Campbell Hall | Faculty + Staff Directory

List of 173 items.

Lynn Abbott

First Grade Teacher
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Lynn began teaching in 1980 at the Delves School in London, England. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2001, she taught at Florida Oaks in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and at Egremont School in Encino. Lynn received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University.

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Josh Adell

High School Theatre
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Josh began teaching in 1997 at Sherman Oaks Elementary School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2001, he taught at Flintridge Preparatory. He also taught theatre in Russia in 1994 with the nonprofit organization Global Volunteers. Josh produced and directed the film documentary, Finding Bryon, which won the Audience Award at the 2008 Dances with Films Festival. He received the Indie Film Festival Supporting Actor Merit Award for his performance in the film Fuzz Track City. His play, The Mental State, has been performed in California, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Connecticut. Josh holds a B.F.A. in Drama from New York University.

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Megan Adell

K-12 Performing Arts Department Director
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Megan began teaching in 1997. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2006, Megan taught Theater at Flintridge Preparatory, Oakwood, and the Young Actors Studio. She has produced critically acclaimed theatrical productions, play festivals, and summer arts programs in Los Angeles, and served as Productions Manager for the award-winning InterAct Theater Company. Prior to that, Megan was the Director of Educational Development at Nelvana Entertainment, working on several children's series airing on PBS Kids and launching their nationwide educational outreach programs. Megan holds a B.F.A. in Drama from New York University.

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Lindsay Allen-Blum

Elementary School Visual Art
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Lindsay began teaching in 2007 at the Westside Neighborhood School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2016, Lindsay was the Senior Curriculum Designer for OYA, a hair color company. She also created and taught an after-school, cross-curricular program that combined theater and fine arts called Kinetic Heads. Most recently her work has been featured in the 2018 Reflections Group Art Show hosted by Red Tie Productions and the 2019 Campbell Hall Faculty Art Show. She continues to be a working artist, creating pieces on commission. Lindsay holds a B.A. in Fine Art from Loyola Marymount University and has received further art training from Otis College of Art and Design and the University of Southern California.

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Dr. Susie An

High School History
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Susie began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2019. Previously, she served as an assistant teacher at Yale University and was a substitute teacher at The Hopkins School. She received a Mellon Graduate Fellowship in Digital Humanities and two Council on East Asian Studies Field Grants. Susie has published a number of articles in scholarly journals such as Comparative American Studies and Modern Art Asia. Susie holds a B.A. in History of Art & Architecture from Harvard University. She received her M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D. in American Studies from Yale University.

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Kristine Annunziata

Kindergarten Teacher
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Kristine began teaching in 1992 in New York City Public Schools. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 1999, she taught at The Cathedral School in New York City. She holds a B.A. in Spanish Literature from State University of New York in Albany, M.S. in Elementary Education from Hunter College NYC, and MeD in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College Columbia University.

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Terri Apablasa

Fourth Grade Associate Teacher
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Terri began teaching in 1986 at Mother of Good Counsel School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2017, she taught at St. Francis de Sales for two years, St. Finbar for ten years, St. Cyril of Jerusalem for two years, and was the Director of Training/Tutor Relations for Webwise Tutors for five years. Terri holds a B.A. in Communication Arts from Loyola Marymount University and M.S. in Educational Psychology (MFT) from California State University, Northridge.

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Adrian Arnold

High School Mathematics
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Adrian began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2005. Prior to joining Campbell Hall, he was a tutor for Ivy West. Adrian received his B.S. in Mathematics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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Natalia Azad

4th Grade Associate Teacher
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Natalia joined Campbell Hall as a 4th Grade Math and Science Associate Teacher in 2024. In addition to that role, she is also the Junior Varsity Head Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach for the Girls' High School Basketball Program at Campbell Hall. She leads the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Affinity Group, fostering community and cultural awareness. With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Southern California and a master’s in Nutritional Science from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, she also works as a Holistic Health Coach and Nutritionist. Her background includes work as a Personal Trainer at Equinox.

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Megan Balk

Sixth Grade Math Co-Teacher
Elementary Student Council Advisor
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Megan began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2020. Previously, she student-taught 6th grade math and science at Oakwood Grade School in Oakwood, IL. Megan holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Dr. Courtney Behrenhausen

Director of Educational Support Services
7th Grade English Teacher
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Courtney began teaching at Campbell Hall in 1995. She holds a B.A. in Political Science and English Literature from Amherst College, J.D. from Loyola Law School, and Psy.D. from Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

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Andrew Bencze

High School History
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Andrew began teaching in 1995 at Providence High School in Burbank where he also served as Athletic Director. He joined Campbell Hall as a History teacher in 2020. Andrew holds a B.A. in History from California State University, Northridge and an M.A. in History from Queen Mary and Westfield College in London.

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Jeff Bonhiver

Secondary Performing Arts, Secondary Chapel Musician, Secondary Accompanist
High School Popular Music Ensembles
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Jeff began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2013. Jeff holds a B.A. in Music from Concordia College in Minnesota and M.A. in Worship, Theology, and the Arts from Fuller Seminary in Pasadena.

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Michael Branch

High School English
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Michael began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2018. Prior to joining Campbell Hall, he was a writer and television producer. Michael received his B.A. in English Literature from the University of California, Berkeley and M.F.A. in Film from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Jacqueline Bravo '18

5th Grade Associate Teacher
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Jackie began her teaching career in 2020 at Bayview Elementary School in Santa Cruz and later worked as an Instructional Aide at Lassen Elementary School. Before transitioning into her current role at Campbell Hall in 2024, she served as the Associate Director of Academic Enrichment & College Access for the Campbell Scholars Program at CH. Jackie holds a B.A. in Psychology and Education, Democracy, and Justice from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Jason Lee Bruns

Secondary Performing Arts
Recording Arts + Production Program Director
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Jason is the founding director of Campbell Hall's World Drumming Ensembles, Steel Bands, and Recording Arts & Production (RAP) programs. Prior to joining CH in 2005, he taught for USC Jazz Reach, A Place Called Home, and L.A.’s Best. Jason's innovative methods of teaching rhythm have been published by the Percussive Arts Society, and he’s an AVID Certified ProTools instructor. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Percussion Performance from Miami University, a Master’s in Jazz Drum Set from USC, and a Master's Certificate in Audio Engineering from Berklee College of Music. Jason has conducted folkloric drumming field-research in several countries and regularly performs with his band at top LA jazz venues, including the ‘Jazz at LACMA’ summer concert series. His band has toured Japan twice. Jason has produced two charting jazz albums, produced an inclusive movie soundtrack, and serves as a voting member of the Recording Academy.
Elan Buller

Elementary School Athletic Director
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Elan began teaching in 2004 at Sage Academy where he was also the Department Chair and Curriculum Coordinator for the PE Department. He joined Campbell Hall in 2006. Elan won an Olympic gold medal at The Maccabiah Games representing the USA in 2001 as the starting point guard on the basketball team and currently holds the Guinness world record for the longest basketball shot. He was selected to be a part of the 1st team all-LA for high school basketball and was the second leading scorer in all of Los Angeles. Elan received his B.A. in Liberal Arts and B.S. in Physical Education from Pepperdine University, where he also played basketball.

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Michael Buller

Elementary School Physical Education
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Michael began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2012. He holds a B.A. In Political Science from California State University, Northridge.

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Samantha Campbell

Elementary School Physical Education
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Samantha began coaching and teaching physical education in 2016 at Riviera Hall Lutheran. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2023, she worked at Echo Horizon School for three years and Westmark School for two years. Samantha holds a B.S. in Kinesiology from California Baptist University and an M.S. in Kinesiology from Concordia University, St. Paul.

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Cassandra Cando

High School Director of Support Services
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Cassandra began her career in education in 2006, teaching English to children in Japan as part of the Amity corporation. She later transitioned to the nonprofit organization The Help Group which provides services to children with special needs related to autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, and abuse and emotional challenges. Cassandra has also worked at Calabasas High School and for the Culver City Unified School District. Most recently, she served as the Learning Specialist for Crossroads School. Cassandra holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz as well as special education credential and M.S. from National University. She is a Board Certified Educational Therapist.

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Alex Canty

Secondary Physical Education
Girls' Varsity Basketball Head Coach
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Prior to girls’ varsity basketball, Coach Canty served as the head boys’ junior varsity basketball coach, and as the assistant boys’ varsity basketball coach. Coach Canty graduated from North Carolina Central University with a B.F.A in Theatre Arts.

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Lila Cardillo

Kindergarten Associate Teacher
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2023, Lila began teaching at the Sequoyah School in 2021. She is the second author of "Culture-fit and Mental Health," published in The Encyclopedia of Mental Health (2023). Lila holds a B.A. in Psychological Science and Sociology from Pomona College.

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Sydney Carfagno '11

Fifth Grade Associate Teacher
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Sydney began her career in education in 2019 as a Teacher’s Associate at Warner Avenue Elementary School prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2020. She has been coaching volleyball at Campbell Hall since 2015 and has also coached club volleyball at City Volleyball Club. Sydney holds a B.A. in Cinema and Media Studies with a Minor in Mathematics from Wellesley College.

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Garry Carr

Fifth Grade Humanities Co-Teacher
Intermediate Department Chair
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Garry began teaching in 1998 at the Village School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2006, he taught at St. Paul’s School in Baltimore. Garry holds a B.A. in Sociology from the College of Wooster and M.A.T. in Education from the College of New Jersey.

