Sebastian Benavidez III, Principal

Mr. Sebastian Benavidez III, with more than 27 years of educational experience is Principal at Graham Middle School. Most recently, he served as Principal at Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School in the Palo Alto Unified School District, earning recognition for fostering collaborative relationships with families and staff to enhance student and school outcomes. Mr. Benavidez spent over 15 years in the Fresno Unified School District, culminating in his role as an elementary Vice Principal. There, he spearheaded initiatives to improve school climate, implement effective student supports, and mentor educators. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from California State University, Fresno, and a Master’s in Education from National University, Fresno.

Jackee Keirns, Assistant Principal 

Mrs. Jackee Keirns, formerly the assistant principal at Crittenden Middle School and the Castro Elementary principal for the last two years, is Assistant Principal at Graham Middle School. Ms. Keirns has more than 17 years of teaching and school leadership experience, including Title 1 schools. She has been the social studies department chair, teacher in charge, seventh- and eighth-grade social studies teacher, and PBIS team lead at Leonard Herman Intermediate School, San Jose. She also taught elementary school in San Jose for four years. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California San Diego, earned her master’s in education from University of California Santa Cruz, and a master’s in educational administration from Concordia University.