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List of 89 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
米歇尔安德尔曼

初中人文科学教师
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纽约大学艺术学士；纽约大学硕士；纽约市立大学哲学博士

Michelle is excited for her fifth year at Live Oak for the 2023-24 school year. She enjoys teaching and learning alongside her seventh grade humanities students because of their readiness to discuss bigger ideas, while keeping it fun. Michelle previously taught high school English at The Harker School in San Jose, and also gained experience in university and early childhood classrooms.

Michelle’s professional development includes Teaching Foundations, Equity as Excellence, Building Better Brains: Academic Success Through Executive Functioning Skills, and The Institute for Social and Emotional Learning. Michelle majored in Dramatic Writing at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and worked in children’s/YA book publishing for a decade. A focus of her teaching is helping students to develop their voices and feel more confident in their self-expression. When not at school, Michelle can be found on the basketball court with her husband and son, a Live Oak student, or at one of San Francisco’s many independent bookstores. michelle_andelman@liveoaksf.org
Rafa Arms

幼儿园教师
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BA, Tufts University

Rafa joined the kindergarten team in the fall of 2024 after spending the 2023-24 school year leading a Spanish-English fifth grade class at Bryant Elementary while earning his teaching credential through the SFUSD Pathway to Teaching Program. Rafa previously taught in the Design Lab for grades pre-K through fifth at American International School in Chennai, India and taught first and fourth grades as an associate teacher at Marin Country Day School. While in India, Rafa took part in a professional development with Adaptive Schools focusing on collaboration within professional teaching teams. He earned his BA in International Relations and Spanish from Tufts University, while also enjoying time studying abroad in Valparaiso, Chile. Rafa was born and raised in Berkeley, CA and enjoys backpacking, mountain/road biking, rock climbing, and playing tennis. He also loves photography and working in the darkroom at the Harvey Milk Photo Center near Duboce Park. rafa_arms@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
Jackie Burgos

初中人文科学教师
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BA, San Francisco State; MA, UC Irvine

Jackie joined the Live Oak middle school faculty in the fall of 2024. She had previously spent two-and-a-half years teaching at the San Francisco Schoolhouse, splitting her time between fourth and fifth grade and serving as a lead middle school teacher. She also brings coaching experience as a freshman and JV head volleyball coach at University High School in 2021. Outside of education, Jackie worked on the Princess Cruises Youth Staff from 2019-2020, working in the youth center on Princess Cruise Ships and traveling around Mexico and the Southern Caribbean. She attended the People of Color Conference and took part in Responsive Classroom training in 2023. Jackie believes in cultivating a safe space in the classroom for academic and emotional growth, creating lifelong learners, and engaging in student-centered learning. Born and raised in Orange County, Jackie earned her BA in Liberal Studies from San Francisco State with an emphasis in Elementary Teacher Preparation and double minor in Music and Education before going on to earn a Master's in Teaching at UC Irvine in 2021. jackie_burgos@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

Middle School Science Teacher and Dean
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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
米内尔瓦塞隆

Middle School Division Director
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旧金山州立大学学士；太平洋大学硕士

Minerva is a native San Franciscan and loves everything this city has to offer. Minerva graduated from San Francisco State in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in French. She later joined the Bay Area Teacher Training Institute (BATTI), where she received her teaching credential and Masters in Education. Her journey with Live Oak School began in 2013 as a lower school teacher assistant. She then taught second grade for five years and middle school humanities for three years. These experiences have shaped her educational philosophy and reinforced her belief in the importance of knowing her students well to teach them well. She has participated in a range of professional development experiences, including recently, Mastering Your Role as Middle School Dean of Students through Independent School Management (ISM) and Project Zero through the Harvard Graduate School of Education. When she's not busy with school life, Minerva loves to bake, go on walks, play the clarinet, travel, and spend time with her family and friends. minerva_ceron@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

Middle School Spanish Teacher and Dean
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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

学习专家
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韦尔斯利学院学士；太平洋大学硕士

Josephine taught second and third grade at Woodland School in Portola Valley for five years before coming to Live Oak in 2017. Prior to Woodland, she taught in the East Bay at Prospect Sierra School, Chabot Elementary School and The Berkeley School.

