Bajaj, Sue
Fourth Grade, LS Math Coordinator
Appointed 1999
BA Psychology, Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi, India
Beach, Kaira
Interim Director of Preschool
Appointed 2016
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) at Western Goveners University (exp. in 2019)
U.S. Marine Corps Child and Youth Standardized Training Program Certificate of Infant and Toddler Modules
Child Care Center Operations and Record Keeping certificate, State of California Community Care Licensing
Bernstein, Ana
MUS Mathematics and Science
Appointed 2017
BA English, University of San Diego
MA Curriculum and Instruction, University of San Diego
Brooks, Joshua
Head of Middle School, A.P. Psychology, Study Skills
Appointed 2016
B.A. Psychology, Arizona State University
M.Ed. Counseling, University of Phoenix, Arizona
Doctorate, Clinical Psychology, California Southern University (exp. 2018)
Carr, Tonya
MUS English
Appointed 2008
BA English, Berry College
MA Journalism and Mass Communication, Grady College-University of Georgia
PhD Journalism and Mass Communication, Grady College-University of Georgia
Chaffins, Becky
Asst. Director of Preschool, Pre-K Lead Teacher (Coyotes)
Appointed 1998
Preschool Teacher Certificate, College of the Desert
Preschool Child Development Site Supervisor Certificate, College of the Desert
Clark, Jennifer ’92
Director of US Activities, MUS History, Yoga, No Bully Solution Coach, MUS Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator
Clark, Jennifer ’92
Director of US Activities, MUS History, Yoga, No Bully Solution Coach, MUS Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator
Appointed 2010
BA History, University of California, Santa Cruz
MA Social Studies Education, University of California, Santa Cruz
Masters certificate in Women's Studies, Northern Arizona University
Deshpande, Susan
First Grade, LS Science Coordinator, No Bully Solution Coach
Appointed 2004
BS Psychology, University of Victoria, British Columbia
BEd. Elementary Education, University of British Columbia
Ellis, Kristine
LS/MS/US Learning Specialist, MS Gymnastics
Appointed 2017
BS Physical Education, St. Cloud University
MEd Differentiated Learning, Concordia University
Farley, Susan
MUS Mathematics, Yearbook
Appointed 1998
BA Liberal Studies, University of Pacific
MA Education, Chapman University
Frazier, Dawn
PS Lead Teacher (Quails)
Appointed 2017
Lead Teacher Credential CA
AA in Early Childhood Development (exp. 2018)
Gahnz, Craig
LS/MS/US Music and Musical Theater
Appointed 2016
BA in Music and Musical Theater, Luther College
Gaines, Walter
Director of Technology, MUS Robotics
Appointed 2016
B.A. International Affairs and German, University of Colorado, Boulder
M.S. Interdisciplinary Telecommunications, University of Colorado, Boulder
Garza, Domita
PS Lead Teacher (Hummingbirds)
Appointed 2014
AA in Child Development (in progress), College of the Desert
Child Development Certificate, State of California
Gilmour, Alastair
LS/MS/US Physical Education
Appointed 1987
Certificate of Education, University of Nottingham, England
Griffin, Chris
US English
Appointed 2011
BA English, University of California, Berkeley
MA English, University of California, Berkeley
Hendrick, Melissa
Third Grade
Appointed 2017
BA Economics, Roanoke College
Gifted and Talented endorsement, Utah Valley University
English as a Second Language endorsement, Brigham Young University
MA Teaching, Westminster College
Hewitt, Zac
Director of College Counseling, International Student Coordinator, SEED Co-Leader
Appointed 2016
B.A. in Liberal Arts, Sarah Lawrence College
M.S. in Child, Youth, and Family Studies, University of Nebraska, Lincoln (exp. 2019)
Huerta, Mabel
MS Spanish, LS Global Studies
Appointed 1999
BA in Education, Escuela Normal del Estado, México