Facultad y personal de la Escuela Live Oak

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List of 89 members.

Edie Alejandre

Director de Operaciones
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Edie Alejandre es originaria de México, pero emigró a San Francisco a los 3 años y vive aquí desde entonces. Se licenció en Ciencias Políticas por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco. Edie trabajó en la industria periodística durante 15 años y cambió de carrera para trabajar en la administración en el ámbito educativo. Antes de venir a Live Oak, trabajó durante siete años en Marin Prep/SÍ School y después en Terra Marin School en Mill Valley. Edie está casada y tiene dos hijos. Sus actividades favoritas son la lectura de libros, la pesca del cangrejo, los viajes por carretera, y es una gran fan de Disney. edie_alejandre@liveoaksf.org
Michelle Andelman

Profesor de Humanidades de Secundaria
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BFA, Universidad de Nueva York; MA, Universidad de Nueva York; MPhil, Universidad de la Ciudad de Nueva York

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

Profesor de jardín de infancia
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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
Keren Bein

Profesor de segundo grado
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Licenciada por la Universidad de California en Santa Cruz; con credencial de profesora por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco

Keren comenzó su carrera docente como especialista en lectura para estudiantes de K-5 en el Distrito Escolar del Sur de San Francisco. Al pasar a la enseñanza en el aula, siguió su pasión por la instrucción de la alfabetización pasando 10 años enseñando primer grado en el Distrito Escolar Unificado del Sur de San Francisco. Antes de enseñar en el aula, Keren enseñó educación ambiental a los estudiantes de K-5 en el Centro de Ciencias Ambientales en San Francisco. Keren también ha colaborado en la dirección de un programa de estudios ambientales de nivel universitario a través del Sierra Institute. Keren creció en la zona de la bahía y estudió en la Universidad de Santa Cruz con una licenciatura en Estudios Americanos con énfasis en raza y etnia. Recibió su credencial de enseñanza de múltiples materias en la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco. En su tiempo libre, Keren disfruta tocando música, pasando tiempo con su familia y explorando la ciudad. keren_bein@liveoaksf.org
Jackie Burgos

Profesor de Humanidades de Secundaria
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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

Profesor de Ciencias de la Escuela Secundaria
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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
Jenny Burns

Profesor de segundo grado
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Licenciatura y Máster en la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco; credencial de profesor, BATTI

Jenny nació y creció en el Área de la Bahía y tiene más de una década de experiencia trabajando con niños en escuelas independientes. Jenny asistió a la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco donde obtuvo su licenciatura en Psicología. Luego pasó a obtener su maestría en Educación y credencial de enseñanza a través del programa del Instituto de Formación de Maestros del Área de la Bahía (BATTI) mientras enseñaba en la Escuela Episcopal de Día de San Mateo en San Mateo. Jenny cree en un enfoque de la enseñanza centrado en el estudiante y anima a sus alumnos a apropiarse de su aprendizaje. En su tiempo libre, Jenny disfruta de largos paseos por el Golden Gate Park y de pasar tiempo con sus amigos y su familia. jenny_burns@liveoaksf.org
Malika Carter

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
Neil Cashman

Middle School Science Teacher and Dean
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Licenciada por la Universidad de Oregón; MBA por la Universidad de Phoenix

Neil tiene doce años de experiencia trabajando con estudiantes de secundaria y primaria. Ha trabajado en la Harbor MicroSchool, la New Village School y la Town School for Boys. Le apasionan especialmente las lecciones basadas en proyectos de matemáticas y ciencias y se sintió inmediatamente atraído por la alta calidad del compromiso de los estudiantes en el plan de estudios de Live Oak. neil_cashman@liveoaksf.org
Minerva Cerón

Middle School Division Director
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Licenciada por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco; Máster por la Universidad del Pacífico

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
Mary Ann Chin Ng

Director de Servicios de Aprendizaje
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Licenciada, Universidad Estatal de San Francisco; Máster, Universidad Estatal de San Francisco

Mary Ann Chin Ng se licenció en la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco. Posteriormente, amplió sus conocimientos sobre las necesidades de aprendizaje de los niños con un máster en Educación Especial. Tiene credenciales en Educación Elemental y Especial y un certificado en Terapia Educativa por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco. Asiste regularmente a conferencias y talleres de la Asociación de Terapia Educativa y de la Asociación Internacional de Dislexia. Mary Ann también ha asistido al programa de formación de profesores "School's Attuned" de Mel Levine y participa en el programa de profesores líderes de la Bay Area Teacher Development Collaborative. Fuera de la escuela, a Mary Ann le gusta viajar, tejer, hacer abalorios y trabajar en proyectos de arte y artesanía. Mary Ann comenzó a trabajar en la escuela Live Oak en 1978 como profesora de tercer y cuarto grado. Ha sido la especialista en aprendizaje a tiempo completo de la escuela desde que se trasladó al campus de Mariposa en 2001. maryann_chinng@liveoaksf.org
Vicki Cho

