Peninsula School staff is one-of-a-kind. Our emphasis on meaningful academics and authentic relationships is possible due to our exceptional quality of educators. Every staff member, no matter their role, engages with and holds value in the lives of our students and families.
After nearly 100 years of refining our progressive teaching methods, Peninsula School teachers are skilled in asking questions that lead students to inquire, explore, and think critically from a foundation of emotional safety. Our educational community models our values in learning and in life. We invite you to participate in our shared sense of purpose and joy.
Please meet our staff below!
Nursery and Childcare
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Charmaine Fernandez, Head Teacher
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Gail Blackmarr, Associate Teacher
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Jenny Polstra, Assistant Teacher
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Kathy Alberts, Associate Teacher
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Martha Ramos de Arellano, Assistant Teacher
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Masa Tasovac, Childcare Director
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Megan Hart, Head Teacher
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Seph Thomas, Associate Teacher
Primary
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Anna Tenckhoff, Head Teacher
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Betty Achinstein, Head Teacher
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Camerina Lozano-Aceves, Associate Teacher
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Colleen McPeek, Head Teacher
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Jahanna Tafari, Associate Teacher
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Kai Alden, Head Teacher
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Kristina Cohen, Head Teacher
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Martha Cortez, Associate Teacher
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Nancy Leech, Associate Teacher
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Rasha Glenn, Head Teacher
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Ruby Wycich, Assistant Teacher
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Vanessa Wheeler, Assistant Teacher
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Vicky Velasquez Arguello, Associate Teacher
Upper School
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Aran Johnson, Associate Teacher
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Christy Utter, Head Teacher
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Damien Kardokas Johanson, Swing Teacher
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Liz Pang, Head Teacher
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Jesse Gillispie, Head Teacher
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Lydia "Jamie" Meraz, Assistant Teacher
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Lauryn Hart-Skaife, Assistant Teacher
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Matison Hall, Assistant Teacher
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Monica Erviti, Head Teacher
Specialists
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Aaron Tinker, Lower School Science Specialist
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Alexandra Griffin, Weaving Specialist
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Amy Doss, Literacy Specialist
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Andrea Parkes, Math Specialist
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Ayla Miller, Art Specialist
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Christy Kim, Lower School Music Specialist
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Jeff Zotz, Upper School Science Specialist
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Jonathan Seiberlich, Upper School Music Specialist
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Margot Berrill, School Librarian
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Matt Brotsch, Physical Education Specialist
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Moira McNamara, Woodshop Specialist
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Paula Terzi, Spanish Specialist
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Terra Miller, Art Specialist
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Shu Rosenthal, Clay Specialist
Administration
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Aaron Tinker, Summer Program Co-Director
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Beth Lee, Director of Finance
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Bette Henley, Technology Manager
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D'Arcy Nicola, HR Specialist
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David "Bailey" Bailey, Facilities Director
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Erik Carlson, Interim Head of School
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Heather Horacek, Annual Giving & Alumni Relations
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Izumi Ueno, Office Manager
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Kari Seligman, Summer Program Co-Director
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Joanne Walsh, Associate Head of School for Program and Development
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Judy Thalheimer, Senior Accountant
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Michele Buschini, Admissions & Enrollment Director
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Milly Siegel, Communications & Outreach
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Moira McNamara, Special Events & Staff POP Liaison
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Oscar Moran, Maintenance Technician
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Ryan Helton, Development & Communications Director