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Lower School Core Teachers

List of 21 members.

Jennifer Firestone

Kindergarten Teacher (KA)
Gemma Marshall

Associate Teacher (KA)
Emily Hedges

Kindergarten Teacher (KB)
Daniela Garcia

Associate Teacher (KB)
Rachel "Rachel" Calahong-Monzon

1st Grade Teacher (1A)
Sam Putney

Associate Teacher (1A)
Selma Quemada Valenzuela

1st Grade Teacher (1B)/K-2 Coordinator
Marisa Graham

1st Grade Team Teacher (1B)
Vicky Green

2nd Grade Teacher (2A)
August Feinstein-Hillsman

Associate Teacher (2A)
Shawnetta Jones

2nd Grade Teacher (2B)
Isabelle Tanov

Associate Teacher (2B)
Mark Raycraft

3rd Grade Teacher (3A)
Rhonda Smith

3rd Grade Teacher (3B)
Antonio Quadra

3rd Grade Team Teacher
Erika Lagrisola

4th Grade Teacher (4A)
Amelia Rowland

4th Grade Teacher (4B)/3-5 Coordinator
Nick Wuebben

4th Grade Lead Teacher
Kenneth Lim

5th Grade Teacher (5A)
Kristy Hui

5th Grade Teacher (5B)
Syd Thorne

5th Grade Associate Teacher

Middle School Core Teachers

List of 13 members.

Simon Alejandrino

7/8 Science Teacher, MS Advisor
Melody Chang

MS Mandarin Teacher
Deirdre Ford

7th Grade Math and Science Teacher, Advisor
Sara Hall

7/8 English Teacher, Advisor
Cami Jones

7/8 Grade History Teacher, Advisor
Sean Kanady

7/8 Mathematics Teacher, MS Dean of Students
Luke Keegan

7/8 Spanish Teacher, Advisor
Jamie Knowles

7th Grade English & History Teacher, Advisor
Sarah Masanek

6/7 English Teacher, Advisor
Shefali Nanavati

6/7 Math Teacher, Advisor
Alex Pollard

6/7 Science Teacher, MS Dean of Students
Beatriz Rivera

6/7 Spanish Teacher, Advisor
Kayla Stoler

6/7 History Teacher, Advisor

Facilities

List of 1 members.

Arturo Navarro

Maintenance Technician

Specialist Teachers

List of 20 members.

Kenneth Alexander II

6th Grade Physical Education Teacher/In-House Substitute, Advisor
Mark Bernfield

MS Music Teacher, Advisor
Ashley Black

LS Science Teacher
Kelli Black

MS Art Teacher
Aaron Bos-Wahl

LS Art Teacher
Ayden Bradley

LS Music Teacher
Beth Entrekin

Design, Build, Innovate Lab Specialist
Vincent Faso

MS Drama and Public Speaking Teacher, MS Advisor
Mia Gittlen

K-8 Librarian
Jessie Jackson

K-8 Assistant Librarian
Sara Kay

LS Garden to Table Teacher
Amelia "Mia" Labaco

Library Assistant
Pica Lockwood

LS Spanish Teacher
Jason Morte

LS Physical Education Teacher
David Palange

Design, Build, Innovate Lab Specialist
Todd Petersen

MS Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director
Sarah Porzig

4-8 Learning Specialist
Lauren Rhizor

K-2 Reading Specialist & Interim K-3 Learning Specialist
Jane Shamaeva

School Counselor/Health Educator
Lu Villa

K-5 Mandarin Teacher

Administrative Staff

List of 22 members.

John Loeser

Head of School
Deann Hays

Chief Finance & Operations Officer
Johanna Aeschliman

LS Director
Karina Momary

MS Director
Carice Aldana

Accounts Payable
Daphne B

Data Manager
Amandria Banks

Assistant to MS Director
Darlene Bell-Carson

Director of Tuition Assistance & Associate Director of Admissions
Denise Breland

Director of Student Life/Dean of Students
Derek Clark

Director of Marketing & Communications
Marina Ezoe

Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Victoria Gurrola

Administrative Assistant to LS Director
Denise Iavarone

HR/Payroll Manager
Nicole Naffaa

Associate Director of Advancement
Jill Nesbitt

Front Office Coordinator/Registrar
Adonica Powell

Controller
Laurie Ransom

Director of Curriculum and Instruction
James "Jim" Rendle

Director of High School Placement
Donnie Smith

Director of Admissions
Meredith Spencer

Director of Equity & Inclusion
Katie Steele

Director of Advancement
Christopher Yee

Admissions Associate/After School and Summer Coordinator

Technology

List of 2 members.

Shana Barnett

Technology Integration Specialist
Costa Sakellariou

Systems Administrator

After-School Staff

List of 13 members.

Rob Eifler

Director of After School and Summer Programs
Christopher Yee

Admissions Associate/After School and Summer Coordinator
Julia Downes

X-Care Activity Leader
Sophie Freitas

X-Care Activity Leader
Imari Mubarak

X-Care Activity Leader
Kassandra Navarro

X-Care Activity Leader
Kenny Pham

K-8 Substitute Teacher / X-Care Activity Leader
Jose Reyes

K-8 Substitute Teacher / X-Care Activity Leader
Claire Rupnow

X-Care Activity Leader
Genesis Toscano

X-Care Activity Leader
Jayden White

X-Care Activity Leader
Sydney Wisherop

X-Care Activity Leader
Yannira Toscano

X-Care Activity Leader

3245 Sheffield Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
510.534.0800