Mike Pooley- Principal

pooley_m@auhsd.us

Mr. Pooley began his teaching career at Savanna High School in 1999. Over the next 15 years, he taught Health Science, Math and Science. While he taught at Savanna he also held several other roles on campus: Athletic Trainer, Assistant Activities Director, Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach, Club Advisor, and Title I Coordinator. During his time as the Title I Coordinator he pursued his Administrative credential at Cal Poly Pomona. After 15 years at Savanna, he moved onto Brookhurst Junior High as an Assistant Principal. He was there in that role for 3 1/2 years. He then returned to Savanna as the principal in the winter of 2017.

Mr. Pooley earned his Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Long Beach and his Masters Degree from National University. 

Bri Nichols- Assistant Principal

11th Grade Students, 9th Grade (Last Name N-Z)

nichols_b@auhsd.us

Mrs. Nichols is a proud product of Anaheim Union High School District, attending both Ball Junior High and Loara High Schools.  Mrs. Nichols served Anaheim High School for 15 years as a Special Education Teacher. She has a passion for teaching thanks to the amazing teachers she encountered while attending school in AUHSD.  Mrs. Nichols earned a Bachelor of History degree from Cal State University Long Beach, and a Master’s in Education from Chapman University.  As an Assistant Principal she is dedicated to AUHSD’s vision of developing socially aware, civic-minded students who are college, career, and life ready. She feels honored to serve the students, families, and staff at Savanna High School.

Erika Yi - Assistant Principal

10th Grade Students, 9th Grade (Last Name G-M)

Yi_E@auhsd.us

Ms. Yi joined the AUHSD team the summer of 2021 where she continued to serve as a school counselor at Cypress High School. Prior to that, Ms. Yi served as a high school counselor in San Diego County. While serving as a school counselor in SD, Ms. Yi also coached girls JV golf for four years. Ms. Yi earned her undergraduate and Master's degree in school counseling at Cal State Long Beach and completed her administrative credential through the San Diego County Office of Education. Outside of work, she likes to play golf, exercise/hike, and spend time with her friends and family. 

Ms. Yi is very excited to meet and work with Savanna HS students and families this school year!

Israel Rubio, Assistant Principal

12th Grade Students, 9th Grade (Last Name A-F)

rubio_i@auhsd.us

Mr. Rubio begins his third year as part of the Savanna Family. His first assignment was teaching middle school for two years in West Covina, while simultaneously completing his teaching credential at Cal Poly Pomona. Mr. Rubio then worked for seven more years at Rivera Middle School in the El Rancho Unified School District. During that time, he taught Ancient History and US History, worked as activities director, and helped develop summer academies for students interested in Science and Technology. He then joined the AUHSD as an assistant principal at Dale Junior High School, where he served in that role for six years. As Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction at Savanna, he supports the various academic programs on campus and works to ensure student opportunities are aligned with the AUHSD Career Systems Preparedness Framework (CPSF).