Faculty & Staff
Administration / Staff
Chris Bastian
Position: IT Manager and Specialist
Education:
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 8
Education:
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 8
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: 6 / 13
Education: B.A. in Liberal Studies/Education from Notre Dame de Namur
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 6 / 13
Jan Bruzzese
Position: Admission Director
Education: B.A. in English from Notre Dame de Namur
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 10 / 10
Education: B.A. in English from Notre Dame de Namur
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 10 / 10
Adri Diaz
Position: Development Assistant
Education: B.A. in Communications/Sociology from University of San Diego
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 2
Education: B.A. in Communications/Sociology from University of San Diego
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 2
Sandra Fabis
Position: Middle School Office Administrator
Years at Keys: 1
Years at Keys: 1
Leticia Garcia
Position: After School Director
Years at Keys: 2
Years at Keys: 2
Peter James
Position: Middlefield Maintenance Manager
Courtney Laird
Position: Business Director
Education: B.A. from University of Colorado-Boulder; M.B.A. from Santa Clara University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 16 /16
Education: B.A. from University of Colorado-Boulder; M.B.A. from Santa Clara University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 16 /16
Erica Lindley
Position: Lower School Office Administrator
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 4
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 4
Jeremy Morones
Position: El Camino Maintenance Manager
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 1
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 1
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: 9 / 34
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: 9 / 34
Michael Thompson
Position: Head of Middle School
Education: B.A. in Political Philosophy from Carleton College; A.M. in Education from Stanford University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 13 / 14
Education: B.A. in Political Philosophy from Carleton College; A.M. in Education from Stanford University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 13 / 14
Dot Torgerson
Position: Before School Director
Years at Keys: 20
Years at Keys: 20
Faculty
Heather Belote
Position: Third Grade Teacher, 3rd/4th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Education: B.A. in Sociology/Psychology from Clemson University; M.A.T. in Elementary Education from College of Charleston; M.Ed. In Educational Technology from Lesley College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 14
Education: B.A. in Sociology/Psychology from Clemson University; M.A.T. in Elementary Education from College of Charleston; M.Ed. In Educational Technology from Lesley College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 14
Khalid Birdsong
Position: Art Teacher
Education: B.F.A. in Graphic Design and Illustration from Howard University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 10
Education: B.F.A. in Graphic Design and Illustration from Howard University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 10
Laura Camodeca
Position: Technology Curriculum Instructional 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: 6 / 19
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: 6 / 19
Maria Fagan Hassani
Position: Learning Specialist
Education: B.A. from Sonoma State University; M.A. in Special Education from St.Xavier University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 16
Education: B.A. from Sonoma State University; M.A. in Special Education from St.Xavier University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 16
Louise Fernquest
Position: 6th-8th Grade Language Arts Teacher, 7th Grade Advisor
Education: B.A. from Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 12 / 15
Education: B.A. from Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 12 / 15
Tania Gil
Position: Counselor
Education: B.A. in Psychology from Iberoamerican University, Mexico; M.A. in Clinical Pyschology from the Mexican Association of Psychoanalytic Therapy
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 13
Education: B.A. in Psychology from Iberoamerican University, Mexico; M.A. in Clinical Pyschology from the Mexican Association of Psychoanalytic Therapy
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 13
Shermagne Gunn
Position: P.E. Teacher
Education: B.A. in Physical Education from CSU-Chico; CA Teacher's Credential in Physical Education
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 12 / 22
Education: B.A. in Physical Education from CSU-Chico; CA Teacher's Credential in Physical Education
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 12 / 22
Angie Higgins
Position: Drama, Dance, Speech Teacher, 7th Grade Advisor
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: 9 / 10
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: 9 / 10
Marisa Hodgett-Chiang
Position: Music Teacher
Education: B.A. in Music Education from Loyola University, New Orleans; Orff Certification - Level I
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 7
Education: B.A. in Music Education from Loyola University, New Orleans; Orff Certification - Level I
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 3 / 7
Gordon Iki
Position: Athletic Director, 6th Grade Advisor
Education: A.A. in Dramatic Arts, Personal Trainer certification (in progress), S.H.R.M.
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 4
Education: A.A. in Dramatic Arts, Personal Trainer certification (in progress), S.H.R.M.
