Upper School Teacher Directory
Eric Hengstebeck
English Teacher, Upper School
B.A. English, Rollins College
M.A. English, Northwestern University
Ph.D. English, Northwestern University
M.A. English, Northwestern University
Ph.D. English, Northwestern University
Saratoga Campus
English
Work:
669-242-7845
Whitney Huang
Director of Journalism, Upper School
B.A. Biology, Case Western Reserve University
M.A. Music, California State University, East Bay
Kodaly Level 1 Certification, Holy Names University
M.A. Music, California State University, East Bay
Kodaly Level 1 Certification, Holy Names University
Saratoga Campus
Journalism
Work:
408-345-9236
Clifford Hull
Latin, History and Social Science Teacher, Upper School
B.A. (Latin and Classical Culture), B.A. (Honors) (Latin) and H.E.D. (certification in Latin and History), University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
M.A. Classical Studies (Latin and Greek), Indiana University
M.A. Classical Archaeology, Indiana University
M.L.S. Library and Information Science, Indiana University
M.A. Classical Studies (Latin and Greek), Indiana University
M.A. Classical Archaeology, Indiana University
M.L.S. Library and Information Science, Indiana University
Saratoga Campus
Modern and Classical Languages
Work:
408-345-9267
Christopher Hurshman
English Teacher, Upper School
B.A. Russian and History, Williams College
M.A. Comparative Literature, Yale University
M.Phil. Comparative Literature, Yale University
M.A. Comparative Literature, Yale University
M.Phil. Comparative Literature, Yale University
Saratoga Campus
English
Work:
408-345-9246
Noriyo Ikeda
Japanese Teacher, Upper School
B.A. American Literature, Hosei University (Japan)
7-12 Single-Teaching Credential in English (Japan)
Secondary Teaching Credential in Japanese, Fresno State University
California Single-Subject Teaching Credential (Japanese)
M.A. Foreign Language Teaching, Michigan State University
7-12 Single-Teaching Credential in English (Japan)
Secondary Teaching Credential in Japanese, Fresno State University
California Single-Subject Teaching Credential (Japanese)
M.A. Foreign Language Teaching, Michigan State University
Saratoga Campus
Modern and Classical Languages
Work:
408-345-9282
Andrew Irvine
Chemistry Teacher, Upper School
B.S. Chemistry, Brown University
B.A. Visual Arts, Brown University
B.A. Visual Arts, Brown University
Saratoga Campus
Science
Work:
408-345-9276
Mark Janda
History Department Chair, Upper School
B.A. History
B.S. Secondary Education
M.A.T. Curriculum & Instruction
Credential, Social Studies Gr. 7-12
B.S. Secondary Education
M.A.T. Curriculum & Instruction
Credential, Social Studies Gr. 7-12
Saratoga Campus
History and Social Science
Work:
(408)345-9227
Yi Jiang
Mandarin Teacher, Upper School
B.A. Chinese Language and Literature, Shandong University
M.A. Chinese Linguistics, Shandong University
Ph.D. Chinese Linguistics, National University of Singapore
The Single Subject Teaching Credential (Mandarin), California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Certificate of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Ministry of Education, China
M.A. Chinese Linguistics, Shandong University
Ph.D. Chinese Linguistics, National University of Singapore
The Single Subject Teaching Credential (Mandarin), California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Certificate of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Ministry of Education, China
Saratoga Campus
Modern and Classical Languages
Work:
408-345-9646
Eric Johnson
Biology Teacher, Upper School
B.S. Biological Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara
M.S. Cell and Molecular Biology, San Francisco State University
M.S. Cell and Molecular Biology, San Francisco State University
Saratoga Campus
Science
Work:
408-345-9218
Patrick Kelly
Business Teacher, Upper School
B.S. Athletic Training, Chapman University
M.S. Exercise Physiology, Arizona State University
M.S. Exercise Physiology, Arizona State University
Saratoga Campus
Business and Entrepreneurship
Work:
408-345-9619
Susan King
Computer Science Teacher, Upper School
B.S. Computer Science, Montana State University
M.Ed. Educational Technology, University of Central Florida
Teaching Credential, Florida
M.Ed. Educational Technology, University of Central Florida
Teaching Credential, Florida
Saratoga Campus
Computer Science
Work:
408-345-9223
Robbie Korin
Chemistry Teacher, Upper School
B.S. Chemistry, Montana State University
Secondary Teaching Certificate, Office of Public Instruction, Montana
California Teaching Certificate in Chemistry and Mathematics
Secondary Teaching Certificate, Office of Public Instruction, Montana
California Teaching Certificate in Chemistry and Mathematics
Saratoga Campus
Science
Work:
(408)345-9233
Laura Lang-Ree
Performing Arts Director, K-12
B.A. Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles
M.A. Academic Theatre Arts, San Jose State University
M.A. Academic Theatre Arts, San Jose State University
Saratoga Campus
Performing Arts
Work:
408-345-9641
Brian Larsen
Production Manager K-12 and Tech Theater, Upper School
B.A. (cum laude) Theatre Arts, California State University, Hayward
Saratoga Campus
Performing Arts
Work:
408-345-9206
Kelly Leahy Mckeown
Academic Counselor
B.A. Communication Studies and Ocean Studies, University of San Diego
M.A. Counseling (Marriage, Family, Child) St. Mary's College of California
Pupil Personnel Services Credential with specialization in School Counseling, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Board of Behavioral Sciences
M.A. Counseling (Marriage, Family, Child) St. Mary's College of California
Pupil Personnel Services Credential with specialization in School Counseling, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Board of Behavioral Sciences
Saratoga Campus
Academic Counseling
Work:
408-345-9215
Sam Lepler
Business and Entrepreneurship Teacher, Upper School
Saratoga Campus
Business and Entrepreneurship
Work:
(408)345-9292
Dana Lieberman
Mathematics Teacher, Upper School
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts
M.S. Engineering Management, University of Massachusetts
M.S. Engineering Management, University of Massachusetts
Saratoga Campus
Mathematics
Work:
408-345-9609
Dean Lizardo
Economics Teacher, Upper School
B.A. Economics, University of San Francisco
Saratoga Campus
Business and Entrepreneurship
Work:
669-242-7841
Kevin Lum Lung
College Counselor
B.S. Psychology, Santa Clara University
Master's in Education Administration, Santa Clara University
Master's in Education Administration, Santa Clara University
Saratoga Campus
College Counseling
Work:
(408)345-9279
Diane Main
Learning, Innovation and Design Director, Upper School
B.A. English/Secondary Education, Trenton State College (The College of New Jersey)
M.A. Educational Technology, San Diego State University
English 7-12 and Elementary K-8 Credentials, State of New Jersey
M.A. Educational Technology, San Diego State University
English 7-12 and Elementary K-8 Credentials, State of New Jersey
Saratoga Campus
Learning, Innovation and Design
Work:
408-345-9654