School Leadership

Lindsay Arias graduated from the University of California, Riverside in 2005 with a degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis on Psychology. She then earned her multiple subject teaching credential and Masters Degree in Education the following year. Mrs. Arias began her career at Guajome Park Academy during the 2007-2008 school year as a 6th-grade teacher in a self-contained classroom. After teaching for 5 years, Guajome Park Academy wanted to add a K-5 program to its existing 6-12 program. Mrs. Arias’ true passion was (and still is) for the elementary grades, so she went back to school and attended Cal State San Marcos to acquire her administrative credential to help assist her in building a quality K-5 program. In the 2012-2013 school year, Guajome Park Primary opened its doors for the first time. 

Mrs. Arias is dedicated to the notion that all students should have a high-quality education and a safe and caring space to create relationships and learn life skills. She enjoys working with staff to grow as a team to facilitate environments for students to develop into lifelong learners. 

Mary Dhillon graduated from California State University, San Marcos in 2004 with a degree in Liberal studies and a minor in Visual and Performing Arts.  She earned her multiple subject teaching credential in 2005.  She started her career as a first grade teacher at an army post in the Mojave Desert, and later moved to the Bay Area and taught with Aspire Public Schools.  In 2013 Mrs. Dhillon joined the Guajome family as a teacher and then later an instructional lead teacher with Guajome Park Primary Academy.  In 2019 she earned her administrative services credential and a Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Cal State San Marcos.  She is now in her 17th year in education and 11th year with Guajome. She is excited to take on an administrative role that will allow her to work with families looking for a flexible and personalized learning experience.

Wendy Gammarano graduated from Arizona State University, Tempe, in 1995 with a Bachelor's Degree in Cross-Categorical Special Education and a minor in Dance. She moved to Oceanside, where she taught dance and was a stay-at-home mom until 2011. That year, she began her career in education as a Social Emotional Academic Support (SEAS) teacher. She later took on roles as an English teacher, Coteacher, and Special Education Department Chair. In 2017, she earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and an Administrative Services Credential from California State University, San Marcos. After eight years of teaching, Ms. Gammarano transitioned to a role as a Special Education Program Specialist before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she served as a Region Coordinator. Eventually, she returned to California to join the Guajome family as the Guajome Learning Centers Administrator and Special Education Coordinator for Guajome Schools. Ms. Gammarano is committed to ensuring that all students have access to high-quality instruction and is dedicated to building systems that enhance opportunities for student success.

Kevin Humphrey has been serving as superintendent of Guajome Schools since 2016. Mr. Humphrey began his career as a history and government teacher and spent twelve years in the classroom. He then served as a school administrator at Guajome for four years before becoming Superintendent. Mr. Humphrey earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of St. Mary. He later completed his administrative credential at California State University, San Marcos. 

Mr. Humphrey grew up in Ohio and moved to California in 2008 to become part of the Guajome family. He enjoys being a proud father of his two young daughters, Mia and Lyla, and a supportive husband to his wife Megan who is also in the field of education. 

Currently, in his twenty-third year in the field of education, Mr. Humphrey embraces and appreciates the opportunity to work with all stakeholders to create the best possible learning environment for all families, and strives to build a community of life-long learners at Guajome. 

Judd Thompson has been an integral part of Guajome Park Academy since 2005. He began his career as a middle school social studies teacher and dedicated 10 years to teaching at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. For the past decade, Mr. Thompson has served in administrative roles at Guajome, and he is now entering his third year as Head of School.

Mr. Thompson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with an emphasis on Middle School History from Carroll College in Helena, Montana. He furthered his education with a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from the University of Montana in Missoula. He is also currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Montana.

Originally from Montana, Mr. Thompson relocated to California in 2004 when his wife began her graduate studies.

Kenneth Wright is starting his 19th year as an educator. Mr. Wright graduated from California State University San Marcos in 2005 and began his teaching career in Oceanside.  He was a social science and AVID teacher for 11 years while coaching football, then spent the next 5 years as an assistant principal at the high school level and has been a middle school principal for the past 3 years. Mr. Wright believes that education can transform lives and is passionate about helping scholars achieve their dreams and goals. His favorite quote comes from Frederick Douglass who famously said  "without struggle there is no progress". Mr. Wright is an Oceanside native and a 4th generation educator.  He enjoys spending his free time with his family, his dog and enjoys golfing and fishing.