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 4
Rupal Jain
Position: Fourth Grade Teacher, 3rd/4th Grade Math Teacher
Education: B.A. and M.A. in Education from University of Connecticut
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 4
Education: B.A. and M.A. in Education from University of Connecticut
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 4
Kathleen Jalalpour
Position: 6th-8th Grade Math Teacher, 6th Grade Advisor
Education: M.A. in Economics from the Free University of Berlin; Ca. Multiple Subject Credential
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 15 / 30
Education: M.A. in Economics from the Free University of Berlin; Ca. Multiple Subject Credential
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 15 / 30
Brooke Jordan
Position: Kindergarten Teacher
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education and Psychology from Belmont University; M.Ed. In Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 7
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education and Psychology from Belmont University; M.Ed. In Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 7
Corrinne Khoo-Lieu
Position: Middle School Math Teacher
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: 6 / 19
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: 6 / 19
Sandra Neveu
Position: Spanish Teacher
Education: B.A. in Education from the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences - Santiago, Chile
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 7 / 15
Education: B.A. in Education from the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences - Santiago, Chile
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 7 / 15
Toni Ouradnik
Position: K - 6th Grade Science Teacher, 6th Grade Advisor
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: 7 / 11
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: 7 / 11
Jackeeline Overby
Position: Middle School Spanish Teacher
Education: B.A. in Elementary Education from Colegio Anahuac, Mexico
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 4
Education: B.A. in Elementary Education from Colegio Anahuac, Mexico
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 4
Nina Phillips
Position: Kindergarten Teacher
Education: B.S. from Colgate University; M.P.S. in Elementary and Special Education from Manhattanville College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 10
Education: B.S. from Colgate University; M.P.S. in Elementary and Special Education from Manhattanville College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 10
Jenny Rinn
Position: First Grade Teacher
Education: B.A. in Spanish from University of Texas; M.S.Ed. In Education from Sarah Lawrence College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 11
Education: B.A. in Spanish from University of Texas; M.S.Ed. In Education from Sarah Lawrence College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 11
Emma Samuels
Position: Second Grade Teacher
Education: B.A. in Sociology, concentration Education & Spanish from Grinnell College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 5
Education: B.A. in Sociology, concentration Education & Spanish from Grinnell College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 5
Mary Santore
Position: Kindergarten Teacher
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education from DePaul University; M.P.S. in Special Education from Manhattanville College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 4
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education from DePaul University; M.P.S. in Special Education from Manhattanville College
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 2 / 4
Jack Schumacher
Position: First Grade Teacher
Education: B.A. in Secondary and Elementary Education from San Francisco State
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 33
Education: B.A. in Secondary and Elementary Education from San Francisco State
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 33
Nicole Shields
Position: 5th/6th Math, 5th Social Studies Teacher, Study Skills Coordinator, 5th Grade Advisor
Education: B.A. in English from Emory University; M.Ed. from George Mason University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 5 / 10
Education: B.A. in English from Emory University; M.Ed. from George Mason University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 5 / 10
Jennifer Spaeth
Position: 6th-8th Grade Science Teacher, 7th Grade Advisor
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: 2 / 19
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: 2 / 19
Rebecca Stern
Position: 5th-6th Language Arts, 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Service Learning Coordinator, 5th Grade Advisor
Education: B.A. in English from Colorado College; M.S.T. in Elementary Education from Pace University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 8
Education: B.A. in English from Colorado College; M.S.T. in Elementary Education from Pace University
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 4 / 8
Crystal Trice
Position: 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: 2 / 2
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: 2 / 2
Kathryn Varda
Position: Reading Specialist
Education: B.Ed. In Education from Leicester University, England
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 7 / 25
Education: B.Ed. In Education from Leicester University, England
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 7 / 25
Mary Ann Warrington
Position: Lower School Math Specialist
Education: B.A. in Economics from Vassar; M.A. in Elementary Education from University of Alabama-Birmingham
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 18
Education: B.A. in Economics from Vassar; M.A. in Elementary Education from University of Alabama-Birmingham
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 1 / 18
Katrina Zerga
Position: Permanent Substitute
Education: B.S. in Anthropology and Biology from the University of Oregon
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 15 / 20
Education: B.S. in Anthropology and Biology from the University of Oregon
Years at Keys / Years in Education: 15 / 20