ORION INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY TEACHERS
MISSION
Orion International Academy develops young leaders who can transform our world through dynamic change.
VAISHALI RAKHEJA
Mrs. Rakheja, is passionate about teaching Mathematics with a focus on real life applications. Her background in Engineering and Finance give her a unique perspective while teaching High School Mathematics.
Arvin Ghazarian
Graduated from Tehran University, the highest-ranking university in Iran with a bachelor’s degree in cell and molecular biology, and decided to earn a master’s degree in medical genetics. In order to do so, he had to be among the top 3 in a nationwide entrance exam, which he ended ranking second.
MARY TASCIAN-WILLIAMS
My philosophy of education is to empower students with the knowledge to become self-motivated, exemplary citizens, and lifelong learners through a student-centered active learning environment.
PEDRO PASTOR
Welcome parents! I'm excited to be a part of the Orion family. I look forward to having a great year and help each student at Orion reach their maximum potential.
ESMERALDA MAMAHUA
SPANISH/ENGLISH TEACHER
DEGREE IN GLOBAL LANGUAGES WITH A MINOR CONCENTRATION IN CRIMINOLOGY, LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES AND ANTHROPOLOGY
Coach Andre Spencer brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and talent to the Orion International Academy Sports Program. As founder of the highly successful West Coast Warriors Youth Basketball organization Coach Spencer has also represented the National Basketball Association (NBA) and European Basketball professional leagues with fifteen years of experience. Additionally, Coach Spencer has served as Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach at private school Lycee France in Los Feliz California.
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