Lower School Teacher Directory
Joshua Crook
Physical Science and Biology Teacher, Lower School
Bucknall Campus
Science
Work:
408-553-0550
Michael Delfino
Study Skills Teacher, Lower School
B.A. Communications/Television, Santa Clara University
Bucknall Campus
Study Skills
Work:
(408)553-0518
Lisa Diffenderfer
Learning, Innovation and Design Director, Lower School
B.S. Sociology (minor in Anthropology), Santa Clara University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, National University
M.Ed. Instructional Technology, San Jose State University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, National University
M.Ed. Instructional Technology, San Jose State University
Bucknall Campus
Learning, Innovation and Design
Work:
(408)553-0542
Danny Dunn
Technical Director and Tech Theater, Lower School
B.F.A. Theatre, University of California, Los Angeles
Bucknall Campus
Performing Arts
Work:
408-553-0525
Kathleen Ferretti
Grade 3 Department Chair, Lower School
B.A. Sociology, Bard College
Fifth-Year Certification in Elementary Education, University of Vermont
Fifth-Year Certification in Elementary Education, University of Vermont
Bucknall Campus
Mathematics
Work:
408-553-0529
Karin Foss
Mathematics Teacher, Lower School
B.A. English LIterature, University of California, Davis
M.Ed. National University
Teaching / Administrative Credential, National University
M.Ed. National University
Teaching / Administrative Credential, National University
Bucknall Campus
Mathematics
Work:
408-553-0591
Mark Garcia
Grade 5 English Teacher, Lower School
B.A. Psychology, University of Notre Dame
M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
Bucknall Campus
English
Work:
408-553-0524
Giresh Ghooray
Physical Science Teacher, Lower School
B.S. Physics, University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed. Elementary Education, California University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed. Elementary Education, California University of Pennsylvania
Bucknall Campus
Science
Work:
(408)553-0533
Karen Glovka
Spanish Teacher, Lower School
B.A. Spanish/Bilingual Education, University of California, Davis
M.A. Religious Education/Cross-Cultural, Moody Graduate School (Chicago)
Teaching Credential, University of California, Davis
M.A. Religious Education/Cross-Cultural, Moody Graduate School (Chicago)
Teaching Credential, University of California, Davis
Bucknall Campus
Modern and Classical Languages
Work:
408-553-0536
Mike Goltzer
Grade 4-5 Geography and US History Teacher, Lower School
B.A. History, San Francisco State University
California Standard Credential, K-9, San Francisco State University
California Standard Credential, K-9, San Francisco State University
Bucknall Campus
History and Social Science
Work:
408-553-0500
Megan Gregory
P.E. Department Chair, K-5
B.A. Human Development (Specialization in Early Childhood Education and Development), Pacific Oaks College
Bucknall Campus
Physical Education
Work:
408-553-0508
Lisa Hackwood
Kindergarten Associate, Lower School
B.A. Recreation, Chico State University
Bucknall Campus
Kindergarten
Work:
408-553-0539
Amy Harley
Teacher Aide
B.S. Organizational Behavior, University of San Francisco
Bucknall Campus
Academic Support
Work:
408-553-0537
Louis Hoffman
Instrumental Music Teacher, Lower School
B.A. Cultural Anthropology, California State University, Northridge
M.M. Music Education, Boston University
M.M. Music Education, Boston University
Bucknall Campus
Performing Arts
Work:
408-553-0544
Michelle Hopkins
PE Assistant and Yearbook Coordinator, Lower School
Bucknall Campus
Academic Support
Work:
408-553-0512
Pat Hopkins
Grade 4 P.E. Teacher, Lower School
B.S. Kinesiology, San Jose State University
A.A. Kinesiology, West Valley College
A.A. Liberal Arts, West Valley College
A.A. Kinesiology, West Valley College
A.A. Liberal Arts, West Valley College
Bucknall Campus
Physical Education
Work:
408-553-0559
Carena Kay
Vocal Music Teacher, Lower School
B.Ed. Music Education, University of Hawaii at Manoa
M.M.Ed. Music Education, The Hartt School, University of Hartford
Kodaly Certified – Levels I, II and III, The Hartt School, University of Hartford
Orff-Schulwerk Certified – Levels I, II, and III, The San Francisco International Orff Course
M.M.Ed. Music Education, The Hartt School, University of Hartford
Kodaly Certified – Levels I, II and III, The Hartt School, University of Hartford
Orff-Schulwerk Certified – Levels I, II, and III, The San Francisco International Orff Course
Bucknall Campus
Performing Arts
Work:
408-553-0522
Shilpa Khetrapal
Grades 1 and 3 Teacher, Lower School
B.Architecture, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore University
M.Ed. Early Childhood, Monash University (Australia)
Child Development Program Director Permit, Commission on Teacher Credential
M.Ed. Early Childhood, Monash University (Australia)
Child Development Program Director Permit, Commission on Teacher Credential
Bucknall Campus
Grade 1
Work:
(408)553-5723