The Mirror

Kellie Hayden: Creatively Thriving

By Margarita Hovsepyan • Oct 16, 2018

Ms. Kellie Hayden, previously the Resource teacher, has returned this year to teach Drawing for Design and Intro to Graphic Design at Van Nuys High.

Maria Lomeli: Supporting Education

By Kasey Kim and Kaitlyn Jung • Oct 15, 2018

Ms. Maria Lomeli, after two years of teaching students in special education, is now the new resource teacher at Van Nuys High.

Helene Burns: Finding Her Rhythm

By Seungyoun Kim, Print Layout Editor • Oct 13, 2018

After five years at Van Nuys Middle School, Ms. Helene Burns, has transitioned to Van Nuys High school, starting her 16th year teaching English.

Abbey Ricklmann: One Step At a Time

By Stefanie Tyo • Oct 12, 2018

Ms. Abbey Rickelmann, a substitute from Conejo Hill Valley High School, is bringing her experience in Science and Chemistry to Van Nuys High.

Mr. Evan Zekofsky: Accounting For Everyone

By Kayla Lee, Editor in Chief • Oct 9, 2018

Mr. Evan Zekofsky begins a new chapter in his career as the new Title III Immigrant Newcomer Counselor.

What The Turban Means To A Sikh

By Jack Beckman-Smith • Oct 8, 2018

To many in the west, a turban is a mysterious headdress, but to the 27 million Sikhs that wear turbans every single day, it's all about tradition and religion.

New Magnet Counselor Is Inspired by Students

By Margarita Hovsepyan • Oct 8, 2018

Ms. Nora Kayserian is the new Math/Science and Medical Magnet counselor for last names R-Z.

Mr. Michael Levy: Guiding Students to Success

By Lucas Shim • Oct 5, 2018

Mr. Michael Levy, the new VNHS residential counselor, was the school's testing coordinator last year.

Ms. Nancy Navarrete: Passion for Research

By Mhar Tenorio and Ani Tutunjyan • Oct 4, 2018

New ninth and tenth grade English and AP Research teacher, Nancy Navarrete, has been interested in research since day one.

There’s a New Assistant Principal in Town

By Sharmie Azurel • Oct 3, 2018

Former bilingual coordinator and instructional coach Ms. Maria "Cris" Phillips juggles the school's master schedule in her new role.

Farewell, Ms. Baer

By Margarita Hovsepyan • Jun 5, 2018

With 18 years of experience and teaching, counseling and administrative credentials under her belt, Assistant Principal and Counselor Ms. Phyllis Baer is bidding farewell to the Los Angeles Unified School District and beginning a chapter in her life as a retiree.

AcaDec Coach: Not Your Typical Teacher

Apr 13, 2018

AcaDec: Art history, psychology, Spanish history and Academic Decathlon... what can’t this man do?