Robert C. Arne, M.A., M.Litt., Headmaster of Academic Affairs, is a Ph.D. Candidate and published author in history at the University of Chicago.  Robert graduated with degrees in history, political economy and an individual major in the Social Sciences. He then obtained a M.Litt. from a world-class University organized on tutorial principles: Oxford, England.  He holds a M.A. from the University of Chicago and is preparing a thesis which probes the influence upon modern professional society of a great champion of individual liberty and educational choice: Herbert Spencer.  Robert has taught all subjects in San Jose area high schools: he managed reform school boys as well as students of elite academies. 

More than anything, he loves great books and ideas; thus, he teaches in our Writing and English and Advanced Placement programs. He teaches writing with the "Little Red Schoolhouse" course in advanced professional writing which he had once taught at the University of Chicago.  With his partner, Suzanne, he decided to blaze new paths for independent professionals. At The School of Choice, he teaches critical and creative thinking as it is best taught: in small seminars.
E-mail: robert@schoolofchoice.com

Kay Kim, Headmaster of Student Affairs
E-mail: kkim@schoolofchoice.com 408.857-0075

Emmanuel "Manny" De Leon, Director of Science and Technology, is veteran of a Bachelor's program in Electrical Engineering and a MBA program from the Central Colleges of the Philippines. He brings excellent teaching and industry experience to the school: he served 10 years as President and Owner of BTS testing company and three years as general manager of Stanford Engineering Corporation. He also worked for twelve years as a college instructor at Phillips Junior College where he was consistently ranked number one or two in student evaluations between 1990 and 1997. He even wrote the Basic Math textbook used at Phillips College during these years. Manny's enthusiasm for math and science thrills the students whether or not they seek careers in math and science.

Heshimu Colar, Physical Education
We are fortunate to have Heshimu with us, for he brings experience working with youth from a wide variety of backgrounds. He has worked with youth for 11 years as a counselor in Unity Care, Inc. Residential Group Home and has a bachelor's degree from San Jose State University in African - American Studies.

Heshimu was the first freshman in ten years to be a starter for San Jose State's football team. He started for 4 years, earning All-American status in 1988 and 1991. He was captain of the football team in 1990 and 1991. Heshimu then signed a free agent contract with the Denver Broncos of the NFL and played professionally in the Canadian Football League.

Since that time, Heshimu has been active in church related activities and now pastors The Gospel Church in Sunnyvale CA.

He has worked with athletes and non-athletes to give them enjoyment in competition and in working to achieve goals. He knows that every youth has something to gain.
E-mail: heshimu@schoolofchoice.com

Laura Echegaray, M.A.-Art and Spanish

Anne Gaynor, M.S.-Science and Math

Barbara Kaspian, M.A.-English, ELD, and Journalism

David R. Delgado, a graduate of UC Berkeley, brings us over 16 years of private school management experience. His experience includes various levels of administration, school development and organization, multi-campus accreditation, quality assurance, curriculum development, teacher selection and training, student assessment, student counseling, teaching, and problem solving.

"Children become excited and motivated only after they've caught a glimpse of their true potential. Gifted children are less likely to have this experience in the uncreative, inflexible school environments at many of today's public and private schools. But there is good news. When expert teachers are allowed to exercise their professional creativity with individual children, the results are amazing."
E-mail: dave@schoolofchoice.com