Administration
Nate Reinking, Principal
Mr. Nathan Reinking serves as the Principal of Pacific Trails Middle School. Prior to this position, he served as Assistant Principal at La Costa Canyon High School and San Dieguito High School Academy, bringing over a decade of administrative experience serving diverse school communities. Mr. Reinking’s roots in education began in the music classroom. It was there, and later in his roles as a LINK Crew Coordinator and Attendance Intervention Coordinator, that he learned the true value of listening and ensuring everyone in the school community feels heard. These early experiences cemented his core belief that every single student needs a champion and a reason to show up each day ready to learn. Today, this philosophy guides his highly collaborative leadership approach. Nate is passionate about working side by side with teachers, staff, and families to create a positive school environment where all students can thrive. He holds degrees from the University of San Diego and California State University, Fullerton.
Danica Teniozo, Administrative Assistant to Principal
858.509.1000, ext. 4095
Danica Teniozo is the Administrative Assistant to the Principal at Pacific Trails Middle School. Danica holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a Master’s degree in Education (Counseling) from San Diego State University. She brings extensive administrative experience from both clinical and office settings, including coordinating office operations, managing schedules, supporting staff and facilitating recruitment processes.
Erica Williams, Assistant Principal
858.509.1000
Bringing 28 years of passion for education to the role, Erica Williams serves as Assistant Principal at PTMS with a strong commitment to shared leadership and community engagement. After spending 23 years inspiring middle and high school students in the English classroom and entering her 5th year as an administrator, Erica understands that true educational success is a team effort. Through a warm, collaborative approach, Erica actively bridges the school and broader community—partnering with educators, families, and local organizations to create a supportive environment where every learner can reach their potential.
Cameron Martin, Assistant Principal
858.509.1000
Lisa Graciano, Administrative Assistant to Assistant Principal
858.509.1000, ext. 4601
Lisa Graciano has been the Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal at Pacific Trails Middle School since 2016. She has served on the School Site Council, and on the Site Safety and Wellness Committee. She assists the AP with annual safety plan updates, the Independent Study Physical Education program, standardized testing, school surveys, student discipline, translator requests, and a variety of other tasks in the administration office. Mrs. Graciano grew up in Southern California, and received her BA in Sociology from Cal State San Marcos. She lives in Oceanside with her husband, daughter, and their 60 pound fur baby, Kona.
COUNSELING
Lisa Curry (A-Ll), Counselor
Ms. Lisa Curry has been serving students for over 20 years as a school counselor. Before joining the PTMS Wolfpack, Ms. Curry was, and absolutely still is, a Nittany Lion. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development & Family Studies from Penn State University. She then attended the University of San Diego, achieving a Master’s in Counseling and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Ms. Curry began her career as a high school counselor then eventually found her true passion in San Dieguito Union High School District’s middle schools. While supporting students with the many challenges and changes they experience in their early teen years at both Carmel Valley Middle School and Earl Warren Middle School, Ms. Curry was selected as a Middle School #5 Planning Team Member in 2014. She soon after joined what became Pacific Trails Middle School as a founding staff member, embracing the rare opportunity in education to imagine what a forward-looking middle school could provide for a community. A former resident of Carmel Valley and current resident of Encinitas, she developed and maintains a keen understanding of the PTMS community. Ms. Curry is also a parent in the SDUHSD community. Her free time is often spent at the softball fields, cheering on her daughters with their #1 fan by her side–Roxie, the Golden Cavalier.
Marlene Garcia, Counseling Secretary
858.509.1000, ext. 4606
email
Marlene Garcia is the counseling secretary at Pacific Trails Middle School. She supports students and families with registration, enrollment withdrawals, portal accounts, and scheduling counseling appointments, while also providing administrative support to our front office and counseling team.
Elizabeth Williams, Attendance
858.509.1000, ext. 4609
Krishna Mungekar, Health Office
858.509.1000, ext. 4605
fax - 858.509.1005
