The required high school courses are taught by San Mateo Union High School District teachers. The teachers also monitor student progress in the program and advise students both in academic courses and career preparation.
The Middle College principal is Greg Quigley. In addition to his Middle College duties, he serves as a district IEP specialist at Aragon, Hillsdale, Mills, and San Mateo high schools and he chairs the district Health, Physical Education and the Guidance councils. Mr. Quigley taught English at Aragon High (1991-2000) and served as the English Department Head for four years. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from San Francisco State University, a master's degree in public administration from Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, and an administrative credential from San Jose State University.
Jennifer Fraser, in her 12th year at Middle College, teaches American Literature (junior English) and World Literature (senior English). Ms. Fraser taught English at Aragon High School in San Mateo until 1998. Her previous teaching experiences include teaching English at Iolani High in Hawaii, in West Berlin in Germany, and at Capuchino High in San Bruno. Ms. Fraser is a graduate of Stanford University, where she also received her teaching credential. She also is a National Board Certified Teacher. Fraser web site
Michael Clardy has taught at Middle College for nine years. He started in 2000, then spent the 2006-07 school year teaching at his alma mater, Coronado High School In San Diego. Mr. Clardy teaches economics, government and U.S. history at Middle College and is the junior advisor. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science at St. Mary's College in Moraga and a master's degree from San Francisco State University.
Tony Basques is the Middle College counselor. Mr. Basques retired as a counselor at Mills High School in Millbrae in 1993 after working for more than 30 years. Mr. Basques works part-time as a counselor at College of San Mateo, DeAnza College in Cupertino, and Cañada College in Redwood City. In addition, he teaches the CRER 121 and CRER 122 classes for Middle College students.
Carol Ullrich is the Middle College staff assistant. Ms. Ullrich joined the Middle College program in November 2008. Ms. Ullrich graduated from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. She has two children in the San Mateo Union High School District and has actively volunteered at local schools.
The college courses are taught by CSM instructors.
