Pepperdine University - Psy.D Clinical Psychology Santa Clara University - B.S. Psychology
Maureen Baca
Director of Human Resources
x311
Marymount Palos Verdes - A.A. Sociology
Mr. Cody Barrett
Technology Integration Specialist / Department Chair
California State University Fullerton - M.S. Educational Technology California State University Fullerton - B.A. Liberal Studies
Sheri Basil
Grades K-5 Teacher
California State Fullerton - B.A. Communications
Flavia Berni
Instructional Assistant, Lower School
Istituto Profefesionale di Stato Pietro Giordani, Parma, Italy - B. A.
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
Christina Bowman
Grade 5 Teacher
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 Teacher
California State University, Fullerton - M.Ed., Curriculum Development and Instruction California State University, Fullerton - B.S. Child Development
Suzanne Bucaro
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Pepperdine Unversity - M.A. Clinical Psychology University of California, Irvine - B.A. Cognitive Psychology
Lynda Burchill
Grade 3 Teacher
Education and Art University of London - B.A. Education
Terry Burke
Campus Supervisor
University of California, San Diego - B.A. History
Virtue Byrd
Director of Campaign and Alumni Relations
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
Jimmy Castaneda
Instructional Assistant, Middle School
La Sierra University - B.A. History and Political Science
Dan CdeBaca
Infrastructure Engineer
x335
Chadron State College, Nebraska - B.A. Business Administration/Business Information Systems
Mr. Kevin Chan
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven - M.A. Education Rutgers University, New Brunswick - B.A. Education
Olivia Chang
Language Acquisition Teacher, Mandarin Chinese / Grade 8 Co-Lead Teacher
Pepperdine University - M.A. Education California State University, Fullerton - M.S. Educational Administration University of California, San Diego - B.A. History and Psychology
Pastor Mark Chapman
School Chaplain
x321
Fuller Theological Seminary - M.A. Theology Biola University - B.S. Organizational Leadership
Jaime Chou
Kindergarten Teacher
Fontbonne University - B.S. Early Childhood Education
Robin Coleman
Instructional Assistant, Kindergarten
California Baptist University - B.A. Liberal Studies
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
Keri Del Conte
Grade 3 Lead Teacher
Pepperdine University - M.A. Education California State University, Northridge - B.A. Theater Arts
Lisa Dennis
Middle School Visual Arts Teacher
University of San Diego - B.A. Art
Timothy Dennis
Physical Education Teacher
University of Nebraska at Omaha - M.A. Physical Education Whitworth College - B.A. Physical Education
Maria Diaz
Middle School Design Teacher
Universidad de los Andes, Colombia - B.A. Industrial Design
Nate DiMauro
Middle School Language and Literature Teacher
Gordon College - B.A. English Language & Literature, Concentration in Creative Writing
Kendall Dowd
Middle School Individuals & Societies Teacher
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 and Middle Schools
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
California State University, Fullerton - B.S. in Child and Adolescent Development
Rebecca Emes
Language Acquisition Teacher, Spanish
University of California, Los Angeles - B.A. Anthropology
Dalilah Farrish
Instructional Assistant, Early Education
Rose Flores
Administrative Assistant, Early Education
University of Phoenix - B.S. Human Services
Kelsey Flynn
Instructional Assistant, Kindergarten
University of Colorado - B.A. Communication
Lucy Foerster
Language Acquisition Teacher, Grades K-2 Spanish
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 Forte
Language Acquisition Department Chair / Language Acquisition Teacher, French
California State University, Fullerton - B.A. French Lycee de Chantilly, France - Baccalaureat
Peggy Fowler
Middle School Language and Literature Teacher
San Diego State University - B.A. English
Vince Fragasso
Individuals & Societies Department Chair / Grade 7 Lead Teacher
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
Middle School Language and Literature Teacher
Middlebury College, Paris - M.A. French Michigan State University - B.A. French
Lisa Garceau
Preschool Teacher
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
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - B.S. Liberal Studies
Hannah Goldie
Middle School Language and Literature Teacher
Boise State University - M.A. Rhetoric & Composition University of California, Irvine - B.A. English
Kari Greenfield
Technology Integration Specialist
Hamline University - M.A. Teaching International Academy of Design and Technology - B.A. Fashion Design
Martha Guerra
School Custodian
Martin Guisar
Director of Facilities
x344
Orange Coast College - A.A. Construction Technology
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
Lower School Science Teacher
California State University, Northridge - M.A. Education California State University, Northridge - B.A. Child and Human Development
Sara Hashemian
Grade 8 Science Teacher
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
Amy Hoffman
Grade 5 Lead Teacher
San Diego State University - B.A. Liberal Studies
Kellie Jelic
Grade 4 Lead Teacher
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
University of Wisconsin-Madison - B.S. in Special Education
Roxanne Kane
Visual Arts Teacher
Queens College of the City University of NY - B.A. Art Education
Daniel Kearney
Middle School Individuals and Societies Teacher / 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
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
University of Rhode Island - M.A. Elementary Education University of Redlands - B.A. Liberal Studies
Claudia Kechejian
Administrative Assistant, Head of School
x342
California State University, Los Angeles - B.A. English
Erin Kelley
Grade 3 Teacher
Concordia University - B.A. Liberal Studies
Alex Kennedy
Middle School Mathematics Teacher / Grade 8 Co-Lead Teacher