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Nicole Carrillo

Elementary Music Associate Teacher
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Nicole began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2018. Previously, she was a co-teacher in Campbell Hall’s Creative Arts Academy, served as a Campbell Hall substitute teacher, and worked in the Childcare Department. Prior to joining Campbell Hall, Nicole was a musical theater performer. Nicole holds a B.S. in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University of Fullerton.

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Susie Carroll

Sixth Grade Math Co-Teacher
CML Coach
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Susie began teaching at Campbell Hall in 1999. Prior to joining Campbell Hall, she was an organic chemist and then a foster care social worker. Susie earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of California at Riverside and an M.P.H. in Maternal and Child Health from San Diego State University.

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Dr. Carlos Castellanos

11th Grade Dean
High School English
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Carlos began teaching in 2009 at the University of Southern California. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2019, Carlos taught at LAPD Magnet School and was a visiting lecturer at California Lutheran University. He received his B.A. in Comparative Literature and Chicana/o Studies with a Spanish Minor from the University of California, Los Angeles and his M.P.W. from the University of Southern California.

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David Christiansen

High School Science
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David began teaching in 2004 at Polytechnic School, where he worked for four years. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2023, David taught at The Agnes Irwin School for seven years and Wildwood School for three years. David holds a B.A. in Biopsychology from Franklin & Marshall College and an M.A. in Education from Pepperdine University.

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Donna Chung

Secondary Visual Arts
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Donna began teaching in 2009 at PS 347 in New York City prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2014. Donna’s work has been shown internationally and is currently represented by the Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery in New York City. Donna received her B.F.A. in Painting from Rhode Island School of Design and M.F.A. in Painting from California College of the Arts.

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Cameron Coffman

Secondary Visual Arts
Gallery Director
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Cameron began teaching in 2014 at Saint Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas. She taught Beginning Sculpture for two years at UCLA prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2019. She received The American Austria Foundation/Seebacher Prize for Fine Arts in 2018. She holds a B.F.A in Studio Art from The University of Texas at Austin and her M.F.A in Studio Art from the University of California, Los Angeles. She also attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (2017), Summer Studio Program + Virginia Commonwealth University (2015), and Ox-Bow School of Art (2013).

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Rai Colston

Elementary School Physical Education
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Rai began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2018. Previously, he had worked for Campbell Hall’s child care program. He received his B.A. in Recreation Tourism Management from California State University, Northridge.

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Scott Comley

High School Mathematics
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Scott began his teaching career in 2020 at Windward School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2022, Scott taught math at Marlborough School. He has also been an instructor of the Manhattan Beach Junior Lifeguard Program for the Los Angeles County Lifeguards since 2008. Scott holds a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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Robert Coombs

High School Mathematics
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Robert began teaching in 2013 at St. Joseph's Primary School in Brent, London. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2020, he taught at St. Mary's Primary School in Kilburn, London before serving as an Upper School math teacher at Milken Community Schools in Los Angeles. Roberts holds a B.A. in Mathematical Science from Binghamton University and received his Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from St. Mary's University in Twickenham.

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Brittany Cooper

Sixth Grade Associate Teacher
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Brittany began her teaching career in 2009 at Chaminade College Preparatory High School. In 2023, she joined Campbell Hall's middle school office, transitioning into her role as sixth-grade associate teacher in 2024. Prior to joining Campbell Hall, she worked as the Office Manager at New Horizons Charter Academy. Brittany holds an A.A.S. in Patisserie and Baking from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Pasadena, a B.A. in English from UCLA, and an M.A. in English:Rhetoric and Composition from Loyola Marymount University.

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The Rev. Joseph B. Courtney

High School Chaplain
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2018, Chaplain Courtney worked at Fred Finch Youth Center in Berkeley, California helping transitional aged youth experiencing homelessness. He received his B. A. in Religion from Maryville College in Maryville, TN and his M.Div. from Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, CA.

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Taylor Crandall '12

First Grade Associate Teacher
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Taylor began teaching in 2017 at Ecole Claire Fontaine, a French bilingual preschool. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2022, she served as Director of Community Outreach at Roots & Wings, a nonprofit organization, where she helped implement a whole school SEL (social emotional learning) program in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Most recently, she worked as an early childhood educator at Piper Preschool in Santa Monica. Taylor holds a B.A. in Psychology from Syracuse University.

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William Crawford

Middle School Mathematics
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William began teaching in 2016 at Xing Kong, a dual language Kindergarten in Kunshan, China. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2022, he taught at the Chinese American International School and later at Aim High, a public summer enrichment program. Most recently, he taught middle school math at San Francisco Day School. William holds a B.A. in Economics with a Statistics Minor from Wheaton College and an M.A. in Education from University of the Pacific where he also received his California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.

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Francisco Sanchez Cruz

Elementary School Technology/Spanish Associate Teacher
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Francisco began teaching in 2017. He started his career at National Child Research Center preschool in Washington, D.C. and most recently worked at KIPP. Francisco joined Campbell Hall in 2023. He holds a B.A. in Russian (language) from Georgetown University and an M.A. in Education from Alder Graduate School of Education.

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William Cullinan

High School History
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William began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2006. Prior to joining Campbell Hall, he worked in the Fales Special Collection Library of New York University. William received his B.A. in Theater from Connecticut College and his M.A. in Performance Studies from New York University.

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Hope Davies

High School Spanish
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Hope began teaching in 2018 at EEI Da Pastora, a primary school in Cambados, Spain. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2021, she taught Spanish at Compton College. Hope holds a B.A. in Spanish from Cal State Long Beach and an M.A. in Spanish from Cal State Long Beach. She also received the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to study at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Perú in Lima, Peru.

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Gina Delgado

Middle School Dean
Middle School Science
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Gina began teaching in 2005 at California State University, Northridge as a graduate student. She joined Campbell Hall in 2005 as a certified athletic trainer for secondary athletics and began teaching Middle School Science in 2009. Gina holds a B.S. in Kinesiology with an Athletic Training emphasis from California State University, Northridge and M.S. in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania.

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Luis Delgado

High School Theatre Technology
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Luis began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2007, helping students design and construct theater set pieces as well as develop a multitude of stagecraft skills. He holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Loyola Marymount University.

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Judith DeWitt

Elementary School Librarian
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Judith began her career in 1983 teaching primary students in the Berkeley Unified School District. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2007, she served as the Librarian at St. James Episcopal School for nine years. Previously, she taught 4th-6th grades in the Oakland Unified School District and was the Manager of School Partnerships, Teacher Trainer, and Writer/Editor of Curriculum and Training Designs for The Galef Institute, a nonprofit educational organization in Los Angeles working to accelerate school reform nationwide by strengthening the teaching profession. Judith holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Vermont, where she received the Sally Ann Hall Award for excellence in elementary education, an M.A. in Psychology from John F. Kennedy University, and a California Multiple Subject Clear Credential.

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Tamara Dillon

Third Grade Teacher
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Tamara began teaching in 2014 at Flory Academy before joining Campbell Hall in 2015. She has been the co-director of the Campbell Hall Gospel Choir since 2007. Tamara holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University, Bakersfield, where she was the recipient of the Earnest W. Williams Scholarship. She received her M.A. in Educational Leadership from California Lutheran University where she was also awarded the Manken Family Scholarship.

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Dr. Rosa Dominguez

High School Assistant Principal
High School Science
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Rosa began her career in education in 2002 teaching science in the bay area before moving back home to the San Fernando Valley to teach biology and coach soccer at Reseda High School. Rosa joined Campbell Hall in 2004, teaching middle school and high school science as well as coaching the middle school girls' soccer team her first four years here, and continued to teach marine science through 2016 as she took on different roles. In 2008, she became Campbell Hall’s first Director of Diversity and Inclusion, serving in that position for 7 years. Rosa then moved on to become Associate Director of Admissions for grades 7-12 before assuming the role of Campbell Hall’s High School Assistant Principal in 2020 and returning to the classroom as a science teacher. Rosa holds a B.S. in Biological Science, a B.A. in Spanish Literature, and a M.A. in Education from Stanford University, as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from UCLA.

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Kena Dorsey

Secondary TV Production and Middle School Film
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Prior to beginning her teaching career at Campbell Hall in 2013, Kena was a Broadway stage actress with a long list of credits to her name. Later, after finishing film school, her original films garnered a number of awards. She received a Jury Award for Best Film at the Woman of African Descent Film Festival, Best Short at the Reel Festival for Women, was a Finalist for Best Director for the BET Lens on Talent Film, Festival Opener at Roxbury International Film Festival, and Finalist Film in the Pan African Film Festival. Two of Kena’s films have aired on the Aspire Network, BET, and ABC. Kena also wrote, directed and produced a documentary, "Portraits of a Black Girl," which featured African American female students from Campbell Hall and Westchester Magnet. The documentary premiered at the PoCC Diversity and Inclusion Conference, CAIS Conference, and Across Colors Diversity Conference. Kena also conducted a private workshop about the documentary at Harvard-Westlake. As Campbell Hall’s first TV production teacher, she created and designed the curriculum for this multi-camera program. She is also the creator and Director of Campbell Hall’s public partnership programs, “Action! Film and TV Workshop for Kids,” the “I Have a Dream LA TV Production Workshop” and “Homeboys Inc TV Production Workshop.” Kena serves as a faculty advisor for the affinity group Black Student Union for Girls for CH African American girls in grades 7-12. She is also a faculty mentor for the television production club VNN, which films live performing arts and athletic events on and around Campbell Hall. She also shot and co-produced interviews with current and former CH employees for Campbell Hall’s 75th Anniversary documentary. Kena holds a B.F.A. in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University and an M.F.A. in Filmmaking/Directing from New York Film Academy.

