Teachers and Staff
Denise Lambert
Principal
Denise has been in public education for 12
years. Before becoming a principal Denise
was a science teacher at the high school
level. Denise holds a bachelor’s degree
from CSUS in Biology and master’s degree
in Educational Leadership. Denise enjoys
reading and spending time with her family
and friends.
Eliazar De La Cruz
Senior Social Sciences and administrator in charge of Discipline
Eliazar grew up in Wastonville, CA., where he attended high school. He went to three colleges, finally completing his BA at Sac State. He has worked in the fields around Salinas, been a custodian, salesman, EOP peer advisor and professional muralist. He has one daughter aged 13 and one of his main passions is helping students gain self confidence through cultural awareness. He also teaches Danza Azteca in the community and here at the Met. He got into education to decrease the dropout rate and increase college acceptance rate among people of color. He has been at the Met since 2004.
Chris Chu
Chemistry
Chris grew up in San Francisco. He got his bachelor's from UC Davis. He worked doing research at UC Davis. Chris is an avid maker, gardener and baker of fine sourdough bread. He has been at the Met since 2008.
Manuel Favela
Social Science and English
Manuel Favela is from Sacramento. He started teaching at the Met in 2015
Peter Flores (PJ)
Sciences
PJ grew up primarily in Texas and Washington state. He got his BA from Texas A&M University. PJ has worked as a lifeguard, farmer, fast food cook, warehouse man. He is particularly interested in various sports and viticulture. He has been at the met since 2014.
Xico Gonzalez
Spanish/Art
Xico was born in Los Angeles. His family then moved back to Mexico. When he was 16 they returned to the United States; Xico finished High School in Scranton Pa. He went to Penn State, then Sac State where he completed undergraduate degrees in Spanish, and then Graduate degree in Art. From there he went the UC Davis and completed his MFA in Art. He has worked as a professor at Sac State and UC Davis. Xico’s main interests are outdoor exploration, art and community organization/activism. He has worked at the Met since 2011. He has a 9 month old daughter.
Josue Guzman
Sciences
Kerry Lawlor
Math
Kerry was raised in Sacramento and attended St. Francis High School. She got her BA and teaching credentials at the University of San Diego, and she recently received her Masters Degree and administrative credential from Sac State. She enjoys exercise, being a dog owner, and thrifting. She has been at The Met since 2014.
Philip Rosoff-Horne
Math/English
Philip has been at the Met for almost 14 years. He teaches upper level mathematics and film studies. He has been at the Met since 2004.
Avis Howard
Office Manager
Avis grew up in Texas. Avis has worked in cosmetology. She takes classes at CRC and does volunteer work and community service outside of school
Monica Hunt
Math
Monica grew up in Los Angeles, Merced and Davis. She attended Wellesley college and earned her master’s from UOP. She has worked as a office manager, barista, painter, and tutor. She has one child and enjoys various sports and reading. She has been at the Met since 2012.
Priya Branson
Social Sciences
Priya was born in Los Angeles, and has lived in Ohio, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and California. She got her BA at CSUSF and her teaching credential at CSUS. She has worked as a lifeguard, swim instructor, ESL teacher in Thailand, etc. She particularly likes singing, cooking and yoga. She has taught at the Met since 2015.
Victoria Lemus
LTI Coordinator
Vicky began her tenure at the Met in 2005, working as an advisor for the first 6 years and internship coordinator thereafter. She earned a Master of Arts in Spanish, and a Master of Science in Counseling (specializing in Career) at Sacramento State University. During her time outside of work, Vicky enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, cooking, and theatre arts.
Hasan McWhorter
Social Science
Mac grew up in Compton CA. He earned his BA and MA from CSUS. Before teaching kids, he worked in construction, security, and as a package handler, among other things. He has six kids from ages 7-27. Outside of school he works as a chaplain at Juvenile hall, and likes to write and bike ride. He got into teaching to educate rather than indoctrinate young minds. Mac has worked at the Met since 2010.
Sean Melby
English and Social Sciences
Sean has always lived in Sacramento, except for a brief and unfortunate stint in Ohio. He has attended ARC, UC Davis, and Sac State, where he earned his BA in English. Before coming to The Met, he worked as a barista and a leasing consultant. Sean is passionate about Magic the Gathering and ceramics. He entered the teaching profession because he realized that his high school English teachers had not served him well, and he wanted to make sure kids were prepared for College. Sean started at the Met in 2016.
Jed Miller
English
Jed grew up in San Mateo, CA. He attended the college of San Mateo, St. John’s college in Santa Fe and finally earned his BA at UC Davis. He has worked construction, pizza delivery, and at a Deli. He has two kids aged 8 and 6. In his spare time he likes to bake bread, coach and ski. He began teaching as a way to have summers off to spend quality time with his family. Jed started at the Met in 2016.
Pat Reilly
Social Science
Pat grew up in White Plains NY. He earned his BS from Cal Poly and then his Master’s from National University. He’s worked as a truck driver, busboy, and lifeguard. He has one child. His passions are music and snowboarding. He likes helping kids achieve their goals. He has worked at the Met since 2007.
Cressie Ross
Registrar
Cressie has worked at the Met since 2008.
Grace Yates
Science
Grace was raised in the Bay area, particularly Mill Valley. She received her BS from Davis, and her Masters and Admin credential from CSUS. Grace has worked at a movie theater, a plant nursery, and as a tutor and a cashier. She has two children and likes to run and garden and read when not working. She became a teacher to help kids and for the always changing and varied work. Grace has worked at the Met since 2005.
Alonzo White III
Plant Manager
Alonzo grew up in Oakland and Los Angeles. He went to NTC college for 2 years in Los Angeles where he learned to repair computers and printers. He likes to hang out with this extended family when not at work. He has been at the Met since 2015.
