Faculty & Staff
Administration / Staff
Kate Atmore
Position: Development Director
Education: B.A. & M.A. in Social Psychology from Stanford University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 5
Education: B.A. & M.A. in Social Psychology from Stanford University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 5
Chris Bastian
Position: Director of Technology
Education: A.A.S. Recording Engineering McNally Smith College of Music, B.S. Computer Science San Francisco State
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 7 / 10
Education: A.A.S. Recording Engineering McNally Smith College of Music, B.S. Computer Science San Francisco State
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 7 / 10
Elyssa Bishop
Position: Assistant Director of Admission
Education: B.A. in Liberal Studies/Education from Notre Dame de Namur
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 9 / 16
Education: B.A. in Liberal Studies/Education from Notre Dame de Namur
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 9 / 16
Michelle Brewster
Position: Lower School Office Administrator
Education: A.A. De Anza College, B.A. in Environmental Studies from San Jose State
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 2
Education: A.A. De Anza College, B.A. in Environmental Studies from San Jose State
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 2
Jan Bruzzese
Position: Communication Director
Education: B.A. in English from Notre Dame de Namur
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 13 / 13
Education: B.A. in English from Notre Dame de Namur
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 13 / 13
Maria de la Paz
Position: Business Assistant
Education: B.A. in Behavioral Science from Notre Dame de Namur
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 3
Education: B.A. in Behavioral Science from Notre Dame de Namur
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 3
Ainsley Kelly
Position: Development Assistant
Education: B.A. in English from Santa Clara University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 1
Education: B.A. in English from Santa Clara University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 1
Melissa Lee
Position: Head of Lower School
Education: B.A. in Liberal Studies; M.A. in Education from California State University Sacramento
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 20
Education: B.A. in Liberal Studies; M.A. in Education from California State University Sacramento
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 20
Erica Lindley
Position: Middle School Office Administrator
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 7 / 7
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 7 / 7
María A. López
Position: Head of Middle School
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education from Loyola University, New Orleans, M.A. in Educational Leadership from the Teachers College of Columbia University (NY) as a Klingenstein Scholar.
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 25
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education from Loyola University, New Orleans, M.A. in Educational Leadership from the Teachers College of Columbia University (NY) as a Klingenstein Scholar.
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 25
Sylvia Lucatero
Position: After School Assistant
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 2
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 2
Jon Ninnemann
Position: Head of School
Education: B.A. in Elementary Education and History from Concordia College, Moorhead; M.A. in Educational Administration from University of St.Thomas
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 12 / 36
Education: B.A. in Elementary Education and History from Concordia College, Moorhead; M.A. in Educational Administration from University of St.Thomas
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 12 / 36
Cody Schaffner
Position: After School Director
Education: A.A. DeAnza College & B.A. School Age Child and Family from San Francisco State University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 8
Education: A.A. DeAnza College & B.A. School Age Child and Family from San Francisco State University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 8
Steve Smith
Position: Business Director
Education: B.A. from American University; M.B.A. from Monterey Institute of International Studies; M.A. from John F. Kennedy University, Orinda
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 8
Education: B.A. from American University; M.B.A. from Monterey Institute of International Studies; M.A. from John F. Kennedy University, Orinda
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 8
Dot Torgerson
Position:Lower School Before School Director
Years at Keys: 23
Years at Keys: 23
Jennifer Tyler
Position: Director of Admission
Education: B.A. in Psychology from UCLA, M.Ed. in Education from Pepperdine University and a J.D. from Loyola Law School (CA)
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 12
Education: B.A. in Psychology from UCLA, M.Ed. in Education from Pepperdine University and a J.D. from Loyola Law School (CA)
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 12
Steven Zeigler
Position: Laptop Support Specialist
Education: B.A. in History from Cal State - Sacramento; Apple Certified Hardware and Software Technician
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 6
Education: B.A. in History from Cal State - Sacramento; Apple Certified Hardware and Software Technician
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 6
Faculty
Khalid Birdsong
Position: Lower School Art Teacher
Education: B.F.A. in Graphic Design and Illustration from Howard University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 5 / 13
Education: B.F.A. in Graphic Design and Illustration from Howard University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 5 / 13
Laura Camodeca
Position: Middle School Technology Curriculum Integration Specialist
