5545 Heatherton Dr
Somis, CA 93066

As an experienced teacher, I want to work in an environment where students come first. At Somis, due to their commitment to small class sizes and individualized instruction, I have time to address their needs and get to know them and their families. At a large middle school, it's easier for students to get lost or go unrecognized, but in our setting, I spend an enormous amount of time with students and support them in every way possible. My class is always open, and I have parents that stop by, email, or call on a regular basis. We create a partnership that maximizes their success and sends them on a path to success in high school and beyond. I love Somis and I love my Somis students! We are a family, and many of my former students still come to visit when they can.

Both of our children have attended this school (class of 2018 and 2021). Our children have attended other schools in other states (Texas, Maryland and Hawaii) and this is by far the worst school, school district and state run education system we have experienced. Both of our children were high academic/AP students. If you children are high academic, then you HAVE to make the school what you need. However, you must go beyond and prepare on your own to be successful in AP exams. Only a few classes actually prepare you for the exam Calculus (Mrs Kennedy) and some English teachers. Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry) and Government and Economics preparation are a joke. The new quarter schedule is pathetic and brutal to AP kids. If you are a AP/honors student, you will no longer have any opportunity to take any other classes besides the very basic subjects and never have access to more broadening and interesting classes. The principal does not care about the well being of the students as I have personally observed. He only cares about facilities, regulations and following district guidelines without any empathy or personal consideration. Especially, during the pandemic that trait was demonstrated on multiple occasions. The campus and lobby now looks like a prison or fortified police station. I would NEVER send my children to this school again. Unfortunately, we were late into our high school years before it really became a problem and apparent. There are caring and hard working individuals at this school, but they are rare and in the minority. We can’t wait to get away from this school and never look back. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.