Thoibi Rublaitus, Ed.D Director
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Dr. Thoibi Rublaitus /ToyBee Roo-BLY-tus/ was born and raised in India. She moved to the United States in 2005. She started working as a part-time ESL teacher at Corona-Norco Adult School in 2007. In 2016, she was appointed as the Assistant Principal and promoted to Principal in 2019. As an immigrant, Dr. Rublaitus appreciates the challenges of navigating the US education system. She understands the needs and predicaments of adult learners as she worked as a Barista at Starbucks and had four part-time jobs during the 2008-09 economic recession. Her passion and goal as an adult educator are to provide learners the support they need to make their time in the school meaningful, empowering, and upskilling.
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 Marci England, M.Ed
Assistant Principal
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Mrs. Marci England, Assistant Principal at Corona-Norco Adult School since 2022, brings over 18 years of adult education experience as an ESL instructor, program coordinator, and leader. A certified California Department of Education trainer, she leads statewide professional development on distance learning, language proficiency standards, and equity, while championing innovative programs like Integrated Education and Training. With deep knowledge, compassion, and a strong commitment to equity, Marci is dedicated to helping adult learners achieve their goals and is proud to be part of a team that believes in the transformative power of adult education.
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Melissa Bako, Ed.D
Assistant Principal on Special Assignment
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Dr. Melissa Bako serves as Assistant Principal on Special Assignment for CNUSD’s Adult Education programs, where she leads with a strong focus on instructional leadership, academic support, and student success. She oversees both ESL and high school credit recovery, expanding access to meaningful learning opportunities through data-driven decisions, collaborative teams, and student-centered practices. Rooted in relationships, equity, and empowerment, Dr. Bako is dedicated to strengthening adult education and advancing CNUSD’s tradition of excellence and lifelong learning.
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Carmel Danieri, PPS
Counselor
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Mrs. Carmel Danieri has been a Counselor at Corona-Norco Adult School since 2001. Her passion and mission are to support every adult student to visualize and help them achieve their goals. Success stories such as these impel and inspire her: "I had a successful career in banking for over twenty years but couldn't get an interview because I didn't have my diploma. After completing my required courses and receiving my letter of completion from you, I could proudly apply without any shame". ~Former Student.
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Nila Hamdani, M.Ed
Adult Education Specialist
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Mrs. Nila Hamdani has been a dedicated member of Corona-Norco Adult School since 2003. Born and raised in Indonesia, Ms. Hamdani brings a unique and diverse perspective to her role as the Adult School Specialist. Ms. Hamdani has extensive knowledge of policies and procedures of adult education systems. She has worked extensively with adult education accountability systems to ensure that reports accurately reflect relevant data for state and federal accountability purposes. Ms. Hamdani offers valuable support to the ESL program. Her deep understanding of student needs, coupled with her multicultural background, enables her to connect with and support the diverse adult learner community effectively. Through her commitment, expertise, and passion, Ms. Hamdani continues to make a lasting impact on the students and the broader community she serves. |