A team of energetic and passionate faculty, staff, and administration committed to the school’s mission leads the school. A number of long-term faculty and staff members promote stability and continuity, while ongoing additions to both faculty and administration create continuing opportunities for growth.

FACULTY/STAFF DIRECTORY

Ted Hamory, Head of School

Patty García Word, Assistant Head of School

Christine Lonergan, Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Sarah Owings, Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Erica Lewis, Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

April Vail, Multi-Age Lead Teacher

Virginia Espinueva, Multi-Age Assistant Teacher

Lori Quinn, Multi-Age Lead Teacher

Antonio Puleo, Multi-Age Assistant Teacher

Molly Garcia, 3rd Grade Lead Teacher

Kialani Hinson, 3rd Grade Assistant Teacher

Dana Clavin, 4th Grade Lead Teacher

Dharinne Perera-Myers, 4th Grade Assistant Teacher

Garret Tyau, 5th Grade Lead Teacher

Casey Schuur, 5th Grade Assistant Teacher

Stevie Gere, 6th Grade Lead Teacher

Ron Dotson, 6th Grade Assistant Teacher

Marilyn Parkin, Visual Arts Teacher

Laura Porter, Music Teacher

Gail Draper, Librarian

Sherry Talsky, Physical Education Teacher

Kevin Zapata, Assistant Teacher at Large

Liz Pappademas, Administrative Assistant 

Kristy Steffens, Office Manager

Kimberlee Ward, Director of Advancement

Teresa Vasquez, Director of Finance & Operations

Garret Tyau, Admissions Director

Polly Brophy, Learning Specialist

Mark Lee, Security Coordinator