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Email: enoone@petk12.org Phone: (707) 778-4681
I have been a Sonoma County resident for 35 years. I grew up in Sebastopol, and I graduated from Analy High School. I attended the SRJC and Sonoma State, where I graduated with a Bachelors in Liberal Studies through the Hutchins Program. I then went on to earn my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, also through Sonoma State. I started teaching in 2006 in Rincon Valley. I decided to pursue my Administrative Credential and Masters Degree in 2011 through the University of Phoenix. I wanted to complete my Administrative Credential before I had children. I finished my program in February and six months later, my son was born and two years later, my daughter was born. Now that my children are both in school, I felt it was time to start my administrative career.
In my free time, I love being with my husband and kids. I like to play games and go on walks. I enjoy music and singing karaoke when I can. I also love the water. My family has a boat that we take out to Lake Sonoma whenever the weather is nice enough. Right now, my family is in the midst of building a home in one of the communities affected by the Tubbs fire. We love to entertain and hope to create a home that is welcoming and warm.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas about how we can improve our school.
Email: lgarza@petk12.org Phone: (707) 778-4681
I look forward to being a member of the Casa Grande Gaucho family. As Assistant Principal, I will strive to ensure that all students are college and career-ready when they graduate. Additionally, I will encourage each student to cultivate a love of learning that will inspire them to grow personally and professionally after high school. By providing meaningful learning experiences for our students during these formative years, we can challenge them to think and act in ways that make the world a better place. My work will be to help learners look at their place in the world in order to identify how they can be of service to others.
Biography: I was born and raised in Bakersfield, California where I attended Garces High School and Bakersfield College. After two years in community college, I was the first in my family to attain an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts. In 1998, I transferred to San Francisco State University to study theater and education. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Drama in 2000, and I obtained a teacher's credential in English a year later.
I wanted to explore the world and connect with my roots, so, in 2002, I moved to Xalapa, Veracruz, in Mexico. I lived there for a year and had an amazing experience. I explored the Americas and met my lovely wife. She emigrated with me upon my return, and we relocated back to the Bay Area.
My first position as an educator was teaching English at Oakland Military Institute, a public charter school. I was placed as an English Language Development teacher. Because I wanted to learn more about serving English learners, I returned to San Francisco State University and received a master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Additionally, I became a national board-certified teacher of students studying English as a new language in 2015.
Recently, I finished my master’s in Educational Leadership and obtained my credential in administration. I decided to jump at the chance to come to Casa Grande as an Assistant Principal. The community here has been very welcoming, and I’m excited about starting our future together.
Email: mmori@petk12.org | Phone: (707) 778-4943
Michael Mori grew up in Visalia, California, in an immigrant family. After losing his parents at a young age and navigating his own share of challenges, he found in education a way to make meaning, develop self-mastery, and build a more empowered future. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Pepperdine University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Fresno State.
Michael began his career teaching high school biology before serving for two years as an elementary assistant principal, one year as a UPK director, and most recently as principal of Penngrove Elementary. He is excited to return to secondary education as an assistant principal at Casa Grande and looks forward to building relationships with students, families, and staff. He believes education can help young people discover their strengths, navigate challenges, and become empowered to shape their own futures.
Outside of school, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, going to the beach, exercising, and being active outdoors. He is passionate about studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and exploring the intersections between Indigenous wisdom and science. He also enjoys stewarding his family’s land in Occidental. Michael and his family are joyfully expecting another child in spring 2027, and he is excitedly nesting and preparing to welcome their newest family member.
Chris Knight, Asst. Principal
Email: cknight@petk12.org
I grew up in Sonoma Valley, the child of two public school teachers. I graduated from Santa Rosa High School and earned my bachelor’s degree in Economics and master’s degree in Education from UC Davis.
Before becoming an educator, I worked in renewable energy policy. In 2010, I began to teach and, for the past 14 years, have taught math and social studies at both traditional and continuation high schools. For the last 11 years, I've worked at Albany High School and MacGregor High School in the East Bay. In addition to my classroom work, I served two terms as co-president of the Albany Teachers’ Union.
During my time in Albany, I led a number of impactful initiatives, including developing and implementing a schoolwide cell phone policy, establishing the Albany chapter of the American Exchange Project as the largest in the nation, and co-leading the successful Measure G parcel tax campaign.
I moved to Petaluma early in 2025. Outside of work, I spend a lot of time biking, dog parenting, and completing home projects, like building a new fence. I look forward to getting to know the students and staff at Casa Grande and to working collaboratively to craft and implement school policies that serve the entire campus community.
