Faculty & Staff


Adrine Kirakosyan

Biography Adrine Kirakosyan has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2010. She is working toward her B.A. in Liberal Studies at California State University of Northridge. Mrs. Adrine has 3 years of experience working for the Los Angeles Unified School District. She is dedicated and passionate in the field of teaching and plans to become an elementary school teacher.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x810


Aida Aghaian

Biography Aida Aghaian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2003. She received her B.A. Degree in Armenian Language and Literature with an emphasis on child development from Armenian Public University of Yerevan. She has also taught Armenian at schools in Tehran, Iran assuming the role of principal of the after school Armenian program.
Department Armenian (Eastern)
Grades 1, 2, 3
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x839


Alice Harutunian

Biography Alice Harutunian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2007. She has completed her Armenian Studies in Iran, earned an accounting certificate from Glendale Community College, and has studied art for many years in Adel Private Studios.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x840


Anahid Choulakian

Biography Anahid Choulakian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1986. She has attended Frances King Secretarial College for three years in London, England, where she received her A.A. as well as her vocational degree in Greg Shorthand and secretarial duties. She has also taken courses in Business Administration at Woodbury University. Prior to working at Chamlian, she had been employed as an executive secretary at a Japanese Firm, Mitsui in Iran.
Department Administration
Grades 0
Position Media Resource Coordinator/Receptionist
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x224


Andre Agazaryan

Biography Andre Agazaryan has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2001. He has earned a B.S. degree in Computer Science from California State University San Marcos.
Department Technology
Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x205


Ani Berberian

Biography Ani Berberian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1989. She holds a B.A. Degree in Armenian Studies (Diploma of Oriental Studies) from St. Joseph University of Beirut, Lebanon. Miss Berberian also serves as the Armenian Club's advisor.
Department Armenian (Western)
Grades 5, 6, 8
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x811


Ani Gerigorian

Biography Ani Gerigorian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2005. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from the University of California, Irvine; and an M.A. in Education along with a California Multiple Subject Credential from University of Phoenix.
Department English
Grades 1
Position Teacher: All Subjects/Lead Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x862


Anita Derderian

Biography Anita Derderian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2010. She has been heavily involved with the Armenian youth via Homenetmen 'Azadamard' Chapter's Basketball Division. Coach Anita's experience includes coaching basketball as well as personal training for both adults and children. She is constantly advancing her skills by obtaining various certificates in the personal training field.
Department Physical Education
Grades 1, 2
Position PE Teacher (1 and 2) and Yard Duty/Supervision Director
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x859


Anita Torosian

Biography Anita Torosian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2004. She is a third grade teacher, English Department Chair, and the Booster Club advisor. Mrs. Torosian received her B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego, double M.A. degrees in Education and Educational Leadership, and a California Multiple Subject Clear Credential from Pepperdine University.
Department English
Grades 3
Position Teacher: All Subjects/Lead Teacher/English Department Chairperson
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x826


Annette Baghdasarian

Biography Annette Baghdasarian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2008. She has previously taught 6th grade and 3rd grade at the Glendale Unified School District, and has also served as a Teacher Specialist. Mrs. Baghdasarian received her B.A. in Art and Design from UCLA, her California Multiple-Subject Clear Teaching Credential from Cal State Los Angeles, and her M.A. in Education from UCLA.
Department Administration
Grades 0
Position Academic Director
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x116


Annie Berberian

Biography Annie Berberian has been employed a Chamlian Armenian School since 2012. She is currently working towards her Bachelors Degree in Child Development. She has had 4 years experience working with children and is passionate about pursuing a career in education.
Department N/A
Grades 0
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398


Annie Demirjian

Biography Annie Demirjian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2009. She received her B.A. in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Ethnic Studies and her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University, Northridge.
Department English
Grades 3
Position Teacher: All Subjects
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x819