Profesor de primer grado
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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
Camilo Coelho

Middle School Spanish Teacher and Dean
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Licenciada por la Universidad de Buenos Aires

Camilo Coelho nació y creció en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Se licenció en español en la Universidad de Buenos Aires y obtuvo un diploma de profesor de inglés como lengua extranjera en el Instituto Lenguas Vivas. Ha vivido en el Área de la Bahía durante los últimos 16 años, donde ha enseñado español y ha coordinado programas de intervención deportiva y académica para alumnos de escuelas primarias bilingües. Ha viajado mucho por Sudamérica y Centroamérica, el oeste de Estados Unidos, la Polinesia Francesa y España. La pasión de Camilo por el aprendizaje y la apreciación de las lenguas y culturas nativas le ha permitido hacer muchos amigos, jugar innumerables partidos de fútbol y surfear en algunos hermosos descansos. En la actualidad, Camilo entrena a un equipo de fútbol masculino sub12 de competición en el Mill Valley Soccer Club. camilo_coelho@liveoaksf.org
Josephine Corlett

Especialista en aprendizaje
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Licenciada por el Wellesley College; Máster por la Universidad del Pacífico

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

Profesor de segundo grado
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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
Jean DeWitt

Profesor de cuarto grado
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Licenciado, UC Berkeley

Jean nació en California y ha pasado la mayor parte de su vida aquí en el Área de la Bahía. Jean tiene once años de experiencia como profesora en escuelas privadas y públicas. Jean ha pasado los últimos cinco años como profesora de cuarto grado en The Academy en Berkeley. Jean obtuvo su licenciatura en la Universidad de Berkeley y realizó estudios de postgrado en educación en la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco y en el St. Jean está emocionada por formar parte de la comunidad de Live Oak y conocer a los estudiantes y las familias. Cuando no está en la escuela, Jean disfruta visitando los diversos museos de arte y las muchas oportunidades de ver teatro en vivo en el Área de la Bahía. Le encanta ir de excursión por las colinas de Berkeley y pasar tiempo con su familia. jean_dewitt@liveoaksf. org
Wilbart "Wil" Dionisio

Profesor de Educación Física
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Licenciada por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco

Wil Dionisio es de Daly City, California, y obtuvo su licenciatura en estudios liberales en la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco. Ha trabajado en Live Oak durante 3 años en el programa de atención prolongada. También fue profesor asistente en San Francisco Schoolhouse. En algún momento en un futuro próximo Wil espera obtener su credencial de enseñanza. En su tiempo libre, Wil disfruta alentando a todos los equipos deportivos del Área de la Bahía, asistiendo a conciertos en vivo y viajando. wil_dionisio@liveoaksf.org
Jordania Drosd

Profesor de quinto grado
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Licenciada por la Universidad de California-Riverside; Máster por el Programa BATTI

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
Holly Dunn

Profesor de tercer grado
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Licenciada por la Universidad de Carolina del Este; Máster en Educación por el Cambridge College; credencial de profesora

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

Profesor de cuarto grado
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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
Johnny Galang

Bibliotecario
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Licenciada por el Haverford College; máster por la Universidad de Stanford; MLIS por la Universidad Estatal de San José; credenciales de enseñanza

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
Sofía García Guzmán

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
Shannon Gómez

Profesor de tercer grado
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Licenciada por la Universidad de California-Berkeley; Máster por la Universidad de Colorado-Denver

Shannon Gómez se graduó de la Universidad de California - Berkeley en 2014 con un menor de educación y un mayor de estudios interdisciplinarios en los negocios y la psicología. Ella pasó a obtener su Maestría en Educación de la Universidad de Colorado Denver con una concentración en el currículo y la instrucción para culturalmente y lingüísticamente y diversos estudiantes. Trabajó en Colorado como educadora y defensora de la política educativa durante 4 años. Después de regresar a la Bahía en 2018, fue pionera en el programa STEAM en la escuela primaria Grattan. Shannon es una apasionada de la justicia social, el aprendizaje emocional social y la creación de aulas inclusivas. Fuera del aula, le gusta el surf, la mochila, el snowboard y la cocina. shannon_gomez@liveoaksf.org
Cord Greene

Profesor de jardín de infancia
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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

Profesor de cuarto grado
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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
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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
Francisca Guzmán

