Faculty & Staff

List of 143 members.

• 

  Cayden Adkison 

  Mathematics Teacher, Middle School

  California State University, Fullerton - B.A. Mathematics
• 

  Wasan Alrubaye 

  Mathematics Teacher, Middle School

  American College of Education - M.A. Advanced Studies (Mathematics)
  Al-Mustansirya University - B.S. Mathematics
• 

  Dr. Carmen Anderson 

  School Counselor

  x334

  Pepperdine University - Psy.D Clinical Psychology
  Santa Clara University - B.S. Psychology
• 

  Yasmin Armouti 

  Instructional Assistant, Early Education

  American University of Cairo - B.A. Psychology
• 

  Gabrielle Arruda 

  Admission coordinator

  Loyola Law School - Juris Doctorate
  Boston College - B.S. Marketing
• 

  Maureen Baca 

  Director of Human Resources

  x311

  Marymount Palos Verdes - A.A. Sociology
• 

  Cody Barrett 

  Technology Design Integration Specialist / Department Chair

  x307

  California State University Fullerton - M.S. Educational Technology
  California State University Fullerton - B.A. Liberal Studies
• 

  Abeni Bias 

  Director of Enrollment Management

  x318

  California State University, Fullerton - M.A. Sociology
  University of California Santa Cruz - B.A. Sociology
• 

  Carole Blake 

  Advancement Assistant

  x305

  California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo - B.S. Consumer Studies
• 

  Bradley Blunt 

  Campus Security Officer

  x304
• 

  Vida Bonakdar 

  Accounts Payable / Payroll Manager

  x322

  Pars University Tehran, Iran - B.A. Literature
• 

  Adrienne Bononi 

  Director of Technology and Innovation

  California State University, Los Angeles - M.A. Technology Leadership and Instructional Design
  University of Oregon - B.A. Journalism and Communication
• 

  Christina Bowman 

  Grade 5 Teacher, Lower School

  Concordia University - M.A. Curriculum and Instruction
  California State University, Long Beach - B.A. Liberal Studies
• 

  Amalia Boyd 

  Instructional Assistant, Early Education

  Saddleback College - A.S. Early Childhood Education
• 

  Kirsten Brown 

  Grade 4 Lead Teacher, Lower School

  California State University, Fullerton - M.Ed., Curriculum Development and Instruction
  California State University, Fullerton - B.S. Child Development
• 

  Terry Burke 

  Campus Supervisor

  University of California, San Diego - B.A. History
• 

  Virtue Byrd 

  Director of Campaign and Alumni Relations

  x345

  Dickinson College - B.A. English and Art History
• 

  Marco Camargo 

  Student Activities Coordinator

  x337

  Santa Clara University - M.A. Interdisciplinary Education
  Santa Clara University - B.A. Communications
• 

  Gregory Campeau 

  Language & Literature Teacher, Middle School

  Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English - M.A. English
  Amherst College - B.A. History
• 

  Alexander Carroll 

  Visual Arts Teacher - Media Arts, Middle School

  Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology - M.F.A. Arts
  Southern Illinois University - B.F.A. Fine Arts
• 

  Dan CdeBaca 

  Infrastructure Engineer

  x335

  Chadron State College, Nebraska - B.A. Business Administration/Business Information Systems
• 

  Kevin Chan 

  Grade 5 Teacher, Lower School

  Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven - M.A. Education
  Rutgers University, New Brunswick - B.A. Education
• 

  Pastor Mark Chapman 

  School Chaplain

  x321

  Fuller Theological Seminary - M.A. Theology
  Biola University - B.S. Organizational Leadership
• 

  Jaime Chou 

  Kindergarten Teacher, Lower School

  Fontbonne University - B.S. Early Childhood Education
• 

  Kelly Cool 

  Instructional Assistant, Early Education

  Chapman University - B.A. English Literature
• 

  Jim Cox 

  Director of Operations and Extension Programs

  x312

  National University - M.A. Cross-Cultural Teaching
  University of Oregon - B.A. English

