Mr. Beshirs returned to Jefferson High School in 2016. Prior to becoming Principal, he has served as VP of Administration at Terra Nova High School within the Jefferson Union High School District.  Prior to working at Terra Nova High School he was on staff at Jefferson High School as Dean of Students and as an English Teacher.

Ms. Emmendorfer comes to the district with 11 years in education, the last five in school administration having previously served in Michigan public schools and most recently at City Arts and Tech High School in San Francisco. She received her undergraduate degree with a major in Secondary Education and her graduate degree majoring in Educational Leadership from Wayne State University in Detroit; she has also earned a Specialist in Educational Leadership from the University of Michigan-Flint. As the VPA, Ms. Emmendorfer will support staff and students to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

Mr. Krikava is been at Jefferson High School since 2018 and he brings more than 12 years of experience in education. Prior to Jeferson, Mr. Krikava has served as an administrator in the Central Valley. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Master of Science in Administration and an Master of Education in Cross Cultural Teaching. As a Vice Principal at Jefferson High School, Mr. Krikava supports all staff and students with shared leadership responsibilities to ensure students have “TO AND THROUGH” college and career opportunities.

Ms. Thwaite has been part of our Science Department teaching Chemistry and Physical Science since 2008 before becoming Dean.  Ms. Thwaite was the mentor of the Environmental Club and the Advisor for the Class of 2017.