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Teaching Standards
PBS looks for teachers who:
- Model our core values.
- Live by our mission.
- Deliver the curriculum in collaboration with our colleagues.
- Challenge students academically.
- Draw out the joy, creativity, and social development of each student.
- Uphold our Teaching Standards.
Teaching Standards
Students
- I will create a safe and dynamic learning environment where students seek knowledge. Interest and participation will be sustained by meeting individual needs through the use of a variety of teaching techniques.
- I will provide opportunities for students to have a voice in their own learning thereby fostering intrinsic motivation and helping students to develop an understanding of themselves as learners.
- I will support the needs of varied learners in the classroom by promoting constructivism, integration, and differentiation. I will support different learning styles and abilities and anticipate student needs.
- I will promote the character development of each student. I understand what children’s social relationships look like at my grade level. I help students develop positive relationships with peers and adults, and I help children learn to navigate their ever-changing social worlds with age-appropriate kindness and respect.
- I understand the mission and policies of PBS, and when questions or concerns arise, I confer with colleagues and administrators to identify and solve student curricular and school problems.
- I will respect each student and establish positive relationships.
- I am familiar with our learning continuum. I am able to converse easily about the continuum and where my individual students are on that continuum.
Learning Environment
- I will create a classroom that is caring, inclusive, and challenging. It will be supportive of different learning styles and abilities.
- I will help students to assume ownership, responsibility, and accountability for learning.
- I will use a variety of resources and teaching methods to enhance student learning.
- I will make learning visible in the environment through documentation.
- I create safe places for children to take intellectual and emotional risks, where students can develop confidence and positive self-esteem.
Family Partnerships
Professional Practice
- I am committed to professional development and stay abreast of current research in pedagogy.
- I have knowledge appropriate for my teaching and self-monitor to identify and solve problems.
- I support and promote the mission of our school and model our core values.
- I respect, value, and collaborate with my colleagues and adhere to professional standards.
- I am a life-long learner and constantly reevaluate my teaching practice and curriculum. I strive to be the most effective teacher I can be.
- I work to design and implement curriculum to support our program and mission.
- I will model integrity, kindness, and respect for all persons both in and out of the workplace.
- I understand the importance of clearly established classroom routines and effectively utilized management systems.
- I will always use a tone of voice that communicates respect for all and never show anger or sarcasm.
Faculty–Staff Teams
2025-26 School Year
Teaching Teams
| Early Learning Center | Lead(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed-Age Preschool/ Pre‑Kindergarten |
Margaret Olivieri‑Barton and Helen Luis | |
| Marina Andrijevic and Chelsea Williams | ||
| Asha Bhote and Roxy Resuma | ||
| Stephanie Hall‑Koester and Marilyn Graves | ||
| Leadership and Support | Director of Early Learning Center: Meagan Vincent | |
| Elementary | Lead(s) | Associate(s) and Co‑teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Rachel Tridas | Maggie Cheung |
| Julie Bohzor | Nilou Shir | |
| Lindsay Kornfeind | Rachel Rovetto | |
| 1st Grade | Sarah Copeland | Beth Duff |
| Sofia Donaldson | Daphne Razon | |
| 2nd Grade | Taylor Stevens | Adriana Erickson |
| Caity Cattermole | Sam Putney | |
| 3rd Grade | Karen Wolfe | Shannon Petersen |
| Sasha Knight | Cristina Collins | |
| 4th Grade | Jonathan Samyn | Melissa Guertin |
| Phoebe Mauricio | ||
| 5th Grade | Peiwen Soh | Amira Townzen |
| Ryan Roberts |
Specialists and Faculty Support
| Arts | Music & Movement: Ashtyn Avella Visual Arts: Gina D’Emilio |
|---|---|
| Library | Maeve Knoth |
| Math | Lora Saarnio Grace Yang |
| Physical Education | Dave Jackson Alex Valverde |
| Science |
Rochelle Mothokakobo |
| Program Leadership and Support |
Associate Head of School for Academics: Sara Poplack |
Administration & Staff
| Admission Team | Interim Director of Enrollment Management and Strategy: Meeta Gaitonde Assistant Director of Enrollment Management: Marcelino Perez |
|---|---|
| Advancement Team |
Interim Director of Advancement: Amanda Tachis |
| Business Team |
Director of Finance: James Barajas |
| Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice | Head of School: Jennifer Bohnen |
| Facilities Team | Facilities Manager: Luis Velasco Facilities Assistant: Elvin Jimenez (independent contractor) |
| Technology Team | Technology and Data Coordinator: River Roseveare-Hunt EduTech Onsite Technician: John Fuller |
| School Leadership Team |
Head of School: Jennifer Bohnen |
Updated February 9, 2026