Anoush Mangassarian

Biography Anoush Mangassarian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1996. She first served as a PSC member for 4 years and was then promoted to the Chairperson of PSC for an additional 4 years. She was then hired as the Resource Specialist/Textbook Coordinator. In 2008, she was promoted to Manager of Operations/Facilities. Mrs. Mangassarian has brought 12 years of banking and management experience to Chamlian Armenian School.
Department Administration
Grades 0
Position Manager of Operations
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x223


Ara Kazandjian

Biography Ara Kazandjian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2012. He studied Armenian Studies and Literature in Venice, Italy at Mourad Rapaelian College and University of Venice, and received his B.A. in Armenian Studies from the University of La Verne. Mr. Kazandjian has been a part of the editorial staff at Asbarez Newspaper for 6 years, and has taught Armenian language, literature, history and Hai Tad to 5th-12th grade students at Ferrahian Armenian High School for 20 years.
Department Armenian (Western)
Grades 4, 5
Position Teacher: Armenian (4 and 5)
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x807


Arax Zarzavatjian

Biography Arax Zarzavatjian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1980. For the past 16 years, she has headed the Western Armenian Department. She is a graduate of Karen Yeppe Djemaran and holds a B.A. degree in Armenian Studies.
Department Armenian (Western)
Grades 4, 5, 7
Position Teacher/Armenian Department Chairperson
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x855


Arda Kassabian

Biography Arda Kassabian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2006. She holds a B.S. degree in Biochemistry, from California State University, Los Angeles. She graduated in the summer of 1999, and soon after started her professional career working for Diagnostic Products Corporation. Mrs. Kassabian was hired as a science laboratory assistant, and later promoted to a supervisory position to manage laboratory technicians and oversee their work.
Department Science
Grades 5, 6, 7
Position Teacher: Science (5, 6, and 7)
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x851


Arda Sosikian

Biography Arda Roumian Sosikian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1990. She graduated from the Armenian Evangelical School and later attended the Lebanese National Music Conservatory of Beirut, where she obtained a Master's degree in the European and Armenian Opera section. Mrs. Sosikian has performed in many concerts as a solo vocal performer in countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Kuwait and the United States.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x850


Arevik Thorossian

Biography Arevik Thorossian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1997. She has graduated from Tehran University and holds a B.A. degree. She has taught Armenian, English, and mathematics at the junior high level for 30 years. She served as an assistant principal and the head of the Armenian organization of Catholic's Merriam School for three years.
Department N/A
Grades 5, 7
Position ASL Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x853


Armenik Hayrapetian

Biography Armenik Hayrapetian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1987. She holds an Associate's Degree in Education and a B.A. in Bilingual Teacher Education (Armenian Emphasis). Mrs. Hayrapetian has also attended St. Joseph University and received her certificate in Elementary Education.
Department Armenian (Eastern)
Grades 1, 2, 3
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x823


Armig Panossian

Biography Armig Panossian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2010. She received her Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Cal State Northridge and immediately pursued her Master's Degree at U.S.C. with an emphasis on Urban Teaching/Education. Miss Panossian also holds a Single Subject Credential in English and earned her TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate while teaching in Mexico in 2008. Armig has experience teaching English to both middle and high school students. She grew up learning English, Armenian, and Spanish, gaining a broad concept of language. She is passionate toward the field of education and enjoys working with children of all ages.
Department English/Social Studies/Technology
Grades 1, 2, 5
Position Teacher: English (5) Social Studies (5) Technology (1, 2)
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x818


Arpi Babakhanyan

Biography Arpi Babakhanyan has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2007. She has been in the field of education for many years. She started her journey in 2004 receiving a full scholarship for basketball to Menlo University. She received her B.A. in Liberal Arts with a concentration in humanities in 2006. She has worked as a basketball coach at various schools. Mrs. Babakhanyan has a great deal of passion and dedication for instilling an understanding of the importance of physical fitness in her young students.
Department N/A
Grades 2, 3
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x835


