English Department

My name is Mr. Milledge and I am the Drama/Journalism teacher at Bernstein! My career has spanned many different fields and interests. My relationship to the theatre began when in college when I was hired as a stagehand for the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton, CA. I helped stage plays and concerts doing sound and props. I have also made cameos in short films and performed onstage reciting poetry and doing standup comedy. I began my journalism career as Managing Editor of my high school newspaper, and then as a staff writer for my community college newspaper where I was also a news anchor for our public news station. I have also self-published articles about music and politics. I am also a solo recording artist (my catalogue is on all streaming platforms including Spotify) and perform regularly with the Landlights Community Choir. When I am not working, I like working out, running, and going to soccer matches to support my favorite clubs (Manchester City and OCSC).

Mr. Samuel Osborne

Mr. Douglas Diaz

Hello Dragons! I am Mr. Diaz. I have been teaching English at Bernstein High School since 2019. My approach to teaching is somewhat anecdotal since I aim to build rapport and community with my students. I also challenge my students to think critically about matters related to everyday life experiences by incorporating a variety of genres, such as: literature, art, film, and music. Some of my most meaningful experiences in the classroom derive from students learning to utilize the power of language / words to build relationships, connections, opportunities, and an expanded frame of thinking in their own lives. These "Aha!" moments are precious. When I am not teaching, I spend time with Maria (my wife) and Lucia (my daughter). I also enjoy tinkering, photography, and skateboarding. -diaz

Mr. Alberto Vasquez

English teacher

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Mr. Gary Pearlson

Mr. Alex Milledge

Mr. Samuel Osborne

Mr. Douglas Diaz

Mr. Alberto Vasquez

English teacher

Mrs. Nora Tchaprazian

ESL / English teacher

Ms. Andrea Statum

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Ms. Jackie Pakhloyan

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Helen Bernstein High School