The Board of Directors is vested with full authority and responsibility for the executive and business administration of all AASD affairs, with each member having only one vote. The members shall be responsible for representing their groups on the Board of Directors and keeping their groups informed concerning matters pertinent to them. Members of the Board of Directors may be designated by the President to assume such other responsibilities as may be deemed appropriate.

2025-2026 Monthly Board of Directors Meetings

All Meetings are held via Zoom (except for the December and June meetings which will be held at the AASD Office) at 3:00-4:30 PM, typically on the third Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates are subject to change.

August 20, 2025
September 17, 2025
October 15, 2025
November 19, 2025
December 17, 2025

January 21, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026
June 17, 2026

Officers

Irene Hightower
President

Contact Irene Hightower

Jeffrey Thomas
Vice President, Classified
(619) 725-7335

Contact Jeffrey Thomas

Kristi Hunter-Clark
Vice President, Certificated

Contact Kristi Hunter-Clark

Gina Camacho-McGrath
Secretary/Treasurer
619-510-4100

Contact Gina Camacho-McGrath

Directors

Vince Anthony
Elementary Principals Representative

Contact Vince Anthony

Sgt. Roberto Bonilla
School Police Representative

Contact Sgt. Roberto Bonilla

Eric Brown
Senior High Principal Representative

Contact Eric Brown

Matt Fleming
POS/BSSIII’s Representative
858-221-5300 ext. 3065

Contact Matt Fleming

Sara Guinn
Classified Manager Representative

Contact Sara Guinn

Paula Hamar
Classified Supervisors
(619) 254-4025

Contact Paula Hamar

Troy Hickey
Classified Representative
Member Relations,
Classified Co-Chair
858-221-5600

Contact Troy Hickey

Jamey Jaramillo
Middle School Principal Rep.

Contact Jamey Jaramillo

Bernie Kacijancic
Classified Manager Representative

Contact Bernie Kacijancic

Jenney Nash
Associate Principals Representative
(858) 459-4211 x184

Contact Jenney Nash

Lisa Peoples
Food Services Supervisor
Area Supervisor

Contact Lisa Peoples

Robin Peters
Associate Principals Representative

Contact Robin Peters

Karon Schnitzer
Elementary Principals Representative

Contact Karon Schnitzer

Norma Velazquez
Classified Supervisor Representative

Contact Norma Velazquez

Representatives

John Aguilar
Health & Welfare Benefits Representative
619-584-6000

Contact John Aguilar

Pat Crowder
ASCAR, Region 18
(619) 223-1592

Contact Pat Crowder

Christine Holmer
Legislative and Political Affairs (LAPA) Chair

Contact Christine Holmer

Mary Johnson
Scholarship Committee, Co-Chair Certificated

Contact Mary Johnson

Susan Kent
Member Relations, Certificated Co-Chair

Contact Susan Kent

Jack Lucero
Health & Welfare Committee Representative

Contact Jack Lucero

Silvia Martinez
Professional Development Co-Chair, Certificated
(619) 430-1700

Contact Silvia Martinez

Maria Moore Flagg
AASD Retiree Network

Contact Maria Moore Flagg

Veronica Ortega
Scholarship Committee, Co-Chair Classified

Contact Veronica Ortega

Bob Raines
Health & Welfare Benefits Comm.
and Retiree Network Co-Chair
(858) 492-9374

Contact Bob Raines

Acacia Thede
Central Office – Certificated

Contact Acacia Thede

Office Staff

Donis Coronel
UASC Executive Director
Cell (619) 813-8792

Contact Donis Coronel

Linda Crout-Hamel
UASC Office Manager
(619) 295-2118

Contact Linda Crout-Hamel

Patti Burch
UASC Office Clerk/Membership Coordinator
619-295-2118

Contact Patti Burch