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List of 88 members.

伊迪阿莱詹德雷

业务经理
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埃迪-阿莱扬德雷来自墨西哥，但在3岁时移民到旧金山，并一直生活在这里。她在旧金山州立大学获得政治学学士学位。Edie在报业工作了15年，后来改变了职业道路，在教育领域从事行政工作。在来到活橡树之前，她在Marin Prep/SÍ学校工作了7年，然后在Mill Valley的Terra Marin学校工作。Edie已婚，有两个儿子。她最喜欢的活动是看书、钓螃蟹、公路旅行，并且是迪士尼的忠实粉丝。edie_alejandre@liveoaksf.org
Mariana Barajas Rodriguez

Extended Day Program Leader
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Mari joined the Extended Day Programs team in the fall of 2025, working primarily with grades 3-5. Prior to Live Oak, Mari had served as an after school program leader with the Chico Parks and Recreation Department and spent three years in after school programs at a dual immersion school before most recently working at Emma Wilson Elementary School in Chico. During the summers Mari worked as a camp counselor and later served as a camp director with the nature camp Camp Chi-Da-Ca through the Chico Area Recreational Department. Mari attended Butte College for two years and is pursuing a Liberal Studies degree at San Francisco State with the goal of becoming an elementary teacher. Mari, who speaks Spanish, aspires to teach English as a second language in a foreign country after college. Mari approaches their work acknowledging each student as an individual, creating a safe, inclusive environment in which students can take risks and express themselves freely. Outside of school Mari enjoys a good balance of lazy days, physical exercise, and camping.
mariana_barajasrodriguez@liveoaksf.org
Christina Baudis

Lower School Dean of Student Wellness
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BS, University of Delaware; MA, Cambridge College

Christina joined Live Oak as its lower school dean of student wellness in the fall of 2026, bringing over 20 years of experience in independent schools focused on social-emotional well-being and student support. Most recently, she served as dean of students at Aspen Academy in Colorado, where she partnered with students, families, and faculty to foster positive school culture and strengthen community. Previously, she was a social-emotional learning teacher and dean of students at Sonoma Country Day School, while also spending nine years at The Winsor School in Boston as Wellness Department head and health and fitness teacher. Christina has pursued extensive professional development in student well-being, belonging, and inclusive communities through organizations including the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning, the Institute for Social and Emotional Learning, the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education, and the Institute for Antiracist Teachers. Her educational philosophy centers on seeing every student with dignity, understanding diverse perspectives, and building communities grounded in authentic relationships and belonging. Christina earned her BS in Health Sciences and Dietetics from the University of Delaware before earning a Master’s in Health and Family Consumer Sciences from Cambridge College. Outside of school, Christina enjoys outdoor activities including swimming, trail running, hiking, and traveling. She is an experienced swim coach with background in high school and college programs.
christina_baudis@liveoaksf.org
克伦贝因

二年级教师
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加州大学圣克鲁兹分校学士；旧金山州立大学教师资格证

Keren在南旧金山学区开始了她的教学生涯，担任K-5学生的阅读专家。当过渡到课堂教学时，她追随她对识字教学的热情，在南旧金山联合学区教了10年的一年级。在课堂教学之前，Keren在旧金山的环境科学中心为K-5年级学生教授环境教育。凯伦还通过塞拉研究所协助领导大学水平的环境实地研究项目。Keren在湾区长大，在加州大学圣克鲁兹分校学习本科课程，获得美国研究学士学位，重点是种族和民族问题。她在旧金山州立大学获得了她的多学科教学证书。在她的空闲时间，Keren喜欢玩音乐，花时间与她的家人在一起，并探索城市。keren_bein@liveoaksf.org
Ashlley Belcher

初中西班牙语教师
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BS, San Francisco State University

Ashlley is thrilled to rejoin the Live Oak community as a Spanish teacher, where she graduated fifteen years ago! She was born and raised in San Francisco and graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Sociology. She most recently taught in a Spanish immersion program and looks forward to bringing her knowledge as a native Spanish speaker. When she is not in the classroom, she enjoys cooking, spending time with her family, traveling, and hiking with her dog and husband. ashlley_belcher@liveoaksf.org
Caroline Bremer

初中数学教师
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BA, Claremont McKenna College; MA, Bay Area Teacher Training Institute

Caroline joined Live Oak’s faculty prior to the 2026-27 school year, making the transition from Charles Armstrong School, a specialized independent school in Belmont, CA serving students with dyslexia where she taught third and fifth grades. Caroline brings expertise in foundational literacy and multi-subject instruction. Previously, she worked as an associate teacher at Red Bridge in the Dogpatch, supporting Autonomy Level I students in kindergarten and first grade. She holds a master's degree from BATTI (Bay Area Teacher Training Institute) and is Wilson Certified in reading intervention. Her teaching philosophy values the balance between foundational skills and discovery-based learning, believing this pairing makes education accessible and engaging for all learners. Outside of school, she enjoys running and hiking, rock climbing, reading, crocheting, and spending quality time with her cats, husband, and friends.
caroline_bremer@liveoaksf.org
Jeff Burnaugh

初中科学教师
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BS, Colorado State University

Jeff came to Live Oak in the fall of 2023 to teach eighth grade science. He brings with him nearly two decades of teaching and administrative experience in grades 6 through 12. Over his career he has taught in Denver, Austin, and San Francisco. Jeff has also served in a range of roles that helped parents, teachers, and students to leverage technology to enrich learning. He has taken part in a range of professional development opportunities, including workshops and trainings with the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Computer-Using Educators, International Society for Technology in Education, and Texas Teaching Fellows. Jeff's approach in the classroom is to help students learn how to think critically, collaborate effectively, and discover what learning strategies work best for them. Originally from Atlanta and raised in Knoxville, Jeff enjoys playing guitar, pool, mountain biking, and hiking. jeff_burnaugh@liveoaksf.org
甄妮伯恩斯

二年级教师
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旧金山州立大学学士、硕士；BATTI教学证书

珍妮在湾区出生和长大，在独立学校有超过十年的儿童工作经验。珍妮在旧金山州立大学就读，获得了心理学的本科学位。随后，她通过湾区教师培训学院（BATTI）项目获得了教育学硕士学位和教师资格证书，同时在圣马刁的圣公会日间学校任教。珍妮相信以学生为中心的教学方法，并鼓励她的学生掌握自己的学习。在空闲时间，珍妮喜欢在金门公园长时间散步，并与朋友和家人共度时光。jenny_burns@liveoaksf.org
马利卡卡特

High School Guidance Counselor
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B.A., Carleton College; Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Mills College; M.A. Educational Leadership, University of the Pacific

Malika has worked at Live Oak since 2006. She has been a lower and middle school teacher as well as a curriculum design specialist. Currently she is the high school placement counselor. malika_carter@liveoaksf.org
尼尔卡什曼

初中科学教师
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俄勒冈大学学士；凤凰城大学MBA

尼尔有12年的初中和小学学生工作经验。他曾在Harbor MicroSchool、新村学校和Town School for Boys工作。他对以项目为基础的数学和科学课程有着特殊的热情，并立即被Live Oak课程中学生的高质量参与所吸引。neil_cashman@liveoaksf.org
Myky Chau

Extended Day Program Leader
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Myky is one of the two Extended Day Program Leaders for the first-grade and second-grade combo groups. She is from San Jose and moved to San Francisco this year to pursue a Bachelor's in Animation at the Academy of Art University. Myky worked with K-8 students right out of high school as a YMCA afterschool leader and YMCA summer camp counselor. myky_chau@liveoaksf.org
玛丽-安秦五

学习服务部主任
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旧金山州立大学学士；旧金山州立大学硕士

Mary Ann Chin Ng在旧金山州立大学获得了她的学士学位。她通过完成她的特殊教育硕士学位，进一步了解了儿童的学习需求。她拥有小学和特殊教育的资格证书，并持有旧金山州立大学的教育治疗证书。她经常参加教育治疗协会和国际阅读障碍协会的会议和研讨会。Mary Ann还参加了Mel Levine的 "School's Attuned "教师培训项目，并参加了湾区教师发展合作组织的教师领导项目。在校外，玛丽-安喜欢旅游、编织、串珠以及从事艺术和手工项目。Mary Ann于1978年开始在Live Oak学校工作，担任三、四年级的老师。自2001年搬到Mariposa校区以来，她一直是该校的全职学习专家。maryann_chinng@liveoaksf.org
Vicki Cho

一年级教师
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BA, San Francisco State; MA, University of San Francisco