Director de Promoción
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Licenciada por el Wellesley College

Francisca Guzmán aporta más de diez años de experiencia en desarrollo y comunicaciones sin ánimo de lucro. Antes de unirse a Live Oak, trabajó como Directora Asociada en el Consejo Estatal de Vida Independiente de TN y Directora de Desarrollo en Disability Rights Tennessee. Francisca es una apasionada del poder de las historias para transformar organizaciones y promover la justicia social. Cuando no está trabajando, le gusta hacer yoga, hacer senderismo, leer y escribir, y explorar la zona de la bahía. francisca_guzman@liveoaksf.org
Naomi Hamburguesa

Profesor de quinto grado
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Licenciada por la Universidad de California, Davis; máster por la Universidad de California, Davis; credencial de profesora

Naomi Hamburger ha estado enseñando en el nivel elemental desde 2004 y en Live Oak desde 2009. Tiene una licenciatura en Desarrollo Agrícola Internacional y una credencial de enseñanza de materias múltiples, ambas de UC Davis. Naomi regresó a UC Davis en 2012 para estudiar la resolución de problemas en matemáticas de primaria y recibió su maestría en educación. Otros desarrollos profesionales han incluido el Proyecto Cero de la Escuela de Graduados de Educación de Harvard, el Campamento de Matemáticas en la Universidad de Colombia, los Talleres de Matemáticas en Dana Hall, y la Neurociencia en el Aula de Aprendizaje y el Cerebro. Las actividades favoritas de Naomi relacionadas con la educación incluyen la planificación de excursiones y el trabajo por la justicia social junto a sus estudiantes. Fuera de la escuela, Naomi disfruta de la crianza de los hijos, la lectura, el yoga y la exploración de la naturaleza y la cultura en el Área de la Bahía. naomi_hamburger@liveoaksf.org
Yvonne Hendricks

Consejero de la escuela inferior
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Licenciada por la Universidad Wesleyan de Ohio; Máster por el Instituto de Estudios Integrales de California; 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
Adam Hicks

Director de Comunicaciones
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Licenciada, Saint Mary's College; Máster en Educación, Arizona State University

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

Director de Gestión de Inscripciones y Admisiones
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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

Profesor de Humanidades de Secundaria
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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
Lianna Kali

Director de Innovación Pedagógica
Bio
Licenciada por el Menlo College; Máster por la Universidad de San Francisco

Lianna Kali nació y se crió en la tierra de Ohlone, en la zona de la bahía, y actualmente vive en San Francisco. Su viaje en el mundo de la educación comenzó a una edad temprana, trabajando para el Campamento Galileo mientras estaba en la escuela secundaria. Se dio cuenta del potencial de los enfoques alegres del aprendizaje y decidió que algún día su carrera podría tomar ese camino.

Tras licenciarse en Humanidades por el Menlo College, su trabajo se ha centrado en el mundo de la educación informal. Más significativamente, ha pasado los últimos 11 años con el Exploratorium en el equipo de Tinkering Studio, desarrollando y liderando programas que combinan el arte, la ciencia, la tecnología y la comunidad a través de la fabricación de objetos y artefactos tangibles. En 2018 Lianna completó un Máster en Educación Internacional y Multicultural en la Universidad de San Francisco. El programa se centra en las pedagogías críticas y examina el papel del poder y el privilegio en los sistemas educativos. Ella está emocionada de traer este compromiso con la equidad educativa a su papel de Directora de Innovación Instruccional, con un enfoque en las intersecciones de la fabricación y la justicia social en el ChangeMaker Lab y la integración de la tecnología reflexiva a través de K-8.

Además de su pasión por la educación, a Lianna le encanta leer (sobre todo ciencia ficción afrofuturista), cocinar para grupos grandes y cuidar de sus numerosas plantas de interior. lianna_kali@liveoaksf.org
Alayna Kramer

Profesor de jardín de infancia
Bio
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 Kundrot

Profesor de matemáticas de secundaria
Bio
Licenciada en Estadística y Psicología por la Universidad de Rice; máster por la Universidad de Rice

Antes de unirse a Live Oak, Kathryn enseñó matemáticas en la escuela secundaria en Houston, Texas durante 4 años. Ha disfrutado enseñando varios niveles de matemáticas-desde Álgebra 1 hasta Estadística AP y Pre-Cálculo. Kathryn creció en Houston, y se mudó a San Francisco a finales de 2020. Kathryn está encantada de trabajar con los estudiantes para desarrollar una pasión por la resolución de problemas utilizando la intuición y la investigación. Cuando no está en la escuela, Kathryn está paseando a su perro Murphy, cocinando nuevos platos, y viendo películas. kathryn_kundrot@liveoaksf.org
Edward Lee