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Dr. Amanda Dye

High School Science
Science Department Chair
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Amanda began teaching in 2011 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she taught Environmental Physics and Computational Modeling. She also served as the Director of Mentoring Programs and as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. Amanda has published her work on the physics of fluid flow in porous media in four peer-reviewed articles and two book chapters. Amanda received her B.S.E in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan, her M.S.E.E. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Ricky Elias

Elementary Technology Teacher
Technology Integration Specialist
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Ricky began working at Campbell Hall in 2007 in the childcare department. In 2015, he held a dual role as Kindergarten Playground Facilitator and K-2 Technology Assistant and, in 2020 assumed the role of Elementary Technology Associate Teacher K-6. Ricky holds an A.A. in Early Childhood Education from Los Angeles Valley College and a B.A in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, Northridge.

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Jane Emerson

High School English
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Jane began teaching in 2006 at Middle School 399 in The Bronx, NY. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2015, she taught English at Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School. Jane holds a B.A. in English from Northwestern University and an M.A. in English from Middlebury College.

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Benjamin Enright '98

Middle School History
Middle and High School Choir
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Ben began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2003. Outside of school, he sings and is an assistant conductor with the "Angel City Chorale" (as seen on America’s Got Talent), which has toured South Africa, Ireland, and most recently England where he had the privilege of singing solo “Iza Ngomso” in the Xhosa language with the Chorale and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The tour culminated with a recording session at Abbey Road Studios. He has studied conducting with Dr. Wallace H. Long Jr. and Dr. Paul Klemme. Ben received a Bachelor of Music with a minor in History from Willamette University.

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Marcus Everett

High School History
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Marcus joined Campbell Hall in 2018 as a High School History teacher. He has also served as the school’s Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Head Junior Varsity Football Coach, Assistant Varsity Track and Field Coach and as a long-term substitute physical education teacher. Marcus holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Mimi Ferreira

HS Strength and Conditioning
Coaches Coordinator
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Mimi joined Campbell Hall in 2015 and has held several positions over her tenure, including Administrative Assistant for Human Development, Parent Education, and DEIJ and Middle School Track Head Coach. Mimi has been in the fitness industry for more than ten years as a fitness enthusiast and bodybuilding competitor. She has been a personal trainer since 2020 and has led numerous classes and boot camps. In 2022, Mimi began working as the CH Strength & Conditioning Coach for Varsity girl athletes, and in 2023, she transitioned to teaching High School Strength and Conditioning. Mimi holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Seton Hall University.

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Daniele Fee, AMFT

Associate School Counselor
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Daniele began working at Campbell Hall in 2015 as a health coordinator and later, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). While working full-time at Campbell Hall, she became passionate about understanding the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Daniele completed her traineeship at Family Service Agency of Burbank where she worked with clients ranging from 8-18 years old while receiving her M.A. in Psychology with a combined emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling. She is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT).

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Gabrielle Ferrer '01

Secondary Visual Arts
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Gabrielle began teaching in 2012 at California State University, Long Beach as an Adjunct Professor. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2015, she taught at Los Angeles Valley College as an Adjunct Professor. Gabrielle has shown her work in New York and Los Angeles and her work has been reviewed in ArtForum and The New York Times. Gabrielle holds a B.A. in English and Fine Arts from Amherst College, and an M.F.A. in Printmaking from California State University, Long Beach.

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Karl Frank

High School Science
Sustainability Coordinator
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Karl began teaching in 1998 in the Long Beach Unified School District. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2003, he taught at Milken Community High School and in between his service to Campbell Hall, taught at St. Paul’s Academy in Bellingham, Washington. Having received a shared National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Karl does research on coral ecology in Virgin Islands National Park during the summers and is working on a model for carbon neutrality for LA area independent schools. Karl holds a B.S. in Marine Science and Anthropology from University of Miami and an M.Ed. in STEAM Education from University of San Diego.

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Robin Frank

Elementary School Principal
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Robin began teaching in 1992 at the Catalina Island Marine Institute. She joined Campbell Hall in 2002, and has also taught for the Long Beach Unified School District, St. James Episcopal School, St. Paul’s Academy, and Oakwood School. Robin received her B.A. in Marine Biology and Business Administration from the University of Miami and MEd. in Educational Administration from California State University, Northridge. She holds a California State Multiple Subject Credential, Biological Sciences Single Subject Credential, as well as a California State Administrative Credential.

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Matilde Fuentes

Middle School Spanish
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Matilde began teaching Spanish at Campbell Hall in 1993. She is the co-founder of Campbell Hall’s La Familia affinity family organization and created the school’s Spanish program in Costa Rica. She also ran the middle school community service program from 2000-2002. Matilde has been a mentor in the Hope Road Recovery Program at New Hope Church in Van Nuys for more than 10 years. She studied French language and culture at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM) and has completed the required courses for the California Teaching Credential. She received her B.A. in French Language & Literature from California State University, Los Angeles and her M.A. in Spanish Literature and Language from California State University, Northridge where she graduated with distinction and was awarded the Modern Languages Department Outstanding Award.

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Lauren Fuller '12

Middle School Human Development
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Lauren began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2016. Lauren holds a B.A. in History from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Danny Gámez

High School Visual Arts
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Danny brings both industry experience and academic expertise to his current role. He worked in development for major networks, earning him recognition in prestigious screenwriting programs. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2024, Danny taught Cinema Arts at Providence High School, where he guided students through comprehensive filmmaking processes that led to recognition at notable film festivals. Danny holds a B.F.A. from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and an M.F.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. In 2024, he founded a youth-driven production studio in Burbank aimed at empowering young filmmakers from underrepresented communities.

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Dr. Christine Gaul

High School English, Journalism, Newspaper
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Christine began teaching in 2006 at Loyola Marymount University where she was also a research assistant. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2009, she taught and was a research assistant at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Christine’s article titled "The Impact of Portfolio Based Performance Assessments on the Development of Preservice Literacy Teacher Reflection" was published in the scholarly book Reform and Literacy Education: History, Effects, and Advocacy. She has also presented at numerous conferences and forums including The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), Conference of College Composition and Communication (CCCC), The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), among many others. Christine holds a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Massachusetts, an M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition from Loyola Marymount University, and a PhD in Language, Literacy and Composition from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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Alison Gavin

Middle School History
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After practicing law for several years in the Chicago area, Alison began teaching in the Illinois Wilmette Public Schools in 2005. She joined Campbell Hall’s Middle School History Department in 2016. Alison holds a B.A. in Speech Communications from Wheaton College, a J.D. from University of Michigan, and an M.A.T. from National-Louis University. She also received National Board Certification.

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Jason Goldstein '12

Middle School and High School Music
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2017, Jason taught various instruments in private instruction. He is a studio musician and producer and has worked with a number of independent artists and record labels. Jason has performed at many festivals and consistently performs in Jazz ensembles and accompanies artists performing around the country. Jason received his B.F.A. in Music Composition from Tulane University.

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Dr. Sonia González

Elementary School World Language
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Sonia began teaching in 1990 at UCLA. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2019, she taught at Whittier College and The Archer School for Girls. Sonia received her B.A. in French and Spanish from the University of California, Los Angeles, M.A. in Spanish from the University of California, Los Angeles, M.A. in Spanish from Stanford University, and Ph.D. in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from Stanford University.

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David Grace

Varsity Basketball Head Coach
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With an extensive coaching background at various levels, including high school, AAU, and college programs like UCLA, Cal Berkeley, and Vanderbilt University, David brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the program.
Jeremy Grossman

High School English
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Jeremy began teaching in 2012 at Oakland Technical High School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2021, he taught at Denver School of the Arts for two years and served as a Senior Team Lead at North High School for two years. Jeremy holds a B.A. in English and Political Science from University of Florida and an M.A. in Education from University or California, Berkeley. He is a National Board Certified teacher in English Language Arts.

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Brad Himes

Varsity Baseball Head Coach
Secondary Physical Education
Homework and Test Lab Proctor
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Brad Himes played baseball for five years while attending Concordia University in Portland, including a red-shirt year due to injury. Post graduation, Coach Himes joined Concordia’s staff as an assistant coach in 2009. Two years later, Coach Himes returned to his Southern California roots to join the Campbell Hall baseball coaching staff, where he enters his sixth year with the team, and fourth as the head coach. The Vikings Baseball team has reached the playoffs all four years under Coach Himes. He has a B.A. in education from Concordia University, Portland.

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Stephanie Hines

Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher
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Stephanie began teaching English as a foreign language in 2013, working first in Beijing, China, for two years before moving to Madrid, Spain, to continue this work. She returned to the U.S. a year later and taught at Gerard Prep School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2023, she taught English Language Arts at Trinity Prep School, Georgia Fugees Academy, and Excelsior Classical Academy. Stephanie holds a B.A. in English from Kennesaw State University, an M.A. in Professional Writing from Kennesaw State University, and an M.A. in Education in Teacher Leadership from Strayer University.

