Jerry Freedman (Chair) graduated from New York University with B.S. and M.A. Degrees. Additional course work from U.C.L.A.  High school Social Studies teacher for the past 45 years. Social Studies teacher - Los Angeles County H.S. for the Arts 1986 - present.
Chair of the Social Studies Department, Los Angeles County H.S. for the Arts for the past 18 years  History and Economics instructor - Queens College, N.Y / Trade Tech College,
 L.A.  "Teacher of the Year" - Los Angeles County.
L.A. Dodger Education Hero".  
Music Center Los Angeles "BRAVO" Award finalist. (First non-arts teacher so  recognized).  Certificate of Recognition, California State Senate. Certificate of  Recognition, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Consultant to the  Grammy's Leonard Bernstein Center education foundation.
One of L.A.’s “Most  Inspirational Teacher” award winners. Teacher-trainer at Hillel Academy,  Beverly Hills.

Classes: World History/Geo., AP US History, Music in History
E-mail: jerryfreedman@hotmail.com Phone: (323) 343-6385

Marjorie Sabnis has been a teacher of world history & geography at LACHSA since 1998.  Ms. Sabnis holds an A.B. in the humanities from the University of California at Berkeley & an M.A. in educational technology & media studies from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona.  Her areas of interest also include international & global studies, multicultural education, interdisciplinary curriculum, and the visual & performing arts.  

Classes: World History/Geography
E-mail: a.sabnis@verizon.net Phone: (323) 343-6367

David Ettinger teaches United States History and American Government and Economics. Born in Inglewood, California, he grew up in Pasadena, California. After attending Pasadena public schools, he went on to San Diego State University for two years before transferring to the University of California at Santa Barbara. A graduate in Sociology in 1987, Mr. Ettinger explored a variety of occupational avenues ranging from restaurant management to real estate sales to pool cleaning and maintenance before returning to school to earn his teaching credential at Cal State University, Los Angeles in 1994
      The son of an English teacher and a former municipal court judge, Mr. Ettinger brings interests in politics, public policy, social issues and current events to his enthusiasm for teaching. Art involvement has included both piano and organ training at an early age. Also drums, cartooning and ceramics while in high school, as well as current interests in photography, jazz and animation.
      An avid basketball fan, Mr. Ettinger was lucky to have attended UCSB during the Brian Shaw (current Laker) era in the late 1980's. Mr. Ettinger was able to attend many of the games at the infamous Thunderdome, including the defeat of then national #1 team, U.N.L.V., who the Gauchos beat that year in Las Vegas as well.
      Current hobbies include running, skiing, tennis and occasional surfing and mountain biking. Vacationing in Hawaii is also a favorite, as is visiting family in the Seattle area. Mr. Ettinger still resides in Pasadena with his wife Timie and daughter Talia.

Classes: U.S. History, American Government, Economics
E-mail: Prefers phone contact Phone: (323) 343-6375

Diana Hernández has been a Social Science teacher at LACHSA since 2003.  She  teaches Government, Economics, AP Government and is the Leadership Advisor.  Ms. Hernández was born in Mexico City, but she grew up in the San Fernando Valley where she attended San Fernando High School.  Ms. Hernández lived in Washington, DC for four years, where she pursued her Bachelor’s degree in Government and History, with a minor in Fine Arts.  Ms. Hernández is currently enrolled in UCLA’s Masters in Education program and is thrilled to teach at LACHSA, where her academic and artistic interests meet.

Classes: American Government, Economics, Leadership, Freshman Studies
E-mail: Hernandez_Diana@lacoe.edu Phone: (323) 343-6374