Vicki joined the Live Oak faculty in the fall of 2024. Her teaching career includes roles in first grade, fourth grade, and as an interventionist throughout different schools in San Francisco. Vicki has taken part in Applied Behavior Analysis training for autism. Live Oak stood out to her as a learning environment that is very student-centered, while allowing for a lot of creativity on her part with and for her students. Originally from Los Angeles, Vicki grew up in Koreatown and Glendale before moving to San Francisco for college. She earned her BA in Communications Studies from San Francisco State and her MA in Teaching from the University of San Francisco, while also earning her teaching credential at USF. Outside of school, Vicki loves crafting, camping, and cooking–but more importantly eating–and enjoys going to the park with her son. vicki_cho@liveoaksf.org
卡米洛寇立夫

西班牙语教师
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布宜诺斯艾利斯大学学士

卡米洛-科埃略在阿根廷的布宜诺斯艾利斯出生和长大。他在布宜诺斯艾利斯大学获得西班牙语学士学位，并在Instituto Lenguas Vivas获得ESL教学文凭。在过去的16年里，他一直居住在湾区，在那里他教授西班牙语，并协调双语小学生的体育和学术干预计划。他曾在南美洲和中美洲、美国西部、法属波利尼西亚和西班牙广泛旅行。卡米洛对学习和欣赏本土语言和文化的热情使他结识了许多朋友，踢了无数场足球比赛，并在一些美丽的地方冲浪。卡米洛目前在米尔谷足球俱乐部执教一支有竞争力的U12男子足球队。camilo_coelho@liveoaksf.org
约瑟芬科利特

Lower School Learning Specialist
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韦尔斯利学院学士；太平洋大学硕士
Educational Therapy Certification, Notre Dame de Namur University

Josephine began teaching at Live Oak in the 2017-18 school year. She taught second grade for four years before becoming a Learning Specialist in the lower school. In 2024, Josephine completed a graduate program at Notre Dame de Namur University in Educational Therapy. This program focused on teaching students who are neurodivergent. In addition, she completed the Orton-Gillingham Associate Level I Training Course in the summer of 2021, followed by the Orton-Gillingham Approach Basic Structured Literacy Training during the summer of 2022. Josephine grew up in the Bay Area in Alameda. After graduating from Wellesley College with a focus in English and French, Josephine taught in after school programs and as an adult literacy teacher with AmeriCorps. This experience piqued Josephine’s interest in primary education, which was furthered by joining the Bay Area Teacher Training Initiative (BATTI) program. Alongside her classroom teaching and curriculum development work, Josephine is passionate about professional development as a lifelong learner. She loves to spend her free time reading, experimenting in her garden and kitchen, and taking long walks with a podcast.
josephine_corlett@liveoaksf.org
Yoalli Correa

Fifth Grade Teacher
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BA, Cal State Northridge

The 2024-25 school year marks Yoalli's first at Live Oak. She served as a kindergarten teacher for the previous four years at The Mission Preparatory School. She also taught at Children’s House Montessori and Stanley Mosk Elementary. Yoalli holds a BA in Child and Adolescent Development from Cal State Northridge. yoalli_correa@liveoaksf.org
Layla Degani

图书管理员
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BA, UC Santa Cruz

Layla joined the Live Oak staff in the fall of 2024 after working in public libraries since 2018, primarily in circulatory duties and as a bookseller for two years helping people find their next favorite book. Layla strives to encourage a safe space for individuals to journey into their interests, try things on, and discover things that make them feel seen. Born and raised in Ventura County, Layla has lived in Oakland since 2021. She earned her degree in Feminist Studies, Politics and History of Consciousness at UC Santa Cruz and is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science at San Jose State. Layla loves reading, playing games, and preparing and enjoying food with her loved ones. layla_degani@liveoaksf.org
让德威特

四年级教师
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加州大学伯克利分校文学士

Jean出生于加州，在湾区度过了她的大部分生活。Jean有11年在私立和公立学校的教学经验。在过去的五年里，Jean在伯克利的学院担任四年级教师。Jean在加州大学伯克利分校获得学士学位，并在旧金山州立大学和圣玛丽学院攻读教育研究生课程。Jean很高兴能成为Live Oak社区的一员，并了解学生和家庭。不在学校的时候，Jean喜欢参观各种艺术博物馆，也喜欢在湾区有很多机会看现场演出。她喜欢在伯克利山徒步旅行，并与她的家人共度时光。jean_dewitt@liveoaksf.org
威尔巴特 "威尔" 邓尼西奥

Dean of Student Inclusion & Belonging
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旧金山州立大学学士

Wil Dionisio来自加州Daly市，在旧金山州立大学获得了自由研究的学士学位。他在Live Oak的扩展护理项目中工作了3年。他还曾在旧金山校舍担任助理教师。在不久的将来，Wil希望能获得他的教师资格证书。在他的空闲时间里，Wil喜欢支持湾区所有的运动队，参加现场音乐会和旅游。wil_dionisio@liveoaksf.org
乔丹德罗斯德

五年级教师
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加州大学里弗赛德分校学士；BATTI项目硕士

Jordan grew up in San Francisco and counts herself lucky that she gets to share her love of the city with her students everyday. Jordan joined Live Oak School in 2019 as a fourth grade teacher, and moved to the fifth grade team in 2021. She began her teaching career at St. Phillips Preschool in 2010. She then taught kindergarten, second, and fourth grade at The Hamlin School while she obtained her teaching credential and MA in Curriculum and Instruction through the BATTI program. She spent four years as a fourth grade teacher at the Spanish Infusion School. In her free time, Jordan loves to eat interesting foods while traveling, explore her favorite city, and spend time with her very busy children and husband. También habla Español!
jordan_drosd@liveoaksf.org
霍利邓恩

三年级教师
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东卡罗莱纳大学学士；剑桥学院教育硕士；教师资格证

Holly brings a wealth of experience and a passion for teaching to her role at Live Oak. With a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, with a minor in Early Childhood and Family Relations from East Carolina University, and a Master’s in Education in Literacy from Cambridge College, Holly has been a dedicated teacher since 1997. Her teaching journey has spanned schools in Maryland and San Francisco before she became a member of the Live Oak community in 2002. Holly is not only an experienced educator but has always been committed to continuing her growth through professional development. She has led and participated in numerous workshops, covering diverse topics such as curriculum development, SEL, Differentiated Instruction, DEI, as well as focusing in on the core subjects like math, reading, writing, and science. Outside of the classroom, Holly enjoys reading, watching her son play sports, and spending quality time with family and friends. Her love for food, music, and meaningful connections enriches her approach to teaching. holly_dunn@liveoaksf.org
马洛里冯德伦

低年级教师
Annie Fleury

四年级教师
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BA, Fairleigh Dickinson University; MA, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Annie joined the fourth grade teaching team at Live Oak in the fall of 2024 after wrapping up a three-year stint teaching second grade at Stratford School. Annie started her teaching career at the Clarendon School in New Jersey and also served as a summer camp music teacher, specializing in teaching violin. Annie's teaching aspiration is to foster an environment where each student is valued and help students recognize and embrace their unique talents and strengths, nurturing the determination necessary to navigate challenges and realize their full potential. Born and raised in New York City, she moved to the Bay Area in 2021. Annie earned a BA in Humanities and an MA in Teaching with a focus on elementary education, both from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Away from school, Annie's passions include playing and listening to music, baking, animals, reading, running, finding new adventures and places to eat, and spending time with friends and family. annie_fleury@liveoaksf.org
Alex Flores

初中人文科学教师
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BA, American University

Alex came to Live Oak for the 2026-27 school year having most recently taught seventh grade humanities at New School San Francisco. Prior to this position, Alex taught eighth and tenth grade English at Maret School in Washington, D.C., developing expertise across secondary humanities instruction. In summer 2025, Alex completed the Klingenstein Summer Institute through Columbia University's Teachers College, a rigorous professional development program for independent school educators emphasizing curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment. Alex’s teaching practice is rooted in anti-racist, inquiry-based instruction that prioritizes student voice and agency. Alex intentionally designs learning for all students, employing a windows-and-mirrors framework that incorporates diverse texts—from classic literature to graphic novels and contemporary media—to deepen students' engagement with multiple perspectives and strengthen critical thinking. Alex earned her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications, Legal Studies, Economics, and Government from American University. Outside the classroom, Alex pursues creative interests including knitting, making zines, and reading fantasy and horror novels. She also treasures quiet time with her two cats, Phineas and Louise.
alex_flores@liveoaksf.org
Ria Fresnoza

Middle School Learning Specialist
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BA, UC Davis; Teaching Credential, University of San Francisco

Joining Live Oak in the fall of 2026, Ria brings extensive experience to her role as middle school learning specialist. Ria spent 12 years at St. Peter's School in San Francisco’s Mission District as director of academics and middle school English teacher. She also taught for eight years at Riverview Middle School, a public Title I school in the East Bay, where she served on the Transformational Leadership Team. Prior to her teaching career, Ria worked at nonprofit organizations including Summer House and Land Park Academy, where she supported and advocated for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Her professional training includes Orton Gillingham, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Visible Learning, and GLAD for language acquisition. For the past three years, she has attended the TWIN Institute for Dual Language through Boston College. Ria's teaching philosophy centers on creating joyful, safe classrooms where all children have equitable access to learning. Ria earned her BA in English from UC Davis before going on to earn her teaching credential through Project Pipeline at the University of San Francisco. Outside of school, she pursues creative endeavors including writing, painting, crafting, sewing, and cooking. She also enjoys exploring nature with her husband, son, and rescue dog, Auggie.
ria_fresnoza@liveoaksf.org
索菲亚加西亚-古斯曼

Extended Day Program Coordinator
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Sofia was born and raised in San Francisco. After graduating high school, she started babysitting and discovered that she liked working with kids. Sofia currently attends San Francisco City College, and will transfer to San Francisco State University to obtain her Bachelor’s in communication science or psychology. Her favorite season is summer when she takes advantage of the heat to swim in rivers and lakes. Sofia also loves camping with her family and scouting out new swimming holes. In her free time, she likes to binge watch Friends and go to the beach to watch the sunset no matter how hot or cold it is. sofia_garcia@liveoaksf.org
Rubi Garcia Reyes

Extended Day Program Leader
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Certificate of Accomplishment, San Francisco City College; Certificate of Achievement, San Francisco City College.