Education: B.S. in Education from Northern Illinois University; M.S. in Recreation Administration from San Francisco State University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 9 / 22
Education: B.S. in Education from Northern Illinois University; M.S. in Recreation Administration from San Francisco State University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 9 / 22
Jill Corr
Position: Curriculum Coordinator
Education: B.A. in American Studies and Spanish Literature from New York State; M.A. in Elementary Education from Fordham University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 19
Education: B.A. in American Studies and Spanish Literature from New York State; M.A. in Elementary Education from Fordham University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 19
Susan Deane
Position: Kindergarten Teacher
Education: B.A. from University of Buckinghamshire, England; Education certificate from Brunel University, England
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 8
Education: B.A. from University of Buckinghamshire, England; Education certificate from Brunel University, England
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 8
Anne Detwiler
Position: Middle School Librarian
Education: B.A. in History from Skidmore College; M.L.S. from Simmons College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 4
Education: B.A. in History from Skidmore College; M.L.S. from Simmons College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 4
Sharon Diamond
Position: Lower School Counselor
Education: B.A. in Sociology and Social Services from UC Davis, M.A. in Marriage, Family, and Counseling from the University of Southern California
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 12
Education: B.A. in Sociology and Social Services from UC Davis, M.A. in Marriage, Family, and Counseling from the University of Southern California
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 12
Angela Doyle
Position: Middle School Math Teacher
Education: B.A. in Math from Williams College; M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Mississippi
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 6
Education: B.A. in Math from Williams College; M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Mississippi
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 6
Claude Ferguson
Position: Middle School Art Teacher
Education: (info coming)
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 8
Education: (info coming)
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 8
Louise Fernquest
Position: Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Education: B.A. from Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 15 / 18
Education: B.A. from Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 15 / 18
Sarah Fleischer
Position: Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana; M.A. of Education from Johns Hopkins University, Columbia, Maryland
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 11
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana; M.A. of Education from Johns Hopkins University, Columbia, Maryland
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 11
José Flores
Position: Middle School Spanish and Physical Education Teacher
Education: B.S. in Spanish and Sociology from UC Riverside
Years at Keys / Years in Education:1 / 12
Education: B.S. in Spanish and Sociology from UC Riverside
Years at Keys / Years in Education:1 / 12
Kathy Ford
Position: Lower School and Middle School Learning Specialist
Education: B.M. in Opera from The Catholic University of America; M.A. in Psychology, University of the Rockies
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 18
Education: B.M. in Opera from The Catholic University of America; M.A. in Psychology, University of the Rockies
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 18
Leticia Garcia
Position: Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Education: B.S. in Human Services and Counseling, Notre Dame de Namur
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 5 / 5
Education: B.S. in Human Services and Counseling, Notre Dame de Namur
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 5 / 5
Shermagne Gunn
Position: Lower School Physical Education Teacher
Education: B.A. in Physical Education from CSU-Chico; CA Teacher's Credential in Physical Education
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 15 / 25
Education: B.A. in Physical Education from CSU-Chico; CA Teacher's Credential in Physical Education
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 15 / 25
Angie Higgins
Position: Lower School Drama and Middle School Dance and Theatre Arts Teacher
Education: B.A. in Creative Art, minor in Drama from San Jose State University; M.A. in Theatre Arts Education from San Jose State University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 12 / 13
Education: B.A. in Creative Art, minor in Drama from San Jose State University; M.A. in Theatre Arts Education from San Jose State University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 12 / 13
Marisa Hodgett-Chiang
Position: Lower School Music Teacher
Education: B.A. in Music Education from Loyola University, New Orleans; Orff Certification - Level I
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 6 / 10
Education: B.A. in Music Education from Loyola University, New Orleans; Orff Certification - Level I
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 6 / 10
Sara Hughes
Position: Third Grade Teacher
Education: B.A. in Psychology: Neuroscience from Colby College (ME), M.A. in Elementary Education from Fairfield University (CT)
Years at Keys / Years in Education:2 / 6
Education: B.A. in Psychology: Neuroscience from Colby College (ME), M.A. in Elementary Education from Fairfield University (CT)
Years at Keys / Years in Education:2 / 6
Gordon Iki
Position: Athletic Director, Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Education: A.A. in Dramatic Arts, Personal Trainer certification (in progress), S.H.R.M.