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Glen Hirshberg

High School Creative Writing
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Glen began teaching in 1993 at Providence Day in Charlotte, North Carolina. From 1995-2008, he taught English and Creative Writing at Campbell Hall, and served as Humanities and then English Department Chair from 2000-2006. From 2008-2011, Glen was a Professor of Fiction Writing at California State University, San Bernardino, helping to launch the MFA program there. Since returning to Campbell Hall, he has supervised the development of the Creative Writing Program and the CREW public partnership project, both of which he created. Glen has published nine books, several of which were selected as “Best of the Year” in publications such as Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, and Locus, and has received enthusiastic reviews in publications such as the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times. He is the recipient of a Shirley Jackson Award for Best Novella, an International Horror Guild Award for Best Novella, and two separate International Horror Guild Awards for Best Collection. He is also a five-time World Fantasy Award finalist. Glen holds a B.A. in English from Columbia University, and an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing and M.A. in English from the University of Montana.

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Toya Holiday

Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
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Toya began teaching in 1986 at Los Angeles Unified School District’s John F. Kennedy High School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 1999, she taught at Lincoln Parish District in Ruston, Louisiana. Toya holds a B.S. in Business Administration from United States International.

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Chris Holland

Secondary Physical Education
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Chris began teaching in 1997 at Chatsworth Hills Academy. He joined Campbell Hall in 1999 as a math teacher and coach. During his tenure, Chris has served as the Middle School Athletic Director, PE Department Chair, and as the Junior High Delphic League President. He took over the Boys' Golf team in 2018 and started the Varsity Girls’ Golf team in 2019-20. Chris received his B.S. in Liberal Studies from California State University, Bakersfield and his California Teaching Credential from California State University, Northridge.

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The Rev. Canon Norman Hull

Chaplain, K-8
Human Development, K-8
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Norman began teaching in 1995 at St. Michael and All Angel's Episcopal Day School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2002, Norman was the Rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Van Nuys. Norman received a B.A. in Economics from Claremont McKenna College and M.Div. from The Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley.

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Lorena Hunt

Elementary School Dance
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Sarah Huss

K-12 Human Development
Director of Human Development & Parent Education Sarah Huss
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2001, Sarah was a Labor Organizer for the California Nurses Association. Sarah has been a Co-Creator and Presenter for the National Association of Independent Schools Pre-conference Symposium on Sexuality Issues and was the Creator and Lead Facilitator for CATDC Comprehensive Sexuality Education Summit. Sarah holds a B.S. in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University.

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Dr. Valerie Jimenez

High School History
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Valerie began teaching in 2010 at Northwestern University. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2020, she taught at Hampshire College and most recently worked as an Associate Producer on the popular historical documentary TV series Who Do You Think You Are?. Valerie graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Gender Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, holds an M.A. in American Studies from the University of Massachusetts Boston as well as an M.A. and PhD in U.S. and Latin American History from Northwestern University. Valerie was awarded the Teagle Teaching Fellow at Northwestern University and the Five College Fellow at Hampshire College.

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Scott Jones

Middle School Speech & Debate
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Scott began his career in education in 2011 as a studio acting teacher at The Playground prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2015. He holds a B.S in Theater from Florida State University.

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Pono Kahale

Middle School Human Development
Middle School Dean
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Pono began teaching in 2005 at the Trinity School for Children in Florida. Prior to joining Campbell Hall, he taught at Southwestern Academy. Pono holds a B.A. in Psychology from Pepperdine University and M.A. in Educational Leadership from Argosy University.

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Lael Kaplon

Kindergarten Teacher
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Lael began her teaching career in 2004 at the International Baccalaureate school Academia Moderna. Before joining Campbell Hall in 2024, she taught at Pilgrim School, Rio Vista Elementary, and Emerson Elementary. Lael holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from San Diego State University and an M.A. in Education with an emphasis on Elementary Education from the University of San Diego. In addition, she possesses a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Lael was awarded the Target Field Trip Grant in 2005 allowing her to take 500 children from an underserved school on their first field trip to the Getty Museum. In 2023 Lael received the Burbank Arts and Education Grant enabling her to purchase curriculum that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom.

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Dr. Kelly Kawar

High School English
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Kelly began teaching in 2002 at Holy Family High School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2017, she taught at Loyola Marymount University, the University of California, Santa Barbara, University of Cologne, and was a lecturer and researcher at the University of Bonn. Kelly received her B.A. in English Literature from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, M.A. in English Literature from Loyola Marymount University and Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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Kevin Kelley

High School Mathematics and Economics
International Program Coordinator
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Kevin served as an Army Combat Engineer Officer in Germany and was a Veteran of the Gulf War before he began teaching at the Dunn School in 1993. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2000, he worked as a Refugee Assistance Program Coordinator at the International Rescue Committee in New York. In 2018-19, Kevin took a sabbatical year from Campbell Hall to teach at The American School in Switzerland (TASIS) in Lugano, Switzerland. He received his B.A. in Mathematics from Claremont McKenna College and his M.S. in Education for Teachers of Mathematics from California State University, Northridge.

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Gretchen Kempf

Elementary School Assistant Principal
Kindergarten Reading Co-Teacher
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Gretchen began her career in 1991 as a 6th grade teacher at St. Jane Francis de Chantal. She joined Campbell Hall in 1994 where she taught 5th grade for 6 years before becoming a 2nd grade teacher. In 2013, Gretchen stepped into the role of Elementary School Assistant Principal and currently teaches Kindergarten reading and serves as the Intermediate Department Chair. Gretchen also facilitated the Schools Attuned program from 2002-2009 and has presented at many California Association of Independent Schools workshops. She received her B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge.

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Saber Khan

Secondary Computer Science
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Saber began his teaching career in 2003 at M.S. 57 Ron Brown Academy within the New York City Department of Education. Before joining Campbell Hall in 2024, he taught at several schools across the country, including The Dalton School (where he served as the K-12 Computer Science Department Chair), City and Country School, Packer Collegiate Institute, The Browning School, Little Red School House, San Francisco Friends School, and the Charles Armstrong School. Saber holds a B.A. in History and Biology from Kenyon College and an M.S. in Special Education from San Francisco State University. Since 2018, he has been involved with the Processing Foundation, a nonprofit focused on software for art and education, where he also served as Interim Executive Director until July 2024.

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Katie Kline '01

High School Photography
Visual Arts Department Chair
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2012, Katie worked for the International Center of Photography’s Teen Academy Program and was a Summer High School Program Instructor at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Katie was a 2015 Rema Hort Mann Foundation Emerging Artist Grant Nominee, Los Angeles and has had her work published in The Point and Oxford American magazines. Katie graduated from Campbell Hall in 2001. She received a B.F.A. in Photography & Imaging from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and M.F.A. in Visual Art from Columbia University.

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Elizabeth Kohne

High School Mathematics
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Elizabeth began her teaching career in 2015 at Larchmont Charter School before joining Campbell Hall in 2024. She holds a B.A. in Math and Art History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, an M.Ed. in Urban Education from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is National Board Certified.

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Carolyn LaGaly

10th Grade Dean
High School English
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Carolyn began teaching at Campbell Hall in 1989. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from the University of California, Santa Barbara and an M.A. in English Literature from California State University, Northridge.

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Margaret LaGaly '14

Second Grade Associate Teacher
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Dr. Raymond Lavoie

High School History
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Ray began his teaching career in 1990 as a Graduate Student Instructor at the University of California, Los Angeles. He taught at Junipero Serra High School for one year prior to joining Campbell Hall in 1997. He has served the school as 9th-grade dean, History Department Chair, and, since 2007, in his current role as 11th-grade dean. In addition to his academic duties, he has coached football and track in the high school and middle school. Ray received his B.A. in European Studies from Amherst College, M.A. in History from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Ph.D. in History from the University of California, Los Angeles. In support of his studies he was awarded a UCLA Full Support Fellowship as well as a Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst (German Academic Exchange Service) research stipend. In addition to his dissertation, he has published and presented several papers on various topics related to teaching and medieval studies. He won the USA Rugby Men's Division I National Championship with Santa Monica Rugby Club in 2005 and 2006.

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Dr. Kathleen Lawton-Trask

High School English & Creative Writing
Secondary English Department Chair
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Kathleen began teaching in 2009 at Episcopal High School and lived in Oxford, England, for five years before joining Campbell Hall in 2016. Kathleen received her B.A. in Linguistics and English Literature from Swarthmore College, her M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from Columbia University and her D.Phil. in English Literature from The University of Oxford, where she also served as a graduate research assistant. Kathleen received a 2015-16 Lincoln-Exeter Oxford Exchange Fellowship from the Huntington Library, and her work has been published in the peer-reviewed journal Eighteenth Century Life, as well as other publications.

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Jessica LeBlanc

High School English
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Jessica began teaching in 2012 and joined Campbell Hall as a high school English teacher in 2014. She received her B.A. in English Literature from the University of New Hampshire and her M.A. in English Literature from Louisiana State University.

