The Cesar Chavez Language Academy Foundation Board
My name is Anastasio. I’m a Bilingual Parent and The President of The Cesar Chavez Language Academy Foundation for the 2023-24 School Year! This is my 9th year at CCLA and my 7th Year Serving on The Board . My Husband and I have two Sons that are in 4th and 7th grade. I’ve been an active volunteer throughout the years, grabbing volunteer shifts and co-chair positions wherever I can fit them in because I love to be involved and help make school life as fun and smooth as possible for the kids! My biggest position so far was Co-Chair for Our Spring Gala Fundraiser for 3 Years ! I hope to meet you all at one of the many Foundation events or out on the playground. Please feel free to reach out to me and I would be happy to help you find ways to also get involved, which would help our Foundation and events run smoothly so your child can benefit most!
CCLA is different from other schools because of the huge amount of parent involvement we have here. We can always use your help and no help is too small. Whether you can help from your home or at school, your help will make a difference. Please Email with any Great Ideas or Questions! anastasioCcla@gmail.com
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Anguiano. My two sons currently attend CCLA and I have helped the Cesar Chavez Language Academy Foundation by establishing our fundraising platform with See’s Candy. As a member I focus my efforts on the fundraising aspect of our mission to help our children thrive. As a parent I chose to have my children attend CCLA because I wanted them to be immersed in our Mexican culture. Through CCLA my son has been involved in baile folklorico and introduced to playing music in the mariachi program hosted by the Luther Burbank Center. I am thankful for CCLA and all that it encompasses. Please consider joining our foundation to make a difference in the lives of our children.
My names is Brian, and I am the Co-Treasurer of the CCLA Foundation. My husband, Anastastio (our Board President) and I have two boys that are in third and sixth grade. I enjoy helping our school and foundation to ensure the best enrichment opportunities for our students.
Hi, my name is Georgia Pedgrift and I have two children attending CCLA. I chose to be involved with the Foundation because I really enjoy working with other parents and establishing deeper relationships with our school community. I am very passionate about bilingual education and am so proud to be a member of the CCLA family. We have such amazing children, parents, and staff who are committed to multiculturalism. When I’m not volunteering at CCLA, you can find me watching crime TV or organizing doggy playdates for my high maintenance puppy!
Hi, my name is Andrea Rojas and I am the mother of a 1st grader here at CCLA. I am a bilingual parent and a bilingual staff member. I have been part of the foundation for a couple years because I like to stay involved both as a parent and community member. This school has been by far the best decision I have made to bring my child because it has helped me with maintaining the culture I grew up with and helping my son stay bilingual. Being bilingual, bicultural, by choice has opened many doors and I want the same for my son. Please know that we as a foundation are doing the best we can to help fundraise for our/your children to give them more extracurricular activities and extra support in the classrooms. In my free time I like camping, fishing, and relaxing at home watching a movie with my family.
Hello, my name is Claudia Flores I am a phlebotomist and I love helping others through my work. I’ve always found great interest and curiosity in the medical field. My parents migrated from Mexico when I was just 9 months old. I am so grateful and always will be for the sacrifices and courageous choices my parents made to provide a brighter future for my siblings and I. I am one of six sisters and from a young age I have learned the power of team work. Even though I was raised in California my parents always encouraged my sisters and I to embrace our Mexican culture and language. I am very appreciative for that and I try to the best of my ability to encourage my own children to do the same. I have two amazing kids. My daughter Melinda is a senior in high school and my son Matteo is a sixth grader at CCLA. They are both very active kids and I like to keep them busy with sports and arts. What makes me happy is golfing with my husband, bike rides with my family and walks with our Dog Nova. I also enjoy arts and crafts.
My name is Pat Bailey and I am the parent of a son in 1 st grade. I learned my colors, numbers and animals when my son was in TK on zoom, but unfortunately my Spanish has not progressed nearly as fast as my son’s since then. I joined the foundation hoping to contribute to and become part of the CCLA community. I believe the kids benefit when the parents are involved. When I’m not riding my bike to school, helping kids open milk at lunch or hanging basketball nets, I enjoy traveling with my family and encouraging fruits and vegetables to grow in my yard. I’m very excited about our school being bilingual, bicultural and by choice.
My name is Alicia Ford and I am excited to be a new board member to the CCLA Foundation. I am a mother of two boys currently enrolled in 2nd and 6th grade. I absolutely love our community and strongly believe in the value of a bilingual education. I decided to join to foundation to help enrich the lives of our students through assemblies and cultural enrichment events.
You will see me volunteering in the library, subbing in classes, coordinating book fairs, and much much more.
Please don’t hesitate to say hi if you see me on campus. I love meeting new families and exchanging ideas with parents about ways to support our school.