Ruthy Fong Loi taught kindergarten and first grade in Irvine Unified School District's Montessori Program for six years. Prior to joining IUSD, she was a teacher in Japan for ten years. In her free time she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and daughter. She is thrilled to be a part of the Leadership Team at Cadence Park School and the incredible place it will be for the students and community. Go Pumas!
Daisy Hernandez has been proudly working within Irvine Unified for 5 years as an Instructional Assistant and a Fifth Grade Teacher. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys being outdoors, going to Disneyland, and playing with her Maltipoo puppy. She is looking forward to being a part of the Leadership Team and leaping right into an exciting year at Cadence Park!
Jason Greenwood is a Math teacher who believes in the power of his students. Having students own their learning through exploration and conceptual understanding, Jason pushes his students to become owners of their learning. For the last two years Jason has guided teachers in the district as a Teacher On Special Assignment, building and implementing professional development to help teachers implement engaging activities in their classroom. Jason has decided that it is time to get back in the classroom where he can implement the teaching he has presented about the last two years.
We are pleased to have landed Celso Gutierrez-Cueva as the Lead Custodian of Cadence Park. In recent years, Mr. Gutierrez-Cueva has successfully opened two different schools, and has ensured the safety and cleanliness of one of Irvine Unified School District's largest elementary schools. He takes great pride in his work and enjoys making a daily difference in the lives of the staff and students he supports.
Christina Hanna has been teaching for six years, three of which have been in IUSD. Christina prides herself on building relationships with students and sharing her love of math. She has a Masters in Secondary Education from Cal State Fullerton where she was also involved in the Autism Inclusion in Math and Science Grant (AIMS) and Robert Noyce Grant. Christina considers herself to be a lifelong learner and always challenges herself to try new things. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her two boys, playing soccer and going on mini adventures. Christina is excited to be a part of the Cadence Park leadership team and looks forward to making middle school a memorable experience for her students and their families.