Curriculum Detail

All Upper School

  • Mrs. Amy Roberts
    Upper School Principal
    Quinnipiac University - M.S.
    Colby College - B.A.
  • Mr. Jackson Adelman '21
    Assistant Cross Country Coach
    Williams College - B.S.
  • Mrs. Christine Aghaian
    Substitute Teacher
    United States International University - M.A.
    University of Southern California - B.S.
  • Mrs. Lora Allison
    Director of Community Life and Leadership
    Arizona State University - M.S.
    Northern Arizona University - B.S.
  • Mrs. Victoria Anaele
    School Counselor
  • Ms. Sarah Arce
    College Access Program Manager
    University of California, Irvine - M.A.
    University of San Francisco - B.A.
  • Mr. Mike Archibald
    Assistant Boys Tennis Coach
    Colby College - B.A.
  • Ms. Megan Armes
    Head Girls Lacrosse Coach
    Saint Mary's College of California - B.A.
  • Mrs. Rachel Beauchene
    Human Resources Manager – Part-Time Employees
    California State University, Fullerton - B.A.
  • Mr. David Bellosi
    US History & Social Science
    Pepperdine Univeristy - M.A.
    University of North Carolina - MALS
    Florida Atlantic University - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Brian Bennett
    Assistant Baseball Coach
  • Ms. Karen Bennett
    Film & Media
    Berklee College of Music - B.F.A.
    California State University, Northridge - Credentialed
  • Mrs. Meghan Benson
    US Mathematics
    Azusa Pacific University - M.A.
    University of Redlands - B.S.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Geovanna Besikof
    US World Languages
    University of Denver - M.A.
    University of Ricardo Palma - B.A.
  • Mr. Dennis Birch
    Coach
    California State University, Dominguez Hills - B.A.
  • Mrs. Lisa Botts
    MS World Languages
    California State University, Long Beach - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Ken Bowyer
    Substitute Teacher
    California State University, San Bernardino - M.A.
    California State University, Fullerton - M.A.
    University of California, Riverside - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Laura Bowyer
    Substitute Teacher
    San Francisco State University - B.A.
  • Ms. Jamie Anne Bunch
    US English; US DEI Coordinator
    California State University, Sacramento - B.A.
    California State University, Sacramento - M.A.
  • Ms. Cait Bunting
    US Assistant Girls Basketball Coach & Afterschool Enrichment
    California State University, Fullerton - B.A.
  • Mrs. Siri Busacker
    Substitute Teacher
    Boise State University - M.A.
    Washington State University - B.A.
    Credential
  • Ms. Jenny Busch '00
    Assistant Track and Field Coach
    Chapman University - B.S.
  • Mr. Preston Bush
    US Long Term Substitute; MS Substitute Teacher
    Palmer Theology Seminary - M.A.
    Vanguard University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Alanna Cajthaml
    Chief Financial and Operating Officer
    Biola University - MBA
    Biola University - B.S.
  • Ms. Susan Caldwell
    Substitute Teacher
    Concordia University - Ed.D.
    Concordia University - M.A.
    University of California, Irvine - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Dori Campbell
    Lower School Co-Teacher & Assistant Lacrosse Coach
    College of Wooster - B.A.
  • Mr. Calvin Capelle '21
    Assistant Cross Country Coach
    Bates College - B.S.
  • Dr. Stephanie Capen
    Director of Institutional Research & Astronomy Teacher
    University of Hawaii, Manoa - PhD
    University of Hawaii, Manoa - M.Ed.
    Eastern Nazarene College - B.S.
  • Mr. Chris Carbajal
    Band Director
    Boston University - M.A.
    Berklee College of Music - B.A.
  • Mr. Peter Carey
    Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
    California Baptist University - B.A.
  • Dr. Ryan Carey
    Director of Experiential Education and Extension Programs
    University of Texas - PhD
    University of Texas - M.A.
    Dartmouth - A.B.
  • Ms. Avery Chambers
    Head Cheer Coach
    Greenville University - B.S.
  • Mrs. Dan Cheng
    MS World Languages
    Harbin Institute of Technology - M.A.
    Harbin Institute of Technology - B.A.
  • Mrs. April Chocholaty
    Substitute Teacher
    Claremont College - M.M.