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Dr. Chad LeCroix

High School Science
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2018, Chad was a lecturer at Georgia State University for five years. Chad holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Birmingham-Southern College and Ph.D. in Medicinal and Synthetic Organic Chemistry from the University of Tennessee Knoxville where he also served as a teaching assistant for five years.

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Malerie Leff

Third Grade Teacher
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Malerie began teaching in 2009 at Kaiser and Woodland Elementary before joining Campbell Hall in 2010. Malerie received her B.A. in Communications from the University of Colorado at Boulder and M.A. in Education and Teaching Credential from University of Phoenix.

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Louisa Levine

12th Grade Dean
High School English
Academic Honor Board Advisor
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Louisa began teaching in 1987 at Westlake School for Girls prior to joining Campbell Hall in 1991. Louisa holds a B.A. in English and American Literature and Language from Harvard-Radcliffe.

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Mónica Ley

High School World Language, French and Spanish
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Mónica began teaching in 1988 at the Beijing International School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2000, she worked as a guest teacher for the National History Museum and the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program for the Manhattan Beach Middle School. Mónica was awarded first prize in the 1992 Ateliers de la Cour Roland textile design contest in Jouy-en-Josas, France and received first prize in the 1996 Salon Maison & Objet Marie Claire Maison designer-for-a-day contest in Paris. She is fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese and was employed at various times as an interpreter and translator by the embassies of Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Equatorial Guinea in Beijing. Mónica has had a committed personal contemplative practice for years. She infuses her teaching with mindfulness practices to provide students with tools that foster focus and awareness. Mónica holds a B.A. in Fine Arts and Textile and Surface Design from Central Academy of Art and Design in Beijing and a Textile and Fashion Design Diploma from ESMOD Paris.

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Cela Lim

Second Grade Teacher
Primary Department Chair
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2000, Cela began teaching in 1995 at Miller Elementary School in the Burbank Unified School District. Cela received her B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge and her teaching credential from Chapman University.

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Daniel Lopez

High School Mathematics
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2022, Daniel taught at Calvary Downey for nine years. In addition to teaching, he coached wrestling for 15 years, the last 11 of which he served as head coach. Daniel also instructed an elementary reading and math program at the Whittier Community Center. Daniel holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from California State University, Fullerton.

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Rosanna Losacco

First Grade Teacher
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Rosanna began teaching in 1999 at St. James’ School prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2007. Rosanna holds a B.S. in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge as well as an M.A. in Education and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from the University of Phoenix.

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Jennifer Lutzky

Library Director
Middle School Librarian
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Jennifer began her library career as a children's librarian at the Los Angeles Public Library in 2001. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2006, she was the librarian at Brawerman Elementary School. Jennifer holds a B.A. in English Literature and an M.L.I.S. from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Kaitlin Magowan '09

First Grade Associate Teacher
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Kaitlin began her career in education in 2019 as a substitute teacher at Campbell Hall and in 2020 worked for Josh Adell as the Assistant Director on the High School spring musical Footloose. She joined the CH faculty as a full-time associate teacher in the fall of 2020. Previously, Kaitlin performed numerous roles in the theater including plays at MOCA Geffen and Murmurs Art Gallery. Kaitlin holds a B.F.A. from New York University’s TISCH School of the Arts in Drama.

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Elena Malone

High School History
CHAI Coordinator
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Elena began teaching in 2000 at Mercersburg Academy. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2002, she taught at the Pacific Islands Club in Guam. Elena also spent two years teaching History at the American School of Dubai. Elena holds a B.A. in Political Science/International Relations and a Minor in American Ethnic Studies from Colorado College. She received her California Teaching Credential from California Lutheran University.

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Hillary Mason

Middle School Science
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Hillary began teaching in 2005 at Alice Deal Middle School in Washington D.C. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2017, she taught science at Pan American School of Bahia in Savaldor, Brazil. Hillary received the EARTHWATCH Fellowship to study marine life, water quality and nearby plant life in the Bahamas and was part of a LRTT (Limited Resource Teacher Training) fellowship team that created and facilitated learning workshops for under-resourced teachers in Belize. Hillary holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from Miami University, M.P.H. in International Health from the George Washington University and M.Ed. in Secondary Science from American University.

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Caitlin Mayer

K-3 Reading Specialist
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Caitlin began teaching in 2015 at University Academy in Kansas City, MO. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2023, she served as the Program Director for Kiddi Kollege Child Care Learning Center and was the Reading Specialist at Braintrust. Caitlin holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Minor in Psychology and an M.S. in Educational Leadership from Northwest Missouri State University.

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Laurence McAdamis

Middle School French
High School Spanish
World Language Department Chair
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Laurence began teaching in 2008 for the Alvord Unified School District. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2016, she taught at Milken Community High School and La Reina High School. Laurence holds a B.A. in Education from Université de Montpellier, France, a B.A. in Spanish from California State University, San Bernardino and M.A. in Spanish from California State University, San Bernardino.

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Jim Meade

Middle School History and Theater
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Jim began teaching in 2000 as a Graduate Student Instructor at Eastern Michigan University. While working on his graduate degree, he served as the Director for several productions at the Festival of New Works at The University of Michigan and he received the Graduate Research Presentation Award at Eastern Michigan University. He went on to teach at Illinois Institute of Art and Westwood College in Chicago before joining Campbell Hall in 2007. Jim writes music in a band, and his music has been featured on a number of TV shows. He also writes music for Campbell Hall’s Summer Arts Academy productions. Jim received his B.A. in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan and his M.A. in English Language and Literature from Eastern Michigan University.

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Douglas Miller

High School Speech & Debate
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Douglas began teaching in 2004 at Winnetonka High School in Kansas City, MO. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2022, he served as Director of Debate at Pembroke Hill School in Kansas City, MO, Ransom Everglades School in Miami, FL and Fairmont Preparatory Academy in Anaheim. Previously, he was the assistant coach at Washburn Rural HS in Topeka, KS and taught at the University of Kansas. Douglas holds a B.S. in History and a B.A. in Political Science from Iowa State University and J.D. from Washburn University.

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Kathleen Milmore

Second Grade Teacher
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Kathleen began teaching in 1991 at Castlemont School. In 1996, she joined Miller Elementary in the Burbank Unified School District. Kathleen started teaching third grade at Campbell Hall in 2000 which she taught for 13 years before moving to second grade. As the Math Curriculum Coordinator, she initiated Campbell Hall’s Singapore Math Program. Kathleen holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Dickinson College, and received her California Teaching Credential from California State University, Northridge.

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Kevin Morgan

High School Mathematics
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Kevin began teaching in 1991 at Porter High School in Oklahoma. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2003, he taught at Bishop Kelley High School, in Tulsa, OK, where he received the honor of being “Teacher of the Year” in 1997. He was also the Assistant Coach of the Comet basketball team which won the State Championship in 1995. Kevin received his B.S. in Mathematics Education from Northeastern Oklahoma State University.

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Gabrielle Murphy

Third Grade Associate Teacher
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Gabrielle began her career as a Teacher Assistant at the Child Educational Center (CEC). In 2021, she joined Campbell Hall as a Childcare Attendant, a position she held for three years. In 2022, she became the Administrative Coordinator for Summer Programs and, in 2024, she added her current role as third grade associate teacher. Gabrielle holds an A.S. in Early Childhood Development from Citrus College and a B.A. in Child Development from California State University, Los Angeles.

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Kusum Harchandrai Nairi

Elementary School Visual Arts
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Kusum began teaching in 2001 at Wildwood School. She later taught at Brentwood Art Center and also provided private and small group art instruction. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2020, she was a teacher at Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter School. Kusum holds a B.A. in Art and Education from St. Olaf College and an M.F.A. in Sculpture and Installation from the San Francisco Art Institute. She was awarded The Murphy and Cadogan Fellowships in the Fine Arts by the San Francisco Foundation in 2009 and her artwork was showcased in the 2009 themed biennial exhibit at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Gina Nava

Kindergarten Associate Teacher
Elementary Experiential Education Coordinator
Elementary Substitute Coordinator
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Gina began teaching in 1992 for the Alhambra School District. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 1998, she taught at Caltech Learning Lab as a floating teacher for children aged 6 months to 6 years old. Gina holds a B.A. in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Early Childhood Education: Organizational Leadership and Management from Pacific Oaks College.

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Dr. Melissa Noel

High School Science
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Melissa began teaching in 2009 at the Collegiate Institute of Math and Science in New York City. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2016, she taught Biology at the Shalhevet High School, Bard High School Early College in Newark, and in the New York City public school system. She also taught Spanish for an organization with a focus on homeschooling. Melissa published an original research paper in the scholarly, peer-reviewed journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. She holds a B.S. in Biology from The University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, Ph.D. in Neurobiology from The Rockefeller University, and M.A. in Secondary Science Education from Hunter College.

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Lucine Ohannessian

High School Mathematics
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Lucine began teaching in 1997 at Glen Cove High School in New York. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2000, she was a Teaching Assistant at California State University, Northridge. She holds a B.A. in Math from Hofstra University and M.A. in Math from California State University, Northridge.

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Michelle Pfeiffer

Middle School Mathematics
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Michelle began teaching in 1978 at Chaminade. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2001, she taught at Westlake School for Girls (now Harvard-Westlake) and Curtis. Michelle received her B.S. in Mathematics and Secondary LIFE Credential in Mathematics from California State University, Northridge.

