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PATTY V.: LIAISON - BEAUMONT
Name: Patricia "Patty" Vega
E-mail: patriciavega@vistausd.org
Phone: (760)726-4040 ext. 54007
Twitter: @BeaumontLiaison
Office: Front Office
Beaumont website: https://goo.gl/q8KdZt
Background: Born and raised in Vista. Attended two VUSD schools: Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts K-8 and Vista High School (Class of 2015). Worked for VUSD from 2015-16 at Rancho Minerva Middle School as an Instructional Assistant for the After School Program, and as the Community Liaison for Beaumont Elementary School since January 2017.
Enjoys: Road trips, concerts, music festival, going out to eat, spending time with friends and family, Disneyland & California Adventure.
Alma Mater: Currently enrolled at Palomar College
Hope for families and community: My hope for the families and community is to be able to reach out to every family in need; to enable parents in areas that may be difficult for them, and encourage them to become their child's advocate. I want to enlighten parents and students of all the resources that are available for them to be successful. I want students and parents to know that they can overcome any barrier that they may encounter and that they don't have to do it alone.
ALICIA: LIAISON - CASITA CENTER & VISTA MAGNET MS
Name: Alicia Tabares
E-mail: aliciatabares@vistausd.org
Phone: (760) 726-5766 ext. 61015
Twitter: @VMMSLiaison
Background: I grew up in a flower nursery in Vista, CA. Half of my childhood was spent between Oceanside and Vista. Chicana/o Studies & Social Work
Enjoys: The beach, reading, Lucha Libre movies, comic books, graphic novels, and travelling.
Alma Mater: San Diego State University
Hope for our families and communities: For all students to believe that they can go to college, to empower parents to become advocates for their child's education, to strengthen the connection parents have with our schools and community, help families increase their use of technology, and, finally, for families to use technology as a powerful tool that can positively impact their child's learning. I hope I can create a welcoming, loving, and safe space for parents to feel comfortable to share their stories and ask for support.
LETICIA: LIAISON - GRAPEVINE
Name: Leticia Ambriz
Nickname: Lety
E-mail: leticiaambriz@vistausd.org
Phone: (760) 724-8329, ext. 56008
Twitter: @GrapeVLiaison
Office: Hobb Hall
Background: Born in México and raised in Valley Center, CA. Graduated from Orange Glen High School.
Enjoys: Spending quality time with my family, reading, and shopping.
Alma Mater: Cal State San Marcos
Hope for our families & community: My hope is that our families are able to build strong relationships with schools and the community, utilize the numerous resources that are available, and for parents to learn to advocate for their children. I hope that our families become motivated, engaged, and empowered to be even better parents and teachers for their children.
VIVIAN: MADISON MIDDLE
Name: Vivian Boring
E-mail: vivianaboring@vistausd.org
Phone: (760) 940-0176, ext. 62006
Twitter: @MadisonLiaison
Office: Back of Office
Background: Worked at another middle school with ELL students and at a high school as campus supervisor. Now I work as a Circle Leader for a Non-profit organization that promotes sustainability.
Enjoys: Knitting, Crocheting, Sewing and hiking the outdoors.
Alma Mater: Cal State LA
Hope for our families & community: To inspire families to work together and build a community within each other that will take them through their academic journey with their students.
REBECCA: MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY
Name: Rebecca Smith
Nickname: Becky
E-mail: rebeccasmith@vistausd.org
Background: Born and raised in Southern California, graduated from Vista High School. Lived in Austin Texas for 12 years where I begun my career as a Parent Community Liaison in middle school and high school programs.
Hope for our families & community: To serving and empower parents to meet the needs of their children/students. She enjoys working and creating partnerships with community businesses.
GABRIELA: LIAISON - ROOSEVELT MS
Name: Gabriela Thompson
Title: Family and Community Liaison at RMS
E-mail: gabrielathompson@vistausd.org
Phone: (760) 726-8003, ext. 63013
Facebook: Roosevelt Liaison Gabriela Thompson
Twitter: @RMSLiaison
Office: Parent Center
Roosevelt website: https://goo.gl/JdsmAI
Background: Born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Studied Accounting in College and several years in a Holistic school in South America. Grew up helping her parents in their electronics and clothing businesses. Owned a flower and gift shop for 13 years in México. Lived in Denver, Colorado for almost 8 years and worked for Jefferson County Human Services as a translator, school clinic aide, and parprofessional. Was a Foster mom with 11 kids under her care at different times over 3 years. In 2014, moved back to California and has been working since for VUSD.
Enjoys: I love decorating homes, painting, remodeling etc. I enjoy dancing, love working and interacting with people, spending time with my family and having long conversations with my son, and staying at home.
Hope for our families & community: I hope for our families to get more involved in their child's education and performance in school. I'd like to get all of the tools and resources possible so I may help parents make that happen. I am working hard to link our families to resources, in becoming more involved in our communities, our school and with other families so we can all reach our common goals, and in the near future see our children become successful members of our society.