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Faculty Directory
Administration
David Chadwell
Associate Head of School for Teaching & Learning
MAT, University of South Carolina
MA, American University
BA, Kalamazoo College
MA, American University
BA, Kalamazoo College
Dr. Timothy Chute
Assistant Principal: High School
Ed.D, University of Calgary
M.Ed, University of Calgary
B.Ed, Queen's University, Ontario
M.Ed, University of Calgary
B.Ed, Queen's University, Ontario
Wai Mun Fong
Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations
MBA, National University of Singapore
BBA, National University of Singapore
BBA, National University of Singapore
Dr. Daniel Keller
Principal: Elementary School
Ph.D, Bilkent University
MA, University of Washington
BA, Beloit College
MA, University of Washington
BA, Beloit College
Dr. Catriona Moran
Head of School
Ph.D, University of San Diego
M.Ed, University of Southern Queensland
B.Ed, University of Limerick
M.Ed, University of Southern Queensland
B.Ed, University of Limerick
Katie Rigney-Zimmermann
Admissions, Marketing & Communications Director
MBA, Schiller International University
BS, Texas Tech University
BS, Texas Tech University
Melanie Sylvester
Interim Assistant Principal: Elementary
M.Sc., State University of New York
B.Ed., University of Alberta
B.Ed., University of Alberta
Elementary School
Elena Anello
Teacher - ES Kindergarten
MS, Southern Connecticut State University
BA, Wesleyan University
BA, Wesleyan University
Andy Burger
Teacher - ES Grade 2
M.Ed., The College of New Jersey
MBA, University of Pheonix
BA, Washington State University
MBA, University of Pheonix
BA, Washington State University
David Carpenter
Teacher - ES Counselor
Ed. S., University of Virginia
MA, College of William & Mary
BA, Davidson College
MA, College of William & Mary
BA, Davidson College
Jessica Davis
Teacher - ES EAL Grade 2
M.Ed, Trinity University
MA, Michigan State University
BA, Salisbury State University
MA, Michigan State University
BA, Salisbury State University
Ana Ferreira
Teacher - Grade 4
MA, Lisbon University
MA, University Autonoma of Barcelona
BA, Coimbra University
MA, University Autonoma of Barcelona
BA, Coimbra University
Kattina Fox
Instructional Coach: ES STEM
M.Ed., Antioch University Seattle
BS, Western Washington University
BS, Western Washington University
Brian Hirsch
Teacher - ES Learning Support
MA, California State University Northridge
BA, California State University Northridge
BA, California State University Northridge
Laurel Howe
Teacher - ES EAL Grade 4
M.Ed., University of Minnesota
BA, University of Minnesota
BA, St. Cloud State University
BA, University of Minnesota
BA, St. Cloud State University
Jacob Humes
School Psychologist
Grad. Dip. Ed., University of Southern Queensland
B.Psych., Griffith University
B.Psych., Griffith University
Dr. Daniel Keller
Principal: Elementary School
Ph.D, Bilkent University
MA, University of Washington
BA, Beloit College
MA, University of Washington
BA, Beloit College
Evelyn Lucero
Instructional Coach: ES Literacy/Social Studies
MA, California State University Northridge
BA, Azusa Pacific University
BA, Azusa Pacific University
Kenneth O'Hare
Teacher - ES Grade 5
M.Ed., Queen's University of Belfast
B.Ed., Queen's University of Belfast
B.Ed., Queen's University of Belfast
Diane Olliffe
Teacher - ES Physical Education/Health
MS, Central Washington University
BS, Western Oregon University
AA, Treasure Valley Community College
BS, Western Oregon University
AA, Treasure Valley Community College
Tina Ratliff
Teacher - ES Early Childhood
MA, University of Southern Mississippi
BA, Mississippi College
BA, Mississippi College
David Ross
Teacher - ES Grade 4
MS, State University of New York Buffalo
BA, San Diego State University
BA, San Diego State University
Nicholas Stonehouse
Teacher - ES Art
PGCE, Exeter University
MA, University of the Arts London
BA, Leeds Beckett University