Arpi Dabbaghian

Biography Arpi Dabbaghian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2012. She is a graduate of Karen Yeppe Djemaran, and holds an Associate in Arts Degree in Armenian Studies from Mekhitarian College in Aleppo, Syria. Mrs. Dabbaghian has 24 years of experience as an elementary teacher, teaching Armenian language and Armenian history. She has also served as the director of Camp Zavarian in Montrose, California since 2008.
Department Armenian (Western)
Grades 1, 2, 3
Position Teacher: Armenian (1, 2, and 3)
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x848


Arpik Ananian

Biography Arpik Ananian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1977. She graduated with a degree in foreign translation from Farah Pahlavi University in Tehran.
Department Administration
Grades 0
Position Administrative Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x115


Arshak Ghaloosian

Biography Arshak Ghaloosian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1985. He attended the National University of Iran in Tehran and obtained a B.A. in mathematics and philosophical logic. In order to pursue a higher education leading to a Master's degree, he left Iran for England and studied at Manchester University. After two years, he completed his course of studies in the above mentioned fields. He also did a comprehensive research in existential philosophy and psychoanalysis with respect to phenomenology. While he was a student at Manchester University, he was helping out and teaching those students who were doing research or intending to obtain a bachelor's degree. He also taught at some schools in Tehran. Mr. Ghaloosian is the Math Dept. Chair and teaches Mathematics at Chamlian.
Department Mathematics
Grades 7, 8
Position Teacher/ Math Department Chairperson
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x821


Arusiag Boggs

Biography Arusiag Boggs has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2006. She received her B.A. in History from California State University, Northridge. She continued her education at Pacific Oaks College where she obtained her Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential and M.A. in Human Development. Mrs. Boggs is the Social Studies department chair.
Department English/History
Grades 5, 8
Position Teacher: English (5) Social Studies (8)/ Social Studies Department Chairperson
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x825


Betty Ghazarian

Biography Betty Ghazarian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1996. She attended Aleppo College and graduated with a Syrian Baccalaureate degree. She also received her nursing degree from American University of Beirut and worked at the AUB Medical Center as a registered nurse in the orthopedic surgical unit. She moved back to Aleppo and was employed by the Jinishian Memorial Program as a school nurse where she was responsible for eleven Armenian Schools.
Department N/A
Grades 2, 3
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x822


Caroline Badalian

Biography Caroline Badalian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2003. Her experiences in the field of education include preschool, elementary, and high school education. Prior to joining Chamlian, Mrs. Caroline's classroom experience was in high school education, teaching in an ELD reading program with students ranging from ninth to twelfth grade. She also has experience with preschool education, teaching children ranging from two years to kindergarten. She currently holds a B.A in Liberal Studies, an M.A in Education, and a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
Department English
Grades 4
Position Teacher: All Subjects/Lead Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x816


Caroline Tufenkian

Biography Caroline Tufenkian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2005. She received a M.A. in Art History from California State University, Northridge with an emphasis in Armenian Art, a passion of hers for many years. Ever since then she has created shows and promoted Armenian artists in various venues. She travels to Armenia regularly where she seeks new artists. Mrs. Tufenkian served on the Glendale Arts Strategy Task Force, worked closely with the Brand Library, and has collaborated with the J. Paul Getty for the Armenian Family Festival. Prior to Chamlian, her teaching experience includes holding workshops for elementary grade children. Caroline has been asked to join the Board of Trustees of the Armenian Library and Museum of America in Boston.
Department Art
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x861


Evelyn Butler

Biography Evelyn Keshishian-Butler has been teaching at Chamlian Armenian School since 2003. She is a teacher and also the advisor for student council. Mrs. Evelyn graduated from Cal State Northridge in 2000 with a BS in Health Education/Science and a Minor in Biology.
Department Science/Social Studies
Grades 7, 8
Position Teacher: Science (7, 8) Social Studies (7)
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x836