California State University, Fullerton - M.S. Educational Administration City University of Seattle - M.A. Teaching Indiana Wesleyan University - B.S. Communication Indiana Wesleyan University - B.S. Business Administration
Gina Khouri
Instructional Assistant, Lower School
The American University of Beirut - B.A. Elementary Education
Amy Knuff
Early Preschool Lead Teacher
University of Texas - B.A. Education
Emily Ko
California State University, Fullerton - B.S. Child and Adolescent Development
Kimberly Komrosky
Grade 1 Teacher
California State University, Fullerton - B.S. Child Development
Bill Konieczny
Custodial Supervisor
Lydia Kucich
Grade 4 Long-term Substitute Teacher
University of California, Santa Cruz - B.A. Psychology
Esther Lee
Preschool Teacher
University of Utah - B.S. Human Development and Family Consumer Studies
Walt Linaweaver
Head of Middle School
x314
Chapman University - M.A. Education, Curriculum and Instruction University of Denver - B.A. Psychology California State Hayward - B.A. History
Kellie Long
Grade 2 Long-term Substitute Teacher
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, Lower School
Saddleback College - Early Childhood Education Certificate
Blair Macdonald
Grade 2 Teacher
Chapman University - M.A. Teaching Santa Clara University - B.A. Communication
Kimberly Mansfield
Preschool Lead Teacher
Saddleback College - A.A. Early Childhood Development
Johnny Marmelstein
Physical Education Teacher
Azusa Pacific University - M.Ed. Physical Education Hope College - B.A. Religion and Physical Education
Juliet Mazawey
Director of Dining Services
(949) 448-9027 x122
Melissa McCabe
School Nurse
x317
Mount St. Mary’s College - B.S. Nursing
Kristin McDaniel
Grade 1 Teacher
Whittier College - B.A. Child Development
Samantha McKeon
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
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
The New School - M.F.A. Music California Institute of the Arts - B.F.A. Jazz and Contemporary Music Cal State Long Beach
Kirsten Miller
Performing Arts Long-term Substitute Teacher, Theater
Ceci Mirzai
Instructional Assistant, Early Education
Dustin Mittelsteadt
Director of Athletics
x336
Concordia University - M.A. Coaching and Athletic Administration Chaminade University - B.S. Elementary Education
Tracey Mittelsteadt
Instructional Assistant, Early Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu - B.S. Early Childhood Education
Kimberly Moraitis
Kindergarten Teacher
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
University of Utah - M.F.A. Modern Dance Arizona State University - M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood University of Kentucky - B.A. Political Science
Ali Murphy
Long Term Substitute Teacher, Grade 1
University of California, Irvine - B.A. Earth & Environmental Studies
Catherine Nguyen
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
California State University, Long Beach - B.A. Liberal Studies
Mr. Doug Patterson
Head of Lower School
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
Bank Street College of Education - M.S. Childhood General and Special Education University of Mary Washington - B.A. English
Danell Puetz
Admission Associate / Registrar
x329
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 / Director of Academic Prep.
California State University, Fullerton - B.A. Marketing
Katie Red
Middle School Science Teacher / Grade 6 Lead Teacher
Concordia University - M.A. Educational Administration California State University, Fullerton - B.A. Liberal Studies
David Russell
Campus Security Officer
x304
Cynthia Sanchez
Administrative Assistant to Operations
x327
Fullerton College - A.A. in Early Education Child Development
Katie Sandford
Instructional Assistant, Lower School
California State University, Fullerton - B.A. Liberal Studies
Kristen Scott
Grade 2 Teacher
San Diego State University - B.A. Liberal Studies
Patricia Siegman
Language Acquisition Teacher, Spanish
Cathy Smith
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Willamette University - B.A. Political Science
Angel Sotelo
School Custodian
Karina Sotelo
School Custodian
Sherri Sprague
Instructional Assistant, Lower School
San Diego State University - B.A. Public Administration
Lauren Sterner
Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator
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
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
Arturo Valdez
Assistant Principal, Middle School / Language Acquisition Teacher, Spanish
x313
University of California, Irvine - B.A. Spanish
Gema Valle
School Custodian
Anne Marie Valum
Admission Associate
x319
University of La Verne - B.A. Business Administration
Juli Van Eizenga
Performing Arts Teacher
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 / Grade 7 Science Teacher
Federal University of Brazil - B.A. Foreign Language Federal University of Brazil - B.S. Biology
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
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
California State University, Chico - B.A. Child Development
Linda Wesley
Instructional Assistant, Lower School
California State University, Fullerton - B.A. English
Adam Wickstrom
Campus Supervisor
Wesleyan College - B.A. Psychology
Heather Wilkins
Director of Marketing and Communications
x345
University of California, Los Angeles - B.A. English Literature
Jocelyn Williams
Middle Years Programme (MYP) Coordinator
x332
California State University, Fullerton - M.S. Education California State University, Fullerton - B.S. Child and Adolescent Development
Taylor Wilson
Physical Education and Health Teacher
California State University, Fullerton - B.S. Kinesiology
Lindsay Winn
Parent Engagement and Event Manager
x328
Chapman University - B.A. Communications
Anne Yeargin
Grade 1 Lead Teacher
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
Carrie Zulanas
Dean of Academics
x331
Vanderbilt University - M.Ed. Curriculum and Instructional Leadership Indiana University - B.S. English Education