Profesor de matemáticas de secundaria
Bio
Licenciada en Matemáticas y Gestión Empresarial, UCSC; Máster en Educación Matemática, USF

Edward Lee nació en China y llegó a Estados Unidos cuando tenía 13 años. Antes de convertirse en profesor de Matemáticas, Edward era gestor de proyectos y planificador académico en el International Student Center. Edward llevó a cabo varios proyectos internacionales y orientó a los estudiantes sobre cómo solicitar plaza en su universidad ideal. Durante sus más de siete años de carrera como tutor, Edward animó a muchos estudiantes que se resistían a las matemáticas a verlas desde otra perspectiva y disfrutar aprendiendo. En su tiempo libre, a Edward también le gusta cocinar y viajar. Siempre ha dicho que se convertiría en cocinero cualificado si no llegara a ser profesor. edward_lee@liveoaksf.org
Sharon Lee

Profesor de cuarto grado
Bio
Licenciada por la Universidad de Michigan; Máster por la Universidad Estatal de Montclair

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

Profesor de Humanidades de Secundaria
Bio
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
Dionysia "Dia" Loufas

Profesor de la escuela inferior
Bio
Licenciado, Universidad del Norte de Arizona

Dionysia está encantada de unirse a la comunidad de Live Oak. Ha enseñado tanto en Arizona como en California y este año marca su séptimo año de enseñanza. Ella ha enseñado en la Escuela de la Epifanía durante los últimos cuatro años, en el Distrito de Excelsior. Dionysia se graduó de la Universidad del Norte de Arizona con una Licenciatura en Educación Primaria y un menor en ESL. Le apasiona la educación y todos los aspectos del aprendizaje y espera seguir ampliando sus conocimientos en esas áreas. Cuando Dionysia no está en el salón de clases se le puede encontrar viajando alrededor del mundo, yendo a ver música en vivo, descubriendo nuevas recetas para hornear y explorando la belleza de San Francisco. dionysia_loufas@liveoaksf. org
Rebecca Mallabone

Profesor de tercer grado
Bio
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
Amelia Manes

Profesor de jardín de infancia
Bio
Licenciada por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco; Máster por la Universidad Concordia de Portland; TESOL

Amelia nació y creció con sus cinco hermanos en Claremont, California. Estudió en la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco, donde se licenció en Estudios Liberales. Después de graduarse, se unió al programa Teach For America en Nueva Orleans, donde enseñó a los estudiantes en un entorno de educación especial moderada-grave. Se tomó un año libre para viajar, tras lo cual aterrizó en Ciudad de México enseñando primer grado en una escuela internacional con un programa de inmersión dual/bachillerato internacional, al tiempo que completaba una certificación TESOL y un máster en educación. La pandemia la trajo de vuelta a la zona de la bahía el año pasado y dirigió una pequeña escuela de vaina para alumnos de preescolar en Marin. En su tiempo libre, a Amelia le encanta viajar, explorar nuevos parques, escuchar música y comer de todo. También habla español. amelia_manes@liveoaksf.org
Renata Martin

Middle School Humanities Teacher and Changemaker Program Coordinator
Bio
Licenciada en Bellas Artes por el Instituto Tecnológico de Rochester; máster por la Universidad del Pacífico; credencial de profesora

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 Martínez

Director Asociado de Admisiones
Bio
Claudia Martínez se une a Live Oak como nuestra Directora Asociada de Admisiones. Claudia nació en Nicaragua y creció en San Francisco. Anteriormente trabajó como secretaria escolar para el SFUSD, asistente ejecutiva del director y presidente de la Academia DeMarillac, y como directora de Primeras Impresiones en la Academia Fusion. En su tiempo libre, puedes encontrarla cocinando para su familia comidas que encuentra en internet. También es una gran fan de los Giants. Claudia está emocionada de ser parte de la comunidad de Live Oak y ayudar a introducir a las familias potenciales a la escuela. claudia_martinez@liveoaksf.org
Dorothy Martínez

Director of Extended Day Programs
Bio
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
Bio
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
Mario Martínez-Múñoz

Art Teaching Assistant
Bio
Mario nació y creció en San Francisco. Su experiencia profesional única proviene de años de excelente facilitación en museos, el desarrollo de actividades STEAM innovadoras, y su pasión por la equidad educativa. En la búsqueda de formas de devolver a su comunidad, Mario ha sido llevado en un viaje para tomar medidas contra las desigualdades educativas que han sido tan frecuentes en este país. Su creencia es que todo el mundo necesita diseñar y facilitar espacios para los estudiantes de color, los estudiantes queer y los estudiantes de clase trabajadora, no sólo por su beneficio, sino porque también ganamos mucho conocimiento culturalmente acumulado, que la supremacía blanca ha tratado de borrar. mario_martinezmunoz@liveoaksf.org
Sydney McGhie