Rubi joined the Extended Day Programs team in the fall of 2025. Rubi has been working with children in various capacities since 2016. She earned her Certificate of Accomplishment in Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher and a Certificate of Achievement in Child Development: Infant/Toddler Care from San Francisco City College in 2024. While working on these certifications Rubi worked in the City College day care center learning about child development with children from birth to five years old. She brings an approach to her role centered around teamwork, respect, and honesty. Outside of work Rubi loves spending time with her family and friends, going hiking, and going to the movie theaters. rubi_garciareyes@liveoaksf.org
Simon Gaughan

五年级教师
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BA, Wesleyan University; M.Ed. and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Bay Area Teacher Training Institute

Simon joined Live Oak as a fifth grade teacher in the fall of 2026, bringing expertise in multilingual instruction and Universal Design for Learning. Most recently, he served as the fourth grade lead ELD teacher at Guadalupe Elementary School in SFUSD, where he honed his skills in accessible instruction for diverse language learners. Prior to Guadalupe, Simon taught for two years at Black Pine Circle School in Berkeley as a third and fifth grade associate, developing his practice in inquiry-based instruction, restorative justice, and student-centered approaches. His professional development includes Responsive Classroom training, Socratic instruction workshops, Science of Reading training, and social-emotional learning certification through the Institute for Social and Emotional Learning. Simon believes great teaching begins with relationships and that students thrive when they feel valued and supported. He emphasizes joy in learning through inquiry-based, collaborative, and hands-on experiences that teach students how to think. Outside of school, he enjoys rock climbing, running, swimming, and music.
simon_gaughan@liveoaksf.org
香农戈麦斯

三年级教师
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加州大学伯克利分校学士；科罗拉多大学丹佛分校硕士

Shannon Gomez于2014年毕业于加州大学伯克利分校，辅修教育，主修商业和心理学的跨学科研究。她继续在科罗拉多大学丹佛分校获得教育学硕士学位，主修文化、语言和多元化学习者的课程和教学。她在科罗拉多州作为教育工作者和教育政策倡导者工作了4年。2018年搬回海湾后，她在格拉坦小学开创了STEAM项目。Shannon热衷于社会正义、社会情感学习和创建包容性的课堂。在课堂之外，她喜欢冲浪、背包运动、滑雪和烹饪。shannon_gomez@liveoaksf.org
Halen Groce

四年级教师
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BA, Kennesaw State University; M.Ed., Kennesaw State University

Halen joined the Live Oak faculty for the 2024-25 school year. Born and raised in the Atlanta area, he has taught first grade, third grade, fifth grade, and STEM in Georgia and Tennessee. Throughout his career in education, Halen has found joy in honing his craft and establishing meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. He believes that children who are taught to view the world through a lens of empathy and open-mindedness, paired with the ability to inherently think critically and seek change, will become successful, global citizens of the future. Halen recently completed Orton-Gillingham training with Ron Yoshimoto. He earned a BS in Elementary Education from Kennesaw State University followed by his M.Ed., also from Kennesaw State. In his spare time, Halen loves to travel with his partner, exercise, read, and play with his Golden Retriever named Governor (a.k.a. Govie). halen_groce@liveoaksf.org
Janeth Gutiérrez Moreno

Receptionist and Registrar
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Janeth Gutierrez Moreno is a San Francisco Native of Mexican descent. She joined the front office staff at Live Oak in the spring of 2020. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially her 12-year-old daughter. She enjoys reading, cooking and drinking coffee amongst other things in her spare time. janeth_gutierrezmoreno@liveoaksf.org
弗朗西斯卡 Guzman

推广部主任
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韦尔斯利学院学士

Francisca Guzman在非营利组织的发展和沟通方面有超过十年的经验。在加入Live Oak之前，她曾担任田纳西州独立生活委员会的副主任和田纳西州残疾人权利组织的发展主任。Francisca对故事改变组织和促进社会正义的力量充满热情。在不工作的时候，她喜欢做瑜伽、徒步旅行、阅读和写作，以及探索海湾地区。francisca_guzman@liveoaksf.org
娜奥米汉堡包

五年级教师
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加州大学戴维斯分校学士；加州大学戴维斯分校硕士；教学证书

Naomi Hamburger从2004年开始在小学任教，2009年开始在Live Oak任教。她拥有加州大学戴维斯分校的国际农业发展理学士学位和多科目教学证书。2012年，Naomi回到加州大学戴维斯分校，研究小学数学的问题解决，并获得教育学硕士学位。其他专业发展包括哈佛教育研究生院的 "零点计划"、哥伦比亚大学的数学营、丹纳厅的数学研讨会以及学习与大脑的课堂神经科学。娜奥米最喜欢的教育相关的追求包括计划实地考察和与她的学生一起为社会正义而努力。在校外，纳奥米喜欢育儿、阅读、瑜伽，以及探索湾区的自然和文化。naomi_hamburger@liveoaksf.org
Regina Hardatt

Lower School Division Director
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BS, St. John’s University; MS, St. John’s University; EdD, University of Pennsylvania

Regina joined Live Oak in the fall of 2025, stepping into the lower school division director role after serving as the assistant lower school director for inclusive teaching & learning at The Pingry School in New Jersey from 2021-24. Her leadership experience includes roles such as Lower Division DEI Coordinator and classroom teacher at Avenues: The World School in New York, as well as board service with Dancing Classrooms New York City and Hamilton-Madison Settlement House. Regina co-founded Empathy to Action in 2020 where she has served as a consultant providing special topic workshops and coaching to drive meaningful change within organizations and schools. A two-time graduate of St. John’s University with degrees in Childhood Education and Secondary Education, Regina taught across various lower school grade levels and at the New York Hall of Science. She completed her Doctorate in Educational and Organizational Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania in the summer of 2025, with a dissertation exploring the intersections of identity and leadership. Regina is passionate about fostering inclusive, equitable, and joyful learning environments. regina_hardatt@liveoaksf.org
亚当希克斯

宣传部主任
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圣玛丽学院学士；亚利桑那州立大学教育硕士

Adam grew up in the Seattle area and currently lives with his family in Novato. Prior to moving to the Bay Area, Adam lived in Phoenix, AZ where he started his career in education as a high school English teacher and baseball coach right after graduate school at Arizona State. He was propelled into the world of education to emulate the positive growth experiences that he enjoyed from great teachers and coaches growing up. Altogether, Adam taught high school English and Yearbook for 10 years in Marin County, Napa, Orinda, and Sonoma with a mix of experience between public and private schools. In between teaching stints, Adam served as a sports information director at the University of San Diego and the University of San Francisco for six years, feeding his passion for athletics, storytelling, and creativity. Outside of work, Adam loves exploring the outdoors with his wife and kids, Parker and Parisa, watching sports, playing and listening to music, and doing projects around the house. adam_hicks@liveoaksf.org
Marvie Hill

Extended Day Program Leader
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Marvie has been a part of Live Oak’s Extended Care team since 2021. Growing up in the small town of San Juan Bautista, Marvie gained practical experience in childcare through babysitting, nannying, counseling summer camps, and helping to raise the younger children in their family. They have found a passion for childcare due to their interest in play, as well as the desire to support children in growing into the best versions of themselves. Marvie resonates deeply with Live Oak’s vision of knowing a child well, and has enjoyed getting to know the students as they develop. In their free time, Marvie enjoys crafting, playing puzzle games, cycling, and spending time with loved ones. marvie_hill@liveoaksf.org
Maurice Hill

招生管理和招生主任
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BA, Wesleyan University; MA, Klingenstein Center at Teachers College, Columbia University

