Office Manager

Office Manager B.S., Environmental Science, UCLA Vanessa is the Office Manager at ECHS-Gardena. Vanessa graduated from UCLA in 2021 with a B.S. in Environmental Science and a Minor in Conservation Biology as she was driven by her passion for the environment and sustainability. As a first generation student who comes from the same background as…

Counselor Coming soon.

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal B.A., Political Science, Loyola Marymount UniversityM.A., Urban Education, Loyola Marymount UniversityPh.D., Educational Leadership, University of Southern California Dr. Jessyka Ramirez-Holden is the Assistant Principal at Environmental Charter Middle School – Gardena. Prior to coming to ECMS-G, Jessyka has 8 years of experience teaching ELA and Social Studies while holding teacher leadership positions as…

Board Secretary

Dr. Denise Berger Board Secretary denise_berger@ecsonline.org Dr. Denise Berger collaborates with leaders on sophisticated social responsibility initiatives, strategic planning, organizational development, and multi-stakeholder collaboration in order to optimize individual contribution and team involvement, innovation and impact. Her vision is for people to find their personal significance, reach their full potential, and lead in life with…

Principal

Principal BA, Theatre, University of Southern California Dave Trejo is the Principal of Environmental Charter Middle School – Gardena. Dave has worked in public schools for more than 15 years in a multitude of roles, from substitute to drama teacher, P.E. teacher to department head and Principal. Dave was the founding director of iLEAD Pacoima…