Maria Elena Tostado

Background

Tostado, Maria Elena was born on February 29, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Charles E. and Maria Antonia (Romero) Galindo.

Education

Bachelor of Science, St. Mary's College, 1962; Master of Science, California Lutheran College, 1972; Master of Science, Pepperdine U., 1973.

Career

Teacher, chemistry, St. Joseph's Academy, South Bend, Indiana, 1961-1962; teacher, chemistry, physics, Sisters of Holy Cross, Mountain View, California, 1962-1965; teacher, chemistry, physics, Sisters of Holy Cross, Boise, 1965-1966; teacher, math, Sisters of Holy Cross, Modesto, California, 1966-1969; teacher, math, Ventura (California) Unified Schools, 1969-1970; teacher, math, San Fernando (California) High School, 1970-1974; counselor, Canoga (California) High School, 1974-1977; administrator, assistant principal, Belmont High School, 1977-1983; administrator, principal, Stevenson Junior High School, Los Angeles, 1984-1987; principal, Garfield High School, Los Angeles, since 1987. Consultant and speaker in field.

Achievements

• Maria Elena Tostado has been listed as a noteworthy Principal by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, knitting, travel, swimming, public speaking.

Connections

Married Miguel H. Tostado, May 5, 1974. Children: Mike, Diane.

Father:

Charles E. Galindo

Mother:

Maria Antonia (Romero) Galindo

Spouse:

Miguel H. Tostado

child:

Mike Tostado

child:

Diane Tostado