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Arlyn Angulo

Arlyn Angulo

Titles: ELD Assistant
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School: (619) 487-1163
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Arlyn joined the team as the Registrar in 2023, then became the English Language Learner Assistant supporting Ingenuity’s EL students. She was born and raised in San Diego and is currently studying Languages at San Diego State University. During her free time she likes to try new restaurants and take her doggies to the beach.

Charity Butler

Charity Butler

Titles: Teacher, School Counselor
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School: (619) 262-2046
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Charity Butler is the school counselor at Ingenuity Charter School. She has over fourteen years of experience in independent study charter schools. Mrs. Butler earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and her master's degree in Education from Point Loma Nazarene University. She also holds a single-subject teaching credential in math, a P.P.S credential in School Counseling, and is highly qualified in Science, History, and English. In her spare time, Mrs. Butler enjoys exercising, playing pool, going on adventures, and spending time with the world's cutest dog.

Beatriz Cosby

Beatriz Cosby

Titles: Special Education Teacher
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School: (619) 262-2046
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My name is Beatriz Cosby and I am an education specialist at Ingenuity Charter School. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University San Marcos. I am working on obtaining my Special Education Mild-Moderate Credential through the San Diego County Office of Education. I have worked as a paraeducator for two years. When I am not working, you can find me hiking or walking along the beach. 

Mireya Diaz-Ruiz

Mireya Diaz-Ruiz

Titles: Superintendent Assistant
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Mireya joined us in 2013, she has since worked in many departments and is now the Board Clerk and the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent. 

Brittany Fuentes

Brittany Fuentes

Titles: School Psychologist
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School: (619) 262-2046
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Hello! My name is Ms. Fuentes and I am the School Psychologist for Ingenuity. I am originally from Monterey, California  where I finished my undergraduate and graduate education. This is my 2nd year working as a school psychologist and I couldn't see myself in any other profession. If  I look familiar to you,  you might have seen me around campus during the 2018/19 school year when I completed my internship at O'Farrell and Ingenuity. When a permanent opening was available for the current school year, I was overjoyed and made it my mission to come back to work with the amazing families and staff members that make Ingenuity so special. When I am not at work, I enjoy exploring hidden areas of San Diego with my family and walking our two dogs. 

Adan Garcia

Adan Garcia

Titles: Teacher
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School: (619) 259-2030
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Adan joined us in 2023 after teaching for three years in a traditional school setting. In 2017, he received a degree in Political Science with a minor in History. In 2020, he completed his teaching credential and began educating shortly thereafter. Adan is an avid fan of combat sports as he is a former collegiate wrestler and currently competes in Jiu Jitsu. Adan also enjoys attending Padres games, reading Science Fiction, and playing disc golf.

Michelle Gilly

Michelle Gilly

Titles: Teacher
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School: (619) 262-2046
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Mrs. Gilly has worked in independent study for ten years. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from San Diego State University. She is currently working toward a master's in Instructional Design and Technology from CSU Fullerton. When not at work, Mrs. Gilly enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading, and caring for her cats, Suki and Babby. 

Marc Munoz

Marc Munoz

Titles: Teacher
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School: (619) 262-2046
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I’m a passionate educator with over a decade of experience in the classroom. Currently, I’m a Social Studies teacher at Ingenuity Charter School. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz (Go Banana Slugs!) and my teaching credential from San Diego State University.

Beyond my academic pursuits, I enjoy playing guitar and now I’m sharing my love of music with my son by teaching him to play. My daughter is currently attending UC San Diego. I’m blessed to have a wonderful family with my loving wife, my two children, a playful dog, and a cuddly cat.

Susana Niles

Susana Niles

Titles: Administrative Secretary
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School: (619) 262-2046
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Susana Niles came to us in 2017 from O'Farrell where she worked with the English Language Learners for three years. She was born in Mexico City and raised in San Diego. She graduated with her bachelors from San Diego State University in 2010. In 2016, she became a U.S. Citizen. In her free time she likes to crochet and spend time with her family at Balboa Park. Her favorite book is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.

Samantha Pohaku

Samantha Pohaku

Titles: Director of Special Education
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Samantha is a San Diego native who graduated from Mt. Miguel High School. She earned her Bachelors degree in Psychology from UCSD and her Masters and credential in School Psychology from National University. She has worked at The O'Farrell Charter Schools since 2010, first as a school psychologist and now as the Director of Special Education. Samantha is married and has two beautiful human children and three fur-babies. She enjoys reading, baking, camping and visiting family in Hawaii. 

Kathryn Reamer

Kathryn Reamer

Titles: Teacher, Team Leader
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School: (619) 259-2030
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I am Katie Reamer and a teacher at Ingenuity Charter School. I was born and raised in San Diego and have been teaching for ten years. I attended SDSU where I received my BA in Applied Design, teaching credential in English, and Master of Arts in Teaching. My educational experience started as an English Teacher in Thailand and continued throughout San Diego in districts like San Diego Unified and Del Mar Union. I spent six years at O’Farrell where I had the honor of teaching AVID and art to amazing middle school scholars and artists. I just completed my first year at Ingenuity Charter School and feel so grateful to work alongside dedicated educators and inspiring students.

In my free time I love to spend time with my family and two young daughters Rose and Nya, travel, relax at the beach, practice yoga, and seek out inspiration in art and design.

Dana Rhoades

Dana Rhoades

Titles: CTE Teacher
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School: (619) 262-2046
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Dana Rhoades is a passionate CTE teacher who brings both heart and expertise to her graphic design classroom. With a background in Arts, Media, and Entertainment, Dana spent over five years in the design industry before discovering her love for teaching, and she’s been sharing that enthusiasm with students at Ingenuity since 2021. Dana believes in creating a supportive, engaging environment where students can explore their creativity and learn real-world skills. Outside of school, you’ll likely find her with a good book, immersed in writing, unwinding with cozy games, or simply enjoying time with the people she loves most.

Melissa Salmeron-Luna

Melissa Salmeron-Luna

Titles: Registrar
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School: (619) 259-2030
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Melissa Luna joined our team in 2023, coming from O’Farrell, where she held various roles. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Development with a minor in Spanish from Cal State San Marcos in 2022. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, staying up-to-date with her favorite TV shows, and reading her go-to books. She is also exploring graduate programs to pursue a master’s degree in school counseling.

Alycia Stinson

Alycia Stinson

Titles: Principal
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School: (619) 262-2046
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Ms Stinson joined the Ingenuity Charter team as the principal at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. Although she is new with us, she has had 8 years of experience at independent charter schools, and worked with O'Farrell High School before joining Ingenuity. Click here to view the Principal's Message.

Yadira Valencia

Yadira Valencia

Titles: Teacher
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School: (619) 487-1163
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Mrs. Valencia was born and raised in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. She earned her bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the Universidad de Sonora. In 2014, she began working at the O'Farrell Charter School, initially as an EL aide at the middle school. She is now a science teacher at Ingenuity Charter School. Her favorite hobbies are hiking and walking at the beach.

Rachel Wells

Rachel Wells

Titles: Teacher
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Ms. Wells is from the great state of Texas and residence to the one and only Dallas Cowboys.  Ms. Wells was born and raised in Marshall, the home of The Great Debaters from Wiley College.  She received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Later she went on to receive a Masters Degree in Education with a Reading Specialization from National University in San Diego.  Overall, Ms. Wells has been in education over 20 years.  In her leisure time, she likes to exercise, read, cook, travel, and participate in community activism.