
3537 Johnson Ave., El Monte, CA 91731 (626) 444-9005

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Florencio F. Briones – President
Phone: (626) 532-7230
Email: florencio.briones@emuhsd.org
Background/Experience:
Former classified district employee; unpublished scholastic achievements; according to the ballotpedia link, Mr. Briones is a Graduate from Mountain View High School and Pepperdine University; https://ballotpedia.org/Florencio_Briones
Elected in November 2017 – 2022
Carlos G. Salcedo – Vice-President
Email: carlos.salcedo@emuhsd.org
Background/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from CSULA, 1994; Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, CSULA, 1996; Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, CSUN 2008; Administrative Credential CSUN 2009
Elected November 2001-2013, Re-elected November 2015 – 2020, Re-elected 2020 – 2024
David Diaz Avelar – Clerk
Phone: (626) 618-4170
Email: david.diaz@emuhsd.org
Background/Experience:
Bachelor of Arts: Arizona State University; Psychology and Social Behavior; Masters of Public Health: Claremont Graduate University; Concentration in Policy and Management
Elected November 2017 – 2022
Ricardo Padilla – Board Member
Phone: (626) 222-0095
Email: ricardo.padilla@emuhsd.org
Background/Experience:
Associates of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from Rio Hondo Community College; Bachelors of Arts Degree in Human Development from Azusa Pacific University; Masters of Arts degree in Educational Leadership from Point Loma Nazarene University; Teaching Credential; Pupil Personnel Services Credential; Administrative Services Credential; Dropout Prevention Specialist Certification from the California Department of Education
Elected November 2013 – 2017, re-elected November 2017-2022
Esthela Torres de Siegrist – Board Member
Email: esthela.desiegrist@emuhsd.org
Background/Experience:
Pepperdine University and the University of Madrid & UNAM, Mexico City; Masters in Education & Masters in Spanish Linguistics; Education K-12; Spanish Linguistics (2010); Spanish Professor, Pasadena City College (1992โ2020); *Board of Education Trustee, El Monte Union High School District Two Terms (A Break in Between) Elected position (2007โ2016)*; Spanish Professor, USC (2005โ2007); Chairwoman Children and Youth and Librarian, San Gabriel Valley Women’s Clubs (2016โcurrent); Annual Americanism Essay Competition, El Monte American Legion Auxiliary Unit 261 (2014โcurrent); Education Chairwoman, El Monte Women’s Club (2017โcurrent); Vice-President, El Monte Friend O’ Garden Club (2017โcurrent); California Girls State Chairwoman, American Legion Auxiliary District 18 (2018โ2020)
*Re-elected November 2020 – 2024*
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