• Meet the Administration

     Principal - Trina Cardona

    Image of Ms. Cardona at her desk.  Miss Cardona received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Loyola Marymount University and Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She began working for the El Monte Union High School District in 1994 as a teacher at South El Monte High School. She then was a counselor at Arroyo High School followed by Counselor/ Administrator and most recently Assistant Principal at El Monte-Rosemead Adult School. She's currently the Principal at El Monte-Rosemead Adult School. With over 24 years of experience working in education, Miss Cardona says the best part of her job is working with the students. "It is wonderful to assist students to see their potential and guide them to pursue educational excellence as they reach for their individual goals."

     

    Program Administrator - Carrie Frogue, High School Diploma & Adult Basic Education

    Ms. Frogue at her desk Ms. Frogue attended Whittier College where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She is proud to have been in adult education for over twenty years. She got her start teaching English as a Second Language and High School Diploma classes. She has also held the positions of Curriculum Specialist and Program Specialist. Ms. Frogue has been involved in the California Council for Adult Education and CAEP leadership opportunities, regularly advocating with local and state legislators for greater opportunities for adult students. She is currently a Program Administrator at El Monte-Rosemead Adult School. The best part of her job is encouraging and supporting students as they reach their educational goals.

     

     Program Administrator - Paul Diaz, English as a Second Language & Data and Accountability

    Image of Mr. Diaz Mr. Diaz attended California State University, Fullerton where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications. He then received his teaching credential from California State University, San Bernardino. Mr. Diaz also attended Point Loma Nazarene University where he earned a Master of Arts Degree in Education and Counseling. He holds both an Administrative Services Credential and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Mr. Diaz is proud to say he has been with adult education for 24 years. He began working for the El Monte Union High School District in 1994 as a teacher for the El Monte-Rosemead Adult School. He has continued his career at the adult school and is presently a Program Administrator. Mr. Diaz says the best part of his job is seeing adult students taking advantage of opportunities to learn something new and encouraging them to never give up on their goals.

    Lisa Ton Program Administrator - Lisa Ton, Career Technical Education

    Image of Ms. Ton Ms. Ton attended Cal Poly Pomona and received her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Master of Arts Degree in Education from Point Loma Nazarene University. She holds both an Administrative Services Credential and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Ms. Ton began working for the El Monte Union High School District in 2002 as a SB 65 Drop Out Prevention Specialist at Mountain View High School. She then was a Guidance Counselor at El Monte High School and is currently employed as a Program Administrator at El Monte-Rosemead Adult School. With 20+ years of experience working in education, the best part of her job is witnessing student’s growth and success through learning.