Maurice or "Mo" began his tenure with the Live Oak admissions office in July 2023. Mo comes to Live Oak from Cranbrook Schools outside of Detroit where he was most recently the Dean of Upper School Enrollment. His career has brought him to a variety of independent schools and higher ed institutions throughout the Midwest and East Coast, including Beaver Country Day School (Chestnut Hill, MA), Walnut Hill School for the Arts (Natick, MA), Worcester Academy (Worcester, MA), and Kenyon College. In addition to a range of admissions roles over the years, Mo has served as a dorm parent and a Black Student Union Advisor, demonstrating his passion for and commitment to opening access for transformative educational experiences like the ones he experienced growing up. Mo graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in Sociology and African American Studies before earning his Master's in Private School Leadership from the Klingenstein Center at Teachers College, Columbia University. maurice_hill@liveoaksf.org
LaMonte Horston

体育教师
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AA, Merritt College

LaMonte joined the Live Oak staff in the fall of 2025, bringing 15 years of youth leadership, coaching, and teaching experience to his role as a physical education teacher. Prior to Live Oak, LaMonte was a TK and kindergarten physical education teacher and middle school coach at Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School in Palo Alto from 2020-2025. He has also served as a middle school basketball coach. During his time teaching in Palo Alto, he participated in SPARK PE training and attended CAHPERD workshops focused on inclusive movement and curriculum development. LaMonte has an AA in Child Development and is working on completing his BA in Child Development at Cal State East Bay. He sees teaching as a journey and takes pride in helping guide each child through their growth with care, intention, and joy, centering his work around movement, confidence, and connection, always meeting kids where they are. LaMonte has been in the long and challenging process of starting his own homestead, and when he is not adventuring on his electric bike, there’s a good chance he is out fishing. lamonte_horston@liveoaksf.org
莲娜卡利

教学创新部主任
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门罗学院学士；旧金山大学硕士

莉安娜-卡利在海湾地区的奥洛尼土地上出生和长大，目前以旧金山为家。她在教育界的旅程始于年轻时，在高中时为伽利略营工作。她意识到快乐学习方法的潜力，并决定有一天她的职业可以走上这条道路。

在从门罗学院获得人文科学学士学位后，她的工作集中在非正式教育领域。最重要的是，在过去的11年里，她一直在探索馆的 "修补工作室 "团队工作，开发和领导各种项目，通过制作有形物体和人工制品，将艺术、科学、技术和社区结合起来。 2018年，Lianna在旧金山大学完成了国际和多元文化教育的硕士学位。该课程专注于批判性教学法，并研究权力和特权在教育系统中的作用。她很高兴将这种对教育公平的承诺带到她的教学创新主任的角色中，重点关注ChangeMaker实验室中的制作和社会正义的交叉点，以及整个K-8的周到的技术整合。

除了对教育的热情，Lianna还喜欢阅读（尤其是非洲未来主义科幻小说），为大伙儿做饭，并照料她的许多家庭植物。lianna_kali@liveoaksf.org。
Malcolm Klingbeil

初中人文科学教师
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BA, Bates College

Malcolm joined the Live Oak faculty as a middle school humanities teacher in the fall of 2026, bringing three years of diverse teaching experience across grade levels. Most recently, he spent two years teaching fifth and sixth grade humanities at Town School for Boys in their Resident Teaching Program, where he developed expertise in middle-grade instruction. Prior to that, he taught third grade and ninth grade world history at Stuart Hall and Convent. Throughout his teaching career, Malcolm has coached multiple sports teams, recognizing athletics as a powerful avenue for developing communication, teamwork, and leadership. His professional development includes training in Developmental Designs for Middle School, Responsive Classroom, and Six Shifts literacy instruction. Malcolm's teaching emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and reflection, creating learning environments where students engage deeply with content and one another. Malcolm earned his BA in Politics with a minor in Educational Studies from Bates College. Away from school, he enjoys cooking, playing basketball, and doing puzzles with family and friends.
malcolm_klingbeil@liveoaksf.org
Mugdha Kulkarni

幼儿园教师
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BA, San Francisco State; M.Ed, San Francisco State

Mugdha joined the lower school faculty as a kindergarten teacher in the fall of 2025. Prior to coming to Live Oak, Mugdha taught at San Francisco Friends School, serving as an associate teacher in second grade and finishing as a kindergarten lead teacher. Mugdha began her career in early childhood education in 2016, teaching in preschools until 2020. Mugdha earned a BA in Political Science and a M. Ed in Equity and Social Justice, both from San Francisco State University. Mugdha has participated in a range of professional development experiences, including the Perception Institute’s Children’s Development of Difference and Racial-Ethnic Identity series and Liza Talusan’s The Identity-Conscious Educator workshop series. She also completed the Responsive Classroom Core Course and Foundations training through Wilson Language, along with Graham Fletcher’s Foundations of Numerical Reasoning in Grades K–2, among others. Mugdha’s teaching philosophy centers on fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment where equity, curiosity, and social-emotional growth are prioritized. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, taking walks along the beach, playing the piano, and doing pottery. mugdha_kulkarni@liveoaksf.org
莎朗李

四年级教师
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密歇根大学学士；蒙特克莱尔州立大学硕士

Sharon was born in Seattle, Washington but spent most of her life on the east coast in New Jersey. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) in Brain Behavior and Cognitive Sciences and her Master’s degree in Teaching Elementary Education from Montclair State University. She previously taught third and fifth grade at a public school in New Jersey. She enjoys reading, iced lattes, trying different cuisines, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to become a part of the Live Oak community and to get to know her students this year! sharon_lee@liveoaksf.org
狄奥尼亚 "迪亚" 卢法斯

三年级教师
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北亚利桑那大学学士学位

Dionysia很高兴能加入Live Oak社区！她曾在亚利桑那州和加利福尼亚州任教，今年是她的第七个年头。她曾在亚利桑那州和加利福尼亚州任教，今年是她从教的第七个年头。在过去的四年里，她一直在主显节学校的Excelsior区任教。Dionysia毕业于北亚利桑那大学，获得小学教育学士学位，并辅修了ESL。她对教育和学习的各个方面都充满热情，并希望继续扩大她在这些领域的知识。当Dionysia不在教室的时候，你可以发现她在世界各地旅行，去看现场音乐，发现新的烘焙食谱和探索旧金山的美景。 dionysia_loufas@liveoaksf.org
红宝石麦克唐纳

就业资源经理
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AA，旧金山城市学院

鲁比-麦克唐纳，是旧金山人。她在零售管理方面工作了20多年，并受雇于哈维-米尔克民权学院，担任学生顾问和三藩市教育局的现场协调员。她和她的丈夫一直忙于家庭事务。ruby_macdonald@liveoaksf.org
Rebecca Mallabone

三年级教师
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BA, San Francisco State; MA & Teaching Credential, San Francisco State

Rebecca joined the Live Oak faculty full-time as a third grade teacher in the fall of 2023, but had previously substituted at Live Oak while working on her Master's in 2014. Prior to Live Oak, spent five years teaching at the Stratford School following a three-year stint as a learning specialist at SF Friends School. Originally from Cambridge, England, Rebecca has recently taken part in professional development workshops around Orton-Gillingham reading instruction, Brain Frames, Racial Equity in Learning Services, Readers and Writers Workshop, and Structured Word Inquiry. Rebecca earned both her BA in Liberal Studies and MA in Elementary Education from San Francisco State and enjoys gardening, yoga, and reading. rebecca_mallabone@liveoaksf.org
雷纳塔马丁

Changemaker Program Coordinator
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罗切斯特理工学院艺术学士；太平洋大学硕士；教学证书

Renata joined the Live Oak community in 2014, and though she started out her professional life as an industrial designer, she quickly fell in love with teaching by way of designing museum exhibits and being an interpretive naturalist at an aquarium (both on land and underwater!) and on a boat to the Farallon Islands. She's been part of environmental groups everywhere she's been, including Engineers for a Sustainable World in upstate NY, and green teams at West Office Exhibit Design and Park Day School, prior to starting Live Oak's Green Team. Before pivoting to the world of formal education, Renata co-founded a sustainability education program, EarthMojo, focused on "change-making and life-shaking for a more ecologically- and socially-sustainable world." Social and environmental sustainability inform both her living and her teaching, and in her free time she loves to make music, scout out hidden swimming holes, and explore this amazing coast. renata_martin@liveoaksf.org
Claudia Martinez

招生部副主任
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Claudia Martinez joined Live Oak as the associate director of admissions in the fall of 2022. Claudia was born in Nicaragua and raised in San Francisco. She previously served as a school secretary for SFUSD, the Executive Assistant to the Principal and President of DeMarillac Academy, and as the Director of First Impressions at Fusion Academy. In her spare time, you can find her cooking up meals found on the internet for her family. She is also a huge Giants fan. Claudia is excited to be part of the Live Oak community and helping introduce prospective families to the school. claudia_martinez@liveoaksf.org
多萝西马丁内斯