As of the summer of 2023, Josephine is completing a graduate program at Notre Dame de Namur University in Educational Therapy. This program focuses 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 is a Bay Area native who grew up 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, traveling, and cooking.
josephine_corlett@liveoaksf.org
Yoalli Correa

二年级教师
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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

Library Assistant
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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

体育教师
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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 San Francisco 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 (previously Marin Preparatory School).

In her free time, Jordan loves to eat interesting foods while traveling, explore her favorite city, and spend time with her very busy toddler 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
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
约翰尼伽蓝

图书管理员
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哈弗福德学院学士；斯坦福大学硕士；圣何塞州立大学MLIS；教学资格证书

Johnny Galang received a BA in East Asian Studies from Haverford College, completed an MA in Curriculum and Teacher Education at Stanford University, and, most recently, completed his MLIS and teacher-librarian credential at San Jose State University. Prior to becoming the librarian at Live Oak School, Johnny was a classroom teacher for sixteen years, mostly in first grade. He believes that books have the power to not only educate, but also help people develop empathy and understanding of others.

Johnny served for two years as the faculty coordinator for Live Oak’s Rainbow Kids, a social group for students with diverse gender identities. Beginning in the fall of 2023, he will also serve as a seventh grade advisor. When he is not cataloging, shelving, or recommending books, Johnny enjoys reading (of course), running, knitting, and playing video games.
johnny_galang@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
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
Cord Greene

幼儿园教师
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BA, UCLA; MS, Cal State East Bay

Cord joined Live Oak in the fall of 2024 with 16 years of experience in schools, serving as an extended day program administrator, middle school teacher, lower school teacher, and intervention specialist. He has also served as a student mentor and after school teacher and tutor. In addition to his extensive experience as an educator, Cord holds a B.A. in History and Education with a M.S. in Educational Leadership.
cord_greene@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
賈乃亮 Gutierrez Moreno

Receptionist
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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
伊冯娜尹恩惠

低年级辅导员
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俄亥俄卫斯理大学学士；加州综合研究学院硕士；LMFT

Yvonne Hendricks is a Hartford, CT native who loves New England sports–Go Pats! Yvonne holds a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in Dance Theatre & African studies. She also holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies. As of summer 2023, she is completing a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy with a concentration in children & adolescents.

A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Yvonne has worked in the therapy field for 10 years working with children and families. Yvonne also has a background in behavioral therapy working with children on the autism spectrum. In her free time you will find her listening and dancing to Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, and Beyoncé. yvonne_hendricks@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
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
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
Brian Jacobs

初中人文科学教师
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BA, Cal State Long Beach; MFA, Naropa University, Ph.D., Swansea University

Brian joined Live Oak's middle school humanities faculty in the fall of 2024. His 30+ years in education includes positions as a literacy coach, adjunct English professor, and secondary English teacher, mostly with the Gifted and Highly Gifted at Los Angeles Unified School District. Live Oak stood out to him for the opportunity to teach critical thinking to eager students and aid them in navigating a complicated world. His teaching approach centers around creating a learning community that is committed to achieving the highest level of academic, individual, and collective excellence in an environment that requires intellectual honesty, maintains trust and respect, and cultivates responsible citizenship through engaging, affirming, and meaningfully relevant curriculum. Brian was born in Long Beach, CA and has lived all over the world. He earned his BA in English from Cal State Long Beach, followed by his MFA in Writing and Poetics from Naropa University, and recently earned a doctorate in Creative Writing from Swansea University. In addition, he is currently pursuing an MA in Gender at San Francisco State. His hobbies include writing poetry, publishing books, travel, and attending arts events from museums to concerts. brian_jacobs@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。
Alayna 克雷默

幼儿园教师
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BA, Mills College; MS, Bank Street College

Alayna joined Live Oak with the expansion of the school in 2014 and has taught in both first grade and kindergarten. While a Bay Area native, Alayna spent ten years in New York City working in schools and producing closed circuit television for pediatric patients at Mount Sinai Hospital. Alayna holds a BA in Sociology from Mills College and a M.S.Ed. from Bank Street College. Alayna has a deep commitment to constructivist teaching and learning. When not at Live Oak, Alayna enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new foods to eat and places to visit. alayna_kramer@liveoaksf.org
Kathryn 坎德洛特

