Administrators' Greetings

  • Principal's Welcome

    Welcome to Oceana High School! image of Maritza Torres


    I am honored and it is my privilege  to step into my new role as Principal of Oceana. I am excited to serve this community and support the school’s program and mission. I began my journey with  Oceana 12 years ago in 2011 as a counseling intern while pursuing my Masters in School Counseling at SF State. Since then, I’ve served as Head Counselor, Academic Council member, Senior Exhibition Coordinator, College & Career Guidance Initiative Lead at the JUHSD district office, and most recently as Vice Principal. 


    I am dedicated to Oceana’s curriculum, mission, and school-wide outcomes.  I appreciate the strong sense of community at Oceana and the way we come together as  students,  staff, and families to make major decisions. At Oceana, we strive to support and challenge students to learn deeply  through project-based learning, intentional group work, and social emotional learning. Staff continuously innovate, interrogate and refine their teaching practice to provide students with an effective and meaningful learning experience.  


    Oceana has a decades-long history of implementing programs that demonstrate how committed we are to student learning.  I also know we can do even better to meet the needs of every student. I look forward to this school year and to continuing this work together as a community. 

    Maritza Torres, Principal

    Vice Principal's Welcome

    I feel tremendous gratitude to be accepted into this community and given the opportunity to serve you all as a Vice Principal. Everyone here has been so welcoming and supportive to me; I hope I can do the same for you!


    Last year was my 11th year as a teacher, when I co-taught Humanities with the wonderful Ms. Peters and Mr. Millwee here at Oceana. Before that, I was a Physics teacher for 6 years, creating Phenomena-based curriculum aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. I was also an Education Specialist for 4 years, supporting students in various subjects: English, Math, and History. What I enjoyed most about being in the classroom was pushing students to be the best version of themselves. Naturally, I love Oceana’s School Wide Outcomes, as they also push students to be communicators, problem solvers, thinkers, and kind people. I look forward to supporting all of you in growing to be your best selves over your four years here.


    I am dedicated to Oceana’s mission to empower students to know themselves and the world around them. Just so you know a bit more about me, I am a second generation Chinese American. It was tough for me growing up, because English was my second language. However, I had a very supportive mother who taught me that I can persevere through anything. With the grit that she instilled in me, I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Science. Eventually, I also earned a Masters of Education degree in Special Education at Alliant International University. I know I couldn’t have done everything without support, so my goal is to pay it forward and support you in your journey through Oceana!


    Shou Leung, Vice Principal

     

     

    Vice Principal's Welcome

    I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Assistant Principal at Oceana High School. This role is a lifelong dream come true, as I am an alumnus of the graduating class of 1994. I have always 

    been dedicated to making quality education accessible to all students. As a bilingual son of Mexican immigrants, I understand the unique challenges faced by children from immigrant families and other marginalized communities. My passion lies in helping students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds become successful members of society. I firmly believe that today's educators must create learning experiences that nurture worldly citizens who are creative, practice critical thinking, collaborate effectively, and reflect on their growth. Over the past twenty years, I have dedicated my career to empowering youth and fostering cultures of excellence through collaboration with dedicated educators.


    My recent roles as Assistant Principal and summer school principal in other San Mateo districts have provided me with invaluable experience directly applicable to my new position at Oceana High. My training in restorative practices and community engagement has been instrumental in addressing various challenges within educational settings. I am eager to bring my expertise to Oceana High School and contribute to its ongoing success by supporting a thriving, inclusive school environment.


    My equity-based approach allows me to build strong relationships within the Oceana community to foster trust and create an authentic, shared vision for our school. I am excited to join Oceana High School and contribute to cultivating a school culture that enables all students to thrive. Thank you for welcoming me into the Oceana High School family.

    Jose Campos, Vice Principal