Director of Extended Day Programs
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Dorothy first joined Live Oak School's Summer Oaks Camp in 2007, eventually becoming the director of Extended Day Programs in 2019-20. She has been lucky enough to work with various ages and grades at Live Oak School and has used this knowledge to expand the Extended Day Programs as the director. Growing up in San Juan Bautista, Dorothy moved to San Francisco to finish a degree in fashion design and work with various theater groups. She has worked with extended day programs in SFUSD, the Mission YMCA of SF, as program director for ExCEL ASP, and the Randall Museum Summer Camp. Recently, she presented at the NAIS People of Color Conference and the NoCa PoCIS Regional Conference, focusing on empowering afterschool professionals to transform independent school programming and culture. When not in the EDP, she is active in the Bay Area Latino Theatre Artist Network, volunteers in art-centered activities, and goes on family trips with her three children.
dorothy_martinez@liveoaksf.org
Michael Martinez

Lower School Music Teaching Assistant
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BA, Academy of Art University

Michael joined Live Oak in 2023 and is currently the lower school music assistant teacher, where he supports joyful, hands-on music learning rooted in creativity and exploration. He has played drums and guitar for many years and enjoys helping students discover their own musical voices. He brings a visual and interdisciplinary perspective to the classroom, enriching students’ learning through creative expression and multiple modes of engagement. His experience working with both the elderly and children with disabilities has deepened his commitment to inclusive, compassionate education. Outside of school, Michael enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and kids and likes to spend his free time creating art and reading. He feels grateful to be part of both the dynamic Bay Area and the warm community at Live Oak. michael_martinez@liveoaksf.org
Mario Martinez-Muñoz

Middle School Art Teacher
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马里奥是一个土生土长的旧金山居民。他独特的专业经验源于多年来在博物馆提供出色的便利，开发创新的STEAM活动，以及他对教育公平的热情。在寻找回馈社会的过程中，马里奥被引导走上了对这个国家普遍存在的教育不平等现象采取行动的道路。她的信念是，每个人都需要为有色人种学生、同性恋学生和工人阶级学生设计和促进空间，不仅仅是为了他们的利益，而且因为我们也获得了许多文化上的知识，而这些知识是白人至上主义试图抹去的。mario_martinezmunoz@liveoaksf.org
Laura McCann

一年级教师
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BA, University of Galway; M.Ed, University of Galway

Laura joined the Live Oak faculty during the 2024-25 school year, filling teaching roles in middle school science and first grade. Laura moved to San Francisco from Ireland in 2017 and worked at St. Thomas More School for six years as a second grade teacher. Before moving to the U.S. she worked in London for a year as a high school teacher. In addition, she taught first grade for two years in Ireland after graduating from university. Laura obtained both her Masters of Education and her Bachelor’s in Geography and Psychological Studies from University of Galway, Ireland. Away from school, Laura likes to go for long walks near the water, hang out with friends, play sports, and watch reality TV. laura_mccann@liveoaksf.org
悉尼麦格希

初中人文科学教师
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丹尼森大学学士

Sydney McGhie在马林县长大，在丹尼森大学获得性别研究的本科学位。她于2018年在Synergy学校开始了她的教学之旅，在那里她是四年级的老师，夏令营主任，以及多个团队的教练。在加入Live Oak之前，她在东湾的文艺复兴学校教四至六年级。在不教书的时候，她喜欢和她的狗一起爬山，读大量的书，并为湾区所有运动队加油！sydney_mcghie@liveoaksf.org
Baley McGraw

Long Term Substitute Teacher
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BA, St. Edward's University; California Teaching Credential, San Francisco Unified School District Pathway to Teaching Program

Baley joins Live Oak as a long term substitute teacher to start the 2026-27 school year, bringing four years of experience as a fifth grade math teacher at Alta Vista School, where she designed concept-based math instruction and fostered collaborative, student-centered learning environments. She earned her California teaching credential through SFUSD's Pathway to Teaching program while teaching a combined 4th/5th grade classroom, and completed her student teaching in Austin, TX. Across these experiences, she has developed a passion for creating inclusive learning environments that support curiosity, collaboration, and growth. Baley actively pursues professional development, including annual Collaborative Lesson Study for Mathematics workshops, Building Powerful Numeracy training with Pam Harris, coursework in Universal Design for Learning through Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Math-Lord Decoding Math: Dyscalculia training. Her teaching is grounded in the belief that learning should be engaging, inclusive, and driven by curiosity, with every child feeling known, challenged, and supported. Baley earned her Bachelor’s in Global Studies with a concentration in Latin American Studies from St. Edward's University. Outside the classroom, Baley enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, hiking, visiting the beach, reading, trying new recipes, and discovering new places throughout the Bay Area.
baley_mcgraw@liveoaksf.org
Alex McGregor

Lower School Spanish Teacher
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BA, Bard College

Alex came to Live Oak in the fall of 2025 to teach lower school Spanish in Live Oak’s first year of expanded K-8 Spanish instruction. Prior to Live Oak, Alex taught K-4 Spanish at San Francisco Day School for two years. Prior to that he taught Spanish across grades first through eighth for 15 years at Waldorf Schools in Mountain View and in the state of Maine. In addition to teaching, Alex coached basketball and soccer and taught high school guitar. Alex earned a Bachelors in Integrated Arts from Bard College and has participated in professional development around Responsive Classroom and World Language Teacher Training at the Center for Anthroposophy, among other PD experiences. Alex brings music, art and movement to his Spanish lessons and aims to foster a joyful and inclusive classroom where all learning styles can thrive, believing that language can broaden his students’ perspective of the world and teach them new ways of communicating. Outside of school, Alex plays piano, bass and guitar, and enjoys cycling, camping, traveling and gardening. alex_mcgregor@liveoaksf.org
艾米眉山

Middle School Music Teacher
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西北大学戏剧系学士

艾米-迈尔斯在德克萨斯州的达拉斯长大，在芝加哥的西北大学获得了她的戏剧学位。1991年，她被蓬勃发展的音乐和技术场景吸引到旧金山，在追求职业音乐家和作曲家的同时，磨练了她在信息技术和音频设计方面的技能。2000年，为了追求她对教学的热情，她创办了自己的私人钢琴、吉他和声乐课程，并与现在的Live Oak教师Jill Pierce一起，在Mary Ann Hall创办的著名的Music For Children课程中担任教员。她很高兴能成为Live Oak大家庭的一员，与她的学生分享她的快乐、激情和知识。在不教学的时候，艾米是一名专业演员，曾在湾区许多地方的戏剧和音乐剧中担任主要角色。在业余时间，她喜欢烹饪、旅游、锻炼，当然还有看戏。amy_meyers@liveoaksf.org
莱斯利宫川

初中人文科学教师
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加州大学洛杉矶分校学士学位；旧金山州立大学教学证书（BATTI）。

Lesley非常高兴能回到Live Oak!从加州大学洛杉矶分校亚裔美国人研究专业毕业后，她在回到旧金山前曾教过两年学前班。Lesley在湾区教师培训学院(BATTI)获得了她的教师资格证书，同时还在Live Oak担任一年级和三年级的助理教师。从BATTI毕业后，她在加州的曼哈顿海滩和夏威夷的Waianae教二年级。Lesley再次回到旧金山，在过去的四年里，她一直在北奥克兰社区特许学校教幼儿园/一年级和四/五年级。在空闲时间，她喜欢巴雷健身，观看和支持湾区的所有运动队，并与她的狗Remy依偎在一起。lesley_miyagawa@liveoaksf.org
Katie Moore

体育教师
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BS, Cal State East Bay; MS, Cal State East Bay

Katie joined the Live Oak faculty in the fall of 2024 following a long tenure at Sea Crest School in Half Moon Bay, serving as a PE teacher across multiple grades and nearly a decade as the school’s director of athletics. Katie helped build Sea Crest's athletic department and revamp its PE curriculum. A collegiate soccer and softball student-athlete, her sports background includes a four-year stint as the head women’s soccer coach at College of Marin and four years as the girls varsity soccer coach at Half Moon Bay High School, leading the team to a league title. Katie has participated in a range of professional development, including workshops with the Institute for Social Emotional Learning, Responsive Classroom, Independent School Management, and Women's Leadership Seminar. A native of Hayward, Katie holds both a BA and MA in Kinesiology from Cal State East Bay. She got married on August 9, 2024 and in her personal time, Katie loves to cook, watch sports (go Warriors and Raiders!), go to concerts, listen to music, dance, travel, and play games. katie_moore@liveoaksf.org
James Murray

