Mr. Joel Medina, Assistant Principal of Student Affairs/Student Services
Mr. Joel Medina, Assistant Principal of Student Affairs/Student Services
Phone: 714-447-5586
Email: jmedina@fjuhsd.org
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Science, Political Science – UCSD
MAT, Single Subject-English – UCI
Responsibilities include:
- Student Safety
- Student activities (ASB)
- 504 Coordinator
- Academic Support Programs (ABC & Tutoring)
Mr. Medina began his career in education teaching English in Peru before returning to the United States where he taught adult education while earning his teaching credential. He taught English Language Arts and English Language Development for five years at Godinez and Valley High Schools in Santa Ana. He came to La Vista/La Sierra in 2022 as English Language Liaison, then as Student Interventions Liaison and is starting his first year in administration as APSS/SA.
Mr. Medina lives with his wife Rachel and dog Salvador. He loves riding and restoring vintage bicycles, camping, and spending time with his family and friends.