about the teachers

Team Lions: Benny Chargualaf (Science), Madrid Borja (Reading), Anna Paulino (Math),
Arvi Bacani (Language Arts), Ronald Labrador (Social Studies) Team Elective Teachers: Frankie Mateo (PE),
Valerie Tanayan (Computer Science), David Castro (Art), Sumch Choay (SPED BLS)

contact us:
ums main office 671-735-3110/1 teacher email addresses: listed below

mrs. madrid borja-reading

after graduating from john f. kennedy high school and the university of guam, mrs. madrid borja started teaching reading at lpums in 2005. she has spent many years coaching volleyball and advising different clubs and organizations at lpums. she enjoys volleyball, softball, swimming, video/board games, running, music, watching basketball and movies, and of course books. she has a B.A. is in english literature and an M.Ed. in reading from the university of guam and is currently working on a doctorate in curriculum & instruction with a focus on literacy. she is the program coordinator of the WeRead. literacy program. her motto is "be good. read books." click here to go to mrs. borja's reading page.

email: [email protected] instagram: 671begoodreadbooks

mr. arvi bacani-language arts

mr. arvi bacani has been an educator for 27 years, serving as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. he holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, ESL, with an emphasis in english, as well as a master’s degree in administration and supervision from the university of guam. he is currently involved with the leadership team, serves as an NJHS co-advisor and member of the safety committee, and, of course, is the lions language arts teacher. outside of school, mr. bacani enjoys spending time with his wife and children and traveling during school breaks. his motto is, “i don’t teach, i inspire.”

email: [email protected]

mrs. anna paulino- math

mrs. anna paulino has been a math teacher and counselor at LPUMS for twenty-two years. she enjoys crafts and outdoor activities like hiking and bike riding. she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees at the university of guam. she is part of the school climate cadre and helps run the paws rewards program!

email: [email protected]

mr. benny chargualaf- science

mr. chargualaf is from the beautiful village of inalajan and has been teaching for twenty-six years. besides teaching science, he loves fishing, spending time on his farm, and being with his family. you can often find him working with his students in the campus gardens.

email: [email protected]

alfredo mendoza- social studies