初中数学教师
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莱斯大学统计学和心理学学士；莱斯大学硕士

在加入Live Oak之前，Kathryn在德克萨斯州的休斯顿教了4年的高中数学。她很喜欢教各种层次的数学--从代数1到AP统计学和预微积分。凯瑟琳在休斯顿长大，于2020年底搬到旧金山。凯瑟琳很高兴能与学生一起工作，培养他们利用直觉和调查解决问题的热情。不在学校的时候，凯瑟琳会遛她的狗墨菲，做新菜，看电影。kathryn_kundrot@liveoaksf.org
爱德华李

初中数学教师
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加州大学旧金山分校数学和商业管理学士；南加州大学数学教育硕士

爱德华-李出生在中国，在他13岁时来到了美国。在爱德华成为数学老师之前，他是国际学生中心的项目经理和学术规划师。爱德华开展了几个国际项目，并指导学生如何申请他们理想的大学。在爱德华七年多的辅导生涯中，他鼓励许多对数学有抵触情绪的学生从另一个角度看待数学，并享受学习。在业余时间，爱德华还热衷于烹饪和旅游。他总是说，如果他不成为一名教师，他将成为一名合格的厨师。edward_lee@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
Audrey Lin

初中人文科学教师
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BA, UC Berkeley

Audrey joined the Live Oak middle school faculty in the fall of 2023. Audrey spent the last decade serving a wide range of education-related roles for Bay Area non-profit organizations. Recently, she directed summer service internship programs and developed curriculum for a virtual transformative "laddership" (a form of servant leadership) program with an organization called ServiceSpace. Her passion for real-world changemaking extended to a position teaching project-based environmental classes with StopWaste in Alameda, following a year as an Americorps Urban Fellow co-designing and co-teaching a pilot service-learning summer class on food literacy. After growing up in Massachusetts, Audrey earned her degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in nonviolence and social change from UC Berkeley. Away from school, Audrey likes to hike, meditate, and learn new skills. audrey_lin@liveoaksf.org
狄奥尼亚 "迪亚" 卢法斯

低年级教师
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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
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
阿米莉亚马内斯

幼儿园教师
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旧金山州立大学学士；波特兰康科迪亚大学硕士；TESOL

阿米莉亚与她的五个兄弟姐妹在加州克莱蒙特出生并长大。她就读于旧金山州立大学，在那里她获得了通识教育的学士学位。毕业后，她加入了在新奥尔良的 "为美国而教 "项目，在那里她在一个中等偏重的特殊教育环境中教学生。她花了一年的时间去旅行，之后她在墨西哥城的一所国际学校教一年级，该学校有一个双重浸入式/国际学士学位课程，同时还完成了TESOL证书和教育硕士学位。去年，大流行病把她带回了海湾地区，她在马林市为学前班的学生开办了一所小荚学校。在她的空闲时间，阿米莉亚喜欢旅行，探索新的公园，听音乐，和吃一切东西此外，她还会说西班牙语。amelia_manes@liveoaksf.org
雷纳塔马丁

Middle School Humanities Teacher and 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
克劳迪娅马丁内兹

招生部副主任
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Claudia Martinez作为我们的招生副主任加入了Live Oak。Claudia在尼加拉瓜出生，在旧金山长大。她曾担任旧金山市教育局的学校秘书，DeMarillac学院的校长和院长的行政助理，以及融合学院的第一印象主任。在业余时间，你可以看到她为她的家人烹饪在互联网上找到的食物。她也是一个巨大的巨人队球迷。克劳迪娅很高兴能成为Live Oak社区的一员，并帮助潜在的家庭了解学校。claudia_martinez@liveoaksf.org
多萝西马丁内斯

Director of Extended Day Programs
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The 2024-25 school year is Dorothy's sixth year as Director of Extended Day Programs and her eighteenth year at Live Oak School. Dorothy first joined Live Oak School's Summer Oaks Camp in 2007. 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

Extended Day Program Leader
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BA, Academy of Art University