• Renee De La Torre 

  Campus Supervisor
• 

  Keri Del Conte 

  Grade 3 Lead Teacher, Lower School

  Pepperdine University - M.A. Education
  California State University, Northridge - B.A. Theater Arts
• 

  Lisa Dennis 

  Visual Arts Teacher, Middle School

  University of San Diego - B.A. Art
• 

  Timothy Dennis 

  Physical Science and Physical Education Teacher

  Chapman University - Teaching Credential
  University of Nebraska at Omaha - M.A. Physical Education
  Whitworth College - B.A. Physical Education
• 

  Sean Dooley 

  Language & Literature Teacher, Middle School

  University of California, Los Angeles - B.A. English
• 

  Kendall Dowd 

  Individuals & Societies Teacher, Middle School

  Washington State University - B.A. History and Philosophy
• 

  Christine Downie 

  Director of Development

  x324

  California State University, Long Beach - B.S. Business Administration
• 

  Kerstin Dracolakis 

  Administrative Assistant, Lower School

  x301
• 

  Jessica Dunlap 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  Utah Valley University - B.S. Behavioral Science
• 

  Kim Dzwonkowski 

  Outdoor Curriculum Teacher, Early Education

  Skidmore College - B.S. English and Theatre
• 

  Alicia Eldridge 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  Arcadia University - M.A. Elementary Education
  Widener University - B.A. English Literature
• 

  Brianna Ellis 

  Early Preschool Teacher, Early Education

  California State University, Fullerton - B.S. in Child and Adolescent Development
• 

  Rebecca Emes 

  Language Acquisition Teacher - Spanish, Middle School

  University of California, Los Angeles - B.A. Anthropology
• 

  Rose Flores 

  Administrative Assistant, Early Education

  University of Phoenix - B.S. Human Services
• 

  Lucy Foerster 

  Language Acquisition Teacher - Spanish, Lower School/ Single Subject Co-Lead Teacher

  National University - M.A. Education
  University of California, Irvine - B.A. Art History
• 

  Kim Ford 

  In-House Sub Coordinator

  University of Nevada, Las Vegas - M.Ed. Special Education
  California State University, Fullerton - B.A. Early Childhood Education
• 

  Ludivine Forté 

  Language Acquisition Department Chair & Teacher - French, Middle School/ Grade 8 Co-Lead Teacher

  California State University, Fullerton - B.A. French
  Lycee de Chantilly, France - Baccalaureat
• 

  Vince Fragasso 

  Individuals & Societies Teacher, Middle School

  University of California, Santa Barbara - M.A. History/ Education
  University of California, Santa Barbara - B.A. History
• 

  Melissa Friedl 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  University of California, Riverside - B.A. Liberal Studies
• 

  Heidi Galloway 

  Language and Literature Teacher, Middle School

  Middlebury College, Paris - M.A. French
  Michigan State University - B.A. French
• 

  Lisa Garceau 

  Preschool Teacher, Early Education

  California State University, Long Beach - B.A. Home Economics
• 

  Yvonne Garcia 

  Accounts Receivable Manager/ HR Assistant

  Citrus College - A.A. Behavioral Science
• 

  Ashley Gilhooley 

  Grade 2 Teacher, Lower School

  California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - B.S. Liberal Studies
• 

  Adam Goehle 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  Virginia Commonwealth University - B.A. English
• 

  Hannah Goldie 

  Grade 4 Teacher, Lower School

  Boise State University - M.A. Rhetoric & Composition
  University of California, Irvine - B.A. English
• 

  Kari Greenfield 

  Technology Integration Specialist, Middle School/ Grade 7 Lead Teacher

  Hamline University - M.A. Teaching
  International Academy of Design and Technology - B.A. Fashion Design
• 

  Martin Guisar 

  Director of Facilities

  x344

  Orange Coast College - A.A. Construction Technology
• 

  Shirley Hall-Werner 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  Souther California University - B.A. Business Administration
• 

