Michele Tait
Mrs. Tait grew up in Alhambra, CA and attended Alhambra High School. She graduated with a BS in Health Science from CSULB. She completed her teaching credential with Point Loma Nazarene College. This is Mrs. Tait's 23rd year at Placerita JHS, but she has been teaching for 31 years. Prior to teaching at PJHS, she taught physical education and coached at Gabrielino High School in San Gabriel, CA. She was also the ASB advisor there for 7 years.
Mrs. Tait and her husband, Tom, have been married for 30 years and have 3 children; Ryan, who is a professional hockey player for the Guildford Flames in England; Dylan, who is a firefighter/paramedic for City of Torrance; and Kayla, who works for Ernst and Young accounting firm; and a stepson and three grandchildren who live in Long Island, NY. Her family enjoys boating and fishing. Her dogs Zeus and Nala keep her busy too.
To keep in shape, Mrs. Tait enjoys Cross Fit workouts and biking.
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Mrs. Tait and her husband, Tom, have been married for 30 years and have 3 children; Ryan, who is a professional hockey player for the Guildford Flames in England; Dylan, who is a firefighter/paramedic for City of Torrance; and Kayla, who works for Ernst and Young accounting firm; and a stepson and three grandchildren who live in Long Island, NY. Her family enjoys boating and fishing. Her dogs Zeus and Nala keep her busy too.
To keep in shape, Mrs. Tait enjoys Cross Fit workouts and biking.
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Dan Cota
Mr. Cota grew up in the Santa Clarita Valley and attended Saugus High School. He graduated from California State University, Northridge with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology.
Mr. Cota has been a teacher for 33 years, teaching both PE and math. Mr. Cota was a long time football coach at Hart High School. He is married to Heidi who was also a physical education teacher. Mr. Cota has two young grandsons. Mr. Cota is an avid hiker and enjoys Sushi and Starbucks.
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Mr. Cota has been a teacher for 33 years, teaching both PE and math. Mr. Cota was a long time football coach at Hart High School. He is married to Heidi who was also a physical education teacher. Mr. Cota has two young grandsons. Mr. Cota is an avid hiker and enjoys Sushi and Starbucks.
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Kristin Burrill
Mrs. Burrill grew up in the SCV and graduated from Saugus High School. She received her BA in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge and her physical education teaching credential and master's degree in education at the University of La Verne. This will be her 17th year teaching at Placerita Junior High School.
Mrs. Burrill and her husband, Casey, have been married for 31 years. She has two grown children, Kari, who is a special education teacher, and Corey, who is pursuing his doctoral in Physical Therapy at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Her family enjoys sporting events, rock concerts, and traveling.
To keep fit, Mrs. Burrill enjoys hiking with her husband and dog Max, cross-training, and playing pickleball. She is an avid USC, LA Kings, and LA Dodger fan.
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Mrs. Burrill and her husband, Casey, have been married for 31 years. She has two grown children, Kari, who is a special education teacher, and Corey, who is pursuing his doctoral in Physical Therapy at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Her family enjoys sporting events, rock concerts, and traveling.
To keep fit, Mrs. Burrill enjoys hiking with her husband and dog Max, cross-training, and playing pickleball. She is an avid USC, LA Kings, and LA Dodger fan.
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Brandon Johnson
Mr. Johnson grew up in the Santa Clarita Valley and was homeschooled for his whole life. A graduate of College of the Canyons and CSU Bakersfield, Mr. Johnson discovered his passion for teaching PE and completed his student teaching at Placerita. This will be his 4th year at Placerita and his 9th year of teaching.
Mr. Johnson is also the varsity boys' volleyball coach at West Ranch. He loves the Dodgers, the Lakers, USA volleyball and UCLA sports. He is married to his wife Melissa and has a dog Juno.
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Mr. Johnson is also the varsity boys' volleyball coach at West Ranch. He loves the Dodgers, the Lakers, USA volleyball and UCLA sports. He is married to his wife Melissa and has a dog Juno.
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Tammi Sucheck
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