Random Facts About
Mission Valley Office Staff Members
Mr. Beason, Mrs. Capote, Mr. Yentes
Mr. Beason, Administrative Intern
1. What is your favorite thing to do? Spend time with my wife and sons.
2. Who is your biggest inspiration? My parents are my biggest inspiration. They taught me, and
continue to teach me, what it means to be faithful, responsible, strong in my convictions, and a servant
to others. I hope to raise my sons in the same way.
3. What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this? If I wasn’t working at a school I would
either be a firefighter, or a woodworker and build custom furniture.
4. Do you have any pets? What kind? I have 2 dogs. They are Chinese Pugs, named Kirby and Anna.
5. What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13? Don’t be in a big hurry to grow up. Enjoy being a
kid while you can.
6. What is your favorite thing about working at Mission Valley? I really enjoy that the families are so
involved with the school. It shows they feel education is important, and they care about their kids!
Mrs. Capote, RTI Teacher
1. What is your favorite thing to do? Spend quality time with my family away from the busyness of
everyday life.
2. Who is your biggest inspiration? My mother.
3. Which one would you want most: Flying cars, robot housekeepers, or moon cities? Robot
housekeepers to help make everyday life less stressful.
4. You’re hosting a dinner party. Who are 2 or 3 people, living or dead, who you would invite and why?
Jesus, because he fascinates me. Abraham Lincoln, because he was an incredible President.
5. Tell us something that might surprise us about you. I bungee jumped 90 feet tied by my ankles.
6. What is your favorite thing about working at Mission Valley Elementary? Working with students in
all grade levels.
Mr. Yentes, Principal
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What three traits define you? Hardworking, Patient, Organized.
What is your favorite thing to do? Snow or water skiing with family.
What does true leadership mean to you? To empower those around you by respecting their input.
Which one you would you want most: Flying cars, robot housekeepers, or moon cities? Flying cars!
What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13? Do not be in a hurry to grow up: time goes by
way too fast. Enjoy the moment.
6. What is your favorite thing about working at Mission Valley? The staff. We have a dedicated and
hard-working staff who truly care about students.
Mrs. Ramirez, Mrs. Rivera, Mrs. Paddock-Yancy, Mrs. Amaral, Mrs. Epps
Mrs. Ramirez, LVN
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What are you listening to/reading these days? Soft rock, and reading “How Full is Your Bucket?”
Where is your favorite place to be? Camping in the mountains.
What is your favorite thing to do? Get together with family and friends.
Where is the best place you’ve traveled to and why? Washington D.C., because it has so much
history.
5. Which one would you want most: Flying cars, robot housekeepers, or moon cities? Flying cars, just
like The Jetsons!
6. Do you have any pets? What kind? 3 cats and 2 dogs.
Mrs. Rivera, Part-Time Secretary
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What is your favorite thing to do? Sleep and eat.
What are you listening to these days? Soft rock/pop music.
Which one would you want most: Flying cars, robot housekeepers, or moon cities? Flying cars.
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this? I don’t know, maybe nothing…probably
being a couch potato.
5. You’re hosting a dinner party. Who are the 2 or 3 people, living or dead, who you would invite and
why? My cousin Leti because I miss her dearly, and Channing Tatum because he is hot!
6. Do you have any pets? What kind? A dog, it’s a Yorkie-Poo.
7. What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13? Just say NO!
Mrs. Paddock-Yancy, Clerk
1. What is your personal philosophy? Be the light that shines in dark places.
2. Where is your favorite place to be? Anywhere with my husband and 3 girls. San Diego beaches are
nice.
3. Who is your biggest inspiration? Jesus…He Rocks!!!
4. What does true leadership mean to you? It means doing the right thing, even when it’s hard, and
being a great example for others to follow. Be Legit.
5. If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? Work at See’s Candy.
6. Tell us something that might surprise us about you. I’m a hermit, but I love colorful/wild knee high
socks.
Mrs. Amaral, School Secretary
1. What are you listening to/reading these days? Country music. I love reading cookbooks and trying
new recipes.
2. Where is your favorite place to be? Anywhere with my kids.
3. What is your favorite thing to do? Camping with my family.
4. Where is the best place you’ve traveled to and why? Hawaii…it’s so beautiful!
5. Do you have any pets? What kind? A dog named Harry.
6. If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? A food taster.
Mrs. Epps, Nutrition Services Clerk
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What are you listening to these days? Gospel and contemporary music.
Where is your favorite place to be? Near the ocean.
What is your favorite thing to do? Shopping!
Where is the best place you’ve traveled to and why? Hawaii because of the great scenery.
Which one would you want most: Flying cars, robot housekeepers, or moon cities? Robot
housekeepers!
6. You’re hosting a dinner party. Who are the 3 people, living or dead, who you would invite? What
would you serve? I would invite my Mother, Father, and Grandmother, and I would serve all their
favorite foods.
7. What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13? Stay Focused.
8. What is your favorite thing about working at Mission Valley? The great group of friendly people.
Darren Hugie, Marlin Flores
Mr. Hugie, Custodian
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What is your personal philosophy? Treat people the way I want to be treated.
Where is your favorite place to be? At home with my wife and kids.
What is your favorite thing to do? Watch sports, or go to games.
Where is the best place you’ve traveled to? New York…I’ve been there 3 times.
What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever had? Telephone solicitor.
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this? Coaching baseball or football.
What is your favorite thing about working at Mission Valley? Being around the kids.
Marlin Flores, Co-Op
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What is your personal philosophy? Break a leg.
Ten years ago, who did you think you would be now? A history teacher.
What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever had? Cleaning restrooms.
Who is your biggest inspiration? My science and history teachers.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? An actor.
What is your favorite thing to do? Run.
Do you have any pets? What kind? I have three cats and a pet ferret. They are wonderful friends.