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Faculty and Staff
Directory
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
2023-24 School Year
Teaching Teams
Updated Jan. 16, 2024
| Early Learning Center | Lead(s) | Associate(s) and Co-teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed-Age Preschool/ Pre‑Kindergarten |
EAST • Lead: Margaret Olivieri‑Barton | Co-teacher: Sophia Apodaca |
| WEST • Lead: Krystal McVicker | Co-teacher: Kelsey Plough | |
| NORTH • Lead: Marina Andrijevic | Co-teacher: Daniela Gil | |
| Pre-Kindergarten | Lead: Stephanie Hall‑Koester |
Co-teacher: Nina Smith |
| Leadership and Support | Assistant Director of ELC: Zac Oldenburg |
| Elementary | East | West |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Lead: Rachel Tridas Co-teacher: Cristina Floriani |
Lead: Taylor Stevens Co-teacher: Rachel Rovetto |
| 1st Grade | Lead: Ariel Petersen Assistant Teacher: Beth Duff |
Lead: Karen Kridel Co-teacher: Joey Rovetto |
| 2nd Grade | Lead: Corey Johnson Co-teacher: Adriana Erickson |
Lead: Caity Cattermole Co-teacher: Sarah Copeland |
| 3rd Grade | Lead: Karen Wolfe Co-teacher: Brooke Cornish |
Lead: Tori Fremont Co-teacher: Brooke Cornish |
| 4th Grade | Lead: Jonathan Samyn Co-teacher: Melissa Guertin |
Lead: Phoebe Mauricio Co-teacher: Melissa Guertin |
| 5th Grade | Lead: Fiona Watson Co-teacher: Ryan Roberts |
Lead: Jackie Haas Co-teacher: Ryan Roberts |
Specialists and Faculty Support
| Arts | Music: Ashtyn Avella Visual Arts: Gina D’Emilio |
|---|---|
| Library | Maeve Knoth |
| Physical Education | Dave Jackson Alex Valverde |
| Science | Rochelle Mothokakobo |
| Program Leadership, Support, and Enrichment | Assistant Head of School for Academics: Sara Poplack Interim Director of Extended Programs: Keriann Armusewicz Literacy Enrichment Coordinator: Jessie Blundell Senior Strategy Advisor: Lisa Busby Math Enrichment Coordinator: Michelle Donahoe Teacher Mentorship Program Coordinator: Dana Doolin Senior Associate for Extended Programs: Eli Haas Director of Student Life and Belonging: Tiffany Johnson Learning Support K-2: Lea Rice Learning Support 3-5: Amy Torre Health Coordinator: Hannah Widgren |
Administration & Staff
| Admission Team | Director of Enrollment Management and Strategy: Vanessa Ortega Assistant Director of Enrollment Management: Marcelino Perez |
|---|---|
| Advancement Team | Director of Institutional Advancement: Scott Hunt Assistant Director of Advancement and Communications: Armando Cerrillo Assistant Director of Advancement and Community: Amanda Tachis Communications Consultant: Anna McKeon |
| Business Team | Director of Finance and CFO: Kim Normington Controller: Lily Hui Business Office Analyst: Sonia Martinez |
| Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice | Associate Head of School: Olana Khan |
| Facilities Team | Director of Facilities: Chuck Adams Assistant Director of Facilities: D.J. Brandt |
| Technology Team | Director of Strategic Operations and Technology: Lane Young Network and Systems Manager: Ben Thomasian Technology and Data Coordinator: River Roseveare-Hunt |
| School Leadership Team | HOS Executive Assistant and Office Manager: Lisa Boulger Head of School: Scott Erickson Associate Head of School: Olana Khan |