初中人文科学教师
生物
BA, Connecticut College

James joined the Live Oak faculty in the fall of 2025 to teach middle school humanities. James taught for three years in the Resident Teacher Program at Town School for Boys where he gained experience as a third grade and sixth grade humanities teacher. Prior to Town School, James worked at The Doe Fund in New York for three and a half years supporting the organization's initiatives around career development and job placement for clients participating in the program. James earned his Bachelor of Arts in Government at Connecticut College and is currently pursuing a Master’s in English Literature at San Francisco State. He brings a wealth of professional development experience having participated in Project Based Learning and Responsive Classroom opportunities in addition to SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity). As an educator, James values a classroom that highlights student voice and choice, and gives learners opportunities for creative expression and critical thinking. In his free time, James enjoys hiking, birding, reading, watching movies, listening to music and connecting with family. james_murray@liveoaksf.org
Jasmine Nguon

一年级教师
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BA, University of Washington; MA, Teaching, Seattle Teacher Residency Program

Joining the lower school faculty for the 2026-27 school year, Jasmine brings eight years of experience to Live Oak as a kindergarten teacher and Racial Equity Team co-lead at Seattle Public Schools. In this role, she spearheaded racial equity initiatives across the district, contributed to ethnic studies curriculum development, mentored teachers-in-training, and participated in professional learning focused on social justice, culturally responsive practices, and trauma-informed teaching. At the heart of Jasmine's practice is relationship-building with students and families. She is committed to fostering confidence in her students as both individuals and learners, helping them recognize their strengths and potential. Jasmine earned her BA in Communication with a Diversity minor from the University of Washington before earned her Master’s in Teaching with endorsements in K-8 and multilingual learners from the Seattle Teacher Residency Program. Recently relocating to San Francisco with her fiancé and rescue dog, Jasmine is eager to explore the city's diverse neighborhoods, culinary scene, and community. Outside the classroom, she enjoys learning dances, baking, playing tennis, and spending time in nature.
jasmine_nguon@liveoaksf.org
Jade Nouchi

Lower School Art Teaching Assistant & Garden Coordinator
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BA, San Francisco State

Jade started working with Live Oak's Extended Care team in the fall of 2022. Originally from Southern California, she was raised in Riverside and has lived in San Francisco for seven years. She earned degrees in Broadcasting & Electronic Communication Art and Studio Art from San Francisco State. Her favorite part of working at Live Oak is the joy of seeing children’s perspective on life because they have such an amazing way of viewing the world. When she's not working with Live Oak students, her hobbies include gardening, ceramics, and cycling. One day she hopes to stay in the world of education and become a ceramic professor at a university. jade_nouchi@liveoaksf.org
Kai O'Neill

Support Engineer
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BS, San Diego State University

Kai started at Live Oak in the fall of 2024 after teaching math and computer science to middle and high schoolers at Fusion Academy for the 2023-24 school year. Kai led afterschool art and movement programs for preschool and elementary school students, in addition to leading creative coding and art periods for high schoolers at The Urban School. Before moving into education, Kai worked as a software engineer for several years. Live Oak's values of equity and inclusion, while instilling a passion for learning appealed to Kai. Kai was born in San Francisco but grew up in San Luis Obispo, CA, eventually earning a BS in Computer Science from San Diego State University. Outside of work, Kai likes to bike, play guitar, sew dolls, and roller skate. kai_oneill@liveoaksf.org
Ana "Anita" Ocampo

Extended Day Program Leader
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Ana "Anita" Ocampo started working at Live Oak in September of 2021. A native of El Salvador, Anita has been living in San Francisco for 17 years. She earned a degree in dentistry in El Salvador before learning English so she could work with refugees here in San Francisco. She then decided to work with children because she realized that children are the future and wanted to be part of their academic development and influence them to be better people. Anita enjoys the diversity at Live Oak and seeing the kids interacting and developing. One day she would like to get a Master's degree in Spanish and become a Spanish teacher at Live Oak. Outside of Live Oak, Anita loves to dance, listen to music, read and go hiking with her husband. ana_ocampo@liveoaksf.org
Eloy Ortiz

初中人文科学教师
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BA, Sonoma State; MA, University of San Francisco

Eloy joined Live Oak’s middle school faculty as a humanities teacher in fall of 2026, bringing five years of experience teaching humanities and math at De Marillac Academy. During his tenure, he also served as athletic director and basketball coach, overseeing the school's athletics program and mentoring student-athletes. This combination of classroom instruction and athletic leadership has equipped him with skills in balancing rigorous academics with mentorship and team-building. Eloy's teaching philosophy centers on making learning engaging while fostering critical thinking and student independence, ensuring every student receives the support that works best for them. He is committed to professional growth and regularly attends educational conferences. Eloy earned his Bachelor’s in English from Sonoma State University before going on to earn a Master’s in Teaching and Reading from the University of San Francisco. Outside of work, Eloy enjoys reading, staying active with sports, and watching movies. He is a passionate supporter of Bay Area sports teams, with the San Francisco 49ers holding a special place in his heart.
eloy_ortiz@liveoaksf.org
弗吉尼亚州白氏

校长
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波莫纳学院学士；哥伦比亚大学师范学院硕士

Virginia Paik是Live Oak学校的校长。弗吉尼亚从2001年开始在Live Oak工作，曾担任过三年级教师、低年级主任和校长助理等职务。弗吉尼亚拥有波莫纳学院的英语文学学士学位和哥伦比亚大学师范学院的课程与教学硕士学位。她在课堂上的9年时间里，大部分时间是担任幼儿园和学前班教师。virginia_paik@liveoaksf.org
Lily Panetta

Associate Director of Annual Giving
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西雅图大学学士

莉莉来自全国各地，包括马萨诸塞州、明尼苏达州、俄勒冈州、华盛顿州，以及现在的加利福尼亚州！她最近住在西雅图，在西雅图大学学习战略传播和工作室艺术。她最近住在西雅图，在那里她在西雅图大学学习战略传播和工作室艺术。莉莉一直喜欢和孩子们一起工作。作为华盛顿州西雅图市伊莱公园项目的通讯实习生，她致力于为各种能力的儿童创建一个公园。在此之前，她是俄勒冈州波特兰市儿童治疗艺术项目的艺术教师，将艺术带给住院和门诊的儿童。她迫不及待地想知道她在Live Oak的下一步是什么。在她的空闲时间里，莉莉参加了一个足球队，尝试新的食谱，并在海岸徒步旅行。lily_panetta@liveoaksf.org
爱德华检验

初中数学教师
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辛辛那提大学建筑学学士；辛辛那提大学文学学士；旧金山州立大学教学证书

Edward Pertcheck于2000年毕业于辛辛那提大学，获得建筑学学士学位和西班牙语高级荣誉文学士学位。大学毕业后，他在一家建筑公司工作了7年。2009年，他在旧金山州立大学完成了他的教师资格证，同时在旧金山的Mission高中为九年级的学生教授代数I。爱德华是一名有执照的建筑师，在过去的十二年里，他教授各种建筑和数学的大学课程。2019年，他为旧金山的城市高中开发并教授了一个建筑课。在不教书的时候，他喜欢和家人在一起，从做饭、去游乐场到看音乐剧，无所不包。爱德华在旧金山一年一度的维多利亚房屋联盟之旅，以及支持伯克利妇女癌症资源中心的年度游泳-A-Mile活动中担任志愿者。edward_pertcheck@liveoaksf.org
吉尔皮尔斯

Lower School Music Teacher
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基恩州立学院音乐教育学士；教学证书

Jill Pierce has been teaching music in some capacity since she was 16. She taught with Mary Ann Hall in Connecticut, and started teaching Mary Ann Hall’s Music for Children classes in the Bay area in 1997. She also taught at Mary Silveira Elementary School in San Rafael from 2011-2013. Jill recently took part in the SF Orff Jazz Course in New Orleans. When she is not teaching, she is often performing around the Bay Area with her band, Orange Sherbet, which plays tasty music for families. She also loves to go camping with her husband, Steve, and two kids, Stella and Billy, and dogs, Crawford and Jelly Bean. jill_pierce@liveoaksf.org
Esther Porcella

Middle School Specialist, Student Support Program Coordinator
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旧金山州立大学硕士和教师资格证书

Esther Porcella拥有旧金山州立大学的多学科教学证书和轻度-中度学习障碍的硕士学位。她拥有斯林格朗的入门证书，并经常协助斯林格朗方法暑期学校的工作，专门研究多感官识字。Esther接受过通用学习设计（UDL）、文化适应性课堂方法以及恢复性司法的培训。Esther是两个聪明的诵读困难儿童的母亲，她将对神经多样性学习的热情带到了她的实践中。她从旧金山日校来到Live Oak学校，在那里她是7/8年级的学习专家。Esther还拥有自己的私人诊所，专门为阅读障碍和多动症的各个领域提供支持。她很高兴能加入活橡树，支持中学生发掘他们的潜力。esther_porcella@liveoaksf.org
Brittany Pudlowski

图书管理员
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BA, Webster University; MA and Teaching Credential, University of San Francisco; MLIS and Teacher Librarian Services Credential, San José State University