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Isabelle Picalause

High School French
Online Study Program Coordinator
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Isabelle began teaching in 1983 at Mokhtar Soussi High School, Casablanca, Morocco. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 1997, she taught at a number of educational institutions all over the world including Broadmoor Elementary School in Baton Rouge, LA, the Kisfaludy Károly Bilingual High School in Mohács, Hungary, the Shanghai Foreign Studies University and High School in Shanghai, China, the Xian Foreign Languages University in Xian, China, and the Educational University and Centre Régional Francophone Asie-Pacifique in Hô Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She was awarded the 2012 "Sandy Jacquard Recognition" for Excellence in Teaching the French Language by the Southern California American Association of Teachers of French (AATF). Isabelle received her B.A. in Romance Languages and Literature from The Université Catholique de Louvain in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium and her M.A. in Language Didactics from Mons State University in Mons, Belgium.

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Amy Pines

3rd Grade Associate Teacher
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Amy began her teaching career in 2000 at Killian Oaks Academy in Miami, Florida. Before joining Campbell Hall in 2024, she taught at Kensington Park Elementary in Miami and Chandler School in Pasadena. Amy holds a B.A. in Journalism and Communications from the University of Florida.

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Summerlyn Poon

High School English
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2021, Summerlyn taught English at the Alliance College Ready Public Schools in Los Angeles where, in 2018, she was honored as one of five finalists for “Teacher of the Year” from among the network of 27 schools. She also led professional development for teachers and school leaders to encourage a more inclusive, student-led classroom through exploring identity, examining biases, and encouraging restorative justice practices that reflect on and respond to the influence of historical injustices. In 2017, Summerlyn was awarded “Distinguished Teacher of Social Justice” by Facing History, a nationwide social justice organization. That same year, she also received an Earthwatch Teach Earth Fellowship, during which she participated in field work in Ecuador to contribute to the study of how climate change is impacting parasitism in Amazon cloud forests. In high school, Summerlyn worked as a Language Arts tutor at Kumon Learning Center in Memphis, and in college she helped recent refugees obtain EFL certifications necessary for their transition to U.S. citizens. Summerlyn holds a B.A. in English with a concentration in English as a Second Language and a German minor from the University of Memphis. She also holds a teaching credential from Loyola Marymount University.

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Sabrina Pozzi

High School Spanish
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Sabrina began teaching in 1997 at Louisville High School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2001, she taught at Brentwood School. Sabrina’s sports photography has been published in the U.S., Argentina, and Italy. She holds a B.A. in Spanish from the University of Rhode Island.

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Jennifer Prince

Assistant Director of Athletics
Middle School Athletic Director
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Jennifer joined Campbell Hall in 2003 and during her tenure has taught Middle School P.E., Human Development, and Math. Prior to her current position as Assistant Director of Athletics and Middle School Athletic Director, she coached several sports and served as the Middle School Assistant Athletic Director and Middle School Co-Athletic Director. Her sports career began at Temple City High School where she was a four-year varsity soccer and softball player. After that, she attended Pasadena City College and was named an All-American in soccer and was recently inducted into their Hall of Fame for both soccer and softball. She also received a scholarship to play D1 soccer at California State University, Northridge. She is a “Certified Athletic Administrator” by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Jennifer received her B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University, Channel Islands.

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Wes Radulovich

Fifth Grade Math/Science Teacher
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Wes began teaching in 1996 at the Pasadena Waldorf School prior to joining Campbell Hall in 1998. Previously, he worked as an outdoor instructor for Natural High Adventures. He also served as the Lacrosse coach at the University of California, Los Angeles from 1996-1999 and from 2001-2003. Wes holds a B.A. in Religious Studies with minors in Psychology, American Ethnic Studies and Native American Studies from Colorado College and has been inducted into the Humboldt State University Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

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Tana Ratnavale

Middle School Mathematics
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Tana began teaching in 2002 and has lower, middle, and high school teaching experience. She directed and founded the Resource Program at Sierra Canyon School which served students in the grades 7 through 12. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2016, she taught math at Milken School where she received an outstanding new faculty award. She has also taught Special Education in the Simi Valley School District. Previously, Tana was a management consultant at Price Waterhouse. Tana holds a B.S. in Economics from University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business and M.Ed. from Pepperdine University.

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Samuel Rickert

High School Science
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Samuel began teaching in 2015 at Hillbrook School in Los Gatos. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2023, he taught at Eastside Christian High School for two years and at Southlands Christian High School for three years. Some of Samuel’s teaching work can be found on scholardog.com. Samuel holds a B.S. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from UCLA and an M.Ed. from the University of San Diego.

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David Riddell

High School Mathematics
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David began teaching in 1999 as a private tutor before joining Campbell Hall in 2012. He ran track and played football at Columbia University where he received his B.A. in Pre-Medical Maths & Sciences with a Concentration in Psychology.

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Mike Rindge

Fourth Grade Humanities Teacher
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Mike began teaching in 2007 at Hyde Leadership Charter School, Washington D.C. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2016, he taught at the Kehillah Jewish High School and Marlborough School. Mike completed UCLA's Semel Institute's Mindfulness Facilitation Certification Program as well as a two-week study course for educators at Yad Vashem (Israel’s Holocaust Museum). He was granted the Human Rights Institute Research Fellowship from the University of Connecticut and completed George Washington University’s Summer Institute on Conducting Archival Cold War Research. Mike was also awarded the Hugh Hamill Scholarship for Latin American History and the Thomas Paterson Grant for scholarship in the field of United States foreign policy. Mike received his B.A. in History from California State University, Los Angeles, M.A. in History and Latin American Studies from California State University, Los Angeles, and M.A. in U.S. Foreign Relations from the University of Connecticut.

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Heather Rios

High School Mathematics and Academic Dean
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Heather began teaching in 2001 at L.V. Berkner High School in Richardson, TX. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2023, she taught High School Math and was an Instructional Coach at Opportunities for Learning Public Charter Schools, and served as an Assistant Principal at Larchmont Charter School. Heather is a TI Teacher Leader Cadre member, Khan Academy Ambassador, IXL Ambassador, and Illustrative Mathematics Specialist, and has been a presenter at CPM and the California Charter Schools Conference. In addition to math, she has also taught dance at the high school level. Heather holds a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin and an M.A. in Education: Teacher Leadership from American College of Education.

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Joanna Ro

Middle School English
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Joanna began her teaching career in 2004 at Westminster School in Simsbury, CT. Before joining Campbell Hall in 2024, she held teaching positions at Phillips Exeter Academy, Marlborough School, San Francisco University High School, The Drew School (where she also served as English Department Chair), The Bay School of San Francisco (where she was 12th Grade Dean), and Vistamar School (where she was the school’s first Dean of Faculty). Joanna has presented at the People of Color Conference (POCC). She holds a B.A. in English and French, an M.A. in English Literature from The Breadloaf School of English at Middlebury College, and a Secondary Education Certification from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

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Alex Roberts '94

Associate Director of Information Technology
Computer Science Department Chair
High School Computer Science
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Alex began working at Campbell Hall in 1999 and has been teaching high school computer science at Campbell Hall since 2002. Alex received his B.A. in History from the University of California, Los Angeles and his M.B.A. from California State University, Northridge.

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Melodie Roden

Middle School & High School World Language, Spanish
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Melodie began teaching in 2001 at San Pedro High School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2016, she taught at Milken Community School for 14 years where she was also the Department Chair of World Languages. Melodie received her B.A. in History from the University of California, Los Angeles, her M.A. in Education from Pepperdine University as well as her M.A. in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language from Southern Oregon University.

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Jason Rowland

Middle School Drama
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2011, Jason began teaching at East Side Middle School in New York City in 2003. Jason has worked as a professional actor, singer, dancer, magician, and radio host on stage and screen for over 25 years. He is also a Magic Castle member and performer. In addition to his role as a Middle School Drama teacher, he also serves as the Creative Arts Academy Director, CH Performing Arts Box Office Manager, Magic n’ Fun Camp Director, and Renaissance Kids Kindergarten Teacher. Jason holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theater from Florida State University.

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Denise Saballos

6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2021, Denise taught Middle School History at Saint Joseph The Worker School. She was also a teacher at Breakthrough Collaborative in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a tuition-free college access program serving under-supported middle school students. Denise holds a B.A. in History Pedagogy from California Lutheran University and an M.Ed from Mount Saint Mary's University as well as a California Single Subject Social Science Teaching Credential.

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Yuriko Sakamoto

High School World Language, Japanese
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Yuriko began teaching in 2004 at the University of Oregon. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2009, she taught Japanese at Windward for four years. Yuriko serves as a board member for the Teachers of Japanese in Southern California (TJSC) and the California Association of Japanese Language Teachers (CAJLT). She has also been a presenter at the California Association of Japanese Language Schools (CAJLS). She is the co-founder of a study group for Japanese teachers in Los Angeles. Yuriko holds a B.A. in English and American Literature with a minor in Japanese Pedagogy, as well as a teaching certificate from Baiko Jo Gakuen and received an M.Ed. and Teaching Credential from the University of Oregon.

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Evelyn Sanchez

Middle School Spanish
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Evelyn began teaching in 1994 at Westridge School for Girls. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2003, she taught at Westerly School of Long Beach. She has been a presenter for CAIS and ACTFL focusing on activities for teaching Spanish at the middle school level. Evelyn received her B.A. in Spanish from the University of California, Irvine. She also completed graduate courses at Universidad del País Vasco in San Sebastian, Spain.

