Empowering a community
Executive Director
Megan Jane Gallagher
A founding teacher with over 21 years of experience, Megan holds a Master’s in Education with an emphasis on ESL. She leads the school with a focus on student inspiration, staff support, and community engagement, while serving as liaison to donors and partners. Her philosophy emphasizes hard work, kindness, and joy.
Board Of Directors
A founding teacher with over 21 years of experience, Megan holds a Master’s in Education with an emphasis on ESL. She leads the school with a focus on student inspiration, staff support, and community engagement, while serving as liaison to donors and partners. Her philosophy emphasizes hard work, kindness, and joy.
Megan Jane Gallagher
Director/Head of School
A graduate in Gastronomy and one of the first Volcanes scholarship recipients, Olga began as a librarian and now oversees operations with vision and dedication. Known for her organizational and leadership skills, she fosters opportunities for students, staff, and the community to thrive.
Megan Jane Gallagher
Director of Operations
A graduate in Gastronomy and one of the first Volcanes scholarship recipients, Olga began as a librarian and now oversees operations with vision and dedication. Known for her organizational and leadership skills, she fosters opportunities for students, staff, and the community to thrive.
Megan Jane Gallagher
Director of Operations
Chaz brings a diverse background in athletics, education, and service learning. Formerly with the San Francisco Giants and youth baseball camps, he now leads communications and engagement at the school while fostering curiosity, leadership, and a love of learning across the community.
Megan Jane Gallagher
Director of Communications & Marketing
Our Teachers
Originally from Argentina, Miss Agus brings a student-centered approach to English instruction, emphasizing language development, collaboration, self-regulation, and cultural awareness. Through interactive activities and creative methodologies, she fosters an inclusive classroom where students feel confident, motivated, and supported.
María Agustina Llenas (Miss Agus)
English Teacher
2nd–4th Grade
Norma combines academic instruction with a focus on students’ emotional well-being. She designs lessons and materials tailored to diverse learning needs, fostering a structured, supportive environment that promotes engagement, confidence, and academic growth.
Norma Santillán Álvarez
Spanish & Mathematics Support Teacher
Miss Tita supports early learners with patience and a nurturing approach. With a background in childcare and a degree in Nutrition, she creates engaging, hands-on experiences that promote confidence, exploration, and personal growth in every child.
Cinthya Rodríguez (Miss Tita)
Spanish Support Teacher
1st–3rd Grade
Luis Mario blends pedagogy, educational research, and orchestral conducting to lead children’s and youth symphonic bands. His rehearsals emphasize musical skill, discipline, teamwork, and personal growth, preparing students to perform at state and national events.
Luis Mario Villegas
Music Teacher & Director, Volcanes Kids Symphonic Band
Diego develops students’ computational thinking and digital skills through instruction in office tools and introductory programming. His teaching emphasizes problem-solving, creativity, experiential learning, and responsible technology use, enabling students to apply digital skills to real-world contexts.
Diego Meza
Digital Literacy & Technology Teacher, Elementary & Middle School
Our Staff
A graduate in Gastronomy and one of the first Volcanes scholarship recipients, Olga began as a librarian and now oversees operations with vision and dedication. Known for her organizational and leadership skills, she fosters opportunities for students, staff, and the community to thrive.
Olga Lucero Perez Bravo
Director of Operations
Chaz brings a diverse background in athletics, education, and service learning. Formerly with the San Francisco Giants and youth baseball camps, he now leads communications and engagement at the school while fostering curiosity, leadership, and a love of learning across the community.
Chaz Gallagher
Director of Communications & Marketing
With expertise in administration, accounting, and process management, Brisa ensures organization, transparency, and operational efficiency at Viva Volcanes. Beginning as a librarian, she combines her financial acumen with creativity to foster a welcoming and well-managed school environment.
Brisa Anaydee López Lozano
Senior Account Manager
“This program changed my life, thanks to this project I finished my bachelor degree. They taught me how to dream big.”