Brittany took over as Live Oak’s librarian in the fall of 2025. After seven years as a second and third grade teacher, Brittany decided to combine their teaching skills and passion for literacy in 2022, beginning their studies in school librarianship. Originally from Los Angeles, Brittany has a BA in Journalism from Webster University in St. Louis, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and MA in Teaching Reading from the University of San Francisco, and Teacher Librarian Services Credential and MLIS from San José State University. They previously tutored in reading intervention and taught English in Japan. In addition, Brittany was a committee liaison for Welcoming Schools, a program that supports teachers in fostering LGBTQIA+ and gender-inclusive classrooms. Brittany believes stories teach us about ourselves, each other, and our world; understanding ourselves builds confidence, understanding each other inspires compassion, and understanding the world empowers change. Brittany enjoys reading, video games, old sitcoms, and knitting. They live in San Francisco with their husband and two cats, Lrrr (rhymes with “purr”) and Ndnd (“un-DUN-duh”), named after aliens who rule the planet Omicron Persei 8 on Futurama. brittany_pudlowski@liveoaksf.org
Leila Rashid

幼儿园教师
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BS, San Jose State

Leila Rashid joined the Live Oak faculty in the fall of 2025 as a kindergarten teacher. She brings four years of experience as a first grade teacher at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School with a strong focus on early literacy and social-emotional development. In addition, she has six years of leadership experience as a site director and lead teacher at KinderCare Education, where she managed programs and supported staff in delivering high-quality early childhood education. Leila holds a Bachelor of Science in Child Development from San Jose State University. She has attended a wide range of professional development, including workshops on early literacy, phonics, social-emotional learning, project-based learning, and more. Leila believes in creating a supportive and inclusive classroom where every child feels valued and confident, emphasizing relationship-building, curiosity, and celebrating diversity alongside academic and social-emotional growth. Outside of school, Leila enjoys working out and trying out new desserts, listening to music and podcasts, and spending quality time with family and friends. leila_rashid@liveoaksf.org
Dreas Ratteray

初中科学教师
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BS, Stanford University; MS, Stanford University

Dreas started teaching middle school science at Live Oak during the 2024-25 school year. With a background in environmental science and education that includes a BS and MS in Earth Systems Science from Stanford University, Dreas has led several conservation projects from coral reefs to seagrass beds, mangrove forests, chaparral woodland, and desert rivers in both the US and his native land of Bermuda. Locally, Dreas has most recently served as an afterschool counselor with the Golden Gate Park Botanical Society, while in Bermuda he continues to lead a regenerative forestry operation at Burt Island where he also teaches SCUBA diving, natural and human history, and basic to advanced waterman skills. Dreas’ teaching style centers around play, creative expression and the intersections between human society and the natural world. When not teaching, Dreas enjoys skateboarding, surfing, writing and dancing. dreas_ratteray@liveoaksf.org
Jennifer Rosen

Drama Teaching Assistant
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Jenny started at Live Oak in the fall of 2021. She has been a teaching artist in San Francisco for over 20 years, teaching at the Nueva School and many public schools in San Francisco through the non-profit StageWrite, in addition to her role at Live Oak. Jenny is a mainstage company member at BATS Improv, which celebrated its 40 year anniversary in 2025. Jenny approaches teaching by using improv as a guide, emphasizing that her students must try and must fail along the process of working together to create something. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from Saint Mary’s College. Outside of teaching and performing, Jenny enjoys cooking and baseball. jenny_rosen@liveoaksf.org
Joanna Sacks

Student Support Specialist
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BA, Oberlin College and Conservatory; California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, San Francisco State University

Joanna spent 11 years at Daniel Webster Elementary as an in-class/small group support for students in all grades and led afterschool small group math clubs for third through fifth graders. Joanna also previously worked with a small number of Live Oak students over the course of the last three years. Outside of education, Joanna worked for over a decade in IT and project management. She has undergone training in Orton-Gillingham reading instruction and Safety Care Behavior Deescalation. A parent of a Live Oak graduate from the class of 2016, Joanna has been deeply involved in a variety of Live Oak volunteer roles over the years. A native of Washington D.C., she earned BA in Psychology from Oberlin College and Conservatory and later her teaching credential from San Francisco State. Outside of work Joanna loves to garden, hike–or just be outside in general–knit, read with her book club, and work to nurture and maintain connections with the family and friends. joanna_sacks@liveoaksf.org
Sima Savdharia

Middle School Dean of Student Wellness
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BA, UC Santa Cruz; M. Ed., University of San Francisco

Sima joined Live Oak as the middle school dean of student wellness in the fall of 2026, bringing extensive expertise in restorative justice, conflict mediation, and transformative education. She previously served as a restorative justice coordinator for Oakland Unified School District and founded Mediation and Healing Justice, where she worked as a conflict coach, trainer, and consultant. Her professional certifications include Kingian Nonviolence and Conflict Reconciliation, Community Mediation and Conflict Coaching, Victim Offender Dialogue facilitation, and Restorative Justice Facilitation. She is a graduate of the Transformative Educational Leadership Fellowship through Teachers College Columbia University and holds a Wellness Coach certification. Sima is passionate about healing differences and honoring historical legacies as a means to making education accessible, bringing a holistic, trauma-informed lens to her work. Sima earned her Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from UC Santa Cruz in 2013 and completed her Master of Education in Urban Education and Social Justice from the University of San Francisco in 2016. Outside of school, she enjoys practicing martial arts, hiking, creative writing, and spending time with her dogs.
sima_savdharia@liveoaksf.org
罗比笑脸

Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher
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旧金山州立大学学士

Born and raised in San Francisco, Robbie Smiley has come to appreciate how lucky he is to have grown up in such a wonderful city. He graduated from San Francisco State University with a BS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education. He joined Live Oak in 2009 and gained experience in the extended care program and the Summer Oaks program before becoming a Physical Education teacher in 2012. Robbie also began coaching at Live Oak in 2012 and has been directing the middle school Athletics program since 2016. Robbie has also taught an exercise class at the Richmond Senior Center in San Francisco for two years. In his spare time, he enjoys staying active, reading, and spending time with his family.
robbie_smiley@liveoaksf.org
奥黛丽索里亚诺

幼儿园教师
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加州大学戴维斯分校学士学位；旧金山州立大学教学证书

Audrey Soriano began teaching in 2004 and has taught kindergarten for 17 years, 14 of those at Live Oak. Audrey holds a BS in Human Development from the University of California, Davis, and earned her teaching credential through the Bay Area Teacher Training Institute from San Francisco State. In addition to her role in the classroom, Audrey served as a faculty trustee from 2023 to 2025. She also has participated in numerous workshops and seminars to support the work in her classroom, including the People of Color Conference, Responsive Classroom, Project Zero, and SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity). Audrey has two daughters, one of whom is a Class of 2025 graduate of Live Oak, the other a Middle School student. A resident of Oakland who recently moved to Lake Merritt, Audrey is an avid Golden State Warriors basketball fan, and even danced professionally for the team many moons ago! Audrey is a certified Zumba instructor and teaches online Zumba classes in her free time. audrey_soriano@liveoaksf.org
Jun Stephens

幼儿园教师
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BS, San Jose State University

Jun joined the Live Oak faculty in the fall of 2025 as a kindergarten teacher. Prior to Live Oak, Jun served as a fourth grade teacher at Stratford School for the 2024-2025 school year. She was also a teaching fellow at San Francisco Day for three years, working in second, fifth, and fourth grades and was a tutor at Girls' Middle School in Palo Alto for two years. Jun earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from San Jose State University. She has participated in SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) since 2022, a professional development community focusing on learning about how equity issues impact students and families. She also attended regular workshops on Responsive Classroom and Universal Design for Learning. In the classroom, Jun values nurturing students' self-confidence by supporting development of independence, growth-mindset, and flexibility. Jun grew up in Pacifica and is passionate about learning and teaching about issues of social justice. In her free time, she likes to sew, read nonfiction, and visit parks, in addition to collecting vintage pyrex cookware and thrift shopping. jun_stephens@liveoaksf.org
谭雅苏索耶夫

Associate Head of School
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圣地亚哥大学学士；圣地亚哥大学硕士；米尔斯学院教育领导硕士、教育博士

谭雅-苏索夫在旧金山出生和长大。她的身份是双亲，第一代亚裔/韩裔美国人，以及第一代大学毕业生。这种身份指导了她在讲故事和庆祝学生/社团身份以及反思性实践方面的实践，并将其作为基础。

她拥有圣地亚哥大学的英语文学学士学位，主修创意写作，并在那里获得了教师资格证书。她回到美国，获得了和平与正义研究的硕士学位，并获得了谈判和冲突解决的证书。在她早期的职业生涯中，她将艺术作为冲突后社区愈合与和解的基础，在圣地亚哥和国外的许多社区促进艺术壁画。
谭雅的教学生涯开始于圣地亚哥，在回到湾区之前教了两年书，并在课堂上继续工作了8年。在此期间，她还担任过游泳教练、俱乐部主持人、DEI委员会负责人、服务学习主任和工会代表。坦尼娅在米尔斯学院获得了她的行政服务证书和教育领导力的硕士和博士学位，完成了她关于学校中白人身份和至上主义的研究和论文。在加入活橡树学校之前，她担任了三年的高中副校长。