    Biola University - B.A.
    Biola University - B.A.
  • Ms. Andrea Chou
    US Chemistry
    University of California, Berkeley - B.S.
    University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
  • Mr. Pete Clark
    US English; Department Chair
    Middlebury College - M. Litt.
    University of New England - CAGS
    Middlebury College - M.A.
    Amherst College - B.A.
  • Ms. Avery Clarke '20
    US Assistant Volleyball Coach
    University of Oregon
  • Ms. Kathleen Clasen
    Substitute Teacher
  • Mr. Dallas Clemmons
    US English
    Columbia University - M.A.
    University of Iowa - M.A.
    Yale University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Beth Clemmons
    US English
    Teachers College, Columbia University - M.A.
    Wellesley College - B.A.
  • Mrs. Lynda Collier
    Director of Alumni Relations
    University of Arizona - B.S.
    National University - Teaching Credential
  • Mrs. Casey Comeau
    Admission Assistant For External Affairs
    Chapman University - M.A.T.
    Westmont College - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Jan Connon
    Substitute Teacher
  • Mr. Victor Cota
    Director of Equity and Inclusion
    Rice University - M.B.A.
    University of Southern California - B.A.
  • Mrs. Cheryl Cragun
    US Receptionist / Attendance Administrative Assistant
  • Ms. Ava Crossan
    Assistant Cheer Coach
  • Mr Michael Davis Jr.
    Head Strength & Conditioning Coach; Personal Fitness & Wellness
    California University of Pennsylvania - M.S.
    Western New Mexico University - B.S.
  • Mr. Adam Doty
    LS Personal Fitness & Wellness; US Assistant Coach
    California State University, Fullerton - B.S.
  • Ms. Wendy Elliott
    US Assistant Tennis Coach
    California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - B.S.
  • Mrs. Lindsay Eres '00
    Executive Director of Special Camp; Dean of 11 & 12 Grade Students; Girls Varsity Basketball Asst. Coach
    University of Southern California - B.A.
  • Mrs. Lori Fava
    Director of Athletic Operations; MS PE
    Molloy College - B.A.
  • Mr. Simon Fellowes
    US History & Social Science
    California State University, Fullerton - M.S.
    Northumbria University, UK - B.A.
    Sheffield Hallam University, UK - TESOL
  • Mrs. Jennifer Fisher
    Long-Term US Substitute Teacher & Long-Term LS Counseling
    University of Missouri - Ed.S.
    University of Pennsylvania - M.S.
    College of William and Mary - B.A.
  • Mr. Bryan Fournier
    Head Girls Flag Football Coach
    California State University, Fullerton
  • Ms. Alyson Fullbright
    Head Girls Beach Volleyball Coach
    Concordia University - M.A.
    California State University, Monterey Bay - B.S.
  • The Rev. Earl Gibson
    Church Chaplain
    California State University, Fullerton - B.A.
    Claremont School of Theology - M.Div.
  • Mr. Warren Giles
    US History Teacher
    University of Pittsburgh - MAT
    University of St. Andrews - M.A.
  • Ms. Megan Good
    Co-Head Cross Country Coach, MS PFW Teacher, Track & Field Coach
    Montana State University - B.S.
  • Mr. Syd Greer
    Assistant Track and Field Coach
  • Mr. Sal Gumina
    Substitute Teacher
    California State University, Los Angeles - M.A.
    California State University, Long Beach - B.S.
  • Ms. Zoe Gutmann
    Substitute Teacher
    Southern Utah University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Sarah Hallenbeck
    Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach
    Yale University - B.A.
  • Mr. James Harris '96
    Upper School Assistant Principal; US History & Social Science; Tartan Tutors; Honor Committee
    University of California, Irvine - M.A.
    University of California, Irvine - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Kirsten Harvey
    Director of Dance
    University of California, Irvine - MFA
    University of California, Irvine - B.A.
    University of California, Los Angeles
    New York University School of Medicine
  • Mrs. Linda He
    US Mathematics
    California State University, Fullerton - M.S.
    University of California, Irvine - B.S.
    Credentialed
  • Ms. Makenna Henry
    Personal Fitness & Wellness; Dean of 9 & 10 Grade Students; Soccer Coach
    University of California, Long Beach - M.S.