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 7 / 7
Education: A.A. in Dramatic Arts, Personal Trainer certification (in progress), S.H.R.M.
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 7 / 7
Kathleen Jalalpour
Position: Lower School Math Specialist
Education: M.A. in Economics from the Free University of Berlin; Ca. Multiple Subject Credential
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 18 / 32
Education: M.A. in Economics from the Free University of Berlin; Ca. Multiple Subject Credential
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 18 / 32
Corrinne Khoo-Lieu
Position: Middle School Math Teacher and Lower School Math Specialist
Education: Diploma in Education from National Institute of Education, Singapore, B.A. in Marketing, Mass Communications from Monash University, Australia
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 9 / 22
Education: Diploma in Education from National Institute of Education, Singapore, B.A. in Marketing, Mass Communications from Monash University, Australia
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 9 / 22
Kelly Kneebone
Position: Fourth Grade Teacher
Education: B.A. in Elementary Education fromCSU-Monterey Bay, M.A. from UC Santa Cruz
Years at Keys / Years in Education:2 / 4
Education: B.A. in Elementary Education fromCSU-Monterey Bay, M.A. from UC Santa Cruz
Years at Keys / Years in Education:2 / 4
Matthew Krause
Position: Middle School Spanish Teacher
Education: B.A. in Spanish Literature from UC Santa Cruz, M.A. in Education from the University of San Francisco
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 6
Education: B.A. in Spanish Literature from UC Santa Cruz, M.A. in Education from the University of San Francisco
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 6
Jiin Liang
Position: Middle School Mandarin Teacher
Education: B.S. in Physics from National Taiwan University, M.F.A. in Painting from San Francisco Art Institute; Ph.D. in Biophysics from Harvard University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 11
Education: B.S. in Physics from National Taiwan University, M.F.A. in Painting from San Francisco Art Institute; Ph.D. in Biophysics from Harvard University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 11
Ryan Matyjasik
Position: Lower School Technology Curriculum Integration Specialist
Education: B.S. in Education from Cleveland State University
Years at Keys / Years in Education:2 / 12
Education: B.S. in Education from Cleveland State University
Years at Keys / Years in Education:2 / 12
Sandra Neveu
Position: Lower School Spanish Teacher
Education: B.A. in Education from the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences - Santiago, Chile
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 10 / 18
Education: B.A. in Education from the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences - Santiago, Chile
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 10 / 18
Toni Ouradnik
Position: Lower School Science Teacher
Education: B.A. in International Relations from the University of Minnesota; M.A. in Teaching from the University of San Francisco
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 10 / 14
Education: B.A. in International Relations from the University of Minnesota; M.A. in Teaching from the University of San Francisco
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 10 / 14
Emily O'Keeffe
Position: Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Education: B.A. in Anthropology from the University of California, Davis; M.A. in Ethnic Studies from San Francisco State University; Ed.M. from Harvard Graduate School of Education
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 8
Education: B.A. in Anthropology from the University of California, Davis; M.A. in Ethnic Studies from San Francisco State University; Ed.M. from Harvard Graduate School of Education
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 8
Larry Purcell
Position: Middle School Math and Physical Education Teacher
Education: B.A. in Theatre from UC-San Diego; M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership from University of Illinois-Chicago
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 12
Education: B.A. in Theatre from UC-San Diego; M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership from University of Illinois-Chicago
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 12
Jeff Redlawsk
Position: Middle School Music Teacher
Education: M.Arts from San Jose St. University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 15
Emma Samuels
Position: Fourth Grade Teacher
Education: B.A. in Sociology, concentration Education & Spanish from Grinnell College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 7 / 8
Education: B.A. in Sociology, concentration Education & Spanish from Grinnell College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 7 / 8
Jenna Schmidt
Position: Second Grade Teacher
Education: B.A. in American Studies and M.A. in Elementary Education from Stanford University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 4
