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Daniel's journey has come full circle as he returns to Laguna Blanca in the role of registrar. He's a familiar face to many, having first joined the Laguna community as a ninth grader before graduating in 2014. After his time at Laguna where he was the first squash team representing our school, Daniel pursued his academic passions at Connecticut College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Government with a concentration in United States studies; while also captaining the squash team. It was his love for squash that truly defined his early career. Daniel became the Squash Coordinator and Coach for SquashDrive, a program similar to the School of Squash in Santa Barbara, and later served as the Men's and Women's Head Squash Coach at UC Berkeley. Upon returning to Southern California, Daniel continued his education, obtaining a Master of Science in Coaching, Exercise Science, and Sports Administration from Concordia University in Irvine. Daniel's passions still remain in sports and athletics, and he loves to compete in any games, challenges, or sport—particularly one with a racquet. Now, he's back at Laguna, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of our school's values. Welcome home, Daniel Reisman!

Susanne Richter was raised in Santa Barbara, attending local schools and Santa Barbara City College. She received her B.A. from U.C. Davis in Comparative Literature and a minor in Community Nutrition. After working at the Santa Barbara City College library for several years she fell in love with teaching after volunteering to read with elementary school students. She received her teaching credential and M.Ed. from U.C.S.B. Susanne comes from Garden Street Academy where she taught grades K-3 in various combinations.

Susanne has two children, ages 10 and 12 who spend lots of time with their extended family who live locally. They love swimming and surfing at the beach, hiking, biking and doting on their two cats who keep them entertained.

Ray Robitaille was born in New York City and raised in the suburb of Long Island. He received his teaching credential in Physical Education from Central Connecticut State University (1979) where he played football and lacrosse. He received his Master's Degree in Athletic Administration from Azusa Pacific University (1993).
 
Ray has coached many sports for boys and girls at Laguna since 1980. He became the Athletic Director and served in that capacity from 1983-1993. He organized the first Laguna Blanca School Invitational Relays an event in which to this day, brings hundreds of potential families to the Laguna campus. He is credited for starting up the first lacrosse team for boys at Laguna in 1985, and the first football team at Laguna in 1999. He is responsible for establishing the UCSB Summer Day Camp for children (1981) at UC Santa Barbara.
 
In 1997 the flag pole in front of the Merovick gymnasium was named in his honor. Ray was also the recipient of the 2004 Laguna Blanca School Walk of Fame and was awarded Coach of the Year in 2005 from the Coast Valley League. That year the Owls were league champs (11-2) and went to the semi-finals in the CIF 8-man football playoffs. He is the founder of the Santa Barbara Lacrosse Club Inc. which has evolved into the current Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association in which Ray is one of the original board members.

Ray is married to his wife, April, and has three children.