Elizabeth Jordan

Instructor - Drama

Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan has been teaching at Hoover for the past 20 years. A graduate of San Jose State University with a degree in Social Sciences/Child Development, she went on to get her multiple subjects teaching credential, then her Single Subject supplement in English. After that she received her master’s degree in Instructional Technology which also allowed her to get another Single Subject supplement in Computer Concepts and Applications. Theatre has always been a passion and she spent several years acting, directing and performing at the now-defunct Opry House in Almaden. Additionally, she performs, when time permits in various community theatre shows, the latest playing the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz with Lyric Theatre.

Personally, she lives with her husband, Sean, and two of her three sons, Connor and Josh, and two adorable, but irritating small dogs, Riley and Bella. Hobbies include baking, reading, crocheting, and attending theatre productions.

She loves teaching at Hoover, thinks Hoover kids are the best, and is really looking forward to the upcoming year.

VICTORIA ARRIBERE

Instructor - Choir

Victoria Arribere is in her third year of teaching choir at Hoover. She got her degree and credential at San Jose State University, following her AA at Gavilan Community College in Gilroy, where she grew up. She believes that all students should have access to a musical education, and looks forward to growing the program here at Hoover.