  Shelly Harmon 

  Head of Early Education

  x326

  California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Site Supervisor Certificate
  Central Missouri State University - B.S. Business Administration
• 

  Brandi Hartigan 

  Science Teacher, Lower School / Single Subject Co-Lead Teacher

  California State University, Northridge - M.A. Education
  California State University, Northridge - B.A. Child and Human Development
• 

  Sara Hashemian 

  Science Teacher, Middle School

  University of Strathclyde - Postgraduate Diploma, Physics and General Science
  Azad University - B.A. Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• 

  Jeff Haworth 

  Chief Financial Officer

  Pepperdine University - M.B.A. Business Administration
  Oklahoma Christian University - B.S. Finance
• 

  Kellie Jelic 

  Grade 5 Lead Teacher, Lower School/ Language and Literature Department Chair

  Chapman University - B.A. Liberal Studies
• 

  Kamaljeet Jessel 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  University of Glamorgan, U.K. - B.A. Biotechnology
• 

  Fernando Jimenez 

  School Custodian
• 

  Karen Johnson 

  Outdoor Curriculum Teacher, Lower and Middle Schools

  University of Wisconsin-Madison - B.S. in Special Education
• 

  Robert Jung 

  Custodial Supervisor
• 

  Roxanne Kane 

  Visual Arts Teacher, Lower School

  Queens College of the City University of NY - B.A. Art Education
• 

  Daniel Kearney 

  Individuals and Societies Department Chair & Teacher, Middle School / Intersession Coordinator

  University of Rhode Island - M.A. Secondary Education
  University of Rhode Island - M.A. History
  College of the Holy Cross - B.A. History
• 

  Jillian Kearney 

  Mathematics Teacher, Middle School

  University of Rhode Island - M.A. Elementary Education
  University of Redlands - B.A. Liberal Studies
• 

  Claudia Kechejian 

  Executive Administrative Assistant, Head of School

  x342

  California State University, Los Angeles - B.A. English
• 

  Erin Kelley 

  Grade 3 Teacher, Lower School

  Concordia University - B.A. Liberal Studies
• 

  Gina Khouri 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  The American University of Beirut - B.A. Elementary Education
• 

  Myoung-Hwa Kim 

  Language Acquisition Teacher - Mandarin Chinese, Middle School

  Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, South Korea - Ph.D. ABD Chinese Language and Literature
  Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, South Korea - M.A. International Studies
  Nankai University, Tianjin, China - B.A.
• 

  Amy Knuff 

  Early Preschool Lead Teacher, Early Education

  University of Texas - B.A. Education
• 

  Emily Ko 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  California State University, Fullerton - B.S. Child and Adolescent Development
• 

  Kimberly Komrosky 

  Grade 1 Teacher, Lower School

  California State University, Fullerton - B.S. Child Development
• 

  Lydia Kucich 

  Grade 2 Lead Teacher, Lower School

  University of California, Santa Cruz - B.A. Psychology
• 

  Esther Lee 

  Preschool Teacher, Early Education

  University of Utah - B.S. Human Development and Family Consumer Studies
• 

  Kellie Long 

  Grade 3 Teacher, Lower School

  San Diego State University - M.S.W. Social Work
  Baylor University - B.S.W. Social Work
• 

  Lauren Lowell 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  Chapman University - M.A. Teaching
  University of Denver - B.A. Spanish
• 

  Cathy Lundberg 

  Instructional Assistant, Early Education

  Saddleback College - Early Childhood Education Certificate
• 

  Blair Macdonald 

  Grade 2 Teacher, Lower School

  Chapman University - M.A. Teaching
  Santa Clara University - B.A. Communication
• 

  Teddy MacKay 

  Teacher, Middle School

  University of San Diego - B.A. Business Administration
• 

  Kimberly Mansfield 

  Preschool Lead Teacher, Early Education

  Saddleback College - A.A. Early Childhood Development
• 

  Johnny Marmelstein 

  Physical Science and Physical Education Teacher

  Azusa Pacific University - M.Ed. Physical Education
  Hope College - B.A. Religion and Physical Education
• 