Garine Joukadarian

Biography Garine Joukadarian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2005. She studied at Melankton and Haig Arslanian Djemaran and graduated with high honors. In 1998, she got her degree in Accounting and graduated with honors. Mrs. Joukadarian is working toward completing the "Armenian Certification Program" sponsored by 'The Board of Regents of Prelacy Armenian Schools'.
Department Armenian (Western)
Grades 1, 2, 3
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x829


Hasmig Demirjian

Biography Hasmig Demirjian-Cozanian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2012. She is a graduate of Karen Jeppe Gemaran and holds a B.A. in Business and Economics from Aleppo University. Mrs. Demirjian-Cozanian has also served as a member of the Board of Regents of Armenian Prelacy Schools in Aleppo for many years.
Department N/A
Grades 0
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398


Helen Akbari

Biography Helen Akbari has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2004. She has extensive teaching background in the preschool, elementary, and middle school levels. She received her degree in Armenian Studies from Hayrenagidagan in Tehran, Iran. She also has an Associate of Science degree in Child Development.
Department Art
Grades 1, 2, 3
Position Teacher and Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x824


Hooshik Garabedian

Biography Hooshik Garabedian, a proud graduate of Chamlian Armenian School, has been employed at Chamlian since 2005. Mrs. Hooshik received her B.A. in Psychology (Cognitive Sciences) from University of California, Irvine. She also holds a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University, Northridge.
Department English
Grades 1
Position Teacher: All Subjects
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x828


Hrachik Krikorian

Biography Hrachik Krikorian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2008. She has a degree in Armenian studies and more than 12 years of teaching experience in both the preschool and elementary levels. She is certified through Allameh Tabatabaei University in curriculum and instruction with a strong emphasis on methods of improving creativity and establishing relations with children through art, creative narration and drama. She utilizes creative approaches in teaching Armenian History and Religion to her students.
Department Armenian (Eastern)
Grades 1, 2, 3
Position Teacher and Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x847


Hrepsime Karayan

Biography Hrepsime Karayan has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2005. Mrs. Karayan has over 30 years of teaching experience. She graduated from Neshan Palandjian Jemaran High School and pursued her teaching within this academy, Mekhetarist School in Cyprus, and at Nareg Armenian School. Mrs. Karayan has further developed her teaching skills and traits by taking courses in Child Development and Psychology.
Department Armenian (Western)
Grades 7, 8
Position ASL Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x841


Ida Karayan

Biography Dr. Ida Karayan, a licensed psychotherapist, has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2008. She has worked both with Chamlian Armenian School and Tufenkian Armenian Pre-school for almost two decades. Her relationship with Tufenkian started in 1992, early on in the school's history when it was called St. Mary's as the Director. Dr. Karayan has also worked with severely mentally ill patients at Glendale Adventist and Las Encinas hospitals, served as council member for the City of Pasadena for over four years, and is or has been an active member in numerous organizations such as CASPS (California Association for Students in Public Schools), the ARS (Armenian Relief Society), and the Western Prelacy Educational Council and Board of Regents. Dr. Karayan has her own private psychotherapy practice of over 20 years in Glendale, teaches, and is a consultant for a number of private and public schools.
Department N/A
Grades 0
Position Psychologist
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Phone (818) 957-3398


Ida Martin

Biography Ida Martin has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2013. Mrs. Martin received her B.A in Armenian language and literature from Isfahan University in Iran. She was also granted a single subject teaching credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Before joining the Chamlian family, Mrs. Martin served as an Eastern Armenian language teacher at Ararat Charter School for K-4th grade, and also worked at the Glendale Unified School District as a bilingual assistant for the Armenian Flag program. Mrs. Martin has taught Armenian language and history at the elementary and middle school levels at Koushesh and Rostom Elementary/Middle schools from 1992-2005, and has served as the Assistant Principal at Rostom Elementary and Middle School from 2005-2006.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2, 3
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398


