Sixth Grade Teaching Staff

Nadia Ahmad-Chacko
6th Grade Math and Science

  • B.S. – CSUN (Management Information Systems)
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential 2004

  • Math and Science, - 6th grade
  • Future Ready Certification 
 
  • Professional Educator since 2004--member of Hale since 2011​​
  • Email: [email protected]

Samantha Castagna
6th Grade English and History

  • B.A. – UCSB (Psychology) - Minor in Applied Psychology 
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - CSUN

  • English and Social Studies 6th grade

  •  Leadership 
 
  • STEAM professional since 2016 -- member of Hale since​​ 2020
  • Email: [email protected]

Lacy Collins
​​6th Grade Math and Science

  • M.S. - Florida State University - (Education)
  • B.M. -  Florida State University - (Music Composition)
  • Multiple-Subject Teaching Credentials-- Florida and California

  • Math and Science - 6th grade
  • PLTW Flight & Space Teacher 
  • PLTW Magic of Electrons Teacher
  • EGI Certified Educator
Alia Green
​​6th Grade Math and Science
  • Master's of Education with an emphasis in Teacher Leadership - CLU
  • B.A- California Lutheran University, Interdisciplinary Education Studies - Minor in Biological Sciences 
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential  - CLU
 
  • Math and Science 6th Grade
  • Marine Science
 

Randi Seligson
6th Grade English and History

  • M.A. – CSU San Bernardino (Educational Leadership)
  • B.A. – San Diego State University (Education)
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
  • Administrative Service Credential

  • English and History - 6th grade
  • Leadership - 7th & 8th grade

  • Leadership / ASB Advisor
  • WEB Coordinator
  • CJSF Sponsor
  • LAUSD Teacher of the Year
  • Professional Educator since 1991--member of Hale since 2003
  • Email: [email protected]​

Daneh Gallo
6th Grade English and History

  • M.A. - CSUN (Educational Administration)
  • B.S. – USC (Business Administration) 
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

  • English and History - 6th grade
  • Real world design