Kizen Sugano teaches photography, guitar, and songwriting classes at Righetti High. He has worked as a professional musician and been involved in photography since the age of 13. He is an alumnus of the Berklee College of Music in Boston with a degree in Composition and obtained his teacher credentialing through CSU Dominquez Hills. In addition to his instructional roles, Kizen has served as the Department Chair of the Visual & Performing Arts Department at Righetti since 2001.