Faculty Directory
Tara Speed
Grade 6 P.E. Teacher, Middle School
B.Ed (Hons) Physical Education / Dance / English Literature, John Moores University (U.K.)
Union Campus
Physical Education
Work:
408-553-0387
Chris Spenner
Physics and Science Research Teacher, Upper School
B.A. Physics & Biophysics, University of Pennsylvania
M.A. Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara
Master of Education, Teaching and Curriculum, Harvard University
M.A. Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara
Master of Education, Teaching and Curriculum, Harvard University
Saratoga Campus
Science
Work:
408-345-9221
Byron Stevens
History and Social Science Teacher, Upper School
B.A. Liberal Studies (Great Books Program), University of Notre Dame
M.A.T. History and Education, Washington University
M.A.T. History and Education, Washington University
Saratoga Campus
History and Social Science
Work:
408-345-9248
Bradley Stoll
Mathematics Teacher, Upper School
B.S. Mathematics, CSU Hayward
M.A. Applied Mathematics, CSU Hayward
M.A. Applied Mathematics, CSU Hayward
Saratoga Campus
Mathematics
Work:
(408)345-9630
Jeff Sutton
Biology Teacher, Upper School
B.A. Biology & Education, Central College
M.S. Applied Biology, Birkbeck College (University of London)
M.S. Applied Biology, Birkbeck College (University of London)
Saratoga Campus
Science
Work:
(408)345-9634
Raji Swaminathan
Physics, Chemistry Teacher, Middle School
B.S. Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Engineering, Calicut University (India)
M.S. Industrial Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
M.S. Industrial Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
Union Campus
Science
Work:
408-553-0390
Ayesha Tahir
Grade 2 Teacher, Lower School
B.S. Accounting, George Mason University
M.S. Education – Digital Age Learning and Educational Technology, Johns Hopkins University
M.S. Education – Digital Age Learning and Educational Technology, Johns Hopkins University
Bucknall Campus
Grade 2
Work:
(408)553-0514
Bubet Tan
Computer Science Teacher, Lower School
B.S. Psychology, University of Phoenix
M.S. Education & Instructional Technology, National University
M.S. Education & Instructional Technology, National University
Bucknall Campus
Computer Science
Work:
408-553-0506
Ran Tao
Chemistry Teacher, Upper School
B.E. Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, University of Rochester
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, University of Rochester
Saratoga Campus
Science
James Tate
History and Social Science Teacher, Upper School
B.A. Political Science, University of California, Berkeley
M.A. History of Political Thought / Intellectual History, University of London (Queen Mary/UCL)
M.A. Political Science, University of California, Berkeley
M.A. History of Political Thought / Intellectual History, University of London (Queen Mary/UCL)
M.A. Political Science, University of California, Berkeley
Saratoga Campus
History and Social Science
Work:
408-345-9220
Galina Tchourilova
French Teacher, Upper School
B.A. French, Pedagogical Institute, Russia
M.A. French, Pedagogical Institute, Russia
M.A. French, Pedagogical Institute, Russia
Saratoga Campus
Modern and Classical Languages
Work:
408-345-9294
Carmela Tejada
Spanish Teacher, Upper School
B.A. Social Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
M.A. Sociology, Instituto Universitario de Pesquisas do Rio de Janeiro
M.A. Latin American Studies, Stanford University
M.A. Sociology, Instituto Universitario de Pesquisas do Rio de Janeiro
M.A. Latin American Studies, Stanford University
Saratoga Campus
Modern and Classical Languages
Work:
408-345-9283
Kimberly Teodoro
Dance Teacher, Lower School and Middle School
Studied at Santa Monica College and Cosumnes River College
Union Campus
Performing Arts
Work:
(408)553-0581
Troy Thiele
Director, Standardized Testing and Scheduling
B.S. Engineering Physics, Loras College (Iowa)
B.S. Mathematics, Loras College
B.A. Teacher Education, Loras College
B.S. Mathematics, Loras College
B.A. Teacher Education, Loras College
Saratoga Campus
Deans and Registrar
Work:
(408)345-9244
Christine Thomas
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
B.S Elementary Education, Brigham Young University
Boynton Campus
Transitional Kindergarten
Work:
408-553-5701
Elaina Trovato
Learning, Innovation, and Design Center Assistant
B.S. Kinesiology, San Jose State University
Union Campus
Learning, Innovation and Design
Work:
408-553-0308
Lianna Truong
Academic Counselor
B.A. Psychology & Communications, University of California, Davis
M.A. Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University
M.A. Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University
Bucknall Campus
Academic Counseling
Work:
408-553-0540