School Leadership
Experienced educators and administrators dedicated to our students and mission.
Our Team
Administrative Leadership
Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in bilingual education, school administration, and community engagement.
Renee Mathews
Chief Executive Officer / Principal
Renee Mathews serves as Chief Executive Officer and Principal of East Voyager Academy, providing leadership for the school's academic program, daily operations, and long-term direction. In this role, she helps guide the school's mission, supports teachers and staff, and works to maintain a safe, organized, and student-centered learning environment. Her leadership connects the school's bilingual and intercultural vision with the practical decisions needed to serve students, families, and the broader school community.
Xuesong Jin Orona
Dean of Students
Xuesong Jin Orona serves as Dean of Students at East Voyager Academy, supporting student life, school culture, behavior expectations, and daily student success. Her role helps connect students, families, teachers, and administration so that concerns can be addressed clearly and consistently. Through steady guidance and a focus on accountability, Xuesong helps create a respectful school environment where students can grow academically, socially, and personally.
Heather Escalante
Human Resources / Operations Manager
Heather Escalante serves as Human Resources and Operations Manager at East Voyager Academy, helping keep the school's people, processes, and daily systems working effectively. Her role supports staff coordination, operational planning, compliance-related processes, and the behind-the-scenes structure that allows the school day to run smoothly. Heather's work helps ensure that teachers, staff, students, and families are supported by a dependable and well-organized school environment.
Yesenia Escalante
Registrar
Yesenia Escalante serves as Registrar at East Voyager Academy, supporting student records, enrollment information, and the documentation families and staff rely on throughout the school year. Her role helps ensure that student information is organized, accurate, and available when needed. Yesenia's work is an important part of the school's daily operations, helping families navigate administrative processes with clarity and consistency.
Ana Mejia
Bookkeeper
Ana Mejia serves as Bookkeeper at East Voyager Academy, supporting the financial recordkeeping and business operations that help the school function responsibly. Her work helps maintain accurate accounts, process financial information, and support the practical needs of school administration. In a school setting, this role is essential because sound financial organization directly supports programs, staff, students, and long-term stability.
Benjamin Abbott
Technology Coordinator
Benjamin Abbott serves as Technology Coordinator at East Voyager Academy, supporting the systems, devices, and digital tools used by students, teachers, and staff. His role helps keep classroom technology, school operations, and communication tools running as reliably as possible. In a modern school environment, Benjamin's work is critical to instruction, productivity, safety, and the smooth use of technology across the campus.
Kesly Estrella
Front Desk & Communication
Kesly Estrella supports East Voyager Academy through Front Desk and Communication, serving as one of the first points of contact for families, visitors, students, and staff. Her role helps keep daily communication clear, welcoming, and organized. By supporting information flow, front office routines, and family-facing communication, Kesly helps create a school environment where people know where to go, who to contact, and how to get help.
Donnie Lindsey
Custodial Coordinator
Donnie Lindsey serves as Custodial Coordinator at East Voyager Academy, supporting the cleanliness, safety, and readiness of the school building each day. His work helps ensure that classrooms, common areas, and shared spaces remain functional and welcoming for students, staff, families, and visitors. This role is often underappreciated, but it is essential to student safety, school pride, and the daily success of the campus.
Cliff Givens, Sr.
Custodial Coordinator
Cliff Givens, Sr. serves as Custodial Coordinator at East Voyager Academy, helping maintain a clean, safe, and orderly campus environment. His work supports the daily rhythm of the school by making sure learning spaces and shared areas are ready for students and staff. Through dependable facilities support, Cliff contributes to a school environment where students can focus, teachers can teach, and families can feel confident in the care of the campus.
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