Michael joined Live Oak's Extended Care team in the fall of 2023 after being drawn to our mission to support the potential and promise of each student, by which he strives to promote a creative space where students are encouraged to question, explore, and innovate and where he can help Live Oak's learners use their imagination, while developing critical thinking skills and collaboration. After earning a degree in Studio Art and Architecture from the Academy of Art University, Michael has been working on promoting access to essential mobility aids, like wheelchairs and hospital beds for the elderly and people with disabilities. Outside of work, Michael enjoys playing music, sketching, hiking, playing soccer, reading, and exploring the city with his family. michael_martinez@liveoaksf.org
马里奥 Martinez-Munoz

Art Teaching Assistant
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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
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
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
Carmina Miguel

Extended Day Program Leader
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BA, San Francisco State

A San Francisco native, Carmina started working at Live Oak in 2021. She earned a degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education from San Francisco State. In her free time, Carmina likes to play pool and hangout with her friends. carmina_miguel@liveoaksf.org
莱斯利宫川

三年级教师
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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
Ruby Navarro MacDonald

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
斯蒂芬 Nguyen

中学辅导员
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威拉米特大学学士；旧金山大学硕士

Stephan Nguyen was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and loves going back to the Pacific Northwest whenever he can. After receiving his Bachelor’s in Psychology from Willamette University, he began his educator journey as a special needs paraprofessional at Echo Shaw Elementary School. Inspired by the school counselor there, he moved to San Francisco and joined USF’s School Counselor Graduate Program in 2017. Upon graduating with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, Stephan began working at various middle schools within SFUSD before landing at Live Oak.

在空闲时间，斯蒂芬喜欢探索旧金山，品尝新的美食，并在尊巴课上跳舞。他还在烹饪和烘烤中找到乐趣，以及蜷缩在一起看一本好书。当你进入他的办公室时，你可能会发现他正在听K-Pop、R&B、迪斯尼/百老汇原声音乐等。stephan_nguyen@liveoaksf.org
Jade Nouchi

Extended Day Program Leader
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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
卡伦奥尔森

Middle School Learning Specialist
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加州大学戴维斯分校学士；旧金山州立大学硕士；早期教育和特殊教育资格证书

卡伦-奥尔森于1999年毕业于加州大学戴维斯分校，获得人类发展学士学位。她于2001年毕业于旧金山州立大学，获得幼儿教育和轻度/中度特殊教育的硕士学位和证书。凯伦的第一年教学是在东湾为3-5岁的自闭症谱系儿童开设的学前特别日班。之后，她在圣布鲁诺担任了六年的资源专家，为K-6年级有轻度至中度学习差异的学生服务。她于2009年来到Live Oak，为六年级的几个学生提供学术支持，她的角色已经扩展到初中学习专家的位置。当她离开学校的时候，Karen喜欢和她的丈夫和三个孩子在一起，参加普拉提课程，去葡萄酒之乡，探索城市，以及在外面晒太阳！karen_olson@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
莉莉帕内塔

数据库和活动经理
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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
Angel Payne

Extended Day Program Leader
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Angelina started working with the Extended Care program in the fall of 2023. A graduate of De Anza High School, Angelina has worked at CYO summer camp where she supported an engaging summer program for 8 to 11-year-old campers that included sleep-away camp experiences. She was excited to join Live Oak's Extended Care program because of how open and diverse the school is and the sense of individualized care the school provides for students. In her free time Angelina loves to engage in creative work like scrapbooking, making friendship bracelets, and has been dancing for four years. angelina_payne@liveoaksf.org
瓦妮莎泥煤

主管办公室和董事会关系经理
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加州大学圣地亚哥分校学士；日内瓦大学硕士、博士

Vanessa Peat moved back to the U.S. in 2010 after spending 16 years in Europe, joining the Live Oak staff in 2013. She has had a career in marketing and academia in the UK and Switzerland. She has a Professional Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, a PhD and MA in Development Studies from the Graduate Institute of Development Studies, University of Geneva and a BA in Political Science from UC San Diego. In 2022, Vanessa earned her Google Project Management Certification.

