Faculty & Staff
Our Team
Our incredible faculty consists of classroom teachers, specialty teachers, and assistants. The primary classes are staffed with two teachers, while the upper grade classes are staffed with a lead teacher and a full-time associate or assistant. All classroom teachers are credentialed and many hold advanced degrees. Members of both the faculty and administration participate in regular professional development through conferences, workshops, and in-service training.
We are united by a life-long dedication to learning and a true love and respect for children. We share the belief in the value of solid academic preparation, sound moral and ethical principles, and each child’s ability to succeed.
Together, we emphasize a great variety of strategies and best practices connected to making a positive difference in the lives of children.
The video above was made to introduce the 2021-2022 faculty & staff – first screened at Back-to-School Night.

Patricia Anthonyson
Teaching Assistant
Favorite Movie: Honey I Shrunk the Kids

Marie Bachrach
Teacher
Favorite Toy:
Tinker Toys

Jonathan Beckmann
Asst. Head of School
Favorite Instrument:
Kazoo

Carlin Bell
4th Grade Teacher
Favorite Toy:
Lincoln Logs

Bill Birch
Advancement Coordinator
Favorite Food:
Meatloaf

Timi Birch
Kindergarten Teacher
Favorite Band:
Oingo Boingo

Nate Blanchard
4th Grade Teacher
Favorite Dessert:
Mud Pie

Lindsay Byer
6th Grade Teacher
Favorite Toy:
Teddy Ruxpin

Juan Campos
Teaching Assistant
Favorite Plant:
Venus Fly Trap

Terry Clark
Athletic Director/PE
Favorite Toy:
Skateboard

Krystal Combs
Science Specialist
Favorite Dancing:
Tap Dancing

Randy Cucco
Math Teacher
Favorite Movie:
Animal House

Taylor Costin
PE Specialist
Favorite Toy:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Figures

Lauren Daniels
Library Specialist
Favorite Food:
Sushi

Skyler Douek
Teaching Assistant
Favorite Dessert:
Banana Cream Pudding

Jay Falk
Director of Communications
Favorite Food and Favorite Band:
Meat Loaf

Daniel Gonzales
Maintenance-Custodial
Favorite Movie:
Star Wars

Valerie Gordon
Art Teacher/ Director of Integration
Favorite Band:
The Beatles

Jordan Grant
2nd Grade Teacher
Favorite Instrument:
Saxophone

Eric Hutchinson
6th Grade Teacher
Favorite Car:
1999 Mazda Miata

Ajayi Jackson
Music Specialist
Favorite Band:
Snarky Puppy

Bonnie Kroh
Teaching Assistant
Favorite Band:
Led Zeppelin

Jenny Lapidus
Community Coordinator
Favorite Toy:
Magic 8-Ball

Terri Lotts
1st Grade Teacher
Favorite Band:
New Kids on the Block

Bri Miller
Kindergarten Teacher / Admissions Coordinator
Favorite Animal:
Sloth

Chris Myers
5th Grade Teacher
Favorite Toy:
Whoopee Cushion

Sarah Nelson
3rd Grade Teacher
Favorite Instrument:
Ukulele

Nicole Pennington
Business and Development Officer
Favorite Band:
Journey

Ilene Reinfeld
Head of School
Favorite Toy:
Lite Brite

Yosselyn Rodriguez
Office Coordinator
Favorite Animal:
Tiger

Debbie Seidel
2nd Grade Teacher
Favorite Vegetable: Artichoke

Mita Son
3rd Grade Teacher
Favorite TV Show:
Friends

Michele Topolsky
Executive Assistant to Head of School
Favorite Dance:
Tango

Joanne Vaisman
1st Grade Teacher
Favorite Animal:
Gorilla