Profesor de Humanidades de Secundaria
Bio
Licenciada por la Universidad de Denison

Sydney McGhie creció en el condado de Marin y recibió su título universitario en Estudios de Género de la Universidad de Denison. Comenzó su viaje de enseñanza en 2018 en la Escuela Synergy, donde fue maestra de cuarto grado, directora de campamento de verano y entrenadora de múltiples equipos. Antes de unirse a Live Oak, enseñó de cuarto a sexto grado en The Renaissance School en el este de la bahía. Cuando no está enseñando le encanta ir de excursión con su perro, leer una cantidad ridícula de libros y animar a todos los equipos deportivos del Área de la Bahía! sydney_mcghie@liveoaksf.org
Amy Meyers

Middle School Music Teacher
Bio
Licenciada en Teatro, Universidad de Northwestern

Amy Meyers creció en Dallas, Texas, y se licenció en Teatro por la Universidad Northwestern de Chicago. Atraída a San Francisco en 1991 por la floreciente escena musical y tecnológica, perfeccionó sus habilidades en tecnología de la información y diseño de audio mientras seguía una carrera como músico y compositora profesional. En el año 2000, persiguiendo su pasión por la enseñanza, fundó su propio programa privado de piano, guitarra y voz y también se unió a la ahora compañera profesora de Live Oak, Jill Pierce, como instructora del renombrado programa Music For Children, fundado por Mary Ann Hall. Está encantada de formar parte de la familia de Live Oak y compartir su alegría, pasión y conocimientos con sus alumnos. Cuando no está enseñando, Amy es una actriz profesional, habiendo interpretado papeles principales en obras de teatro y musicales en muchas producciones teatrales locales del Área de la Bahía. En su tiempo libre, le gusta cocinar, viajar, hacer ejercicio y, por supuesto, ir al teatro. amy_meyers@liveoaksf.org
Carmina Miguel

Extended Day Program Leader
Bio
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
Lesley Miyagawa

Profesor de tercer grado
Bio
Licenciada por la Universidad de California, Los Ángeles; con credencial de profesora por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco (BATTI)

¡Lesley está muy emocionada de volver a Live Oak! Después de graduarse en UCLA con un título en estudios asiáticos americanos, enseñó preescolar durante dos años antes de regresar a San Francisco. Lesley obtuvo su credencial de enseñanza en el Bay Area Teacher Training Institute (BATTI) mientras también enseñaba como asistente en primer y tercer grado en Live Oak. Después de graduarse de BATTI, enseñó segundo grado en Manhattan Beach, CA, y también en Waianae, HI. Lesley regresó de nuevo a San Francisco, donde ha estado enseñando en North Oakland Community Charter School durante los últimos cuatro años en el jardín de infancia/primer y cuarto/quinto grado. En su tiempo libre, disfruta de la gimnasia de barra, viendo y apoyando a todos los equipos deportivos del Área de la Bahía, y acurrucándose con su perro, Remy. lesley_miyagawa@liveoaksf. org
Katie Moore

Profesor de Educación Física
Bio
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

Director de Recursos de Empleo
Bio
AA, City College, San Francisco

Ruby MacDonald, natural de San Francisco. Trabajó en la gestión de comercios durante más de 20 años y fue empleada como consejera estudiantil y coordinadora del centro del SFUSD en la Academia de Derechos Civiles Harvey Milk. Ella y su marido se mantienen ocupados con su familia. ruby_macdonald@liveoaksf.org
Stephan Nguyen

Consejero de la Escuela Secundaria
Bio
Licenciada por la Universidad de Willamette; Máster por la Universidad de San Francisco

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.

En su tiempo libre, Stephan disfruta explorando San Francisco, probando nuevas cocinas y bailando en clase de zumba. También le gusta cocinar y hornear, así como acurrucarse con un buen libro. Cuando entres en su oficina, es posible que le encuentres pinchando K-Pop, R&B, bandas sonoras de Disney/Broadway, etc. stephan_nguyen@liveoaksf.org
Jade Nouchi

Extended Day Program Leader
Bio
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
Bio
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
Bio
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
Karen Olson

Middle School Learning Specialist
Bio
BS, UC Davis; MA, San Francisco State; credenciales de educación temprana y educación especial