Irene Nikoghossian

Biography Coach Irene Nikoghossian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1982. She graduated from the University of Tehran with a degree in Physical Education and started teaching in the medical college of the same university as a P.E. instructor. Then she became the head coach of the women's basketball team and a coordinator for all sports game program. She is a certified college level basketball coach as well as certified basketball referee. She was a member and the captain of the Women's National Team. She played in many national basketball games.
Department Physical Education
Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Position Teacher/Coach
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x341


Komitas Torosian

Biography Rev. Komitas Torosian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2008. He received his early education at the Getronagan Azgayeen Dbrots in New Julfa. He took part at the Sourp Amenaprkich Vank's choir and became the chairperson of its board. Rev. Torosian was also one of the founding members of New Julfa's Ararat Youth Division. In 1987, he attended the theological seminary in Antilias, Lebanon. He was ordained as a priest in 1989 in New Julfa, Iran. He was then reassigned to St. Mary's Apostolic Church in Glendale, CA .
Department Religion (Eastern)
Grades 7, 8
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x863


Lara Hovsepian

Biography Lara Hovsepian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2010. She is a proud graduate of Mesrobian Armenian School. She received her B.A. in Child Development from California State University of Los Angeles and continued her education at Point Loma University where she obtained her PPS Credential and an M.A. in Educational Counseling.
Department Administration
Grades 0
Position Communications Coordinator
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x120


Lida Gevorkian

Biography Lida Gevorkian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1996. She holds a B.S. in Mathematics in addition to a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics and Science. She has been the Science Fair coordinator and also Science Department Chair since 2001. Mrs. Gevorkian was one of the ten members of JAC (Judges Advisory Committee) at California State Science Fair for two years as well as a member of PARC (Project Abstract Review Committee) for 5 years. She has also served as a judge in both California State Science Fair and Los Angeles County Science Fair since 2001. As of 2008, she has been honored to become a member of the Los Angeles County Science Fair Committee. Mrs. Gevorkian has been under contract by Glendale Unified School District since 2001 teaching high school math during summer sessions.
Department Science
Grades 7, 8
Position Teacher: Science (7 and 8) and Math (8)/ Science Department Chairperson
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x820


Lilian Panosian

Biography Lilian Panosian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2011. She is currently working towards her B.A. degree in Liberal Studies. She has experience in the field of education and loves to work with children. Miss Lilian has goals towards becoming an elementary school teacher.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398


Linet Aboolian

Biography Linet Aboolian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2010. She received her B.A. degree in Armenian Language and Literature from Tehran Azad University. She also holds a post graduate certificate in Armenian Studies from the Armenian Diocese of Tehran. For many years, she has taught Armenian language & culture to different grade levels in Tehran. Due to her innovative teaching techniques, Mrs. Aboolian's 8th grade students held the first place title in Armenian literature competitions for five consecutive years.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Position ASL Teacher (3, 4, 6) and Teacher Assistant (1, 2, 3)
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Phone (818) 957-3398


Liza Baghoyan

Biography Liza Baghoyan has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2012. She received her B.A. in Human Development with an emphasis on Children's Services, and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University, San Marcos. Miss Baghoyan's deep-seated love for children and commitment to education drive her passion for teaching.
Department English
Grades 3
Position Teacher: All Subjects
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x860


Louisa Golshan

Biography Louisa Golshan, 'Mrs. Lou', has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2008. She received her B.A. in Liberal Studies with a concentration on Mathematics from CSUN and her M.A. in Education and Technology. Mrs. Lou has taught children in different grade levels. Her focus has always been to expand her teaching skills and child development practices.
Department Mathematics/Social Studies
Grades 5, 6
Position Teacher: Math (5) Social Studies (6)
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x852


Marlene Degirmendjian

Biography Marlene Degirmendjian, a proud graduate of Chamlian Armenian School, has been employed at Chamlian since 2010. Mrs. Marlene received her Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies along with a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University Los Angeles. While in college, she worked as a tutor, teacher's assistant, and instructional assistant. She has experience teaching both kindergarten and fifth grade.
Department English
Grades 5
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x809


