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Annie Millar is a long-time educator who has worked in public schools as a classroom teacher, a charter school administrator and, in traditional public schools, as a site and district office administrator. Her most recent position was as the Executive Director of Ceiba Public Schools in Watsonville, a grades 6-12 charter school with a mission of supporting students in “getting to and through college”. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction in Healdsburg Unified School District in Sonoma County. She has worked previously in Sonoma, Contra Costa and San Francisco Counties. She is committed to a constructivist approach with the goals of integrating academic skills, building real-world connections and engaging students’ hearts and minds in their learning. Annie attended sixth grade in Mexico and became fluent in Spanish. She has a particular commitment to students who thrive in small, alternative environments and to students who are learning English as a second language.  After school and on weekends, you can find Annie playing music, practicing yoga, and doing her homework. She is two thirds of the way through completing a Master of Social Work with an online program at the University of Montana. This second Master’s Degree has influenced her work as a school administrator in the areas of advocating for well-being, supporting students and families through challenges and working for a better world.

Hello. My name is Ms. O’Connor and I’m excited to be a part of the Oasis family. I have been in education for over 10 years. I graduated Chico State with my B.A. and Brandman University with my master’s degree. During my undergrad program, I was an international student in Japan where I studied the language and culture. After graduation, I jumped into my career, where I’ve had the opportunity to teach many different grades and subjects.

I grew up in Reno, NV. After high school, I moved to Sacramento then finally moved to Salinas. My hobbies include SCUBA diving, paddle boarding, hiking, and traveling. I love the adventure of exploring the oceans and learning about new cultures. My goals for the future is to skydive and travel to Antarctica.

Mari has been working with the students of Oasis for over 15 years and has the distinguished honor of being one of the first hires at Oasis. She is Excellent with the students and you can usually find her with the kindergarten classes!

My name is Mona and I teach English Language Development at Oasis, where I have been for seven years. Previously, I taught for many years in bilingual programs in North Monterey County. Originally from Minnesota, I attended Concordia College where I studied music and Spanish. After graduation, I moved to Spain for several years to practice my Spanish, and began teaching English as a Foreign Language. I discovered I loved teaching! When I returned to the U.S., I moved to California and began a credential program. I enjoy teaching ELD at Oasis, incorporating the arts and making learning fun. In my leisure time, I love traveling, walking by the ocean, reading, playing piano, and playing with my cat.