Faculty & Staff
Our Team
Our incredible faculty consists of classroom teachers, specialty teachers, and assistants. The primary classes are staffed with two teachers and an assistant, while the upper grade classes are staffed with two lead teachers and/or 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.
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Deanne Anders
Grade 5 Assistant
Favorite Movie:
Waiting for Guffman

Patricia Anthonyson
Grade 3 Assistant
Favorite Children’s Movie: Honey I Shrunk the Kids

Marie Bachrach
Teacher on Special Assignment (K-2 & Library)
Favorite Toy:
Tinker Toys

Jonathan Beckmann
Asst. Head of School
Favorite Instrument:
Kazoo

Bill Birch
Admissions/Advancement
Favorite Food:
Meatloaf

Timi Birch
Grade 2 Teacher
Favorite Band:
Oingo Boingo

Nate Blanchard
Science Specialist (5th-6th) / Makerspace (K-6th)
Favorite Dessert:
Mud Pie

Lindsay Byer
Grade 6 Teacher
Favorite Toy:
Teddy Ruxpin

Jordan Calderon
Grade 1 Teacher / DEIJB
Favorite Instrument:
Saxophone

Juan Campos
Science Specialist (K-4th)
Favorite Plant:
Venus Fly Trap

Terry Clark
Athletic Director/P.E.
Favorite Toy:
Skateboard

Randy Cucco
Math Teacher
Favorite Animal:
Orangutan

Peter Davis
Music Specialist
Favorite Meal to Make :
Carbonara

Michael Eastburn
P.E. Specialist
Favorite Musical Instrument:
Piano

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

Emma Farley
Specialist Team Asst.
Favorite Band:
Japanese Breakfast

Candie Felshaw
Office Coordinator
Favorite Animal:
Fox

Daniel Gonzalez
Maintenance
Favorite Movie:
Star Wars

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

Eric Hutchinson
Grade 6 Teacher
Favorite Historical Figure:
Buddha

Bonnie Kroh
Kindergarten Assistant
Favorite Band:
Led Zeppelin

David Lopez
Grade 2 Assistant
Favorite Movie:
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Terri Lotts
Kindergarten Teacher
Favorite Band:
New Kids on the Block

Jenna Marshall
Grade 1 Teacher
Favorite Animal:
Snow Leopard

Perla Medeles
Custodial
Favorite Husband:
Salomon!

Bri Miller
Kindergarten Teacher / Admissions
Favorite Animal:
Sloth

Maya Mulvihill
Grade 4 Assistant
Favorite Dessert:
Coffee Ice Cream

Chris Myers
Grade 5 Teacher
Favorite Toy:
Whoopee Cushion

Sarah Nelson
Grade 3 Teacher
Favorite Instrument:
Ukulele

Nicole Pennington
Business and Development Officer
Favorite Band:
Journey

Nicole Pinkus
Grade 4 Teacher
Favorite Animal:
Cow

Ayron Quiazon
Business Office Assistant
Favorite Song:
Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Green Day)

Ilene Reinfeld
Head of School
Favorite Toy:
Lite Brite

Tamar Resnick
Grade 4 Teacher
Favorite Sports Team:
Los Angeles Dodgers

Yosselyn Rodriguez
Grade 1 Assistant
Favorite Animal:
Tiger

Debbie Seidel
Grade 2 Teacher
Favorite Vegetable: Artichoke

Mita Son
Grade 3 Teacher
Favorite TV Show:
Friends

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

Joanne Vaisman
Literacy Coach / Community Engagement
Favorite Animal:
Gorilla