Teachers

The many teachers and educators at VVES come from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to serving all the students at our school.

Transitional Kindergarten

Jennifer Chieng: chiengf@sfusd.edu

Hi, I'm Ms. Chieng. I teach TK. This is my sixth year at VVES. I enjoy hiking, foodie adventure, and hang out with my family and friends. 

Kindergarten

Monique Williams: williamsm@sfusd.edu

Hi, my name is Ms. Williams.  I am the kindergarten teacher in Room 1.  I have been teaching 19 years here at Visitacion Valley.  When I’m not working, I love spending time with my daughter, reading, learning about space and our universe, and learning new languages.

1st Grade

Mary Li

Hi! I am Ms. Li, and I teach first grade at VVES.  When I’m not working, I like to watch baseball, read, and take naps.   

Gabriel Schacter-Brodie

Hi, My name is Gabe Schacter-Brodie. I teach first grade class. This is my third year at VVES. In my free time, I like going on hikes and playing and watching sports.

2nd Grade

Maureen Wong: wongm16@sfusd.edu

Hi, my name is Ms. Wong. I teach a 2nd and 3rd grade combo class. I’ve been teaching since 1996, and this is my 10th year working at Little Vis.  I love nature and hiking is my number one favorite thing to do!  I also help seniors do line dancing on Saturdays. 

Cindy Sin-Lee: sin-leec1@sfusd.edu

Hi!  I’m Ms. Sin. I’ve been at VVES for over twenty years teaching second and third grades. Besides work, I enjoy short road trips with family, winding down with Korean soap operas (English Subtitles), and spending time with my siblings’ families.

Karen Shuler: shulerk@sfusd.edu

3rd Grade

Diane Carbajal: carbajald@sfusd.edu

Hi, my name is Diane, but everyone calls me Ms. C or Ms. Carbajal. I teach 3rd grade in room 208. This is my 5th year teaching, but my first year teaching at Visitacion Valley Elementary. Outside of school, I enjoy eating all kinds of foods, exploring San Francisco, hanging out with my pets, and listening to music. 

Anna Chan: chana5@sfusd.edu

Hi, my name is Ms. Anna. I teach 3rd grade here at VVES. I have been teaching for 11 years, all at Visitacion Valley! I love learning alongside my students. As a lifelong learner, I am learning how to bake, how to swim, and how to be the best teacher I can be! 

4th Grade

Lucy Chiong: chiongl@sfusd.edu

Paul Ching: chingp@sfusd.edu

Hi, my name is Paul Ching. I teach _4/5_ grade/My role is Chinese Bilingual Classroom Teacher. I have been teaching/working for 29 years and at Visitacion Valley for a total of 3 years. I taught at Visitacion Valley Elementary School from 2014-2017, and have returned to teach once again. I loved traveling and have been to different states and to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China.

5th Grade

Richard Agcamaran: agcamaranr@sfusd.edu

"Hi, my name is Richard Agcamaran. I teach 5th grade. This is my 7th year as a teacher at VVES. Outside of school you can usually find me riding my bike, drinking boba, snacking on food, or hanging out with my dogs Montie and Bruce.”

Librarian - Dylan Beighley: beighleyd@sfusd.edu

Hi, my name is Dylan Beighley. I am the librarian here at VVES. This is my first year at Little Vis, and I am so excited to be here! When I'm not finding books, reading books, or recommending books, I like to cook, listen to music, and spend time in nature. I'm always searching for new recipes and new music, so please don't be afraid to share.

Speech Therapist - Alice Ware: warea@sfusd.edu

Hi, I’m Ms. Alice, and I am the speech therapist at VVES. This is my ninth year as a speech therapist, and my first year at VVES. I love reading, cooking, going to concerts, and exploring San Francisco on MUNI or by foot. I also love studying new languages – I’ve studied Spanish, German, Mandarin, Farsi, Sanskrit, Italian, and American Sign Language (though I’m not fluent in any of them)!

Physical Education Specialist - Jolinko Lassiter: lassiterj@sfusd.edu

Hi, my name is Coach Lassiter. I teach Kindergarten – 5th Grade Physical Education.  I have been teaching for 11 years and at Visitacion Valley for eight years. I enjoy anything basketball related (playing and coaching), traveling the world, and singing karaoke.

Music Teacher - Brian Chow: chowb@sfusd.edu

Hi, my name is Mr. Chow. I teach 4th and 5th grade instrumental music. This is my 9th year teaching music, and it’s my first year teaching here at Visitacion Valley Elementary School. Outside of school, I enjoy going to concerts and different types of stage performances.

Visual Art Teacher - David Starfas: starfasd@sfusd.edu

"Hi, my name is David starfas. I teach Art for all grades. I have been teaching for 10 years and this is my first year at Visitacion Valley. When I am not teaching, illustrating, or writing stories, I am exploring Golden Gate Park with my wife and two boys

Lisa Klewicki: klewickil@sfusd.edu

Hi, my name is Lisa Klewicki. I have been teaching since 1996, and this is my second year at VVES. I am a special education resource specialist and I teach in the fourth and fifth grade classrooms. I have two dogs who love going on walks and to the beach with me.  I also enjoy surfing and going on hikes.

MaryLouise Batson: batsonm@sfusd.edu

Hi, my name is Mary Batson, but everyone calls me Miss Mary. This is my First year at VVES. In the mornings I help support the Kindergarten classrooms and during lunchtime I am a Noon monitor. I live in the community and am super excited to be working with your children! During my free time I like to read and cook new types of food. I also love traveling with my husband and going on fun adventures with my 3 children.

Tatiana Cruz: cruzt1@sfusd.edu