Phil Mortensen

 

Mr. Mortensen is the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Coordinator for the Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District.

 

He graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a BA in Music Education, and went on to receive his MA in Educational Administration from Cal State Fullerton. He has over 40 years teaching experience and began teaching at PYLUSD in 1989.

 

Before Mr. Mortensen became the district's VAPA coordinator, he was the Director of Bands at Valencia High School. He also performed on trumpet in the opening ceremonies of the 1984 Olympics at the Los Angeles Coliseum.