Karen Olson se graduó en UC Davis en 1999 con una licenciatura en Desarrollo Humano. Se graduó de San Francisco State en 2001 con una maestría y credenciales en la primera infancia y la educación especial leve / moderada. El primer año completo de Karen como profesora fue en una clase diurna especial de preescolar en el Este de la Bahía para niños de 3 a 5 años con espectro autista. A continuación, enseñó durante seis años como especialista en recursos en San Bruno trabajando con estudiantes de K-6º grado con diferencias de aprendizaje leves a moderadas. Ella vino a Live Oak en 2009 para proporcionar apoyo académico a algunos estudiantes en el sexto grado y su papel se ha ampliado en la posición de especialista en aprendizaje de la escuela media. Cuando no está en la escuela, Karen disfruta pasando tiempo con su marido y sus tres hijos, tomando clases de pilates, yendo al país del vino, explorando la ciudad, y simplemente estando al sol! karen_olson@liveoaksf.org
Virginia Paik

Director de la escuela
Bio
Licenciada en el Pomona College; máster en el Teachers College de la Universidad de Columbia

Virginia Paik es la directora de Live Oak. Virginia lleva en Live Oak desde 2001, donde ha desempeñado los cargos de profesora de tercer curso, directora de Lower School y subdirectora de la escuela. Virginia es licenciada en Literatura Inglesa por el Pomona College y tiene un máster en Currículo y Enseñanza por el Teachers College de la Universidad de Columbia. Pasó la mayor parte de sus nueve años en el aula como profesora de jardín de infancia y preescolar. virginia_paik@liveoaksf.org
Lily Panetta

Gestor de bases de datos y eventos
Bio
Licenciatura, Universidad de Seattle

Lily es originaria de Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregón, Washington y, ahora, California. Recientemente ha vivido en Seattle, donde estudió Comunicación Estratégica y Arte en la Universidad de Seattle. A Lily siempre le ha gustado trabajar con niños. Como becaria de comunicación para Eli's Park Project en Seattle, trabajó para crear un parque para niños de todas las capacidades. Antes de eso, fue profesora de arte en el Children's Healing Art Project de Portland (Oregón), donde enseñaba arte a niños hospitalizados y ambulatorios. Está impaciente por ver lo que le espera en Live Oak. En su tiempo libre, Lily juega en un equipo de fútbol, prueba nuevas recetas y va de excursión por la costa. lily_panetta@liveoaksf.org
Angel Payne

Extended Day Program Leader
Bio
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
Vanessa Turba

Director del Gabinete y de las Relaciones con el Consejo de Administración
Bio
Licenciada por la Universidad de San Diego; licenciada y doctora por la Universidad de Ginebra

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
Edward Pertcheck

Profesor de matemáticas de secundaria
Bio
Licenciada en Derecho por la Universidad de Cincinnati; licenciada en Derecho por la Universidad de Cincinnati; con credencial de profesora por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco

Edward Pertcheck se graduó en la Universidad de Cincinnati en el año 2000 con una licenciatura en arquitectura y una licenciatura con altos honores en español. Después de la universidad, trabajó en una empresa de arquitectura durante siete años. En 2009, completó su credencial de profesor en la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco mientras enseñaba Álgebra I para alumnos de noveno grado en la Escuela Secundaria Mission en San Francisco. Edward es un arquitecto con licencia y durante los últimos doce años ha enseñado varias clases universitarias de arquitectura y matemáticas. En 2019, desarrolló y enseñó una clase de arquitectura para Urban High School en San Francisco. Cuando no está enseñando, le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia, haciendo de todo, desde cocinar, ir a parques infantiles y ver musicales. Edward es voluntario en la gira anual de la Alianza de Casas Victorianas en San Francisco, así como en la carrera anual Swim-A-Mile que apoya al Centro de Recursos para el Cáncer de la Mujer en Berkeley. edward_pertcheck@liveoaksf.org
Jennifer Phillips

Lower School Division Director
Bio
Licenciada por la Universidad de Santa Bárbara; con credencial de profesora por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco; con máster por el Bank Street College of Education.