MA, University of the Arts London
BA, Leeds Beckett University
Melanie Sylvester
Interim Assistant Principal: Elementary
M.Sc., State University of New York
B.Ed., University of Alberta
B.Ed., University of Alberta
Noel Vasquez
Teacher - ES Grade 1
MA, Pontifice Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra
BA, Universidad Autonoma de la Laguna
BA, Universidad Autonoma de la Laguna
Lee Wong
Teacher - ES Grade 1
Grad. Dip. Ed., Griffith University
MS, State University of New York
BA, Saint Francis Xavier University
MS, State University of New York
BA, Saint Francis Xavier University
Middle School
Roxanne Amor-Ross
Dean of Students: Middle School
MS, Buffalo State College
MA, University of San Francisco
BA, University of California
MA, University of San Francisco
BA, University of California
Gary Bertoia
Teacher - MS Instructional Technology
M.Ed., Rosemont College
B.Ed., University of Alberta
B.Ed., University of Alberta
Claire Elam
Librarian: Middle School
MA, University of Washington
Library Media Coursework, Central Washington University
BA, Santa Clara University
Library Media Coursework, Central Washington University
BA, Santa Clara University
Alis-Diana Gorcea
Teacher - MS EAL
MA, Buffalo College, New York
MA, International Iberoamerican University
BA, Babes Bolyai University
MA, International Iberoamerican University
BA, Babes Bolyai University
Gregory Jardin
Teacher - MS English
MA, University of Toronto
B.Ed, The University of Western Ontario
M.A., University of Toronto
B.Ed, The University of Western Ontario
M.A., University of Toronto
Daisy Lo
Teacher - MS/HS Mandarin
ME, University of Southern California
BA, Kun-shan University of Technology
BA, Chungyu Institute of Technology
BA, Kun-shan University of Technology
BA, Chungyu Institute of Technology
Daniel Mendes
Instructional Coach: MS Technology
M.Ed., Endicott College
B.Ed., University of Alberta
B.Ed., University of Alberta
Abigail Morgan
Teacher - MS EAL
MA, Teach-Now Graduate School of Education
BA, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
BA, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Craig Morris
Teacher - MS Physical Education
MPE, Memorial University
B.Ed., Nipissing University
BS, University of Guelph
B.Ed., Nipissing University
BS, University of Guelph
Ryan Pool
Teacher - MS Learning Strategies
MS, California State University Northridge
BA, University of Oklahoma
BA, University of Oklahoma
Mona Schraer
Teacher - MS Math
MS, University of California Berkeley
BA, University of California Davis
BA, University of California Davis
Jacob Scott
Teacher - MS Science and Math
MA, California State University San Bernardino
BA, University of California Los Angeles
BA, University of California Los Angeles
Andrew Ward
Teacher- MS Social Studies
M.Ed., Framingham State University
BS, Western Michigan University
BS, Western Michigan University
High School
Nomer Adona
Teacher - HS Visual Art
M.Ed., The College of New Jersey
BS, University of the Assumption
BS, University of the Assumption
Cassandra Armstrong
Teacher - HS IB/DP Coordinator
MA, Northern Arizona University
BA, Aquinas College
BA, Aquinas College
Kelly Braun
Director of High School Counseling and University Guidance
MA, Northwest Nazarene University
BA, The College of Idaho
BA, The College of Idaho
Julia Bui
HS Counselor
M.Ed., University of Maryland
BA, California State University, Long Beach
AA, Orange Coast College
BA, California State University, Long Beach
AA, Orange Coast College
Dr. Timothy Chute
Assistant Principal: High School
Ed.D, University of Calgary
M.Ed, University of Calgary
B.Ed, Queen's University, Ontario
M.Ed, University of Calgary
B.Ed, Queen's University, Ontario
Amy Coquillard
Librarian: High School/EE Coordinator
MLIS, University of South Carolina
BA, Kalamazoo College
BA, Kalamazoo College
Suzanne Ede
Teacher - HS Computer Science and Math
MA, Exeter University
