Brianna Sandoval
Hi everyone! I am Brianna, but most people call me Bri. This is my first year as a School Psych and I am glad to be here at iLEAD. In my free time, I love to go on walks on the beach, work out, hang out with my loved ones, journal, and listen to music.
A “fun” fact about me is that I have rewatched The Office and Grey’s Anatomy at least four times each.
Mykisha Smith
Hi, My name is Mykisha Smith, I am currently a School Psychologist at iLead Charter School in the Lancaster School District. I have been a School Psychologist for 3 years and I absolutely love doing what I do. My aspirations for wanting to become a School Psychologist stemmed from my personal experiences that I have encountered throughout my educational career. I have always had a passion for wanting to support students that shared some of the similar challenges that I have had navigating the educational system growing up in a low economic area. Aside from my job position as a School Psychologist, I am a mother of two awesome young boys, I am married to my husband of 12 years and I am a person who enjoys a good workout, family time, and a great laugh.
Fun Fact: I enjoy playing any form of sport. My competitiveness not only takes place on the court or track but also in the workplace.
Jonathan Lozada
I was born and raised in South San Diego, within 10 minutes of the San Ysidro Boarding Crossing. I took a liking to Psychology while taking online classes at Southwestern College (my local junior college), while I was a Junior in High School. I completed my BA at Menlo College in Atherton, CA, took a year off and started my School Psych program at Alliant International University in San Diego. Through my internships and the opportunity to move in with my then-girlfriend, current fiancée’s family, I made my way to Santa Ana, CA. I found full-time employment at South Bay High School, a NPS in Torrance, CA serving students residing in the attached group home and mental health sub-acute facility. Due to COVID-19, the 2+ hours of car time per day and fatigue from being in such a high level or care, I had to move on after almost 5 years. I spent a year as an ERMHS Counselor at Santa Ana Unified and finally found myself at iLEAD Exploration this year. I have over 10+ years of experience working with youth as a sports coach, summer camp facilitator, and floor staff at a residential treatment facility. I would say my strength is in mental health support and coordination within schools, however, all areas of SpEd are just as vast and exciting.
Fun Facts
-I am from a long lineage of Educators, (My Grandma met my Grandpa when she was teaching on Midway Island and my Grandpa was stationed there.)
-Shopping for the cheapest flights has landed me in some pretty unique places.
-When my world is falling apart, I think of 3 things I am grateful for and my life puzzle feels whole again.