Michael, a San Diego resident for 30 years, has been deeply rooted in the local community alongside his wife, Luba, whom he met at a local Christian evangelical church. Married for 18 years, they are blessed with four children, 2 boys, and 2 girls, ages 16 to 7, all of whom have been students at HCSSD since Kindergarten.

With all their children, boys and girls, playing hockey from an early age, Michael has served as a volunteer coach for various local youth hockey teams for over a decade. He holds active coaching certifications from USA Hockey and the Amateur Athletic Union, prominent sports organizations dedicated to the promotion and development of youth sports and youth physical fitness programs.

A financial auditor and fraud investigator by profession, Michael extends his expertise to his role as a member of the financial committee at his church. Additionally, he actively participates in the media ministry, outreach ministry, youth summer camps ministry, and church security operations. Both he and his wife are long-standing members of the church choir.

Colossians 3:23 -- Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…