  Juliet Mazawey 

  Director of Dining Services

  x122
• 

  Melissa McCabe 

  School Nurse

  x317

  Mount St. Mary’s College - B.S. Nursing
• 

  Kristin McDaniel 

  Grade 1 Teacher, Lower School

  Whittier College - B.A. Child Development
• 

  Samantha McKeon 

  Junior Kindergarten Teacher, Early Education

  California State University, Chico - B.A. Child Development
• 

  Emily Michaelson 

  Instructional Assistant, Early Education

  California State University, Long Beach - B.A. Child Development and Family Studies
• 

  David Miller 

  Performing Arts Teacher - Music, Middle School

  The New School - M.F.A. Music
  California Institute of the Arts - B.F.A. Jazz and Contemporary Music
• 

  Kirsten Miller 

  IB Hub Assistant

  x224
• 

  Ceci Mirzai 

  Instructional Assistant, Early Education
• 

  Dustin Mittelsteadt 

  Director of Athletics

  x336

  Concordia University - M.A. Coaching and Athletic Administration
  Chaminade University of Honolulu - B.S. Elementary Education
• 

  Tracey Mittelsteadt 

  Early Preschool Teacher (Long-term Sub), Early Education

  Chaminade University of Honolulu - B.S. Early Childhood Education
• 

  Kimberly Moraitis 

  Kindergarten Teacher, Lower School

  Grand Canyon University - M.A. Curriculum and Instruction
  Biola University - B.A. Liberal Studies
• 

  Todd Mosher 

  Executive Chef (FLIK)

  x122

  California Culinary Academy - A.A. Culinary Arts
• 

  Laura Mulchay 

  Performing Arts Teacher - Dance, EEP - Middle School

  University of Utah - M.F.A. Modern Dance
  Arizona State University - M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood
  University of Kentucky - B.A.
• 

  Catherine Nguyen 

  Kindergarten Lead Teacher, Lower School

  California State University, Long Beach - B.A. Liberal Studies

• Stefani Pateryn 

  School Nurse

  Concordia University - B.S. Nursing
  San Diego State Univesity - B.S. Kinesiology
• 

  Doug Patterson 

  Assistant Head of School for Educational Innovation

  x316

  National University - M.S. Instructional Leadership
  Westmont College - B.S. Kinesiology with a minor in History
• 

  Antonio Perez 

  Facilities Manager Assistant
• 

  Gervacio Perez 

  School Custodian
• 

  Brenna Perry 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale - B.S. Fashion Design
• 

  Whitney Po 

  Grade 4 Teacher, Lower School

  Bank Street College of Education - M.S. Childhood General and Special Education
  University of Mary Washington - B.A. English
• 

  Danell Puetz 

  Administrative Assistant, Middle School / Registrar

  x309

  Cerritos College - A.A. Business
• 

  Cyndi Quinn 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - B.A. Theatre Arts
• 

  Nancy Qushair 

  Mathematics Department Chair & Teacher, Middle School / Director of Academic Prep.

  California State University, Fullerton - B.A. Marketing
• 

  Katie Red 

  Science Teacher, Middle School / Grade 6 Lead Teacher

  Concordia University - M.A. Educational Administration
  California State University, Fullerton - B.A. Liberal Studies
• 

  Javier Reyes 

  Lead Campus Supervisor
• 

  Hollie Robins 

  Instructional Assistant, Early Education

  Brigham Young University - B.S. Early Childhood Education
• 

  Eric Rodriguez 

  Campus Security Officer

  Long Beach City College - A.A. Digital Media Arts
• 

  David Russell 

  Campus Security Officer

  x304
• 

  Cynthia Sanchez 

  Administrative Assistant to Operations

  x327

  Fullerton College - A.A. in Early Education Child Development

• Daisy Sanchez 

  Campus Supervisor
• 

  Katie Sandford 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  California State University, Fullerton - B.A. Liberal Studies
• 