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
Jill Pierce

Lower School Music Teacher
Bio
Licenciada en Educación Musical, Keene State College; credencial de enseñanza

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
Kelley Escayolista

Fifth Grade Teacher and Garden Coordinator
Bio
Licenciada, Cal Poly SLO; Máster, Universidad del Pacífico (BATTI); Credencial de Enseñanza de Materias Múltiples de CA

Kelley se licenció en Cal Poly San Luis Obispo con especialización en periodismo y psicología (además de un trabajo paralelo enseñando apicultura). Antes de unirse a Live Oak, Kelley enseñó programas de cocina nutricional después de la escuela con Cooking Matters. Esta experiencia cambió el enfoque de su carrera hacia la educación en el aula, y completó un año de Americorps como profesora de ciencias al aire libre de K-5 en SFUSD. Completó su Master en Educación y Enseñanza a través del programa Bay Area Teacher Training Initiative (BATTI), mientras enseñaba en tercer grado en la escuela Phillips Brooks. Kelley es una apasionada de la ciencia y el bienestar emocional, y participa en numerosos talleres como la Conferencia de Maestros por la Justicia Social, Youcubed Mathematical Mindsets, y Culturally Responsive Teaching. En su tiempo libre, Kelley toma cualquier excusa para salir al aire libre, y disfruta de ir de compras a los mercados de agricultores, la jardinería, el senderismo y la escalada. kelley_plasterer@liveoaksf.org
Esther Porcella

Tutora de Secundaria
Bio
Máster y credencial de profesor, Universidad Estatal de San Francisco

Esther Porcella tiene una credencial de profesora de varias asignaturas y un máster en discapacidades de aprendizaje leves-moderadas de la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco. Tiene un certificado de introducción a Slingerland y ha asistido regularmente a la Escuela de Verano del Método Slingerland, especializándose en alfabetización multisensorial. Esther está capacitada en el Diseño Universal para el Aprendizaje (UDL), en la metodología del Aula Culturalmente Responsable, así como en la justicia restaurativa. Esther es la orgullosa madre de dos brillantes niños disléxicos y aporta una pasión por el aprendizaje neuro-diverso a su práctica. Llega a la Escuela Live Oak desde la Escuela Diurna de San Francisco, donde era la Especialista en Aprendizaje 7/8. Esther también mantiene una práctica privada donde se especializa en el apoyo a todas las áreas de la dislexia y el TDAH. Está encantada de unirse a Live Oak para apoyar a los estudiantes de la escuela media mientras descubren su potencial. esther_porcella@liveoaksf.org
Dreas Ratteray

Profesor de Ciencias de la Escuela Secundaria
Bio
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

Profesor de primer grado
Bio
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
Bio
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
Bio
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

Profesor de segundo grado
Bio
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
Robbie Smiley

Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
Bio
Licenciada por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco

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
Audrey Soriano

Profesor de jardín de infancia
Bio
Licenciada por la Universidad de California, Davis; con credencial de profesora por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco

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
Tanya Susoev

Head of Divisions
Bio
Licenciada por la Universidad de San Diego; Máster por la Universidad de San Diego; Máster y Doctorado en Liderazgo Educativo por el Mills College

Tanya Susoev nació y creció en San Francisco. Se identifica como birracial, asiática/coreana-americana de primera generación y graduada universitaria de primera generación. Esta identidad ha guiado y fundamentado su práctica en la narración y celebración de las identidades de los estudiantes/colegas y la práctica reflexiva.

Es licenciada en Literatura Inglesa con especialización en Escritura Creativa por la Universidad de San Diego, donde también obtuvo su credencial de profesora. Volvió a la Universidad de San Diego, donde obtuvo un máster en Estudios sobre la Paz y la Justicia y un certificado en negociaciones y resolución de conflictos. Al principio de su carrera utilizó el arte como base para la curación y la reconciliación de la comunidad después de los conflictos, facilitando murales artísticos en numerosas comunidades de San Diego y del extranjero.
La carrera docente de Tanya comenzó en San Diego, dando clases durante dos años antes de regresar a la zona de la bahía y continuar en las aulas durante ocho años más. Durante ese tiempo, también se desempeñó como entrenadora de natación, moderadora del club, líder del comité DEI, directora de aprendizaje de servicio y representante sindical. Tanya obtuvo su credencial de servicios administrativos y su maestría y doctorado en liderazgo educativo en el Mills College, completando su investigación y disertación sobre la identidad blanca y la supremacía en las escuelas. Antes de incorporarse a la Escuela Live Oak, trabajó durante tres años como directora asociada de una escuela secundaria.

