Creating possibilities for life
Tiana Bogard is a dedicated Math Teacher’s Assistant currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. With a passion for education, they hold a robust teaching certification in Robotics and Engineering, bringing a unique blend of mathematical expertise and practical engineering knowledge to the classroom. Their commitment to fostering student learning and enthusiasm for problem-solving make them an invaluable asset in the field of education.
Justin Ramirez arrives at Leo High School with a passion for academia and education having previously served as a Chemistry teacher at Epic Academy as well as a teaching assistant at the University of California, Merced, where he worked to support teaching of various courses within the fields of Engineering, Cognitive Science, Philosophy, and Mathematics. He finds tremendous merit and personal reward in having an impact on our future generation. As an undergraduate at Northeastern Illinois University, Justin pursued and accomplished a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Physics. Continuing into graduate school, he spent several years conducting research in electrochemical capacitors in addition to conductive polymers with application in wearable electronics. Ultimately, he acquired his M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and aims to share his educational, technical, and personal experience with the students at Leo High School. After spending several years outside of academia, working in nuclear energy and as an electrician, Mr. Ramirez is immensely excited to return to his passion of teaching and is truly honored for the opportunity to serve the students of Leo High School. He will be teaching Mathematics and Solar Science.
One of the most popular and enthusiastic figures at Leo, Ms. Latifi has taught math at Leo since 2001 and rarely misses a Leo event. She also chairs the Math Department and is moderator for the National Honor Society. In that role, she oversaw the process by which Eder Cruz Alvarado became Leo’s first Gates Millennium Scholar in 2011. Ms. Latifi is a native of Albania and graduated with a degree in Mathematics from the University of Tirana. She holds a Master’s in Leadership and Curriculum Development from Concordia University. She has also been included into the Leo High School Hall of Fame. Ms. Latifi loves the pride and loyalty of the Leo Community.