  Patricia Siegman 

  Digital Marketing Coordinator

  x347
• 

  Cathy Smith 

  Junior Kindergarten Teacher, Early Education

  Willamette University - B.A. Political Science
• 

  Angel Sotelo 

  School Custodian
• 

  Tom Spence 

  Head of Lower School

  x316

  California State University, Northridge - M.A. Educational Administration
  Westmont College - B.A. Elementary Education
• 

  Rachel Steinbach 

  Instructional Assistant, Early Education

  Saddleback College - Early Childhood Education Certificate
• 

  Lauren Sterner 

  Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator, Lower School

  x343

  Concordia University - B.A. Liberal Studies
• 

  Carol Stipes 

  Front Office Receptionist

  x300
• 

  Debbie Sweet 

  Instructional Assistant, Early Education

  San Diego State University - B.A. Communications
• 

  Mitzie Talavera 

  Extended Care Coordinator, Early Education
• 

  Ashlee Taylor 

  Instructional Assistant, Early Education
• 

  Sharon Taylor 

  Head of School

  x342

  Concordia University - M.A. Administrative Leadership
  California State University, Northridge - B.A. Liberal Studies
• 

  Christina Texel 

  Technology Integration Specialist, Lower School

  California State University, Fullerton - M.S. Education
  Baylor University - B.S. Education
• 

  Amy Troester 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  Bellevue University - B.A. Business Management
• 

  Arturo Valdez 

  Assistant Principal / Language Acquisition Teacher - Spanish, Middle School

  x313

  University of California, Irvine - B.A. Spanish
• 

  Gema Valle 

  School Custodian
• 

  Anne Marie Valum 

  Assistant Director of Enrollment Management

  x319

  University of La Verne - B.A. Business Administration
• 

  Juli Van Eizenga 

  Performing Arts Teacher, Lower School

  Boston University - M.A. Music Education
  University of Southern California - B.M.
• 

  Eric Vargas 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  California State University, Fullerton - B.S. Biology
• 

  Leila Volkmann 

  Sciences Department Chair & Teacher, Middle School

  Federal University of Brazil - Biological Sciences
  Federal University of Brazil - Foreign Language
• 

  Quynh Vu 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  Santa Clara University - M.A. Educational Administration
  University of California, Santa Barbara - B.A. Asian-American Studies
• 

  Leslie Wallace 

  Early Kindergarten Teacher, Early Education

  California State University, Chico - B.A. Child Development
• 

  Rob Warren 

  Director of the Arts/ Theatre Arts Teacher/ Arts Department Chair

  x202

  DePauw University - B.A. Communication in Arts and Sciences
• 

  Linda Wesley 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  California State University, Fullerton - B.A. English
• 

  Joel Whitney 

  Instructional Assistant, Lower School

  Gordon College - B.A. Secondary Education
• 

  Heather Wilkins 

  Director of Marketing and Communications

  x345

  University of California, Los Angeles - B.A. English Literature
• 

  Jocelyn Williams 

  Middle Years Programme (MYP) Coordinator, Middle School

  x332

  California State University, Fullerton - M.S. Education
  California State University, Fullerton - B.S. Child and Adolescent Development
• 

  Taylor Wilson 

  Physical Education and Health Department Chair & Teacher

  California State University, Fullerton - B.S. Kinesiology
• 

  Anne Yeargin 

  University of California, Riverside - M.A. Education
  University of California, Irvine - B.A. Art History
• 

  Mimi Yogaratnam 

  Director of Information Services

  x230

  San Jose State University - M.S. Library Information Systems
  University of California, San Diego - B.S. Biology, Minor Music
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  Rebecca Zipprich 

  Head of Middle School

  x314

  Arizona State University - M.A. Educational Leadership
  DePaul University - M.A. Elementary Education
  Governors State University - B.A. Communication Disorders