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Dr. Leticia Sanchez

9th Grade Dean
High School Science
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Leticia began teaching in 2003 at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2016, she taught at the Metropolitan State University of Colorado and served as a Diversity Director at the University of Southern California. Leticia holds a B.S. in Biology from San Diego State University and Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

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Michelle May Sanchez

High School Science
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2021, Michelle taught AP Science at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, CA. Previously, she served as an Honor/AP Science teacher at Cathedral High School in Los Angeles. Michelle holds a B.S. in Biology from Illinois Institute of Technology and an M.S. in Education from Mount Saint Mary's University.

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Elizabeth Santonastaso

High School World Language, Spanish
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Elizabeth began teaching English and Spanish at Campbell Hall in 1974 and served as the World Language Department Chair from 1977-1989. Prior to joining Campbell Hall, she worked on Premier Orfeón, a music and dance show, for Televisa, Mexico. During a year-long sabbatical from CH, Elizabeth taught at Island School in Kauai, Hawaii. She has also served as an AP Reader for the College Board. Elizabeth received her B.A. in Spanish Literature with a minor in English Literature from the University of California, San Diego where she was a Teaching Assistant for one year. She received her M.A. in Spanish Literature and Linguistics from California State University, Northridge and also received a Teaching Credential for secondary and college levels. Elizabeth is a member of The Cum Laude Society.

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Mario Santonastaso

High School Physics, Associate Director of Academic Technology
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Mario began teaching in 1970 at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, MA. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 1982, he taught at St. Lucy’s Priory High School. Mario has also taught Astronomy at Mission College and Physics at Los Angeles City College. Mario received his B.S. in Physics from Providence College and his M.S. in Astronomy from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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Linda Savage

Elementary School Lab Science
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Ann Sciuto

High School Librarian
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Ann began teaching in 1993 at Villanova Prep in Ojai. She joined Campbell Hall in 1994 and began her career in the Advancement Office with an emphasis on communications, special events, and the Alumni Association while also serving as a part-time teacher. After earning her M.L.I.S. in 2000, she moved full-time into the library where she has worked as both a middle school and high school librarian and served as Library Director. Ann is also an Admissions Interviewer, serves on a variety of committees, and has been on the Steering Committee of three Self Studies in addition to serving as the chair of the most recent CAIS WASC accreditation. Ann received her B.A. in English from California State University, Northridge and M.L.I.S. from San Jose State University.

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Julie Scurry '97

Secondary Human Development
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Julie began her educational career in 2001 at the The HELP group which provides services to children with special needs related to autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, and abuse and emotional challenges. She went on to work at Winston Preparatory School and Park Century School where she was the Clinical Coordinator and School Social Worker. She joined Campbell Hall in 2015 as the High School Director of Educational Support Services and in 2020 moved into the role of secondary human development educator. Throughout her career, Julie’s clinical work has held an emphasis on adolescents with learning disabilities. Julie holds a B.A. in Creative Writing with a Minor in Cinema -Television from the University of Southern California and a Masters in Social Work from New York University. Julie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.

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Salpie Sekayan

High School Science
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Salpie began her teaching career at the International School of Choueifat in Damascus, Syria. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2024, she taught at the Archer School for Girls and the Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School. Salpie holds a B.A. in Chemistry and an M.Ed. from the University of Southern California. She has also served as an AP Chemistry Exam Reader for the College Board.

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Andy Shaw '98, LMFT

Director of Counseling
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2021, Andy served as Director of Wellness at St. Francis High School for six years. Previous to that he worked in Student Mental Health & Counseling at the University of Southern California for five years and at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center for four years. Andy holds a B.S. in Psychology from University of California, Los Angeles and an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from San Francisco State University. He is a Licensed Family Therapist (LMFT).

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Allison Shrage

High School Art History
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2003, Allison taught at Santa Monica College. Formerly, she was an appraiser of Antiques and 20th Century Design at Butterfields Auctioneers (now Bonhams). She is the recipient of the Career Teacher Fellowship from the Oxbridge Academic Summer 2007 Paris Teacher Seminar. Allison holds a B.A. in Art History from Arizona State University and an M.A. in Art History from California State University, Northridge.

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Dion Simmons

High School English
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Dion began teaching in 2014 at The University of Kansas. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2021, he taught English at the Sage Hill School. Dion received a B.A in English Literature from Dillard University and an M.A. in English Rhetoric and Composition from The University of Kansas.

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Catherine Siphron

High School English & Human Development
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Catherine began teaching in 2003 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal School before joining Campbell Hall in 2005. Her work has been published in the LA Times, Art Week, SOMA Magazine, and Flaunt Magazine. Catherine also published an Audible book on mindfulness titled Press Pause: A Young Person’s Guide to Managing Life’s Challenges. Catherine received both of her bachelor's degrees, in English Literature and Art History, from the University of California, Berkeley. She earned her M.A. in English Literature from Middlebury College. She received her teaching credential in Secondary English from Cal Lutheran and holds a Certification in Mindfulness Facilitation from UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC).

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Amanda Skubick

Fourth Grade Math/Science Teacher
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Amanda began teaching in 2009 as a 6th grade teacher at Redwood Elementary in Salt Lake City, Utah. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2017, Amanda taught at David Gourley for one year and Canyons School District for three years in Salt Lake City. She served as the Technology Integration Specialist for Greenbrier East High School in West Virginia and then as a Lead K-2 teacher and Administrative Intern at Academy of Math and Science Flower Street in Phoenix. Amanda is a T.H. Bell Grant recipient as well as the recipient of one of only nine University of Utah Teacher Internships. She also received the ETS Recognition of Excellence for scoring in the top 15% of Praxis Teaching Exam. Amanda holds a B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education from the University of Utah and M.Ed in Educational Leadership and Policy from Arizona State University. She received her English as a Second Language, Technology Integration, and Elementary Math Specialist credentials from Southern Utah University.

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Alex Stern, LPCC, PPS

Elementary School Counselor
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Alex began counseling in 2014 at Culver City Middle School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2022, she served as the school counselor at Lincoln Middle School, Louisville High School and later at Wildwood School. Alex holds a B.A. in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara and an M.A in Counseling from Loyola Marymount University. She is also an Associate Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

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Landry Tagliere

Middle School and High School French
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Landry began full-time teaching in 1997 at The Buckley School where she was also the National Honor Society advisor. Prior to that, she worked in international student admission and taught a conversational French class at Woodbury University, and she served as a French drill instructor at Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2005, Landry received the L'Oréal Fellowship for graduate study at New York University in France and was awarded a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship in France. She was also the recipient of The Buckley School's Shay Grant for summer study in French pedagogy. Landry holds a B.A. in French and Comparative Literature from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.A. in French Literature from New York University.

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Shakirat Taylor

High School Principal
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Shakirat Taylor began her teaching career in Dallas, Texas in 2007. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2022, she served as the superintendent and principal of Leadership High School in San Francisco. She taught Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science and Marine Science during the decade when she served as classroom teacher. Her leadership experiences include having served as science department chair, academic dean, assistant principal, and principal in Texas public schools. Shakirat holds a B.S. in Microbiology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Arlington and an M.A. in Educational Administration from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.

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Mini Tharakkal

Middle School Assistant Principal
7th Grade Science
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Mini began teaching in 2012 at the City Charter School in Los Angeles. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2021, she served as the Middle School Assistant Principal at Larchmont Charter Schools in Los Angeles. Mini holds an M.A. in Education, a B.Ed. in Science Education and Hon. B.Sc. all from University of Toronto.

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Damarrius Thompson

High School Human Development
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Damarrius began teaching in 2015 at Jefferson Elementary School, where he received recognition as Innovator Teacher of the Year. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2022, he taught at Pershing Elementary School. Damarrius holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

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Kat Thyer

Head Varsity Girls’ Volleyball
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Kat joined Campbell Hall in 2023 as a Middle School Physical Education teacher and High School Volleyball Skills teacher. She has also served as the school’s Head Volleyball Coach and Head Beach Volleyball Coach. Kat holds a B.A. in Communications from Loyola Marymount University.

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Sonia Tiemann

High School History
History Department Chair
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Sonia began teaching in 2015 at Shenendehowa High School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2020, she was a Middle School History teacher at Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy. Sonia holds a B.A. in History from Union College and an M.A. in Teaching from Union Graduate College. Sonia had the distinction of being a presenter at the 2019 New York State Council for Social Studies Conference.

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Elizabeth Tremante

Secondary Visual Arts
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Elizabeth began teaching at Campbell Hall in 1999. Her work has been shown In Los Angeles galleries such as Jancar Gallery, Christopher Grimes Gallery, The Situation Room, and The Tack Room as well as internationally. She is a founding member of the LA Art Girls and has performed at the Getty, LACE and other galleries. Elizabeth holds a B.A. in English Literature from Union College and an M.F.A. in Painting from Stanford University.

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Andrea Turner

Middle School English
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Andrea began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2008. She holds a B.A. in Film Studies and Dramatic Writing from the University of Michigan.

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David Turner

Middle School English & Technology Integration
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David began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2006. Prior to joining Campbell Hall, he was a script reader and story analyst. David holds a B.A. in Film, Television, and Media from the University of Michigan.

