Meet the Science Department
Judy Rehburg
20 years teaching, 19 years at El Dorado
Currently teaches Anatomy/Physiology and AP Environmental Science; previously taught Biology, Chemistry, and Life Science.
Mrs. Rehburg went to Chaffey Community College in Rancho Cucamonga, then transferred to Cal State Fullerton where she received her degree in Biological Sciences in 1999. Soon after, she was encouraged by a friend to "try out" teaching, so she went back to CSUF to get her teaching credential. Receiving her credential in 2001, she immediately found a job with PYLUSD at Bernardo Yorba Middle School. After one year there, she transferred to El Dorado where she could never dream of leaving.
Mrs. Rehburg is happily married and has been since 1999 and has two daughters; one at El Dorado and one at Tuffree. She also has a menagerie of pets, including 2 dogs, 3 cats, and a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians. Her hobbies include working on puzzles, hiking, and making science content videos on Instagram!
Adeline Tang
8 years teaching, 7 years at El Dorado
Currently teaches Biology and AP Computer Science Principles; previously taught Honors Biology and Life Science.
Miss Tang went to University of California, Irvine where she realized she wanted to become a Biology teacher and received her B.S. in Biology/Education and teaching credential. She also did research in a marine virus lab that had an education outreach area in Crystal Cove State Park. Her first teaching job was in Coachella Valley but she wanted to come back to her home in Orange County. Thankfully, she found her current job at El Dorado and moved back right away. She later went to Point Loma Nazarene University to earn her M.S. in Biology. After teaching Biology for a few years, she decided to change things up by learning about and earning her teaching credential in Computer Science with the Orange County Department of Education. She enjoys teaching both Biology and Computer Science and hopes to continue learning and growing as she teaches her students each day!
Miss Tang finds joy in both the highs and the lows of life. She has a wonderful, loving family and a supportive church community in Irvine. Her hobbies include experimenting in the kitchen, walking/hiking/biking to enjoy the views, eating all kinds of food, and reading stories of all kinds.
Brit Brown
Four years teaching at El Dorado
Currently teaches Biology and Honors Biology; previously taught life science and physical science.
Mrs. Brown went to Fullerton College where she earned an Associates in Math and Science before transferring to Cal State Fullerton. At CSUF, Mrs. Brown earned her Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences before enrolling in the credential program. Shortly after, receiving her credential, Mrs. Brown applied for and obtained a teaching position at El Dorado. Being an EDHS alum, Mrs. Brown has no intentions of leaving (Go Hawks!). In addition to teaching, Mrs. Brown is also the head varsity coach for both the Girls' and the Boys' Volleyball programs at El Dorado. Outside of school, Mrs. Brown likes going on outdoor adventures with her husband, son, and two crazy dogs.
Leilani Green
6 years teaching, 2 years at El Dorado
Currently teaches Chemistry and Physical Science; previously taught AP Chemistry and Honors Chemistry
Ms. Green went to Virginia Tech in northern VA where she received her B.S. in chemistry and her teaching credential. Her first teaching job was at Rock Ridge High School in Ashburn, Virginia. Ms. Green eventually moved to sunny California to live with her now fiance. Since moving out west, Ms. Green transferred to her current job at El Dorado and is loving every minute of it.
In addition to teaching, Ms. Green coaches girl's volleyball at El Dorado. She spends most of her free time playing Nintendo switch games with her cat, Twilight, in her lap the entire time. Ms. Green also enjoys watching seasonal anime, listening/dancing to kpop, and playing volleyball on the beach.
Jessica Dutton
15 years teaching, 6 years at El Dorado
Currently teaches AP Physics, Chemistry, and is the Science Olympiad Coordinator. Previously has taught Earth Science, College Prep Physics, and Conceptual Physics.
Mrs. Dutton went to UCLA where she received her Bachelor's of Science degree in Geophysics and Space Physics in 2005. She went on to obtain her teaching credential and Master's in Education, also from UCLA, in 2007. Mrs. Dutton has previously taught at Lawndale High School, Villa Park High School, and Edison High School, before finding her long term home here at El Dorado.
Mrs. Dutton enjoys going hiking and visiting interesting places with her husband and daughter.
Kathryn Oberle
34 years teaching total, 32 years at El Dorado HS (and still loving it!)
Currently teaching AP Biology, Honors Biology, and College Prep Biology
Mrs. Oberle earned a BS in Biological Sciences (emphasis in Developmental and Cell Biology) and a minor in English at UCI (go, Anteaters! Zot Zot!). She received her MA in Education through National University while teaching at EDHS. Mrs. O has worn a lot of different hats throughout the years and is currently Science Department Chair, CSF Adviser, and a Science Olympiad coach. In her spare time you can find her walking her dogs, running, doing Pilates, reading, sewing, or traveling.