Tanya y su familia viven en Oakland. Le gusta recargar las pilas pasando tiempo con sus amigos y jugando al fútbol americano. tanya_susoev@liveoaksf.org
Adrian Takyi

Director de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión
Bio
Licenciado, Haverford College

Adrian ha sido el Director de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión de Live Oak desde 2019. Después de unirse a la comunidad en 2015, desempeñó diferentes funciones, como profesor de 1º y 2º grado, administrador de la facultad y miembro del Comité de Planificación Estratégica. Adrian también sirve actualmente en la junta directiva de People of Color in Independent Schools (PoCIS), donde trabaja para apoyar el logro y el bienestar de los estudiantes, las familias y los educadores de color en las escuelas independientes del Área de la Bahía. Antes de Live Oak, Adrian enseñó y entrenó en la San Francisco Day School y en la Wilmington Friends School. Nacido en Chatham, Nueva York, es licenciado en historia y educación por el Haverford College. Cuando no está en la escuela, se puede encontrar a Adrian jugando al baloncesto, comiendo tacos y relajándose en el Este de la Bahía. adrian_takyi@liveoaksf. org
Stephanie Templo

Profesor de teatro
Bio
Licenciada por la Universidad del Sur de California, Máster por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco

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
José Trujillo

Profesor de arte de la escuela primaria
Bio
Licenciada por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco

José ha enseñado en la Russian Hill School y en la Alvarado School aquí en San Francisco y en la Carpenter Elementary School en Studio City. Es un grabador en activo y recientemente se ha interesado por los materiales y las imágenes que rodean las obras de construcción en la zona de la bahía. jose_trujillo@liveoaksf.org
Vivian Tse

Controlador
Bio
Vivian Tse se unió a Live Oak School en febrero de 2022 como Controladora y trae más de 16 años de conocimiento y experiencia en escuelas independientes del Área de la Bahía. Le encanta cómo la vibra de los niños, la educación y el aprendizaje progresivo la saturan. Cuando no está en el trabajo, sus actividades favoritas son mezclarse con sus hijos adolescentes, probar nuevas delicias culinarias, cocinar, hacer caminatas en el Área de la Bahía y divertirse con amigos y familiares. vivian_tse@liveoaksf.org
Joel Valencia

Extended Day Program Leader
Bio
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

Profesor de primer grado
Bio
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
Ashlley Vela

Profesor de español
Bio
BS, San Francisco State University

¡Ashlley está encantada de volver a unirse a la comunidad de Live Oak como profesora de español, donde se graduó hace quince años! Nació y creció en San Francisco y se graduó en Sociología en la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco. Recientemente enseñó en un programa de inmersión en español y está deseando aportar sus conocimientos como hablante nativa de español. Cuando no está en el aula, disfruta cocinando, pasando tiempo con su familia, viajando y haciendo senderismo con su perro y su marido. ashlley_vela@liveoaksf.org
AJ Viola

Director of Finance
Bio
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
Scott Wilber

Middle School Art Teacher
Bio
BFA, Universidad de Oklahoma

Scott Wilber ha sido el profesor de Artes Visuales de la Escuela Media en la Escuela Live Oak desde 1996. Scott es licenciado en Bellas Artes con énfasis en Comunicaciones Visuales por la Universidad de Oklahoma. El desarrollo profesional de Scott incluye SF School-Art Conference, Palo Alto - Mosaic Instruction, Bentley School - For Art Teachers, y Project Zero San Francisco.
Además de su trabajo en Live Oak, Scott es un ilustrador independiente que trabaja para clientes como Target, Disney y Town Square Graphics. También es pintor de escenarios y escenógrafo desde el año 2000 para compañías de teatro de San Francisco como 42nd Street Moon y New Conservatory Theatre Center. Actualmente, Scott está trabajando en un nuevo conjunto de pinturas para un espectáculo en un futuro próximo. En su tiempo "libre", Scott disfruta pasando tiempo con su mujer y su hija, y frecuentando mercadillos y contenedores en busca de materiales para sus obras de arte y proyectos escolares. scott_wilber@liveoaksf. org
Londynn Young

Profesor de quinto grado
Bio
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
Nicole Zaheed

Profesor de primer grado
Bio
Licenciada, UCLA; MS Ed, Nova Southeastern University; Credencial de Enseñanza, Programa de Prácticas del LAUSD

Nicole Zaheed se licenció en Geografía por la UCLA, obtuvo su credencial de profesora de California a través del programa de prácticas del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles y completó su máster en Educación, Ciencias del Cerebro, Enseñanza y Aprendizaje, en la Universidad Nova Southeastern. Nicole lleva enseñando desde 1997 en Los Ángeles, Washington DC y San Francisco. Ha participado en oportunidades de desarrollo profesional para apoyar el trabajo en su aula, algunas de las cuales incluyen la conferencia del Taller de Escritura de Lucy Calkins, el Instituto de Matemáticas Dana Hall, el Coloquio de Educación a través de la Música y la formación de Sowing Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED). Cuando no está enseñando, está ocupada disfrutando del tiempo con su marido y su hija cantando, jugando y explorando Pacifica.
nicole_zaheed@liveoaksf.org
Carlos Zerzan

Profesor de español de secundaria
Bio
Licenciada por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco; Máster por la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco; credencial de profesora

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