BA, University of Chichester
BA, University of Chichester
John Flanagan
Teacher - HS Math
MBA, University of Windsor
B.Ed., University of Windsor
BA, University of Windsor
B.Ed., University of Windsor
BA, University of Windsor
Thomas Galvez
Instructional Coach: HS Technology
M.Ed, National University
BA, San Diego State University
BA, San Diego State University
Charl Goussard
Teacher - HS Social Studies
MBA, University of Cape Town
LLB, University of Stellenbosch
B.Com., University of Stellenbosch
LLB, University of Stellenbosch
B.Com., University of Stellenbosch
Dr. Regina Katz
Teacher - HS Science
M.D., Saint Louis University, Philippines
MA, University of San Francisco and Washington State University
BS, University of the Philippines
MA, University of San Francisco and Washington State University
BS, University of the Philippines
Daniel Keller
Teacher - HS Social Studies
M.Ed, University of Minnesota
BA, University of Saint Thomas
BA, University of Saint Thomas
Alison Leathwood
Teacher - HS Physical Education
M.Ed., University of Gonzaga
B.Kin., University of Calgary
B.Kin., University of Calgary
B.Kin., University of Calgary
B.Kin., University of Calgary
Dr. Regina Lewis
Teacher - HS Learning Support
Ed.D., Northcentral University
M.Ed., Auburn University Montgomery
MS, Troy University Montgomery
M.Ed., Auburn University Montgomery
MS, Troy University Montgomery
Wen Li
Teacher - HS Mandarin
M.Ed., Framingham State University
BA, Guangxi University for Nationalities
BA, Guangxi University for Nationalities
Daisy Lo
Teacher - MS/HS Mandarin
ME, University of Southern California
BA, Kun-shan University of Technology
BA, Chungyu Institute of Technology
BA, Kun-shan University of Technology
BA, Chungyu Institute of Technology
Erica Neal
Teacher - Chemistry/ESS, HS Student Leadership & Activities coordinator, CAS coordinator
B.Ed., Queen’s University
BA, Queen’s University
BS, Queen’s University
BA, Queen’s University
BS, Queen’s University
Sonia Ortiz
Teacher - HS Spanish
MA, Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
MA, Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Postgrad Cert. Ed., University of Deusto
MA, Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Postgrad Cert. Ed., University of Deusto
Haeyoung Plouffe
Teacher - HS IB Korean Language
BA, Kyunghee University Seoul
Grant MacEwan University
Grant MacEwan University
Chris Polley
HS Counselor
MA, Long Island University
MA, State University of New York
BA, College of Charleston
MA, State University of New York
BA, College of Charleston
Thomas Redfern
Teacher - HS Social Studies
M.Ed, Lamar University
BA, Middle Tennessee State University
BA, Middle Tennessee State University
Jeffrey Robidoux
Teacher - HS English
B.Ed., University of British Columbia
BA, University of British Columbia
BA, University of British Columbia
John Salminen
Teacher - HS Music
Post Grad, University of Miami
MA, Michigan State University
BA, Temple University
MA, Michigan State University
BA, Temple University
Diana Sorobey
Teacher - HS EAL
BA, University of Alberta
B.Ed., University of Alberta
Specialist-Teaching English Language Learners, Queen's University
B.Ed., University of Alberta
Specialist-Teaching English Language Learners, Queen's University
Christopher Sylvester
Teacher - HS Physical Education
M.Sc., State University of New York Buffalo
B.Ed., University of Alberta
B.P.E., University of Alberta
B.Ed., University of Alberta
B.P.E., University of Alberta
Evan Weinberg
Teacher - HS STEM Coordinator and AP Coordinator
MA, City College of New York
BS, Tufts University
BS, Tufts University
Michael Williams
Teacher - HS Science
M.Ed., Montana State University
MS, University of Oregon
BA, University of California Berkeley
MS, University of Oregon
BA, University of California Berkeley
Christopher Wolf
Teacher - HS Social Studies
MA, University of Oregon
BA, Western Washington University
BA, Western Washington University