Lower School Faculty
B.A. Environmental Studies, UCSC

Kurt Almendras
5th Grade Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 324
B.A. Modern Literature, UCSC
M.A. Education, UCSC

Laurel Buss
Kindergarten Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 317
B.A. Early Childhood Education, Brandman University

Jonnie Cardinale
1st Grade Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 336
B.A. Environmental Studies, Pitzer College

Gabrielle Carroll
2nd Grade Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 348
M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Principal Graduate Certificate, Northern Arizona University
B.S. Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
A.A. Youth Social Services Pima Community College

Jason Greenway
3rd Grade Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 328
B.A. English Literature, Bryn Mawr College
Ed. M. in Mind, Brain and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Kaia Huseby
3rd Grade Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 323
B.A. Psychology, UC Santa Cruz
M.A. Education, UC Santa Cruz

Brianna Kinkopf
4th Grade Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 316
B.A.I.S. Elementary Education, University of South Carolina

Nichole Murphy
2nd Grade Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 326
B.A. Human Development - Specialization in Early Childhood Education, Pacific Oaks College

Becky Murrow
Kindergarten Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 354
B.S. Education, Indiana State University

Lisa Overman
5th Grade Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 321
B.A. Religous Studies & India Studies, Indiana University
M.A. Elementary Education, Indiana University

Rachel Sattinger
4th Grade Teacher; Elementary Student Life Coordinator
831.423.0341
ext. 325
Middle School Faculty
B.A. Biology, Minor Environmental Science, University of Virginia
M.A. Education, UCSC

Allison Birkhead
Middle School Math; Science Teacher; Middle School Coordinator
831.423.0341
ext. 330
B.A. NP.B, UC Davis

Julee Brinton
Middle School Math Teacher
831.423.0341
B.A. Spanish, San Jose State University
B.A. French, San Jose State University, M.A. French, San Jose State University

Patricia Lucas
Middle School Spanish Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 329
B.A. Biology, Brown University
M.A. Education, UC Santa Cruz

Michael Matthews
Middle School Math; Science Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 313
B.A. English, Penn State
M.A. Transformative Leadership and Social Change, Maryland University of Integrative Health

Melanie Munir
Middle School Humanities Teacher
831.423.0341
B.A. Literature, UCSC

April Ochoa
Middle School Humanities Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 322
Co-Curricular Specialists
B.A. English Lit, UCSC
CA teaching credential - Elementary Education and Music Education, CSU Chico
M.A. Education, Oxford Brookes

David Cameron
Music Specialist
831.423.0341
B.A. International Labor and Immigration History, Fairhaven College

Brandt Frandle
K - 3rd Grade Physical Education Teacher; After School Care Supervisor
831.423.0341
ext. 334
B.A. Environmental Studies, UCSC

Kirsten Mehl
4th - 8th Grade Physical Education Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 331
B.A. Psychology and Cultural Anthropology, UC Santa Barbara

Krissie Olson
Technology Integration Specialist
831.423.0341
ext. 320
A.A. Liberal Arts, Santa Monica College
B.A. Art, UCSC
B.A. Psychology, UCSC
Master Gardener of California
Certified California Naturalist

Melody Overstreet
K - 2nd Grade Life Lab Science Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 309
B.A. Liberal Studies, Minor in Spanish, San Francisco State University

Ana Pena
K - 5th Grade Spanish Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 337
ECE Credential Horticulture, Cabrillo College
Environmental Studies Program and Life lab Intensive Training, UCSC

Caprice Potter
3rd - 5th Grade Life Lab Science Teacher
831.423.0341
ext. 309
Instructional Staff
B.A. Liberal Studies, CSU Monterey Bay
M.A. Education, UC Santa Cruz

Kris Broek
Learning Specialist
831.423.0341
ext. 315
B.A. Social Work, San Jose State
CA Credential Education Specialist, San Jose State

Kristen Morrelli
Resource Support Coordinator
831.423.0341
ext. 345
B.A. African Studies, San Francisco State University

Zach Raney
Assistant Director of Extended Programs; Athletic Director
831.423.0341
ext. 334
Administration
B.A. English, Stanford University
Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Mills College

Zachary Roberts
Head of School
831.423.0341
B.A. Feminist Studies, UCSC
M.A. Education, UCSC

Hannah Wikse
Assistant Head of School
831.423.0341
ext. 327
B.F.A. Graphic Design, Massachussets College of Art

Petra Bryan
Marketing and Communications
831.423.0341
ext. 357
B.A. Mass Communications and Journalism, Fresno State University

Megan Eldredge
Director of Extended Programs
831.423.0341
ext. 334
B.S. Psychology, Emory University

Jen Graham
Director of Advancement
831.423.0341
ext. 332
B.A. Human Development and Family Interaction, Cal State University, Long Beach

Amy Hammer
Office Manager
831.423.0341
ext. 306
B.A. Politics, UC Santa Cruz
M.F.A. Creative Writing, Vermont College

Cindy Jones
Admissions and Enrollment
831.423.0341
ext. 302
B.A. Psychology, UCSC

Jeremy King
Director of Information Technology; Facilities Manager
831.423.0341
ext. 305
B.S. Engineering, Humboldt State University

Shawn Padilla
Director of Finance and Operations
831.423.0341
ext. 359
B.A. English Literature, Essex University

Yvonne Reynolds
Business Office Coordinator
831.423.0341
ext. 303