Samueli Academy
David Janisch, PE, possesses extensive experience in engineering, technology, and education. Currently serving as an engineer at Samueli Academy since January 2025, David's prior roles include significant leadership positions such as CEO of American Laser Healthcare Corp, where contributions involved medical device research and light therapy implementation, and Senior Vice President at Pharus Advisors, LLC, co-founding a semiconductor practice. Additionally, David was a board member at Rocket Science Tutors, Inc., focusing on STEM education in Southern California. With a strong foundation in engineering from notable companies such as Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and AppliedMicro, David holds advanced degrees in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California and California State University, Long Beach, alongside a credential in Mathematics from UC Irvine.
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Samueli Academy
Samueli Academy is a public, tuition-free 7-12th grade charter school founded by Orangewood Foundation in 2013. We serve youth from all over Orange County and emphasize support for teens in foster care and underserved communities. Samueli Academy is a rigorous and extremely supportive learning environment. We strive to position students for college and career success using eight educational best practices: 1. STEAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) 2. Project-Based learning 3. Work-based learning 4. Engineering and Design Pathways 5. Small class sizes (21:1 student-teacher ratio) 6. Small student body (approximately 820 in grades 7-12) 7. Laptop for each student 8. Specialized support staff focused on the “whole” student Our mission is to ignite the passion within all students to reach their greatest potential through a nurturing and innovative learning environment.