Guajome Park Academy Board
GPA Board
25/26 Calendar
Meetings
When and Where We Meet:
The GPA Board of Directors meets on the first Thursday of every month unless otherwise posted. Meetings are held at Guajome Park Academy in Building 1; Student Services Building; Upper Administration Training Center located at 2000 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92003.
Closed session:
3:30 p.m. in Building 1- Upper Administration Conference Room
Public Session:
4:00 p.m. in Building 1- Upper Administration Training Center
Directors
Debbie Duffy - Chairperson
Debbie Duffy’s rich history with Guajome began in 1998 when she started as a middle school English teacher. In her time at Guajome she served as a Subject Area Leader, House Leader, BTSA Support Provider, and Work Experience Teacher. Debbie also coached middle school cross country, high school softball, high school cross country, and high school track and field for 22 years. Over the years, Debbie has dedicated over 8 years to the Guajome Park Academy Board as a director and executive board member. She retired as a teacher from Guajome in 2016 and from coaching in 2020.
Steve Kildoo - Board Director
Steve Kildoo has been involved in community service for over 40 years as a member and/or president in Rotary and Kiwanis. When his (now grown) son was in school, he was either a member or president of every PTO through 12 years of school. His commitment to education continued as a community member of the San Marcos Unified School District where he served on the State Accreditation Committee and as Chair of the 1996 school bond effort. He has also served as the Alumni Chair of CSUSM Extended Studies. Steve is excited about continuing his lifelong commitment to quality education for every student as he embarks on this journey with the Guajome Park Academy Board of Directors.
Casey Semrow - Board Director
Casey Semrow has lived in North County since 2001 when she and her family moved to the United States from Canada. She has been a history teacher at Guajome Park Academy since 2017. During this time, Casey received her Masters in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from California State University, San Marcos. She has served as the 7th grade Student Achievement Collaboration (SAC) lead for 4 years. Casey is passionate about providing rigorous instruction while also supporting the social and emotional needs of her students. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and spending time with family and friends. Casey enthusiastically supports the mission and vision of Guajome Park Academy and is looking forward to helping continue to grow the organization.
Mark Dykstra - Board Director
Mark Dykstra has lived in Oceanside since 2006. His 30-year career high-tech resume features companies like Quest Software, Dell, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. He currently works for GoodSource Solutions in Carlsbad, a leading provider to the specialized foodservice industry. Mark holds two bachelor degrees from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is a father of two Guajome students, and is an enthusiastic supporter of the Guajome Park Academy mission and practice. In his spare time, Mark enjoys yoga, hiking, and spending time with his family.
Berenice Resendiz - Board Director
Berenice Resendiz has proudly called Vista home for the past 28 years and has been a valued member of the Guajome community for the last four years. During her time at Guajome, she has served in multiple roles as a classified employee, always demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting students, families, and staff. Berenice earned her degree from California State University, San Marcos, and is passionate about empowering her community through education, connection, and guidance. She takes great pride in helping families feel supported, informed, and engaged in their students’ educational journey. Outside of work, Berenice enjoys spending quality time with her family and her beloved fur baby. She is excited to continue growing both personally and professionally in her role on the Guajome Board.