Faculty

PROGRAM MANAGER

Instructor for: AP Cybersecurity 1-2 Networking & Cybersecurity 1-2 H, Innovative Technologies 1-2: Esports

Email: mi.marmolejo@haydenmagnet.org

Michael Marmolejo is the Program Manager of the Center for Computer Studies Magnet Program, the Instructional Leader of the Computer Science Department, the sponsor of the Computer Club, the founder and head coach of the two-time AIA Championship runner-up Falcon Esports gaming competition teams, and the host of Noodle Society (It's like Oprah's Book Club, but with instant noodles instead of books).

He teaches AP Cybersecurity 1-2, Networking and Cybersecurity 1-2 and a specialized section of Innovative Technologies 1-2 focused entirely on Esports.

Instructor for: Advanced Media Imaging H 1-2, Computer Video Animation 1-2, Computer Video Animation 3-4 H 

Email: mmdelgado@haydenmagnet.org 

Michele Delgado has been an artist and teacher for over 2 decades.  

Instructor for: Computer Science 1-2 H, Computer Science 3-4 H, AP Computer Science A 5-6

Email/Correro Electronico:

el.herrera@haydenmagnet.org

Bio:

Miguel J. Herrera obtained both his bachelors and Masters degrees from Arizona State University.  While working on attaining his Masters, he did a summer internship with Dr. Alice Christie where he trained teachers to use technology in their classrooms.  

Mr. Herrera has been a computer science teacher for the past 17 years at THE Center for Computer Studies at Carl Hayden High School.  Currently he teaches Computer Science 1-2 H, Computer Science 3-4 H and AP Computer Science Principles.

Instructor for: Exploring Computer Science 1-2, Innovative Technologies 1-2, Integrated Software 1

Email:

ev.bellote@haydenmagnet.org

Bio:

Ever Bellote is a recent addition to the Center for Computer Studies. He teaches Exploring Computer Science and Integrated Software as well as our Innovative Technologies classes. 

Mr. Bellote excels in presenting students with hands-on applied computer science activities, and is the leading instructor of the Innovative Technologies classes, where students use the latest technology to produce creative projects, and where students learn the skills that they will need for his after school program, as he also serves as the Head Coach and sponsor of the world-famous Falcon Robotics team!

Instructor for: Exploring Computer Science 1-2, Computer Science 1-2 H, Integrated Software 1

Email:

deepika@haydenmagnet.org

Bio:

Dr. Deepika Arora is the newest member of the Center for Computer Studies, and is the first face many of our students see as she welcomes freshman students to our Exploring Computer Science, Computer Science 1-2 Honors and Integrated Software classes.

As a former Math teacher, she brings a wealth of educational experience and advanced Computer Science credentials to our program.

INSTRUCTOR EMERITUS

Adviser for: Comp Sci H 1-2, AP CSP, Comp Sci H 3-4, Innovative Technologies

Email:  j.jones@haydenmagnet.org 

Jill Jones served as a teacher and Program Manager in the Computer Studies Magnet program for over 30 years. Although she retired in 2022, she continues to support the program through mentorship and advisement on advanced courses.