Terri Novacek

Executive Director Terri Novacek

Ms. Novacek has worked in education nearly thirty years. 
After ten years in traditional classrooms, she resigned to run a tutoring business and home-school her own children. 
It was then that her educational philosophy experienced a great transformation as she witnessed how much more inspiring and effective education can be when it is personalized to the student.  She began working with DCS in 2002 and has served in multiple roles and regions. 
 
Office          760- 743-5801
E-mail         tnovacek@mydehesa.org
Celia Ewing

 
Celia Ewing
Director of Student Services
 
Office           619-571-9927
E-mail         cewing@mydehesa.org
 
 
 

Roland Yung
 
Roland Yung
Director of  Academic Planning
 
Roland Yung has been in involved in various aspects of education for over 10 years.  His experience in education includes working in public, private, and charter schools as well as independent study, online, hybrid, and site-based programs.  Roland joined DCS in 2006 and is amazed at what is accomplished daily at DCS through the partnership between the student, the parent, and the EF.  In his role, Roland collaborates with a dynamic team of educators that provides insight and direction for the academic programs at DCS. 
 
Office          858-449-7032
E-mail         ryung@mydehesa.org
 
Doug Miller
 
Doug Miller
Director of Business Administration
 
As the Director of Business Administration, Mr. Miller brings over 15 years of financial management experience and expertise to Dehesa Charter School with over 5 of those years in the public finance environment.  In this role, Mr. Miller directs all financial aspects of the DCS business department including accounting practices, budgeting, financial planning, interface with the financial community, financial analysis, and monitoring of financial performance. 
 
Office           760-743-5815
E-mail         dmiller@mydehesa.org
Shawn Priest
 
Shawn Priest
Director of Technology

Mr. Priest began his career in public education, teaching for over 10 years. He left education and went on to manage computer networks in the private sector.  At Dehesa Charter School, Mr. Priest enjoys the best of both professions.  He is responsible for the direction of technology at DCS, incorporating new systems into the educational offerings, as well as ensuring DCS remains on pace with the rapid advance of educational technology.

Office           760-743-5816
E-mail         spriest@mydehesa.org
 
 
 
Nicole Antifae
 
Nicole Antifae
Executive Assistant/HR Manager
 
Nicole has worked for Dehesa Charter School since November 2010 and is responsible for human resources, marketing/pr, and vendor services. Before working at DCS, Nicole worked for the United States Marine Corps in the education field while continuing her own education. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in December 2008 and later completed her Master’s degree in Public Administration in March 2010. Nicole is honored to be a part of Dehesa Charter School and is dedicated to helping others and providing quality customer service to all of our Dehesa friends.
 
Office            760-743-5818
E-mail         nantifae@mydehesa.org
 
 
Arti Dua
 
Arti Dua
Guidance Counselor
 
Arti Dua has worked for Dehesa since 2008 as the Academic Counselor.   She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Communications and a Master’s in Educational Counseling.  Prior coming to Dehesa, Arti served as the Director of the GEAR UP program at CSU San Marcos and also worked as an adjunct Counselor at Mira Costa Community College.  She currently sits on the UCSD Admissions panel and has a passion for helping students achieve their academic goals.
      
Office         760-560-7927
Email         adua@mydehesa.org
 
Tracy Goettsch
 
Tracy Goettsch
Resource Center Manager
 
Tracy has been with Dehesa Charter School for six years working as the Resource Manager. Her degree is in journalism and currently she is pursuing a degree in Library Technology. Tracy is knowledgeable on many levels with the curriculum Dehesa provides as she has had three children in the Dehesa program. She is looking forward to helping parents and students in any way possible.
 
Office            760-743-5811
E-mail         tgoettsch@mydehesa.org
 
Eva
 
Eva Arguilez
Resource Center Assistant
 
The Resource Center  Assistant works with the Resource Manager in the organization and maintenance of the Resource Center. Including the purchasing, organization, and distribution of materials. After working 3 years in the Cal State University San Marcos Library, Eva Arguilez came to be part of the Dehesa family. Now, with 6 years of working for DCS, she is able to  assist teachers, parents and students with all educational materials. 
 
Office            760-743-5811
E-mail         earguilez@mydehesa.org
 
Kim Faust
 
Kim Faust
School Registrar
 

Kim brings to DCS over 13 years of administrative experience from the charter school setting. Kim has worked for DCS since 2005, serving as the School Registrar.

Office            760-743-5812
E-mail         kfaust@mydehesa.org
 
 
 

Finance Assistant
 


Office            760-743-5817
E-mail         accountspayable@mydehesa.org