Blake's work as Upper School Dean of Students is centered around incorporating the school's core values of Scholarship, Balance, Community, and Character into everyday student life at Laguna.
A proud Laguna alum and recipient of our 2019 Faculty Excellence Award, Blake has taught a wide array of courses in his years at the school, including English, Geography, Digital Arts, and Critical Thinking. As advisor to our award-winning yearbook, La Honda, Blake helps his staff see the importance of documenting the school's history with creativity and accuracy in mind. He co-developed the school's longstanding Entrepreneurship curriculum along with Paul Chiment, and taught it for many years at the Middle School before moving to the Upper School course.
A former sports writer and broadcaster, Blake remains an avid fan of USC and Raiders football, as well as Dodgers baseball. He loves coaching our Middle School volleyball teams, playing beach volleyball, and spending as much time in the ocean as possible.
He and his wife, Laura, love continuing to find new ways to enjoy Santa Barbara along with their two daughters, Emiko and Juni.
