Main Office Staff

Hello! I am the Administrative Assistant to the Principal and Front Office Coordinator. I'm the direct contact to Principal Duszynski and to our amazing Main Office staff you see here. I am the first person you see in the front office, so if there is anything that students, teachers and families need help with I am your person!

atipton@smuhsd.org

Hi! I am the Attendance Clerk. I handle all matters related to students' attendance, including cases where they are going to be absent, late, or need to leave for the day. I am also a member of the S.A.R.T. (School Attendance Review Team), where we check in with students who are struggling with attendance and meet with them and their families to offer help and support regarding attending school. Additionally, I handle and distribute locker assignments to the students. I also manage withdrawals for students who will no longer be attending Mills and are enrolling in another school or school district.

mdudley@smuhsd.org

Hello! My responsibilities include accounting for ASB Clubs/Departments/Athletics

Budget tracking, placing orders, processing payments and reimbursements

Create web stores for fundraisers/donations and online payments

Process cash/check deposits/in person payments

Obtain approvals for contracts and get COI & W9 forms from service vendors!

Hi! I am the Health Office/Health Aide for Mills High School. I have the pleasure of caring for our students when injured or not feeling well or if there is a medical emergency on campus with a student. I handle all medical documents for physical education classes and medical examination forms and immunization records that are a requirement for all new students entering high school. I clear all students for after school sports and manage our Sportsnet clearances. I am Program Coordinator for Latino Mentor Program. Also the Lost and Found for
personal items on campus.

Hello! My role as the Staff Assistant to Student Services, I provide clerical support to the MHS Assistant Principal overseeing Student Services. Assists students and staff with questions pertaining to school activities; collaborates with administrators, facilities manager, staff, students, and parent groups to coordinate school events; maintains school calendars; assists with standardized testing and graduation planning.

Hello all! I am the Counselors Assistant, Sports Coach, Student services Assistant, AP Coordinator

My job is to support the Counseling and Admin team with supporting student success at Mills. Also to support the students with additional services and guidance when needed. 

Hi! I'm the Librarian. I have a Masters in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. I am the Resource Manager for the school, anything relating to Textbooks, Chromebooks, Library books, and Research Databases. Also, I manage the Collection Development of the Library and Textbook Room. Generally, I am in the Textbook Room in the morning, and the Library in the afternoon. I also supervise the Library in the afternoon for Athletic Study Hall and general library use. Other things you might see me doing: creating reading displays, organizing events for students, supervising student clubs, reading reviews for upcoming Young Adult books, and giving presentations on research databases.

Hi all! As the Counseling & College Advior, I help students with college applications, FAFSA applications, scholarships and post-HS plans.

Howdy! As the Career Coordinator, I help students in all things career/job. Whether its finding a part-time job or figuring out what career to pursue, I'm there to help students discover their own paths to success. Additionally, I support the CTE teachers in finding and developing exciting educational opportunities for their students.

As the Student Success Coordinator at Mills High School, my primary responsibility is to implement Tier 2 Inerventions designed to enhance academic support for students. My focus is on providing the necessary support and resources to help students navigate academic obstacles and thrive academically. By fostering a positive and inclusive environment, I aim to inspire resilience and motivate every student. 

lortiz@smuhsd.org

Hello. As the Student Data Analyst, I process transcript requests, pull up student data for any query requests from staff, make data corrections, and provide assistance for other office staff members.