EDUCATION AND YOUTH 
SCHOOL DIRECTORY 
Mountain View News Saturday, April 4, 2026 
77 
ST. RITA SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE TECH GIANTS IN TRAINING 
St. Rita School is fostering a new generation of digital innova-
tors through a comprehensive and dynamic Technology Program 
EDUCATION AND YOUTH 
SCHOOL DIRECTORY 
Mountain View News Saturday, April 4, 2026 
77 
ST. RITA SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE TECH GIANTS IN TRAINING 
St. Rita School is fostering a new generation of digital innova-
tors through a comprehensive and dynamic Technology Program 
Mr. Marco Lopez 


that spans from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th 
Grade. Immersed in a vast array of cutting-edge and essential 
technologies, students prepare themselves for success in the modern 
world. The program, designed and led by Mr. Marco Lopez, 
provides hands-on experiences across multiple digital domains, 
ensuring every student finds an area that sparks their passion. St. 
Rita students explore Digital Photography, Newscasting, Podcasting, 
Coding, Video Game Design, Typing, Excel, and 3-Dimensional 
Design. Mr. Lopez’ students effectively create slideshows 
and deliver engaging presentations to their peers. 

An important 

aspect of this 

program is the 
educator himself, who provides an environment 
where students feel safe to create, ask 
questions, and explore! Mr. Lopez has become 
a legend amongst the students. He is 
a tech wizard, a problem solver, and a true 
mentor to our young scholars. Parent Brandi 
Manning shares, “Mr. Lopez lets the kids 
create their own podcasts on topics they 
chose. My daughter was so excited for me 
to hear hers at Open House, and I was trulyimpressed by how well-spoken and confident 
she was as she explained her subject. 
She even added small creative touches that 
made it sound surprisingly professional for 
a fourth-grade student.” 

For students eager to dive deeper into the 


visual arts, the teacher currently offers engaging after-school classes such as Cinematography 
and Photography. Student photographers capture school sports games, school assemblies, 
and special events on campus, to later be posted on our school social media, website, and 
yearbook. These experiences allow students to explore advanced techniques in filmmaking, 
lighting, and editing, providing an intensive, creative outlet. “My child has fallen in love with 
photography thanks to Mr. Lopez. By offering after-school classes, he has given her the opportunity 
to explore the subject more deeply, and she has truly flourished in her skills behind 
the camera.” 

Internet Safety is also a crucial part of the program. Students are taught about digital citizenship, 
online etiquette, privacy, and how to navigate the internet responsibly and securely, 
ensuring they become knowledgeable and ethical users of technology. 

By providing such a broad and deep technology education, St. Rita School is not just teaching 
software capabilities within a particular discipline; they are teaching critical thinking, problem-
solving, collaboration, and creativity. From the youngest learners in TK to their graduating 
8th graders, every student leaves their program trained to be responsible online citizens 
and experienced with the digital fluency needed to thrive in high school and beyond. 


Alverno Heights Academy

200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 
355-3463Head of School: Joanne Harabedian 
E-mail address: 


jharabedian@alvernoheights.org 

Arcadia Christian School 

1900 S. Santa Anita Avenue 

Arcadia, CA 91006Preschool -TK - 8th Grade 
626-574-8229/626-574-0805Email:inquiry@acslions.comPrincipal: Cindy Harmonwebsite: 
www.acslions.com 


Arcadia High School

180 Campus DriveArcadia, CA91007Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent 
Forsee 


bforsee@ausd.net 

Arroyo Pacific Academy

41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca,

(626) 
294-0661 Principal: Phil ClarkeE-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org 
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MarySchool 

Ms. Rose Navarro, Principal2660 East Orange Grove Blvd.

Pasadena, Ca 91107

626-793-2089 
https://school.abvmpasadena.org/ 


Barnhart School 

240 W. 
Colorado Blvd 
Arcadia, Ca. 
91007 
(626) 
446-5588Head of School: 
Tonya BeilsteinKindergarten - 8th gradewebsite: www.barnhartschool.org 


Bethany Christian School

93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 
355-3527Preschool-TK-8th Grade 
Principal: Jonathan Haweswebsite: www. bcslions.org 


Clairbourn School 

8400 Huntington Drive

San Gabriel, CA91775Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172 
FAX: 626-286-1528 
Marianne Ryanadministration@clairbourn.orgE-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org 


Foothill Oaks Academy

822 E. Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010

(626) 
301-9809Principal: Nancy Lopezwww.foothilloaksacademy.orgoffice@foothilloaksacademy.org 


Frostig School

971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 

(626) 
791-1255Head of School: Jenny JanetzkeEmail: jenny@frostig.org 


The Gooden School 

192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca.
91024 

(626) 
355-2410Head of School, Jo-Anne Woolnerwebsite: www.goodenschool.org 


Holy Angels School

PK-8th Grade 
360 Campus DriveArcadia, CA91007626-447-6312 
office@holyangelsarcadia.org 


Principal:Aimee Dyrekholyangelsarcadia.net 


High Point Academy

1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road

Pasadena, Ca. 91107 

Head of School: Gary Stern 626-798-8989 
website: www.highpointacademy.org 


La Salle College Preparatory

3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca.

(626)351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.orgPrincipal Ernest Siy 
Monrovia High School

325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 
91016 


(626)471-2800 Principal Darvin JacksonEmail: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us 
Odyssey Charter School

725 W.Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001

(626) 
229-0993 Head of School: Lauren 
O’Neill 

website: www.odysseycharterschool.org 


Pasadena High School

2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca.

(626) 
396-5880 Principal: Dr. Eric Barba 
website: http://phs.pusd.us 
St. Rita Catholic School 

322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca.
91024 

Principal: Jon McMaster (626) 355-6114mcmaster@st-ritaschool.orgWebsite: www.st-ritaschool.org 


Sierra Madre Elementary School

141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca.
91024 

(626) 
355-1428Principal: Dr. Jodi MarchessoE-mail address: marchesso.jodi@pusd.us 


Sierra Madre Middle School 

160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 
836-2947 Principal: Garrett NewsomE-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us 
Walden School 

74 S San Gabriel Blvd 
Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166 
www.waldenschool.net 


Weizmann Day School

1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 
797-0204Lisa Feldman: Head of School 


Wilson Middle School 

300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 
449-7390 Principal: Ruth EsselnE-mail address: resseln@pusd.us 
Pasadena Unified School District 


351 S. HudsonAve., Pasadena, Ca. 91109

(626) 
396-3600 Website: www.pusd@
pusd.us 
Arcadia Unified School District 


234 Campus Dr.,Arcadia, Ca. 91007 


(626) 
821-8300 Website: www.ausd.net 
Monrovia Unified School District 


325E.HuntingtonDr.,Monrovia,Ca. 91016 
(626) 
471-2000Website: www.monroviaschools.net 


Duarte Unified School District 


1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010 
(626)599-5000Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.us 



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