Faculty & Staff


Aida Aghaian

Biography Aida Aghaian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2003. She received her Bachelor's of Arts 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 also studied art for many years in Adel Private Studios.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2, 3
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 1987. She has attended Frances King Secretarial College for three years in London, England, where she received her AA as well as her vocational degree in Greg shorthand and secretarial duties. She has also attended Woodbury University and has taken courses in Business Administration. 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 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x805


Ani Berberian

Biography Ani Berberian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1989. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Armenian Studies (Diploma of Oriental Studies) from St. Joseph University of Beirut, Lebanon. Mrs. Berberian is also the advisor of the Armenian Club at Chamlian Armenian School.
Department Armenian (Western)
Grades 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 is currently working toward her Masters and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
Department English
Grades 1, 5
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x862


Ani Kachbalian

Biography Ani Kachbalian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2009. She received her M.A. and B.A. degrees in English from Cal State Northridge. While she worked toward her graduate degree she gained extensive insight into the world of teaching, thus preparing her for her role as a teacher. An alumnus Chamlian Armenian School (class of 1998), Ani returned to her childhood home to teach third grade. Her work has been published in several literary magazines and she continues to actively pursue writing as she teaches.
Department English
Grades 3
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x848


Anita Torosian

Biography Anita Torosian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2004. She is a third grade teacher, English Department Chair and Booster Club Advisor, and the Booster Club advisor. Mrs. Torosian received her B.A. from University of California, San Diego, and her M.A. in Education along with a California multiple subject clear credential from Pepperdine University.
Department English
Grades 3
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x826


Anna Avanessian

Biography Anna Avanessian has been at Chamlian Armenian School since 1994. She has spent the past 3 years taking some college courses in teaching. Mrs. Avanessian worked as a teacher and secretary in Iran for 16 years at Toonian Armenian School.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2, 3
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x806


Annette Baghdasarian

Biography Annette Baghdasarian has been employed at Chamlian since 2008. She has previously taught 6th grade at John Marshall Elementary School, 3rd grade at Mountain Avenue Elementary School, and has served as the Teacher Specialist at Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School. Throughout her employment at the Glendale Unified School District, Mrs. Baghdasarian has also been active as a Math Task Force Committee Member, a Steering Committee Member, a Technology Facilitator, and a site facilitator for the Conflict Resolution program. She played an instrumental role in Mountain Avenue's Blue Ribbon Designation as one of the key writers. Most recently, she has served as Chamlian's Self-Study Coordinator for the WASC Accreditation process. 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 Demirjian

Biography Annie Demirjian has been employed at Chamlian 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
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x819


Annie Gharakhani

Biography Annie Gharakhani has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2007. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a B.A. Degree in Psychology and a minor in Armenian Studies. Miss Annie has also obtained her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x827


Anoush Mangassarian

Biography Anoush Mangassarian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1992, first as a PSC member for 4 years, 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


Arax Zarzavatjian

Biography Arax Zarzavatjian has been teaching at Chamlian Armenian School since 1980, and for the last 16 years has headed the Western Armenian Department. She is a graduate of Karen Yeppe Djemaran and holds a BA in Armenian Studies.
Department Armenian (Western)
Grades 4, 5, 7
Position Teacher/Armenian Department Co-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 Bachelor's of Science 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 (1999-2005). She was hired as a science laboratory assistant, and later promoted to a supervisory position to manage laboratory technicians and oversee their work.
Department Science/Technology
Grades 1, 2, 3, 6
Position Teacher
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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 Armenian (Western)
Grades 2
Position Teacher
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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 in junior high school for 30 years. For three years she has been an assistant principal and head of the Armenian organization of Catholic's Merriam School. She was a basketball player and part of the Iranian National Team.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2, 3
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x853


Armenik Hayrapetian

Biography Armenik Hayrapetian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1986. She holds an Associate Degree in Education and a Bachelors Degree in Bilingual Teacher Education (Armenian Emphasis). Mrs. Hayrapetian attended St. Joseph's University and received her certificate in Elementary Education.
Department Armenian (Eastern)
Grades 1, 2, 3, 6
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x823


