Faculty & Staff

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

Michelle Amaral

Front Office Receptionist/ Registrar

(949) 448-9027 x300

California State University, Fullerton - B.S. Child Development and Adolescence Studies

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 Associate

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

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

Jacob Cravens-Meza

Instructional Assistant - Lower School

University of California, Irvine - B.A. Psychology and Social Behavior

Renee De La Torre

Campus Supervisor

Colorado Christian University - B.A. Communications

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 to the Head of 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

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

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

CSU Fullerton - Teaching Credential
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

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

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

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

Grade 1 Teacher, Lower School

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

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

Jillian Kearney

Middle Years Programme (MYP) Coordinator

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

Kristie Kender

Parent Engagement and Events Manager

California State University, Fullerton - M.A. Social Work
California State University, Fullerton - B.A. Communications

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

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

Kimberly Mansfield

Preschool Lead Teacher, Early Education

Saddleback College - A.A. Early Childhood Development

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

David Miller

Performing Arts Teacher - Music, Middle School

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

Kirsten Miller

IB Hub Assistant

x224

Ceci Mirzai

Instructional Assistant, Early Education

Delgado Community College - A.A. Care and Development of Young Childrn

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

Doug Patterson

Head of 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

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

x309

Cerritos College - A.A. Business

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

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

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

x343

Concordia University - B.A. Liberal Studies

Mitzie Talavera

Instructional Assistant/ Extended Care Coordinator, Early Education

Ashlee Taylor

Instructional Assistant, Early Education

Sharon Taylor

Chief Advancement Officer

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

Emily Thompson

Instructional Assistant, Early Education

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

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

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

x202

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

Linda Wesley

Instructional Assistant, Lower School

California State University, Fullerton - B.A. English

Heather Wilkins

Director of Marketing and Communications

x345

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

Jocelyn Williams

Science Teacher, 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

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

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Abeni Bias

Carole Blake

Bradley Blunt

Vida Bonakdar

Adrienne Bononi

Christina Bowman

Amalia Boyd

Kirsten Brown

Terry Burke

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Marco Camargo

Gregory Campeau

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Jaime Chou

Kelly Cool

Jim Cox

Jacob Cravens-Meza

Renee De La Torre

Keri Del Conte

Lisa Dennis

Timothy Dennis

Sean Dooley

Kendall Dowd

Christine Downie

Kerstin Dracolakis

Jessica Dunlap

Kim Dzwonkowski

Alicia Eldridge

Rebecca Emes

Rose Flores

Lucy Foerster

Kim Ford

Vince Fragasso

Melissa Friedl

Heidi Galloway

Lisa Garceau

Yvonne Garcia

Ashley Gilhooley

Adam Goehle

Hannah Goldie

Kari Greenfield

Martin Guisar

Shelly Harmon

Brandi Hartigan

Jeff Haworth

Kellie Jelic

Kamaljeet Jessel

Karen Johnson

Robert Jung

Roxanne Kane

Jillian Kearney

Claudia Kechejian

Erin Kelley

Kristie Kender

Gina Khouri

Myoung-Hwa Kim

Amy Knuff

Emily Ko

Kimberly Komrosky

Esther Lee

Kellie Long

Lauren Lowell

Cathy Lundberg

Blair Macdonald

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