Vanessa is fluent in French and Spanish. In her free time, she is a volunteer French translator for Kiva and a volunteer lobbyist for the San Francisco chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense Policy. She also enjoys exploring Golden Gate Park with her rescue puppy. Her daughter is a Live Oak alum, class of 2020.
vanessa_peat@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
尹卓文菲利普斯

Lower School Division Director
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加州大学圣巴巴拉分校文学士；旧金山州立大学教师资格证；银行街教育学院硕士

Jen is a California native who has been teaching young children in independent schools since 2005. She joined the Live Oak faculty in the fall of 2021. She graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in sociology and went on to receive her multiple-subject teaching credential through BATTI (Bay Area Teacher Training Institute) from SF State and a masters in curriculum and instruction from Bank Street College of Education. She has participated in many professional development opportunities, including Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED), Responsive Classroom, and the People of Color Conference (PoCC), Project Zero, and Orton-Gillingham reading instruction. Over the summer of 2024, Jen participated in training through Independent School Management (ISM) called, How to Successfully Transition from Teacher to Administrator. Throughout the 2024-25 school year, she is taking part in the California Teacher Development Collaborative (CATDC) Emerging Leaders program. jennifer_phillips@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
凯利抹灰工

Fifth Grade Teacher and Garden Coordinator
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加州理工学院SLO分校学士；太平洋大学（BATTI）硕士；加州多科目教学证书

凯利在加州大学圣路易斯奥比斯波分校获得学士学位，主修新闻学和心理学（另外还兼职教养蜂）。在加入Live Oak之前，Kelley在Cooking Matters教课后营养烹饪课程。这段经历将她的职业重心转移到了课堂教育上，她完成了Americorps一年的工作，在SFUSD担任K-5户外科学教师。她通过湾区教师培训计划（BATTI）完成了她的教育和教学硕士学位，同时在Phillips Brooks学校教三年级。Kelley热衷于科学和情感健康，并参加了许多研讨会，如教师社会正义会议、Yourcubed数学心态和文化响应式教学。在空闲时间，凯利会利用任何借口到外面去，她喜欢逛农贸市场、园艺、徒步旅行和攀岩。kelley_plasterer@liveoaksf.org
埃斯特波塞拉

中学辅导员
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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
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
Anna Redmond

一年级教师
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BA, NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study; MA, Teachers College at Columbia University

Anna joined the first grade teaching team in the fall of 2024 after spending the previous year as a third grade teacher at The Village School of Naples in Naples, FL. Prior to that, Anna taught in a general education classroom and an integrated co-teaching classroom in New York City public schools. Over the summer of 2024, Anna completed Orton-Gillingham reading training with Ron Yoshimoto. Her teaching practice centers relationships, noting that getting to know her students as individuals and fostering community are her favorite parts of teaching. As an undergrad, Anna volunteered as a writing mentor for immigrant youth at a bilingual high school in NYC. A native of China, Anna spent most of her childhood in Minnesota. She holds a BA in Child Psychology from the NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study and an MA in Elementary Inclusive Education from the Teachers College at Columbia University. In her free time, Anna enjoys exploring the city, spending time with horses, and listening to Taylor Swift. anna_redmond@liveoaksf.org
Briana "Bre" Ruiz

Extended Day Program Leader
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BS, UC Irvine

Bre joined the Live Oak Extended Care team in January 2022. A first-generation Mexican-American, Bre was born and raised in the cozy garlic capital of the world, Gilroy, CA. Her favorite part about working at Live Oak are the students, sharing that their empathy, kindness, and courage give her hope for a better, more gentle tomorrow. She double majored and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Anthropology with a Minor in Medical Anthropology at the University of California, Irvine. Away from campus, Bre's hobbies range from reading literature and writing short stories to playing video games and walking throughout the hills of San Francisco. Her future plans include attending graduate school as a PhD candidate in the near future, hoping to nurture her skills and interests in psychology and research its cultural aspects. She hopes to publish fiction books that may help others connect to each other and to themselves. briana_ruiz@liveoaksf.org
Joanna Sacks

Tutor
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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
Jonathan Silverman

二年级教师
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BA, University of the Pacific; MA, San Francisco State; Teaching Credential, San Francisco State

Jonathan joined the Live Oak lower school faculty in fall of 2023. Jonathan spent the last decade teaching first grade in public schools in South San Francisco where he helped create a variety of art, music, and social-emotional enrichment programs. An avid nature lover and traveler, Jonathan spent time as a naturalist guide in Costa Rica and served as an ecoliteracy consultant within the SFUSD. Jonathan is originally from Princeton, NJ and earned his BA in Studio Art and Liberal Studies from the University of the Pacific before earning a Master's in Curriculum & Instruction from San Francisco State. Since 2019, Jonathan has taken part in creative residencies at the K12Lab at Stanford D. School, while also taking part in the MERIT Program through the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College. jonathan_silverman@liveoaksf.org
罗比笑脸