Media Lave

Biography Media Lave has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2011. She has five years of experience as a youth development professional and unit director at the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley, where she worked with elementary, middle and high school students. Media is passionate about working with children and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398


Megan Mangassarian

Biography Megan Mangassarian, a Chamlian alumnus, has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2008. Miss Mangassarian earned her B.A. degree in Sociology, with a specialization in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She is a teacher's assistant and also coaches the Chamlian girl's volleyball teams.
Department N/A
Grades 2, 3
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x858


Melany Melikian

Biography Melany Melikian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2007. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with an Option in Teaching from California State University, Los Angeles and is currently enrolled in the teaching credential program at California State University, Los Angeles. Melany began at Chamlian as a teacher's assistant for second and third grade. After two years, she moved to the school office as a receptionist, where she worked closely with students, parents, faculty and staff. She also has been working with the 6th grade English classes, where she teaches writing with the Language Arts teacher. Melany has a passion for the field of education and loves working with children of all ages.
Department English
Grades 1
Position Teacher: All Subjects
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x844


Narine Mosesskashane

Biography Narine Mosesskashane has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2006. Her teaching experience includes many years as a teacher's assistant at different schools. Mrs. Mosesskashane holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies from Cal State Los Angeles.
Department English
Grades 2
Position Teacher: All Subjects
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x838


Natalie Berghoudian

Biography Natalie Berghoudian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2010. She received her B.A in English and Single Subject teaching credential from California State University of Northridge. Her passion for education and her love of children of all ages drew her to a teaching career.
Department English
Grades 4
Position Teacher: All Subjects
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x830


Nathalie Karimian

Biography Nathalie Karimian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2012. She received her B.A. degree in Political Science with a minor in Armenian Studies from UCLA. She has been involved in many youth programs including Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America, AVID, Breakaway Education, and Homenetmen. She has been a scout at Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat" Chapter since 1998 and continues to be heavily involved in the scouting division's leadership.
Department N/A
Grades 0
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398


Nazeli Shahinian

Biography Nazeli Shahinian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1989. Currently, she serves as the registrar.
Department Administration
Grades 0
Position Registrar
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x114


Nora Bairamian

Biography Nora Roumian Bairamian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1986. She graduated from the Beirut National Conservatory of Music and attended Master Classes in Piano and Chamber Music at the Academy International of Music in Nice -France. She received a scholarship from the Jeunesse Musicale Du Liban to attend Master Classes in Brussels, later became a piano teacher and the head of the Piano dept. at the Tekelian School of Music. She was also a music teacher at the Nshan Palandjian Jemaran in Beirut. Mrs. Bairamian has performed in many countries such as Belgium, France, Kuwait, Lebanon and the United States. Her experience also includes teaching private piano lessons since 1985.
Department Music
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x808


Norayr Tahmazian

Biography Norayr Tahmazian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2006. He has graduated from California State University, Northridge with a B.S. degree in Information Systems with an emphasis on Information Technology. Mr. Tahmazian, also known as 'yeghbayr Norayr', has been an active scout in Homenetmen (The Armenian General Athletic Union and Scouts) since 1987.
Department Information Technology
Grades 0
Position IT Coordinator
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x129


Nounik Amirian

Biography Nounik Amirian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1989. She is a graduate from Isfahan University with a B.A. in Armenian language and Literature. She has taken a few courses at Mashtotz Armenian College mainly in methodology and computer technology to further develop her skills in the field of teaching.
Department Armenian (Eastern)
Grades 4, 5
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x802


Rita Kaprielian

Biography Rita Kaprielian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1991. In 2000, she was promoted to Assistant to the Principal and later to Vice Principal of Chamlian School. She has taught English Language and Literature at Levon and Sophia Hagopian College in Beirut, Lebanon. She has also taught Social Studies and has served as the Social Studies Department Chair. Mrs. Kaprielian holds a B.A. in History, an M.A. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. She also has a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Studies and an Administrative Credential.
Department Administration
Grades 0
Position Vice Principal
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x113