    University of California, Santa Barbara - B.A.
  • Mr. Edmund Herlihy
    US Science; Department Chair; Swimming & Diving Coach
    University of California, Irvine - M.A.
    University of the Pacific - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Joe Hoff
    Digital Photography
    Texas Christian University - BFA
  • Ms. Heather Holmes
    US Visual Arts Studio Teacher
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas - M.A.
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas - B.A.
  • J Horton
    US Science Lab Tech
    San Jose State University - B.S.
  • Mrs. Esther Hsu
    US World Languages
    California State University, Fullerton - B.S.
    Credentialed
  • Ms. Linling Hsu
    Orchestra Director
    Rice University - B.M.
  • Ms. Erica Huerta
    Associate Director of College Counseling
    New York University - M.A.
    University of California, Los Angeles - B.A.
  • Mr. Jon Hughes
    Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
    Calvary Chapel Bible College - BBS
  • Mr. Kolin Hurlock
    Substitute Teacher
    Concordia University, Irvine - B.A.
  • Mrs. Alexandra Jennings
    US World Languages
    University of Minnesota - B.A.
    University of Minnesota - M.Ed.
  • Mrs. Veronica Johns-Richardson
    MS & US Mathematics
    University of Colorado, Boulder - B.S.
    University of Colorado, Denver - M.Ed.
  • Mrs. Emma Johnson
    MS World Languages
    California State University, Long Beach - B.A.
    California State University, Long Beach - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Todd Johnson
    Substitute Teacher
    University of Oklahoma - B.S.
  • Mr. Weston Jukam
    US Assistant Baseball Coach
  • Mrs. Denise Karlsen
    All School Registrar
    University of Dayton - M.B.A.
    University of Kentucky - B.S.
  • Mrs. Jillian Kartchner
    US Library Teacher
    University of California, Irvine - M.A.
    University of California, Santa Cruz - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Josh Keithly
    US Assistant Baseball Coach
    Pacific University Oregon - B.S.
  • Mr. Brian Kelly
    MS PE and Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach
    California University of Pennsylvania - M.S.
    Whittier College - B.A.
  • Mrs. Kristie Kessler
    Substitute Teacher
    California State University, Long Beach - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Dr. Maryam Kia-Keating
    Director of Counseling
    Boston Univeristy - PhD
    Harvard University - MEd
    Dartmouth College - A.B.
  • Mr. Christian Kim
    US Science; US Mathematics
    University of California, Irvine - M.S.
    Franklin and Marshall College - B.A.
  • Ms. Kimberly Kim
    US English
    James Madison University - M.A.T.
    James Madison University - M.A.
    James Madison University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Cecily Kipe
    Substitute Teacher
    University of California, Irvine
    Azusa Pacific University - M.A.
    University of California, Santa Barbara - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Ms. Rayanne Krueger
    Long-Term Substitute for Lower School Admin. Assistant and Substitute Teacher
    Vanguard University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Adela Kwan
    Director of Choral Music
    University of California, Irvine - M.F.A.
    University of California, Irvine - B.S.
    University of California, Irvine - B.M.
  • Mr. Andrew Lachelt
    Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach and PFW Teacher
    Concordia University - M.A.
    Azusa Pacific University - B.A.
  • Mr. Ben Lah
    Associate Director of College Counseling
    Columbia University - Teachers College - M.A.
    Pomona College - B.A.
  • Mrs. Martha Lamborn
    Substitute Teacher
    University of Maryland - B.A.
  • Mr. Tom Lancaster
    Head Girls Soccer Coach
    University of South Wales - B.S.
  • Mr. Dylan Lewis
    Substitute Teacher
    Tiffin University - M.A.
    University of California, Santa Cruz - B.A.
  • Mr. David Lin
    US & MS Computer Science
    New York University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Nancy Linaweaver
    Substitute Teacher
    California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - M.S.
    Eastern Oregon State University - B.A.
  • Mr. Scott Lipsky
    Assistant Athletic Director; Head Boys & Girls Tennis Coach
    Stanford University - B.S.
  • Ms. Joanna Marconi
    Substitute Teacher
    Chapman University - B.M.