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Rachel Turner

Secondary Performing Arts
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Rachel began teaching in 2013 at St. Andrew's Episcopal School prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2017. Rachel received the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities Festival Grant in 2017 and has presented work in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago, and Los Angeles. She has also served as Artistic Director for Errant Movement and as the Regional Director of the National Choreography Month LA. Rachel received her B.A. in Dance from Columbia University.

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Kristina Turpin

Elementary School Music
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Kristina began teaching in 2005 at Simi Valley High School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2021, she taught at Pinecrest School for four years and Westmark School for five years. Kristina has over 16 years of teaching experience for Piano, Voice, Recorder, Ukulele, Dance (Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theater, Lyrical, Hip-Hop), Theatrical Design (Costume, Lighting, Sound, Set), and Acting (Stage and Film). Kristina holds a B.A. in Theater - Design from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She was a 2014 Grammy Music Educator Award top 25 nominee and has been trained under the Certificate of Merit and Guild for Piano.

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Kaela Tyler

Middle School Science
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Kaela began teaching science in 2019 at California State University, Northridge as a graduate student. She joined Campbell Hall in 2023 as a Secondary Substitute Teacher and began teaching Middle School Science in 2024. Kaela holds both a B.S in Marine Biology and M.S. in Biology from California State University, Northridge.

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Juan Velazquez

Director of Athletic Operations
Physical Education Department Chair
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Prior to his position as athletic director, Juan served as the high school athletic director, co-athletic director, and nine years as the physical education department chair. He coached baseball for 16 years at Campbell Hall and won two CIF Championships. Juan played baseball and received a B.S. in kinesiology from California State University, Northridge.

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Brandon Verdi

Middle School English
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Brandon began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2015 as a substitute teacher before joining the school’s full-time faculty in 2023. Brandon received a B.A. in Screenwriting and Film Production from the University of Michigan.

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Sydney Vermillion

Elementary School Physical Education
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Sydney began teaching in 2010 at Carpenter Elementary. She joined Campbell Hall in 2015 as an elementary school physical education teacher. Sydney played professional soccer in Switzerland and in the NWSL for the Portland Thorns. She received her B.A. in Biology from California State University, Northridge.

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Dr. Steve Wachs

High School Psychology
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Steve began teaching in 2000 at Cal Poly Pomona. He worked at Brentwood School prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2009. Steve received his B.A. in Psychology from Loyola Marymount University and his Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California.

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Johnny Walker

Middle School History
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Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2023, Johnny taught History at PUC Triumph Charter High School in Sylmar. He also facilitates Harvard Graduate School of Education courses and designed model curriculum for The Library of Congress' Teaching with Primary Sources program. Johnny co-wrote the chapter "A Culture of Questioning: How to Use Student Questions to Springboard Powerful Primary Source Learning" in The Educators' Handbook for Teaching with Primary Sources, published by the Columbia University Press. He works with The Right Question Institute, teaching people to ask questions to empower participation in systems that affect them. Johnny holds a B.A. in History and Political Science from Yale University and an M.A. in Teaching Secondary Social Science from The University of Southern California.

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Jeannie Walla

High School Mathematics
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Jeannie began teaching in 1974 at Cantwell High School (now Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School). Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2002, she was an Adjunct Professor of Mathematics for Long Beach City College. Jeannie brought the Corazon Mexico House Build trip to Campbell Hall in 2015 and has overseen yearly trips with students and faculty ever since. She was also the school’s original High School Speech and Debate Coach and served as the advisor of the Equestrian Team for ten years. Jeannie holds a B.A. in Mathematics from California State University, Los Angeles.

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Shawn Watanabe

Middle School & High School Mathematics
Secondary Mathematics Chair
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Shawn began teaching in 1987 at Harvard School for Boys (before it merged to become Harvard-Westlake School in 1992). Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2014, he was the Middle School Math & Science Department Chair and Grades 7-12 Math Department Chair at Milken Community Schools for 22 years. Shawn received the Milken Family Foundation Outstanding Teaching Award, Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholarship, and The Johns Hopkins University Teaching Fellowship. Shawn received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering and his M.A. in Education from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Kasiopia Moore-Watts

Middle School Principal
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Kasiopia joined Campbell Hall in 2022. Previously, she served as principal of KIPP Sol Academy in Los Angeles. She has also served as assistant principal, dean, and lead English teacher at KIPP Academy of Opportunity in L.A., director of student activities at St. Bernard High School, and vice-principal at St. Mary of the Assumption School. Kasi holds a B.A. from San Diego State and an M.A. in Secondary Education from Loyola Marymount University. She loves finding the light in every student.

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Shelley Weitzel

Second Grade Associate Teacher
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Shelley began teaching at Campbell Hall in 2015. Prior to joining Campbell Hall, she was the Outreach Healthcare Coordinator for the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. Shelley holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.

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Hannah Wenzel

High School Physical Education
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Hannah began teaching yoga in 2011 and, in addition to teaching yoga to faculty and staff at local high schools, has worked in a number of studios around Los Angeles, including Corepower Yoga, Equinox, Modo Yoga LA, Highland Park Yoga, Kinship Yoga, and Stadium Fitness. Since 2017, she has led several yoga retreats and outdoor immersions and has been a lead instructor for the Yoga Alliance 200-hour teacher training through Highland Park Yoga. She has also served as a mentor for the School of the Sacred Wild. Hannah joined Campbell Hall in 2017 as the camp chef for the outdoor service learning program and yoga teacher for faculty and staff. She holds a B.F.A. from Ithaca College and has earned her 500-hour ERYT (Experience Registered Yoga Teacher) through Yoga Alliance. Hannah is also a Certified Herbalist.

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Dr. Lesley Wheeler

High School English
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Lesley began her teaching career in 2007 at P370K within the New York City Department of Education. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2024, she taught First Year Writing at Kansas City Art Institute, served as a graduate instructor at both the University of Iowa and the University of Kansas, where she taught Rhetoric and Creative Writing, and taught High School English at Viewpoint School. Lesley also worked as an Adjunct Professor at various institutions in the Kansas City area. She holds a B.F.A. in Creative Writing from Pratt Institute, an M.F.A. in English from the University of Iowa, and a Ph.D. in Creative Writing, Poetry from the University of Kansas. In 2007, she was named a New York City Teaching Fellow and received a Vermont Studio Center Residency in 2015. She is a published author and has an active textile arts practice, crafting appliquéd and quilted reproductions of antique tarot cards.

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Julie Whiting

Performing Arts, K-8
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Julie began teaching in 1996 at New York University. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2000, she taught at Packer Collegiate Institute. Julie volunteers with Union Rescue Mission/Hope Gardens and Christian Assembly. She received her B.M. in Oboe Performance from Manhattan School of Music and her M.A. in Music from New York University.

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Lee Wilhoite

Secondary Ballet
Co-Director of the CH Dance Company
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Lee began teaching in 1998 at Indiana University as an undergraduate. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2007, she taught at The University of Oklahoma as a Graduate Assistant for ballet classes and lecture courses and later at the Waterside Theater. Lee holds a High School Diploma with a special concentration in Ballet from The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, a B.S. in Ballet from Indiana University, and an M.F.A. in Dance from The University of Oklahoma.

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Greg Williams

High School Science
STEAM Director
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Greg began teaching in 2010 at Billings Central Catholic High School in Montana. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2013, Greg was a sports engineer at Rawlings Sporting Goods where he designed and developed baseball and football equipment. Greg received his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Montana State University.

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Javoné Williams

Elementary Science Lab Co-teacher
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Javoné (jay-vonni) began teaching art and design in 2020 at Columbus Academy in Ohio. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2022, he served as a Marketing Associate at Excellence Community Schools in New York. Javoné holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Toledo and an M.S. in Fashion Design & Luxury Management from Grenoble Ecole de Management in France. Javoné is also a published children's book illustrator, practicing artist, and fashion blogger.

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Wei Yang

Middle School and High School World Language, Chinese
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Wei began teaching in 2000 at an elementary school in China and, after moving to the United States, provided private instruction to students. She has published two articles in peer-reviewed educational magazines in China. She received three prestigious National Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Primary School Students and also received the Harbin City Teacher of the Year Award and District Teacher of the Year Award. Wei received her B.A in Chinese Literature Education from Harbin University.

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Freda Yoshioka

Secondary World Language, Japanese
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Freda began teaching at Campbell Hall in 1998. Previously, she taught high school Japanese at Osaka Sangyo University, Los Angeles. Freda has served as the President of the California Association of Japanese Language Teaching (CAJLT) and as a judge at the All USA Japanese Speech Contest. Freda holds a B.A. in Humanities from Northwestern University, a California single-subject credential in Japanese from California State University, Long Beach, and an M.A. in Foreign Language Teaching from Michigan State University.

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Bridget Zuver

Secondary Dance & High School Pilates
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Bridget began teaching in 1996 at Sacred Hearts Academy. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2007, she taught at The Langley School. Bridget is certified through the Balanced Body® Mat Pilates and Barre Instructor Training programs. She is also certified in the Ellové Technique and is an American Ballet Theatre certified teacher (levels Pre-Primary through level 5). She holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a minor in Math from the University of Hawaii and received a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Secondary Education from the University of Hawaii.

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