Rosemary Boyadjian

Biography Rosemary Boyadjian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2005. She attended Armenian schools both in Lebanon and in the United States. She obtained her B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University of Northridge. Her teaching experience ranges from Pre-Kindergarten to High School.
Department English/History
Grades 4
Position Teacher: All Subjects
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x812


Rozik Khachatoorian

Biography Rozik Khachatoorian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2008. She is a graduate of Tovamasian Armenian High School in Iran. She received her degree in Arts & Culture from 'K. Abovyan' State University of Yerevan in 2002. She has taught Armenian language & culture for many years to elementary and junior high students in Tehran, Iran.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2, 3
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x834


Salby Petros

Biography Salby Petros, a proud graduate of Chamlian Armenian School, has been employed at Chamlian since 2010. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Family Studies from California State University, Northridge. She is currently working towards her Masters degree in Early Childhood Education and is looking forward to a future in the field of education.
Department N/A
Grades 2
Position Teacher: All Subjects
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x804


Sarene Adessian

Biography Sarene Adessian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2009. She is a graduate of Chamlian and Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School. With a B.A. in Business Management and an M.A. in Writing from CSUN, Sarene spent many years working for NBC Universal. Upon the realization that teaching was her desired profession, Sarene began to pursue her California Teaching Credential and M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction at CSUN.
Department English
Grades 7, 8
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x871


Saro Nazarian

Biography Saro Nazarian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1993. Mr. Nazarian holds a B.A. in Armenian Language and Literature and has completed single-subject teaching credential courses and M.A. courses in Cross-Cultural Education at National University. He has worked for the Voice of America (VOA) Armenian Service in Washington DC and Horizon Armenian T.V. in Glendale, CA, as a radio/T.V. journalist and broadcaster.
Department Armenian (Eastern)
Grades 6, 7, 8
Position Teacher/Armenian Department Chairperson
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x842


Seda Batmanian

Biography Seda Batmanian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1993. She holds her B.A in Psychology from CSUN and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.
Department Administration
Grades 0
Position School Counselor
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x333


Seda Der Mardirossian

Biography Seda Der Mardirossian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1994. Her education began at Hayagitakan where she completed the necessary credentials to pursue a career as an Armenian school teacher. She also obtained her credentials in Child Development from Mashdots College. Between the years 1975 - 1990, she taught at Rostom School. She has taught Armenian at the Maryamian Davtian Foundation. She has also published articles in Armenian Asbarez Daily and has worked as a journalist for the Cultural Advancement Division in the Homenetmen Glendale 'Ararat' Chapter.
Department Armenian (Eastern)
Grades 4, 5
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x814


Seda Matevosian

Biography Seda Aykanian Matevosian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2011. She is the proud parent of two Chamlian graduates. She has 15 years of teaching experience in the Glendale Unified School District where she taught Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th grades. Ms. Matevosian received her B.A. from U.C.L.A. and her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from C.S.U.L.A.
Department English
Grades 0
Position Reading Enrichment Program Coordinator
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x175


Siran Marselian

Biography Siran Marselian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2005. She has the accounting responsibilities for Chamlian and Tufenkian Schools. She has extensive corporate accounting experience notably with Citigroup.
Department Accounting
Grades 0
Position Accountant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x128


Stella Der Sarkissian

Biography Stella Der Sarkissian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1986, when she established the Chamlian library. She holds a degree in Linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley. Mrs. Der Sarkissian has worked as an assistant to librarians both at Hilltop Elementary and Portola Jr. High in Northern California. Upon moving to Los Angeles, she continued her service at the La Canada High School followed by the La Canada Public library.
Department Library
Grades 0
Position Librarian
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x222


