters … Continued

Max Napier

AP English Language Teacher

Max Napier earned his Masters in Secondary Education from Notre Dame University and the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Program. Through ACE he taught at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School in Atlanta, Georgia for two years. Returning to the Bay Area, Mr. Napier began working at KIPP: San Francisco College Prep in Hunters … Continued

Andrew Nguyen

Theology Teacher

Andrew is a life-long Bay Area native, having lived in almost every county in the Bay, and grew up with the Vietnamese-Lasallian community in San Jose. He attended Saint Mary’s College of California and graduated as class valedictorian with a Bachelors in Integral Liberal Arts in 2015. Following graduation, Andrew began his career as an educator … Continued

Andrew Nguyen

Theology Teacher

Andrew is a life-long Bay Area native, having lived in almost every county in the Bay, and grew up with the Vietnamese-Lasallian community in San Jose. He attended Saint Mary’s College of California and graduated as class valedictorian with a Bachelors in Integral Liberal Arts in 2015. Following graduation, Andrew began his career as an educator … Continued

José Orozco

AP Spanish Language Teacher

José Orozco was born and raised in the agricultural town of Santa Maria, CA which is known especially for its sweet strawberries and grapes. From 2011 to 2020, José ministered at St. Joseph High School, served as Confirmation Director, High School Youth Group Coordinator, and Director of Children’s RCIA at St. Louis De Montfort Church. … Continued

José Orozco

AP Spanish Language Teacher

José Orozco was born and raised in the agricultural town of Santa Maria, CA which is known especially for its sweet strawberries and grapes. From 2011 to 2020, José ministered at St. Joseph High School, served as Confirmation Director, High School Youth Group Coordinator, and Director of Children’s RCIA at St. Louis De Montfort Church. … Continued

Corinna Sanding

Algebra II + Geometry Teacher

Corinna Sanding is a math teacher with a passion for both social justice and Catholic education. She grew up in Union City, where she attended elementary and middle school before attending Moreau Catholic High School. She went to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for undergrad, where she pursued a Business major with minors in Statistics, … Continued

Corinna Sanding

Algebra II + Geometry Teacher

Corinna Sanding is a math teacher with a passion for both social justice and Catholic education. She grew up in Union City, where she attended elementary and middle school before attending Moreau Catholic High School. She went to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for undergrad, where she pursued a Business major with minors in Statistics, … Continued

Timothy Tran

Algebra I + Geometry Teacher

Mr. Timothy Tran is a California native that was born and raised in Stockton. After finishing K-12 in his hometown, he decided to further his education here in the Bay Area. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a concentration in single subject teaching at San Francisco State University. During his undergrad, Mr. Tran … Continued

Timothy Tran

Algebra I + Geometry Teacher

Mr. Timothy Tran is a California native that was born and raised in Stockton. After finishing K-12 in his hometown, he decided to further his education here in the Bay Area. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a concentration in single subject teaching at San Francisco State University. During his undergrad, Mr. Tran … Continued

Eduardo Valencia

Director of Equity and Inclusion

Eduardo Valencia graduated from Georgetown University in Washington D.C with a double major in Government and English and a minor in the Education, Inquiry and Justice program. The first in his family to go to college, Eduardo focused his studies on education policy and equity. A Bay Area native, he interned at Democratic Leader Nancy … Continued

Eduardo Valencia

Director of Equity and Inclusion

Eduardo Valencia graduated from Georgetown University in Washington D.C with a double major in Government and English and a minor in the Education, Inquiry and Justice program. The first in his family to go to college, Eduardo focused his studies on education policy and equity. A Bay Area native, he interned at Democratic Leader Nancy … Continued

Jonathan Weiss

Math Teacher

Jonathan Weiss, grew up in a military family, and has lived in nearly a fifth of the states in the USA over the span of his life. He studied English Literature at Regis University,where he earned his Bachelor’s, and then went to Indiana University of Pennsylvania. There, he studied Literature and Composition, receiving his Master’s … Continued

Jonathan Weiss

Math Teacher

Jonathan Weiss, grew up in a military family, and has lived in nearly a fifth of the states in the USA over the span of his life. He studied English Literature at Regis University,where he earned his Bachelor’s, and then went to Indiana University of Pennsylvania. There, he studied Literature and Composition, receiving his Master’s … Continued