Education: B.A. in American Studies and M.A. in Elementary Education from Stanford University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 4
Maren Schultz
Position: First Grade Teacher
Education: B.A. in French and Elementary Education from Middlebury College; M.A. from Bank Street College of Education, New York
Years at Keys / Years in Education:1 / 6
Education: B.A. in French and Elementary Education from Middlebury College; M.A. from Bank Street College of Education, New York
Years at Keys / Years in Education:1 / 6
Nicole Shields
Position: Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Education: B.A. in English from Emory University; M.Ed. from George Mason University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 8 / 13
Education: B.A. in English from Emory University; M.Ed. from George Mason University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 8 / 13
Jennifer Short
Position: Lower School Mandarin Teacher
Education: B.A. in History from the National Taiwan University, Taiwan; M.S. from San Jose State University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 8
Education: B.A. in History from the National Taiwan University, Taiwan; M.S. from San Jose State University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 8
Christine Smith
Position: Kindergarten Assistant
Education: Cambridge University England, M.A. M.B., B.Chir.
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 5
Education: Cambridge University England, M.A. M.B., B.Chir.
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 5
Jennifer Spaeth
Position: Middle School Science Teacher
Education: B.A. in Biology from U.C. Santa Cruz; M.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Policy from the University of London, Wye College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 5 / 22
Education: B.A. in Biology from U.C. Santa Cruz; M.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Policy from the University of London, Wye College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 5 / 22
Crystal Trice
Position: Lower School Librarian
Education: B.A. in Elementary Education and Psychology from College of William and Mary; M.L.S. from University of South Carolina
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 5 / 5
Education: B.A. in Elementary Education and Psychology from College of William and Mary; M.L.S. from University of South Carolina
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 5 / 5
Kathryn Varda
Position: Lower School Reading Specialist
Education: B.Ed. In Education from Leicester University, England
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 10 / 28
Education: B.Ed. In Education from Leicester University, England
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 10 / 28
Jackie VonFeldt
Position: Kindergarten Teacher
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education from Kansas State University, M.A. in Early Childhood Education from San Francisco State University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 17
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education from Kansas State University, M.A. in Early Childhood Education from San Francisco State University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 17
Nancy Waters
Position: Lower School and Middle School Counselor
Education: B.A. in Psychology from U.C. Santa Barbara; M.S. in Counseling from CSU-East Bay
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 8
Education: B.A. in Psychology from U.C. Santa Barbara; M.S. in Counseling from CSU-East Bay
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 8
Kathryn Weller
Position: First Grade Teacher
Education: B.A. in English from East Carolina University, California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Notre Dame de Namur
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 4
Education: B.A. in English from East Carolina University, California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Notre Dame de Namur
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 4
Valerie Welsh
Position: Third Grade Teacher
Education: B.S. in Zoology from UC Berkeley, California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from St. Mary's College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 11
Education: B.S. in Zoology from UC Berkeley, California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from St. Mary's College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 11
Jackie Wyant
Position: Second Grade Teacher
Education: B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Cornell University, M.S. in Elementary Education from Northwestern University
Years at Keys / Years in Education:2 / 5
Education: B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Cornell University, M.S. in Elementary Education from Northwestern University
Years at Keys / Years in Education:2 / 5
Katrina Zerga
Position: Middle School Science Teacher, Outdoor Education Coordinator
Education: B.S. in Anthropology and Biology from the University of Oregon
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 18 / 23
Education: B.S. in Anthropology and Biology from the University of Oregon
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 18 / 23