Teachers at Orange County American High School are talented, certified, highly-qualified professionals committed to each student’s success. Our caring teachers make all the difference for our students.
Expert Instruction
Orange County American High School’s certified teachers are experts in their fields as well as trained in blended instruction practices. Leading the virtual classroom, our teachers help students across the country and across all grade levels achieve their potential . . .
- Our middle school teachers hone students’ writing, math, and science skills.
- Our high school teachers prepare students for the challenges of college and career.
- Our subject specialists help students master increasingly complex subjects and new skills.
- Our foreign language teachers prepare students to communicate in a global community.
- STEM subject matter experts foster the next generation of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians.
- Our AP® and Gifted and Talented instructors expand educational opportunities for high-achievers.
Throughout the K–12 years, our teachers partner with parents and Learning Coaches to ensure students have the support they need to thrive in an blended environment.
Teacher Responsibilities
In Orange County American High School’s student-focused, individualized blended learning environment, our teachers:
- Integrate state-of-the-art instructional tools and curriculum to engage and instruct.
- Individualize lesson plans and instruction to each student’s needs.*
- Provide engaging real-time instruction via Audio / Video Collaboration sessions.
- Track each student’s progress and adjust individual learning plans appropriately.
- Provide one-on-one support and instruction via phone, email, and Audio / Video Collaboration technology.
*Full-time students also participate in Orange County American High School’s ongoing Personalized Performance Learning process.
Mr. Colin Van Heyningen, Math
Teaching Assistant Jessica Weis, Math
Berta López, Math
Ms. Jingbo Cai, Math
Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Al-Duais, Visual Arts
Ms. Shuangwei Zhang, Science
Mr. Nathan Woody, Science
Teaching Assistant Bregit El Asmar, Science
Teaching Assistant Jaime Ortíz, Science
Ms. Lin Gao, World/Foreign Languages (Chinese)
Mr. Jason Burns, English
Mr. Michael William Harkins, Social Studies
Teaching Assistant Alessandra Rojas, Social Studies
Teaching Assistant Álvaro Méndez, Social Studies
Mr. Jaime Eric Torres, (English/Spanish)
Dr. Leah Mary Green, Electives
Teaching Assistant Victor Silva, Electives
Mr. Daniel Reatiga Rincon, World/Foreign Languages (Spanish)