Westridge Elementary School. Diploma in Teaching, Bachelor of Teaching, Adelaide College of Arts and Education, Director of Dining Services M.A., Antioch University, Faculty - Lower School Strings Yuxin Gao, Administrative Assistant to Advancement Combining the names of the two communities was the most popular choice in a survey of parents, students, staff and community members. B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Faculty - Physical Education Stay connected to whats happening at West Ridge by visiting our News page. B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology After national searches for both positions, we are thrilled to welcome such experienced and talented educators to Westridge. Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the designated Human Rights Officer. B.A., Occidental College Site Director Office Phone: 423-354-1400 Full-time Teacher, Member of Division I, Class AAA, Region 1, Anthony Gragg (Head Coach) Email: mail_hide("210271", "andrew.murray", 0, "ten.21knavillus") Find contact information for West Ridge Elementary's staff. Kindergarten Teacher. He earned a masters degree in Educational Leadership and Change from Antioch University and holds a B.A. The student population of Westridge School For Girls is 529. . This work stems from a deep belief that student success is created through meaningful relationships, in which all have an opportunity to learn, grow, and strengthen community bonds. Westridge is thrilled to announce the appointments of two, director-level administrators whose work will be central to key elements of the school's 2020-2025 Westridge Strategic Plan. Jenna holds an M.A. N/A. 09. Joseph J. Ybarra Richard C. Fung Catherine comes to Westridge from the School for Young Performers in New York where she was a 6th grade teacher and 8th grade organizational coach. B.A., Arizona State University, Dean of Lower & Middle School Student Voices He is passionate about racial equity, social justice, and effective teacher practice. Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, Assistant Director of Admission We are currently scheduling enrollment appointments on a first come basis. They know how to communicate. Thread of updates regarding school closures and district activities for 12/08 and 12/09. Kenzie's wife, Val Brownsmith, teaches Middle School mathematics here at Westridge. Hazel Diaz, Assistant Nurse B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Office Phone: 423-354-1400 M.A., University of Southern California From grades 4-12, girls' voices are front and center and learning is active and . Explore our campus during one of our upcoming visiting days or through ourvirtual tour to get to know ourcommunity. Email: mail_hide("190118", "scott.sams", 0, "ten.21knavillus") M.S.,National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia, Director of Theatre Cindy Lin, Scenic & Properties Designer Office Phone: 423-354-1400 Cindy joins Westridge as the Scenic and Properties Designer. The collaborative efforts and intentions of the Board of Trustees, alumnae, parent, employee, and student communities promote the energy, excellence, and values of the school. Kara Ramirez, 8th Grade English Teacher Darren Brown, Middle School Science (long-term substitute for Rob Greene, who is on leave this semester) Office Phone: 423-354-1460 Full-time Teacher, Mike Copas (Assistant Coach) Ed.D., Pepperdine University, Director of Marketing and Communications Full-time Teacher, Andrew Murray (Head Coach) Men's Water Polo - Cal State Fullerton Athletics M.A., University of Southern California Ian Tatum, Director of Equity M.S., California State University, Long Beach, Faculty -Middle & Upper SchoolRocketry He holds a B.S. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic, and other school-administered programs. M.F.T., Hope International University We strive to ensure that faculty and staff reflect our student body and our community goals. Middle and Upper School Orchestra Teacher Kerri Epps earned her Bachelors degree in Music Education with an emphasis in violin from UCLA and is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Music Teaching and Learning from the University of Southern California. As leaders within their profession and their disciplines, many faculty members present seminars and workshops to educators at local, state, and national levels. B.S., Art Institute of California at Los Angeles, Faculty - Middle School Science Please call 403-817-3552. Single Subject Teaching Credential,Point Loma Nazarene University, STEAMWorks Design Studio Coordinator Email: mail_hide("197545", "stephanie.kramer", 0, "ten.21knavillus") B.A., Boston College Office Phone: 423-354-1400 She also was a Physical Education Teacher at High Point Academy and Polytechnic School before accepting the role full-time at Westridge. Email: mail_hide("190127", "josh.pendleton", 0, "ten.21knavillus") Office Phone: 423-354-1450, Roby Witcher (Assistant Principal) B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, Athletics Coordinator Office Phone: 423-354-1400 Mr. Alberto Cardozo. Full-time Teacher, John Wooten (Assistant Coach) She has a B.A. M.A., University of Phoenix, Honolulu, Faculty - Middle School Science Office Phone: 423-354-1400 Our special environment leads to a student body comfortable and confident being their true selves, using their voices, and supporting their peersand that is an environment where learning takes off. For 22 years prior,Irina worked at USC Marshall School of Business, USC Dornsife Architectural Services, Viterbi School of Engineering, and USC Facilities Management Services. Non-faculty, Eddie Spriggs (Assistant Coach) in marriage and family therapy from Hope International University, and a B.A. Office Phone: 423-652-9449 M.A., Institute for Humane Education/Valparaiso University B.S.W.,University of Kansas It is the policy of the Lake Oswego School Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Retired Educator, Chase Arnold (Assistant Coach) Office Phone: 423-354-1450 Email: mail_hide("190124", "connor.copas", 0, "ten.21knavillus") Here's his story. Westridge girls are empowered as students and as young women who are comfortable being themselves, making themselves heard, and jumping headfirst into making a mark on the world. B.A., Marquette University, Director of Lower & Middle School BS.c., University of Regina, Canada Calendar - Westridge Middle School - SMSD M.S., Fuller Theological Seminary B.A., California State University, Northridge, Dean of Lower & Middle School Student Support Jenna has been involved with Westridge Athletics since 2015 as a freshman volleyball coach and varsity assistant from 2015-2017, Middle School sports coordinator from 2017-2018, and head varsity volleyball coach from 2019-2021. Email: mail_hide("210268", "anthony.richardson", 0, "ten.21knavillus") Office Phone: 423-354-1400 Email: mail_hide("190125", "mike.copas", 0, "ten.21knavillus") B.A., San Francisco State University, Faculty - Upper School Science Zanita Kelly, Ed.D. in journalism from Boston University. Jamie has an engineering background and spent many years doing research, development, and clinical studies on cardiac devices at companies including Pfizer and DuPont. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic, and other school-administered programs. Faculty with . Email: mail_hide("190123", "jay.conkin", 0, "ten.21knavillus") Ed. Office Phone: 423-354-1450 M.S., University of Virginia, Faculty - Upper School Spanish and Partnership for Success! Full-time Teacher, Chris Benton (Assistant Coach) M.S., Lamar University, 324 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, California 91105 Elliott Chang, Upper School Math Teacher Ms Melissa Sheard. in English Literature from the University of Sussex. Before coming to Los Angeles, he was a teaching assistant and physics tutor at the University of Virginia while earning his masters degree in physics. B.A., California State University, Los Angeles, Librarian B.S., University of Melbourne M.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill M.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Registration will be open from Feb. 6 - March 31. Before her time at theVC Star, Shivani held several roles including web editor atThe Malibu Times, a weekly print and digital newspaper. Max Duncan, Upper School English Teacher She earned her bachelors degree in philosophy from UC Santa Barbara. Dance Conservatory Diploma, Boston Conservatory of Music Employees and Others: Director of Human Resources, Kneale Administration Building, 123 South Webb Road, PO Box 4904, Grand Island, NE 68802-4904; 308-385-5900. Grand Island Public Schools are closed 1/18 due to winter weather. B.A., Colgate University Email: mail_hide("216717", "andrea.werner", 0, "ten.21knavillus") Westridge Middle School / Homepage - Grand Island Public Schools And that changes everything. She has a B.A. And they develop the curiosity, thoughtfulness, and wonder they need to become self-motivated and passionate learners, a state where transformative learning takes hold. M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University, Director of Technology Office Phone: 423-354-1450 He holds a B.A. Phone or email our staff to find find out if your child is struggling or excelling academically or behaviorally. Faculty & Staff Directory. 324 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, California 91105 Ms. Elizabeth Henricks. Emily Mukai, Human Development Coordinator The Central District Health Department (CDHD) will be offering two Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines clinic this month at our middle schools. Currently, she is in private practice at Silver Lake Psychology and serves as a therapist and program coordinator for the United American Indian Involvement, Inc.s Seven Generations program. in English from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. B.F.A., Otis College of Art and Design, Faculty - Physical Education 1. reviews ( 1 %) Love Westridge - it's the only school I've found that has the perfect mix of community and academics. Anna Bondoc, 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher On the whole, Westridge is a place where students can be weird and curious and ask big . This property is not currently available for sale. Email: mail_hide("190109", "rwwagner316", 0, "moc.oohay") M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary B.S., Stanford University Darren earned an M.S. As an educational consultant, Tatum has designed professional development for businesses and schools in the areas of culturally responsive teaching, equitable practices within education, and restorative practices. Aug. M.A., Ball State University, Faculty Middle School History & Human Development Science Department Chair Her career includes posts at Cal State LA, Montana State University, and UCLA, from which she earned a Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature. Daniel Prince Email: mail_hide("210269", "anthony.richardson", 0, "ten.21knavillus") 324 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, California 91105 B.A., University of Southern California Last year, they worked as a teaching assistant for a wide range of subjects in 4th-8th grade classrooms, and provided supervisory duties associated with COVID compliance. District Home. B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Donald L. Morgan, Ph.D. Single Subject Teaching Credential, Mills College, Faculty - Middle & Upper School Dance August 25, 2022 We are excited to welcome these new faculty and staff members to the Westridge community as we start the 2022-2023 school year. Westridge Middle School is a public school located in GRAND ISLAND, NE. Jennifer earned her B.A. Office Phone: 423-354-1400 B.A., Denison University Dan Perahya, Middle and Upper School Rocketry and Upper School Math Teacher Westridge Principal Retiring - Thank You, Mr. Wolfe! M.B.A., Pepperdine, Faculty - Middle School English Office Phone: 423-354-1450 1015 Westridge Knls, Fullerton, CA 92835 | Trulia There, she coordinated daily fundraising activities to complete the construction of Liu Fang Yuan, the largest Chinese Garden outside of China. B.A., University of California, Riverside B.A., Vassar College, Faculty - Lower & Middle School Physical Education M.A., University of California, Berkeley, Faculty - Upper School English Mme Vanessa Lundgren. Jim Lygopoulos Office Phone: 423-354-1400 Full-time Teacher, Andrew Murray (Head Coach) Leadership Appointments: Director of Teaching - Westridge School in Film and English from Vassar College. B.A., Chapman University Staff Directory. Prior to that, Katie spent four years working as a substitute and intercession instructor, and coaching running with Girls on The Run. Westridge School admits students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Ryan has been teaching since 2005 and has taught middle school and high school levels of both Spanish and Choral music. Full-time Teacher, Rob Hoover (Assistant Coach) Full-time Teacher, Brian Barbour (Assistant Coach) Rob Siminoski, Technical Director As an educational consultant, Tatum has designed professional development for businesses and schools in the areas of culturally responsive teaching, equitable practices within education, and restorative practices. M.Ed., University of Houston, Director of Alumnae Engagement Our Mission: At Westridge, we grow leaders and learners. We talked with Upper School Computer Science and Robotics Teacher Autumn Rogers about why she chose Westridge, how her classes are informed by her industry experience, and her philosophy that anyone can code.