坦尼娅和她的家人住在奥克兰。她喜欢通过花时间与朋友联系和打旗语足球来充电。tanya_susoev@liveoaksf.org
阿德里安德仪

Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
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BA, Haverford College; MA, Teachers College, Columbia University

Adrian has been Live Oak’s Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion since 2019. After joining the community in 2015, he held several different roles including 1st and 2nd grade teacher, faculty trustee, and Strategic Planning Committee member. Adrian also currently serves on the People of Color in Independent Schools (PoCIS) board of directors, where he works to support the achievement and well-being of students, families, and educators of color in Bay Area independent schools. Prior to Live Oak, Adrian taught and coached at San Francisco Day School and Wilmington Friends School. A native of Chatham, NY, he holds a BA in History and Education from Haverford College and a Master's in School Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University. When he’s not at school, Adrian can be found playing basketball, eating tacos, and relaxing in the East Bay. adrian_takyi@liveoaksf.org
斯蒂芬妮寺庙

戏剧教师
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南加州大学学士，旧金山州立大学硕士

Stephanie Temple has led the drama program at Live Oak since 2002 and is the Education Director at the New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC). As a children's playwright, she has created over thirty original plays and adaptations for young audiences, including Out of This World, Snow White in the Wild, Wild West, The Emperor's New Posts, Silent Movie, and Wonderland. Stephanie specializes in devised theatre that allows students to be involved in the creation process. Her favorite lessons are paper bag costume-making, anything involving theatre history, puppetry, and the annual Halloween make-up sessions.

In addition to middle school, Stephanie has taught drama and dance at the high school and college levels at CSU Stanislaus, Merced College, Young Artists Conservatory, and PCPA Theatrefest.
She brings her professional expertise to Live Oak as a director/choreographer and enjoys collaborating with Bay Area Theatre Artists to enrich and expand the experiences for her students. As a professional actor, singer, and puppeteer, Stephanie has worked locally at SF Opera, NCTC, 42nd Street Moon, and Sierra Rep. When she's not rehearsing or in tech week, she enjoys visiting Napa, baking chocolate chip cookies, and working towards her goal of becoming the world's best dog photographer.
stephanie_temple@liveoaksf.org
何塞特鲁希略

低年级艺术教师
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旧金山州立大学学士

何塞曾在旧金山的俄罗斯山学校和阿尔瓦拉多学校以及工作室市的卡彭特小学任教。他是一个执业版画家，最近对湾区建筑工地周围的材料和图像产生了兴趣。jose_trujillo@liveoaksf.org。
薇薇安薛家明

控制器
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Vivian Tse于2022年2月加入活橡树学校，担任财务总监，她带来了超过16年的湾区独立学校知识和经验。她喜欢儿童、教育和渐进式学习的氛围，让她感到饱和。在不工作的时候，她最喜欢的活动是和她十几岁的孩子们混在一起，尝试新的美食，烹饪，在湾区散步，和朋友及家人一起开心。vivian_tse@liveoaksf.org
Leah Vanevenhoven

初中数学教师
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BS, University of Wisconsin; M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University

Leah joined the Live Oak faculty in the fall of 2024. Her vast teaching career spans both nationally and internationally, including elementary teaching positions in Baltimore, Maryland, Green Bay, Wisconsin, San Francisco, and Half Moon Bay, along with teaching roles in international schools in Beijing, China and Bogota, Colombia. Leah underwent Lucy Calkins Teachers College training for readers and writers workshops in both the K-2 and 3-5 settings, and was trained in Conscious Discipline, a social-emotional approach that empowers teachers with the skills to create a safe, connected, and problem-solving environment for the school community. She believes that teaching should be culturally relevant, accessible for all students, and provide opportunities for students to grapple with contextual, real world ideas and issues. Leah grew up in a small town near Green Bay before going on to earn her undergraduate degree in Social Work and Educational Policy from the University of Wisconsin and a Master's in Education from Johns Hopkins University. In her spare time you can find Leah mountain biking the single track trails along the coast, quite possibly training for a mountain bike race, catching a zen yoga class, surfing or trail running in Quarry Park. leah_vanevenhoven@liveoaksf.org
AJ Viola

Chief Financial Officer
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BS, Stanford University; MBA, Harvard Business School

AJ began his tenure as Live Oak's Director of Finance in July 2024. He brings extensive and diverse experience in the nonprofit and for-profit finance industries over the last two decades, leading operations and finance functions at healthtech and real estate companies. Most recently, he held the position of principal/venture builder at Endurance Companies, a multifamily investment office launching mission-driven startups in healthcare and financial technology. Prior to that, AJ co-founded and spent four years as chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Kindred Uncommon, a development company based in Austin, TX aimed at building thoughtfully designed living communities for older adults that emphasize longevity and social health. A first-generation college graduate, AJ earned his degree in psychology from Stanford in 2006. AJ went on to earn his MBA from Harvard Business School in 2010. A native of New York, AJ has always felt at home in California, and enjoys sailing, surfing, reading fiction, and motorcycling outside of work. aj_viola@liveoaksf.org
Asha Weber

Middle School Division Director
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BS, Johnson C. Smith University; MS, Cal State East Bay

Asha came to Live Oak in the fall of 2025 after previously serving as the community school director for the Seneca Family of Agencies in Richmond where she led faculty and staff in the implementation of the Unconditional Education Model, directed strategic planning for school culture initiatives, and coordinated mental health, behavioral support, and academic intervention student support systems, among other responsibilities. She spent six years in the classroom, teaching sixth through eighth grade math and science in various schools, most recently at The Academy School in 2023 and Prospect Sierra School from 2020-22. Weber also began serving as a Board member for the East Bay Montessori School in 2024, helping contribute her experience to strategic planning, fundraising, and school governance. A General Science & Computer Science Information Systems major at Johnson C. Smith University, Weber went on to earn her M.S. in Educational Technology & Leadership from Cal State East Bay and her multiple subject teaching credential from Cal State TEACH, Monterey. asha_weber@liveoaksf.org
Oliver Weerasinghe

二年级教师
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BA, Brown University; MSEd, Bank Street College of Education

Oliver joined Live Oak during the 2024-25 school year as a substitute teacher and stepped in as the in-house substitute/coordinator in the fall of 2025. Holding an Economics degree from Brown University and a Master’s in Childhood Special and General Education from Bank Street College of Education, Oliver brings a range of experience that includes roles as an aerospace market analyst and website administrator. Oliver previously taught at the Brooklyn New School and PS321 in New York City, and served as a computer science and engineering teacher at the Browning School following a six-year tenure teaching computer science after school at the Techno Team. Oliver is a member of the Children's Book Committee through Bank Street College of Education, which has reviewed and recommended children's literature for over 100 years. Oliver seeks to be someone who listens to his students to find out what is important to them so that he can help craft a community that supports their values and needs. Away from school, Oliver enjoys biking around San Francisco, gardening, cooking and reading, playing board games and Dungeons and Dragons. oliver_weerasinghe@liveoaksf.org
尼科尔 Zaheed

一年级教师
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加州大学洛杉矶分校文学士；新东南大学教育学硕士；LAUSD实习项目的教学证书

Nicole Zaheed在加州大学洛杉矶分校获得地理学学士学位，通过洛杉矶联合学区的实习生计划获得加州教师资格证，并在新东南大学完成教育学硕士，脑科学，教学和学习。妮可自1997年以来一直在洛杉矶、华盛顿特区和旧金山任教。她参加了专业发展机会，以支持她课堂上的工作，其中包括露西-卡尔金斯写作研讨会会议，丹娜-霍尔数学研究所，通过音乐教育座谈会，以及播种教育公平和多样性（SEED）培训。在不教学的时候，她忙于享受与丈夫和女儿一起唱歌、玩耍和探索帕西菲卡的时光。
nicole_zaheed@liveoaksf.org
卡洛斯 Zerzan

初中西班牙语教师
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旧金山州立大学学士；旧金山州立大学硕士；教学证书

Carlos came to Live Oak in 2016 after moving back to his native Bay Area from Chicago, IL. He has over a decade of experience as a Spanish teacher in both public and independent schools. He has published a research study and has presented on language acquisition. Previously, Carlos taught Spanish at San Domenico School in Marin County. Most recently he taught Spanish at a historic progressive public school and an independent school for gifted students in Chicago, IL. When Carlos is not teaching, he enjoys playing music, traveling, snowboarding, and hiking with his wife and son. carlos_zerzan@liveoaksf.org