    Chapman University - B.S.
  • Mrs. Dania Markum
    Sports Information Manager
    Trinity International University - B.A.
  • Mr. Jake Markum
    Assistant Football Coach
  • Mr. Joshua Markum
    Associate Athletic Director; Admission Coordinator - Athletics; PFW Department Chair; Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
    Trinity International University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Trisha Marx
    Personal Fitness & Wellness; Assistant Coach
    University of California, Irvine - B.S.
    Azusa Pacific University - M.A.
    National University - Credentialed
  • Mr. Jason McCormick
    Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
    Westcliff University - MBA
  • Mr. Derek McIntire
    School Counselor
    Chapman University - B.A.
    University of Oregon - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Joanna McKnight '08
    Upper School Attendance & Church Coordinator
    Chapman University - MAT
    University of Southern California - B.A.
  • Ms. Shelly Meirovitch
    MS Mathematics
    University of California, Irvine - B.S.
  • Ms. Patricia Mejia
    US World Languages
    Loyola Marymount University - B.A.
    Loyola Marymount University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Kylie Middlebrook
    MS Director of Community Life
    California State University, Fullerton - B.A.
  • Mr. Tom Monroe
    Substitute Teacher, Assistant Cross Country Coach
    Pomona College - B.A.
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Masters
  • Mr. Jaydin Moses
    Athletics Coach
    University of California, Irvine - B.A.
  • Mr. Hevany Mota
    Assistant Soccer Coach
    Otero Junior College
  • Mr. Greg Namrow
    Assistant Football Coach
  • Mrs. Monika Neufeld
    Substitute Teacher
    Babes-Bolyai University - B.A.
    Loyola Marymount University - M.A.
  • Mr. David Nissenoff '14
    Substitute Teacher
    Occidental College - B.A.
  • Ms. Kacey Norwood
    Interim Head Girls Lacrosse Coach
    George Mason University - M.A.
    Longwood University - B.A.
  • Mr. Dan O'Shea
    Director of Athletics and Head Football Coach
    University of La Verne - MBA
    California State University, Long Beach - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Elizabeth O'Shea
    US Mathematics; Department Chair
    University of California, Los Angeles - B.S.
  • Mrs. Lara Ohanesian '14
    Assistant Track and Field Coach
    California Polytechnic State University, Pomona - B.S.
  • Mr. Oscar Olamendi
    Assistant Soccer Coach
    California State University, Long Beach - B.A.
  • Mrs. Leslie Pacheco-Manning
    Personal Fitness & Wellness
    Bowling Green State University - M.A.
    Bowling Green State University - M.Ed.
    Pepperdine University - B.S.
    Credentialed
  • Ms. Karina Penkethman
    Substitute Teacher
    University of Arizona - M.A.
    Brigham Young University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Emma Perry RN '11
    School Nurse
    Emory University - M.S.
    Emory University - B.S.
    Georgetown University - B.S.
  • Ms. Alexa Peterson
    Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
  • Mrs. Marlett Phillips
    Administrative Assistant & Testing Coordinator
    George Mason University - M.S.
    Colgate University - B.A.
  • Mr. Stuart Pollard '19
    US Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach
    College of the Holy Cross
  • Mr. Allan Pulido
    Assistant Flag Football Coach
    University of California, Irvine - B.A.
  • Mr. Blake Reemtsma
    US English
    Columbia College - B.A.
    University of Texas, Austin - M.A.
    Bread Loaf School of English - M.A.
    Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers - M.F.A
  • Ms. Kielly Reeve
    Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach
    Aurora University - B.A.
  • Mr. Grant Richey
    US Assistant Surf Coach
  • Mr. Gordon Richins
    Technical Director / Resident Designer
    University of California, Irvine - M.F.A.
    Utah State University - B.F.A.
  • Mr. Chase Robinson
    US History Teacher
    University of California, Irvine - MAT
    University of California, Irvine - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Seaby Rodriguez
    Associate Director of College Counseling
  • Dr. Jennifer Ross-Viola
    US Science
    University of Notre Dame - Ph.D.
    University of San Diego - B.A.
  • Ms. Kelsey Rudolph
    US Assistant Girls Beach Volleyball Coach
  • Mrs. Chelsea Runge
    US Mathematics; US History & Social Science
    Harvard University - Ed.M.
