Teachers

The many teachers and educators at VVES come from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to serving all the students at our school.

Transitional Kindergarten

Leila Lane: lanel@sfusd.edu 
Hi! My name is Leila (pronounced like Lee-la) Lane. I teach Transitional Kindergarten at Visitacion Valley! This is my fourth year teaching and my first year at Visitation Valley. In my free time I enjoy watching horror movies, swimming, embroidery, and spending time with my husband and my cat.

Kindergarten

Monique Williams: williamsm@sfusd.edu

Hi, my name is Ms. Williams.  I am the kindergarten teacher in Room 1.  I have been teaching 20 years here at Visitacion Valley.  When I’m not working, I love spending time with my daughter, reading, learning about space and our universe, and learning new languages.

1st Grade

Diane Carbajal: carbajald@sfusd.edu

Hi, my name is Diane, but everyone calls me Ms. C or Ms. Carbajal. I teach 1st grade in room 108. This is my 9th year teaching, but my third year teaching at Visitacion Valley Elementary. Outside of school, I enjoy eating all kinds of foods, exploring San Francisco, and spending time with my wife. We are expecting our first baby this October and are looking forward to all the amazing things parenthood has to offer.   

2nd Grade

Gabriel Schacter-Brodie: schacter-brodieg1@sfusd.edu 

3rd Grade

Cindy Sin-Lee: sin-leec1@sfusd.edu 

Hi!  I’m Ms. Sin. I’ve been at VVES for over twenty-five years teaching second and third grades. I am currently teaching third grade. Besides work, I enjoy short road trips with family, winding down with mukbangs and cooking shows, and spending time with my siblings’ families.

3rd / 4th Grade Cantonese Bilingual

Mary Li: lim2@sfusd.edu  

4th Grade

Christina Ivy: ivyc@sfusd.edu 

Hi, my name is Christina Ivy. I teach 4th grade in room 211. This is my 6th year teaching, but my first year at VVES. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, dancing, and traveling to new places. 

5th Grade

Anna Chan: chana5@sfusd.edu 

Hi, my name is Ms. Anna. I teach 5th grade here at VVES. I have been teaching since 2014, all at Visitacion Valley! I love learning alongside my students. As a lifelong learner, I am learning how to bake, how to swim, and how to be the best teacher I can be!

Richard Agcamaran: agcamaranr@sfusd.edu 

Hi, my name is Richard Agcamaran. I teach 5th grade. This is my 9th year as a teacher at VVES. Outside of school you can usually find me riding my bike, drinking boba, snacking on food, or going for a run or a hike. 

Librarian - Dylan Beighley: beighleyd@sfusd.edu 

Hi, my name is Dylan Beighley. I am the librarian here at VVES. This is my fourth year at Little Vis, and I am so happy to be here! When I'm not reading books, I like to cook, listen to music, and walk in McLaren Park.

Physical Education Specialist - Jolinko Lassiter: lassiterj@sfusd.edu 

Hi, my name is Coach Lassiter. I teach Kindergarten – 5th Grade Physical Education.  I have been teaching for 14 years and at Visitacion Valley for 11 years. I enjoy anything basketball related (playing and coaching), relaxing, and traveling. 

Music Teacher - Brian Chow: chowb@sfusd.edu 

Hi, my name is Mr. Chow. I teach 4th and 5th grade instrumental music. This is my 11th year teaching music, and it’s my third year teaching here at Visitacion Valley Elementary School. Outside of school, I enjoy going to concerts and different types of stage performances. 

Visual Art Teacher - August Harris: harrisa4@sfusd.edu 

Hello everyone! My name is Mr. Harris, and I am excited to join the Visitacion Valley community as the new Visual Arts teacher. I have worked with SFUSD, Boston Public Schools, and other institutions of education and art. I bring a background in visual arts, textiles, and design. I enjoy experiencing nature, natural design. I enjoy helping students develop creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills. I look forward to getting to know the Visitacion Valley community.

Music and Movement Teacher - Evan Sutterfield: sutterfielde@sfusd.edu 

Hi, My name is Mr. Sutterfield.  I teach TK-5 Music and Movement here at Visitacion Valley Elementary School.  It is my 4th year teaching and my 1st  year at Visitacion Valley Elementary School.  Outside of school, I love making and playing music, seeing live music, reading, and spending time by the ocean.

Lisa Klewicki: klewickil@sfusd.edu 

Hi, my name is Lisa Klewicki. I have been teaching since 1996, and this is my fifth year at VVES. I am a special education resource specialist, so I get to work with all grade levels.  I have two dogs who love going on walks and to the beach with me.  I also enjoy surfing and going on hikes.  

Tatiana Cruz: cruzt1@sfusd.edu 

Hi, my name is Tatiana Cruz. I am a special education paraeducator. I have been working at VVES for 4 years. Outside of school I like to read, hike and watch movies.

Jennifer Salazar: salazarj3@sfusd.edu