mnavarro@allsoulsla.org

Ms. Maria-Elena Navarro
​​Principal
Ms. Navarro has been an educator and school leader for nearly two decades.   She has served in the following capacities:

• English as a Second Language Teacher, Adult Education
• English Language Arts Teacher, Secondary
• Teacher on Special Assignment, Secondary
• Assistant Principal, Secondary
• Principal, Middle School
• Educational Consultant, Elementary and Secondary

Ms. Navarro received her undergraduate degree in Communications from Loyola Marymount University, her Master’s in Educational Leadership and an additional Master’s in Educational Counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University.  She also holds a California Designated Subjects Adult Education Credential, Single Subject Teaching Credential-English, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, and an Administrative Services Credential.
Originally from the San Gabriel Valley and daughter of Chicano parents, Ms. Navarro continues to participate in parish life and has served across multiple educational communities throughout her extensive career in Southern California schools.
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pallison@allsoulsla.org

Dr. Patrick Allison
Principal
Dr. Allison has served in Catholic schools for over seven years and has held multiple leadership roles at the high school level including:

• English and Humanities Department Chair
• Head Track Coach
• Director of Marketing and Admissions
• AP Capstone Coordinator
  

He completed his undergraduate work in Philosophy at Saint Mary's College of California before completing a Single Subject Credential in English and an M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership from California Lutheran University. This year, he completed his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership for Social Justice at Loyola Marymount University. His research explored the support networks for students with disabilities within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Dr. Allison also served as an officer in the California Army National Guard, where he led both small and large teams on missions ranging from homefront wildfire fighting to overseas deployments. He is blessed with a loving wife, who is also an educator, and two young sons that make his world. Dr. Allison is thrilled to be able to live out his vocation with the All Souls family!
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cnaddaf@allsoulsla.org

Mrs. Christelle Naddaf
Educational Consultant
​​Ms. Naddaf, born and raised in California, moved to Beirut, Lebanon to complete her Master’s degree at the American University of Beirut. At AUB she aided in conducting research and publishing studies for the Science, Math and Education Center (SMEC). Prior to that, she taught at International Baccalaureate and 1:1 iPad schools in Lebanon and California for five years.
• M.A., Administration and Policy, American University of Beirut
• B.A., Mathematics, Mount St. Mary's University
• Cleared Teaching Credential, California

bvelasquez@allsoulsla.org

Mr. Benjamin Velasquez, '06
Director of Admissions and Marketing
Mr. Velasquez, born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, is an alumni of All Souls. He graduated from Cathedral High School and received his degree in Psychology from the University of California, Merced. He believes Catholic education creates a stable foundation and has been working with youth for over 13 years. He started off as a counselor for local camps and schools, and transitioned into working for the Disabled Student Programs & Services Office at Pasadena City College. 
• B.A., Psychology, University of California Merced.

lcanzano@allsoulsla.org

Mrs. Laura Canzano
Director of Finance
​Mrs. Canzano comes to All Souls School with more than 20 years of experience as office manager, bookkeeper, and consultant to various parish schools and churches in the Los Angeles Archdiocese. She believes in the mission of educating children in the Catholic School environment. She has a degree in Accounting from Cal Poly Pomona and previously worked many years in both public and private industry.

ltadeo@allsoulsla.org

Mrs. Lydia Vizcarra
Attendance & Front Office Support
​Mrs. Vizcarra was raised in Highland Park attending Saint Ignatius Elementary School and San Gabriel Mission High School. She worked in the banking industry for 20 years until the birth of her first son.  Mrs. Vizcarra has two children attending All Souls WLCS! She is involved in the Family Guild here in our community and is currently the Co-Chair for the decorating committee.  She enjoys scrapbooking, travel and is an avid Wonder Woman fan. 

• B.A., Business Administration, California State University Los Angeles

The Panther
Mascot
Jersey # 1
​The lovable Panther is the pride and joy of All Souls WLCS. Panther has been around for over 100 yrs since the opening of the school in 1921. Panther enjoys giving out high fives, waving to the students, posing for photographs and showing up to special All Souls events. Panther's high energy and fun attitude pumps the students up for all occasions.  

• B.A., Business of Mascotting 
• M.A., Mascot Administration 
• P.h.D., The Art of Mascotting