Taline Porichis

Biography Taline Porichis has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2000. She had decided during her college years that her profession of choice would be teaching and therefore secured a B.A. degree in English Literature. She has taught 1st grade (all English subjects) and 6th grade Social Studies. Mrs. Porichis attends various educational and methods conferences, in-service meetings, college classes, and seminars to keep her professional knowledge and teaching skills current.
Department English
Grades 2
Position Teacher: All Subjects/Lead Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x845


Tamar Atmajian

Biography Tamar Atmajian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2012. She is currently pursuing a B.A. degree in English. After working as a tutor for elementary school students, she discovered a passion for teaching. She plans on receiving her teaching credentials and becoming an elementary school teacher in the future.
Department N/A
Grades 0
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398


Tenee Betpera

Biography Tenee Betpera has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2009. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with her B.A. in Liberal Studies. She has received her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Azusa Pacific University, and is currently working toward her M.A. in Education.
Department N/A
Grades 1
Position Teacher: All Subjects
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x899


Tina Barseghyan

Biography Tina Barseghyan has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2010. Her teaching career began in 1999, as a teacher's assistant for the Glendale Unified School District. Since then, she has taught 1st grade at Thomas Edison Elementary School and 6th grade at Horace Mann Elementary School. Mrs. Barseghyan received her B.A. in Sociology from UCLA, her Multiple Subject Clear Teaching Credential from California State University Northridge, and her M.A. in Educational Administration from CSUN as well.
Department English/Social Studies
Grades 6
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x813


Vahan Mehrabian

Biography Vahan Mehrabian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2001. He received a B.A. degree in Armenian Studies from Isfahan State University and has completed 40 units toward a Child Development degree. After graduation, he has taught Armenian subjects in Gohar, Sahakian, and Nairi Armenian schools. In 2001, he taught all subjects at Edison Middle School.
Department Armenian (Eastern)
Grades 6, 7, 8
Position Teacher: Armenian
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x837


Vasag Sherbetdjian

Biography Coach Vasag Sherbetdjian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2009. He earned his B.S. degree in Physical Education along with a California Single Subject Physical Education Credential from California State University Northridge, and his M.A. in Educational Leadership. Coach Vasag has been actively involved in the field of physical education both as a player and a coach for various basketball teams. He strives to instill the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle in his students.
Department Physical Education
Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Position Teacher/Coach
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x341


Vazken Atmajian

Biography Rev. Vazken Atmajian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2008. He attended the theological seminary of House of Cilicia in Antilias. In 1993, he was ordained as a married priest (Der Hair) at St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church in Hollywood, CA. Along pastoral duties, Rev. Atmajian also taught Religion and Ethics at Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian High School from 1993 to 1999. In 1999, he was reassigned to St. Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church in Glendale, CA.
Department Religion (Western)
Grades 7, 8
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x864


Vazken Madenlian

Biography Vazken Madenlian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1991. He graduated from Nishan Palandjian Djemaran and further pursued his studies in England. He received a degree in Mathematics/Statistics and Computer Science from Thames Polytechnic in London. He then immigrated to the United States, where he pursued graduate studies in Education and Mathematics. He received his Master's degree in Mathematics from California State University, Los Angeles. As a graduate student, he taught at the same university and later on worked for several aerospace companies as a mathematical analyst of missile trajectories. He continued teaching Mathematics on several local campuses. Mr. Madenlian is an active member of the Armenian community in Los Angeles.
Department Administration
Grades 0
Position Principal
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Phone (818) 957-3398


Violette Abrahamians

Biography Violette Abrahamians has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2012. She received her Associate Arts degree in Liberal Studies in 1995 and her Business Administration certificate in 1989. Mrs. Violette has been an active Chamlian PSC member for many years and has over 15 years of experience at the Glendale Unified School District, serving as an administrative assistant at the district office and at a local high school.
Department Administration
Grades 0
Position Receptionist
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x110

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