Athletic Director and 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 16 years, 13 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 has served as a faculty trustee since the 2023-24 school year. 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, both of whom attend Live Oak School. 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
谭雅苏索耶夫

Head of Divisions
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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

多样性、公平和包容性主任
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哈弗福德学院学士

阿德里安自2019年以来一直担任Live Oak的多样性、公平和包容主任。在2015年加入社区后，他担任过几个不同的角色，包括一、二年级教师、教员理事和战略规划委员会成员。阿德里安目前还在独立学校中的有色人种（PoCIS）董事会任职，他致力于支持湾区独立学校中的有色人种学生、家庭和教育工作者的成就和福祉。在加入Live Oak之前，Adrian曾在旧金山日校和威尔明顿朋友学校任教并担任教练。他是纽约州查塔姆市人，拥有哈弗福德学院的历史和教育学士学位。当他不在学校时，可以发现阿德里安在东湾打篮球、吃墨西哥卷饼和放松。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
Joel Valencia

Extended Day Program Leader
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BA, San Francisco State University

Joel joined the Extended Day Program staff in the fall of 2024. Prior to coming to Live Oak, he spent four years as an assistant teacher at a children's center working with kids between two and preschool ages. Live Oak stood out to Joel because of his experience attending a similar school to Live Oak and a desire to encourage kids to do well in school, while also being allowed to find their interests, have fun, and socialize with other kids and teachers. Joel is a native of San Francisco, but lived in Peru for four years. He earned his BA in Criminal Justice at San Francisco State and is currently pursuing his Master's in Early Childhood Education. Joel can speak Spanish, Italian, French, and some Portuguese and enjoys traveling, playing soccer, spending time at the beach, playing guitar, and skateboarding. joel_valencia@liveoaksf.org
Leah Vanevenhoven

一年级教师
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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
阿什利维拉

西班牙语教师
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旧金山州立大学学士学位

Ashlley很高兴能重新加入Live Oak社区，成为一名西班牙语教师，她在15年前就已经在这里毕业了。她在旧金山出生和长大，毕业于旧金山州立大学，获得社会学学位。她最近在一个西班牙语沉浸式课程中任教，并期待着将她作为西班牙语母语者的知识带来。当她不在课堂上的时候，她喜欢做饭，和她的家人在一起，旅游，以及和她的狗和丈夫一起徒步旅行。ashlley_vela@liveoaksf.org
AJ Viola

Director of Finance
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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
斯科特威尔伯

Middle School Art Teacher
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俄克拉荷马大学艺术学士

Scott Wilber自1996年以来一直担任Live Oak学校的初中视觉艺术教师。斯科特拥有俄克拉荷马大学的美术学士学位，重点是视觉传播。斯科特的专业发展包括三藩市学校-艺术会议、帕洛阿尔托-马赛克教学、本特利学校-艺术教师、以及旧金山零计划。
除了在Live Oak的工作外，Scott还是一名自由插画师，为Target、迪士尼和Town Square Graphics等客户工作。自2000年以来，他还为旧金山的戏剧公司，如42街之月和新音乐学院戏剧中心，担任过场景画家和布景设计师。目前，斯科特正在为不久的将来的一个节目创作一套新的绘画作品。在他的 "业余 "时间里，斯科特喜欢和他的妻子和女儿在一起，并经常去跳蚤市场和垃圾箱为他的艺术作品和学校项目寻找材料。scott_wilber@liveoaksf.org
Londynn Young

五年级教师
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BA, Academy of Art University

A native of Albertville, Minnesota, Londynn joined the Live Oak faculty in the fall of 2023. Londynn previously served as a paraeducator at June Jordan School for Equity and a director with Steve and Kate's Day Camp. She was motivated by the friendly community that Live Oak offered. In addition to Minnesota and California, Londynn has lived in Indiana and Florida. She earned her degree in Fashion Design and loves to draw, paint, dance, and has been trying to learn new languages. Londynn brings a sense of humor to her teaching and wants to create a personable, comfortable learning environment for her students. londynn_young@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