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 at 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 Physical Education
Grades 1, 2, 3
Position PE Teacher (1, 2) and Teacher Assistant (3)
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x835


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 ahas been employed at Chamlian since 1985. He attended the National University of Iran in Tehran and obtained a bachelor's degree in mathematics and philosophical logic. In order to pursue a higher education leading to a Master 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 and 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 a the Math Dept Chair and teaches Mathematics at Chamlian.
Department Mathematics
Grades 7, 8
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x821


Arusiag Boggs

Biography Arusiag Boggs has been at Chamlian Armenian School since 2006.She received her Bachelor's Degree in History from California State University, Northridge. She continued her education at Pacific Oaks College where she obtained her multiple-subject teaching credential and Master's Degree in Human Development. Mrs. Boggs is the Social Studies department chair.
Department English/Social Studies
Grades 7, 8
Position Teacher
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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 1, 2
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x822


Caroline Badalian

Biography Caroline Badalian has been 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 Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies, a Master's Degree in Education, and a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
Department English
Grades 4
Position 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 Master of Arts in Art History from California State University, Northridge with emphasis in Armenian Arts, 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. Caroline 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 recently been asked to join the Board of Trustees of the Armenian Library and Museum of America in Boston.
Department Art
Grades 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 the 2001 school year. She is a 2nd grade all subjects English and 7th grade Social Studies teacher. She is 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 English/Social Studies
Grades 2, 7
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x836


Garine Joukadarian

Biography Garine Aznavour Joukadarian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2004. 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. She was a substitute teacher and performed all various duties and responsibilities associated with the position. Mrs. Aznavour is working toward completing the "Armenian Certification Program" provided 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


Helen Akbari

Biography Helen Akbari has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2004. She has an extensive teaching background in the preschool, elementary, and middle school levels. She received a 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, 4
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x824


Hooshik Garabedian

Biography Hooshik Garabedian is a proud graduate of Chamlian Armenian School. She has been employed at Chamlian since 2005. Mrs. Hooshik received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology (Cognitive Sciences) from University of California, Irvine. She is currently pursuing a California multiple subject credential at California State University, Northridge.
Department English
Grades 1
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x828


Hrachik Krikorian

Biography Hrachik Grigorian 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 Religion (Eastern)
Grades 1, 2, 3
Position Teacher Assistant and Teacher
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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 and in Cyprus, at Nareg Armenian School. When Mrs. Karayan moved to the states, she further developed her teaching skills and traits by taking courses in Child Development and Psychology.
Department Armenian (Western)
Grades 4, 5
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x841


Irene Nikoghossian

Biography Coach Irene Nikoghossian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1982. She graduated from the University of Tehran in Physical Education and started teaching in the medical college of the same university as a P.E. teacher. Then she became a head coach for college women basketball team and a coordinator of all sports game program. She is a certified college level basketball coach as well as certified basketball referee. For ten years she has been member of girl's basketball national team and team captain and has 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 x843


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 Public Relations Officer
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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
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x820


Louisa Golshan

Biography Louisa Golshan, "Mrs. Lou", has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1998. 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 English
Grades 6
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x852


Megan Mangassarian

Biography Megan Mangassarian, a Chamlian alumni, has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 1998. She also coaches the Chamlian girl's volleyball teams. Miss Megan is currently attending CSUN pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 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. Miss Melikian has experience in early childhood education and has worked as an instructor for Gymboree Learning Center. She is an aspiring teacher working towards a Bachelor's degree in English as well as a Single Subject Teaching Credential.
Department N/A
Grades 0
Position Receptionist
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x110


Narine Mosesskashane

Biography Narine Kashane has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2006 . Her teaching experience includes many years of assisting at different schools. Mrs. Kashane holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies from Cal State Los Angeles.
Department English
Grades 2
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x838


