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Lower School Core Teachers

List of 21 members.

  • Jennifer Firestone 

    Kindergarten Teacher (KA)

  • Jamila Smith 

    Teaching Assistant (KA)

  • Emily Hedges 

    Kindergarten Teacher (KB)

  • Trevor Probert 

    Teaching Assistant (KB)

  • Jan Clitherow 

    1st Grade Teacher (1A)

  • Selena Segura 

    Teaching Assistant (1A)

  • Selma Quemada Valenzuela 

    1st Grade Teacher (1B)

  • Amelia Zaldivar 

    Teaching Assistant (1B)

  • Vicky Green 

    2nd Grade Teacher (2A)/Teaching Assistant Co-Coordinator

  • Gina Dominguez 

    Artist/ 4th Grade Lead Teacher for Math and Science

  • Kim Kita 

    2nd Grade Teacher (2B)

  • Luu Phan 

    Teaching Assistant (2B)

  • Jessica Stern 

    3rd Grade Teacher (3A)

  • Caitlin Kenney 

    Long-term Substitute Teacher (3A)

  • Hannah Cleveland 

    Teaching Assistant (3A)

  • Rhonda Smith 

    3rd Grade Teacher (3B)

  • Sean Delizo 

    Teaching Assistant (3B)

  • Erika Lagrisola 

    4th Grade Teacher (4A)/Teaching Assistant Co-Coordinator

  • Amelia Rowland 

    4th Grade Teacher (4B)

  • Kenneth Lim 

    5th Grade Teacher (5A)

  • Monica Rees 

    5th Grade Teacher (5B)

Middle School Core Teachers

List of 10 members.

  • Simon Alejandrino 

    Middle School 7/8 Science Teacher, Advisor

  • Brisa Camacho-Lovell 

    Middle School 6/7 Spanish Teacher, Advisor

  • Sara Giordani 

    Middle School 7/8 English Teacher, 6th Grade Dean, Advisor

  • Sean Kanady 

    Middle School 7/8 Mathematics Teacher, Advisor

  • Luke Keegan 

    Middle School 7/8 Spanish Teacher, Advisor

  • Adele Madelo 

    Middle School 7/8 History Teacher, 7th Grade Dean, Advisor

  • Jorie McDonald 

    Middle School 6/7 English Teacher, Advisor

  • Shefali Nanavati 

    Middle School 6/7 Math Teacher, Advisor

  • Alex Pollard 

    Middle School 6/7 Science Teacher, Advisor

  • Kayla Stoler 

    Middle School 6/7 History Teacher, Advisor

Facilities

List of 3 members.

  • Isaac Banks 

    Facilities Manager

  • Greg Marshall 

    Maintenance Technician

  • Arturo Navarro 

    Maintenance Supervisor

Specialist Teachers

List of 21 members.

  • Tonya Amezaga 

    Long-term Substitute K-5 Science Teacher

  • Mark Bernfield 

    Middle School 6-8 Music Teacher, Advisor

  • Jennifer Campbell 

    Classroom Aide

  • Joelle Chartier 

    Assistant Librarian

  • Beth Entrekin 

    MS Design and Innovation Teacher

  • Jennifer Evans 

    Lower School Learning Specialist and K-8 Learning Plan Coordinator

  • Vincent Faso 

    Middle School Speech and Drama Teacher, 8th Grade Dean, Advisor

  • Rachel Harris 

    Lower School Science Teacher

  • Sheyrian Harris 

    Lower School Music Teacher

  • Barbara Jerabek 

    Nature Program Coordinator/Yearbook Co-Chair

  • Alyson Kaneshiro 

    Middle School Learning Specialist, Advisor

  • Thelma Lancaster 

    K-5 Computer & K-8 Cooking Teacher

  • Tara Leiker 

    Interim Health Teacher

  • Pica Lockwood 

    Lower School Spanish Teacher

  • Destynee McCray 

    Interim 5/6 Physical Education Teacher

  • Cameron Moredock 

    Director of EPI Center for Innovation/Design

  • Cindy Nelson 

    Lower School Art Teacher

  • Todd Petersen 

    Middle School Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director

  • Liz Price Patel 

    Head Librarian, Advisor

  • Stephanie Roth 

    K-4 Physical Education and Service Learning Coordinator

  • Katherine Stark 

    Middle School Art Teacher, Advisor

Administrative Staff

List of 21 members.

  • John Loeser 

    Head of School

  • Cheryl Ting 

    Assistant Head of School, Advisor

  • Deann Hays 

    Chief Finance & Operations Officer

  • Johanna Aeschliman 

    Lower School Director

  • James Rendle 

    Middle School Director

  • Daphne Banash 

    Data Manager

  • Darlene Bell-Carson 

    Director of Tuition Assitance & Associate Director of Admissions

  • Barbara Bowman 

    Library Assistant

  • Denise Breland 

    Director of Student Life & Dean of Students K-8

  • Derek Clark 

    Communications Manager

  • Barbara Davidson 

    Assistant to the Middle School Director

  • Rebecca Denison 

    Assistant to Lower School Director/K-8 Coordinator

  • Angela Hsu 

    Executive Assistant/Hiring Coordinator

  • Emily Kolker 

    Seasonal Admissions Assistant

  • Jill Nesbitt 

    Front Office Coordinator/Registrar

  • Amanda Picetti 

    Controller

  • Donnie Smith 

    Director of Admissions (beginning 7/15/19)

  • Meredith Spencer 

    Director of Equity & Inclusion

  • Katherine Steele 

    Events and Advancement Coordinator

  • Sarah Wachs 

    Director of Advancement

  • Whitney Ward 

    Payroll/Accounts Payable Accountant

Technology

List of 3 members.

  • Daniel Johnston 

    Director of Technology

  • Haroon Tahir 

    Systems Administrator

  • Tom Ferrera 

    Technology Support Specialist

After-School Staff

List of 15 members.

  • Scott Maumalanga 

    Interim After School Director

  • Sarah Stephen 

    Interim After School Coordinator

  • Antoine Albert 

    X-Care Activity Leader

  • Shenita Allen 

    X-Care Activity Leader

  • Sharon Brooks 

    X-Care Activity Leader

  • Terese Chalmers 

    X-Care Activity Leader

  • Mittie Cuetara 

    X-Care Activity Leader

  • Robert Dinh 

    X-Care Activity Leader

  • Daisy Estrada 

    X-Care Activity Leader

  • Chelsea Hill 

    X-Care Activity Leader

  • Joshua Maumalanga 

    X-Care Activity Leader

  • Linda Otoya 

    X-Care Activity Leader

  • Marisa Park 

    X-Care Activity Leader

  • Vondell Pilcher 

    X-Care Activity Leader

  • Yannira Toscano 

    X-Care Activity Leader
3245 Sheffield Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
510.534.0800