    Harvard University - A.B.
  • Ms. Corinne Samskey
    MS and US Mathematics
    Emporia State University - B.S.
    University of Kansas - M.Ed.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Meredith Schumacher
    US English; Dean of 9 & 10 Grade Students
    California State University, Fullerton - M.A.
    University of California, Irvine - M.A.
    University of California, Berkeley - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Ahmed Shalaby
    Substitute Teacher
    Modern Academy - B.A.
  • Dr. Danny Solarz
    US History & Social Science; Head Golf Coach
    Claremont Graduate University - Ph.D.
    University of California, Riverside - M.B.A.
    University of California, San Diego - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Tom Spellmire
    US Mathematics
    University of San Diego - B.A.
  • Ms. Anza Spinelli
    US Biology
    University of California, Santa Barbara - B.S.
  • Mr. Steve Sprecher
    US Physics
    University of California, Los Angeles - J.D.
    University of California, Los Angeles - MBA
    United States Naval Academy - B.S.
  • Mr. Jesse Standlea
    US & MS Visual Arts
    California State University, Fullerton - B.F.A.
    Claremont Graduate University - M.F.A.
  • Mr. Mike Stauffer
    Assistant Football Coach
  • Ms. Caitlyn Stoutt
    Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach
    University of San Diego - B.A.
  • Mr. Bryan Sullivan
    US World Languages; Department Chair
    University of California, Santa Barbara - M.A.
    St. Mary's College of California - B.A.
    Chapman University - Single Subject - Spanish Teaching Credential
  • Mrs. Kristina Taylor '05
    US History & Social Science; US Yearbook; Department Chair
    Arizona State University - M.A.
    Arizona State University - B.A.
    University of San Diego
  • Mr. Ryan Thompson
    PFW Teacher; Co-Head Cross Country Coach; Head Track & Field Coach
    Biola University - B.S.
  • Mr. Dave Tomlinson '95
    Athletic Trainer; Personal Fitness & Wellness; Dean of 11 & 12 Grade Students
    Concordia University - M.A.
    California State University, Northridge - B.S.
  • Mr. Jonathan Tufo
    Executive Director of Advancement
    California State University, Fullerton - B.A.
    Keller Graduate School of Management - M.B.A.
    Keller Graduate School of Management - M.P.M.
  • Ms. Beatta Tuominen
    Substitute Teacher
    Utah State University - BFA
  • Mrs. Hali Valdez
    Upper School Administrative Assistant
    Oregon State University - B.S.
    California State University, Northridge - B.A.
  • Mr. Nathan Valdez
    MS & US Computer Science Teacher
    California State University, Fullerton - M.S.
    California State University, Northridge - B.A.
  • Ms. Meredith Vazquez
    Middle School Spanish Teacher
    Christian Brothers University - M.A.
    Westmont College - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Scott Wallis
    Head Baseball Coach
    University of Hawaii, Hilo - B.A.
  • Ms. Robbin Ward
    Substitute Teacher
    California State University, Fullerton - M.A.
    University of Puget Sound - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Ms. Amy Warren
    Director of College Counseling
    Columbia University - Ed.M.
    Columbia University - M.A.
    Williams College - B.A.
  • Mr. Mark Warren
    Coach
    University of California, San Diego - MBA
  • Mrs. Stephanie Windes
    MS Mathematics
    Westerns Governors University - B.A.
    California State University, Stanislaus - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Staciana Winfield
    US Physiology; Head Swimming & Diving Coach; MS Health; Personal Fitness & Wellness
    Concordia University - M.A.
    University of California, Berkeley - B.S.
    Credential - Multiple Subject
  • Mr. Bob Yoder
    Head Boys & Girls Volleyball Coach
    University of Southern California - MBA
    University of Southern California - B.A.
  • Ms. Elaine Cai Zhu
    Substitute Teacher
    University of California, Irvine - M.A.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal School

31641 La Novia Avenue
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
 
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An Independent Preschool Through Grade 12 College-Preparatory Day School in Orange County California

Non-Discrimination Policy
St. Margaret's Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid, hiring and athletic policies or in other school-administered programs.