Nazeli Shahinian

Biography Nazeli Shahinian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School in the Account's Recievable department, since 1989.
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 since 1986. She graduated from the Beirut National Conservatory of Music. 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 Dep. at the Tekelian School of Music and 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 with Chamlian Armenian School since 2006. He has graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelors of Science 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 Bachelors of Arts in Armenian language and Literature. She has taken few courses at Mashtotz Armenian College mainly in methodology and computers to develop her own skills in the field of teaching.
Department Armenian (Eastern)
Grades 4, 5, 6
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. Since 2000 she was promoted to the administrative position as an Assistant to the Principal and later as Vice Principal of Chamlian School. She has taught English Language and Literature at Levon and Sophia Hagopian College in Beirut, Lebanon. She started as a Social Studies teacher and Social Studies Department Chair. Mrs. Kaprielian holds a Bachelor's Degree in History, California Single Subject Credential in Social Studies, and a Master's Degree in Educational Administration and Leadership.
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. from California State University of Northridge.
Department English
Grades 4
Position Teacher
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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 the past 27 years to elementary and junior high students in Tehran, Iran.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2, 3, 8
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x834


Sarene Adessian

Biography Sarene Adessian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2009. She is a graduate of Chamlian, and later completed her high school education at 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 in 2009. To supplement her education in teaching, Sarene returned to her childhood school as a TA for the 1st and 2nd grade.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2
Position Teacher Assistant
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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 BA in Armenian Language and Literature and has completed single-subject teaching credential courses and Master of Arts 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 TV in Glendale, CA, as a radio/TV journalist ad broadcaster.
Department Armenian (Eastern)
Grades 6, 7, 8
Position Teacher/Armenian Department Co-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 with 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. After moving to the United States in 1991, she taught Armenian for the next three years at Maryamian Davtian Foundation. She has also published articles in Armenian Asbarez Daily and working 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


Siran Marselian

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


Souzy Ohanian

Biography Souzy Ohanian has been teaching at Chamlian Armenian School since 1992. She received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from California State University of Northridge. Mrs. Ohanian has also received a Master of Arts degree in education along with a California multiple subject clear credential from University of Phoenix. Mrs. Souzy also serves as the English editor of "Our Voice", a student periodical.
Department English/Social Studies
Grades 1, 7
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x844


Stella Der Sarkissian

Biography Stella Der Sarkissian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School 1986, when she established the Chamlian School Library. She holds a degree in Linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley. Mrs. Der Sarkissian has worked as assistant to librarians at Hilltop elementary and Portola Jr. High schools both 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 Bachelor's Degree in English Literature. She has taught 1st grade (all English subjects) and 6th grade Social Studies. She is currently teaching 2nd grade (all English subjects). 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
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x845


Tenee Betpera

Biography Tenee Betpera has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2009. She is working toward her Bachelor's of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from the California State Polytechnic University of Pomona.She is also taking courses towards her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Miss Tenee has always had a passion for the field of teaching and plans on becoming an elementary school teacher.
Department N/A
Grades 1, 2
Position Teacher Assistant
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x899


Vahan Mehrabian

Biography Vahan Mehrabian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2004. He received a Bachelor's of Arts 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 served as a T.A. in Edison Elementary school.
Department Armenian (Eastern)
Grades 6, 7, 8
Position Teacher
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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. 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


Vilma Kouyoumjian

Biography Vilma Kouyoumjian has been employed at Chamlian Armenian School since 2005. She graduated from Hamazkayin Cultural Association's Armenian Studies Department in Lebanon and has a Bachelor's of Arts in Armenian Literature and Linguistics. She is also a graduate of State University of Yerevan and holds a Masters Degree in Armenian Literature and Linguistics. Her teaching career began at Jemaran, Lebanon in the year 1994. She then moved to Texas with her family in the year of 2000 and taught Armenian language in different schools.
Department Armenian (Western)
Grades 1, 3, 6
Position Teacher
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Phone (818) 957-3398 x860

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