Curriculum Detail

All Upper School

  • Mrs. Amy Roberts
    Upper School Principal
    Quinnipiac University - M.S.
    Colby College - B.A.
  • Mrs. Christine Aghaian
    Substitute Teacher
    United States International University - M.A.
    University of Southern California - B.S.
  • Mrs. Lora Allison
    US Director of Community Life; ASB
    Arizona State University - M.S.
    Northern Arizona University - B.S.
  • Ms. Mercedes Amezcua
    Substitute Teacher
    University of Southern California - M.A.
    California State University, Long Beach - B.S.
  • Mrs. Victoria Anaele
    School Counselor
  • Ms. Laura Andert
    Substitute Teacher
    Chapman University - B.A.
  • Ms. Megan Armes
    Head Girls Lacrosse Coach
    Saint Mary's College of California - B.A.
  • Mr. Aidan Avila
    Substitute Teacher
    San Diego State University - B.A.
  • Ms. Olivia Bay
    US Assistant Cross Country Coach
  • Mrs. Rachel Beauchene
    Substitute Teaching Program Manager
    California State University, Fullerton - B.A.
  • Mr. David Bellosi
    US History & Social Science
    Pepperdine Univeristy - M.A.
    University of North Carolina - MALS
    Florida Atlantic University - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Brian Bennett
    Assistant Baseball Coach
  • Ms. Karen Bennett
    Film & Media
    Berklee College of Music - B.F.A.
    California State University, Northridge - Credentialed
  • Mrs. Meghan Benson
    US Mathematics
    Azusa Pacific University - M.A.
    University of Redlands - B.S.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Geovanna Besikof
    US World Languages
    University of Denver - M.A.
    University of Ricardo Palma - B.A.
  • Mr. Dennis Birch
    Coach
    California State University, Dominguez Hills - B.A.
  • Mrs. Lisa Botts
    MS World Languages
    California State University, Long Beach - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Nathanial Bowman
    US Football Coach
  • Mr. Ken Bowyer
    Substitute Teacher
    California State University, San Bernardino - M.A.
    California State University, Fullerton - M.A.
    University of California, Riverside - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Laura Bowyer
    Substitute Teacher
    San Francisco State University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Cecily Breit
    Upper School Administrative Assistant
  • Ms. Jamie Anne Bunch
    US English; US DEI Coordinator
    California State University, Sacramento - B.A.
    California State University, Sacramento - M.A.
  • Ms. Cait Bunting
    US Assistant Girls Basketball Coach & Afterschool Enrichment
    California State University, Fullerton - B.A.
  • Mr. Preston Bush
    Substitute Teacher
    Palmer Theology Seminary - M.A.
    Vanguard University - B.A.
  • Mr. DJ Bywell
    Substitute Teacher
    Carnegie College - B.A.
  • Mrs. Alanna Cajthaml
    Chief Financial and Operating Officer
    Biola University - MBA
    Biola University - B.S.
  • Dr. Stephanie Capen
    Director of Institutional Research & Astronomy Teacher
    University of Hawaii, Manoa - PhD
    University of Hawaii, Manoa - M.Ed.
    Eastern Nazarene College - B.S.
  • Mr. Chris Carbajal
    Band Director
    Boston University - M.A.
    Berklee College of Music - B.A.
  • Mr. Peter Carey
    Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
    California Baptist University - B.A.
  • Dr. Ryan Carey
    Director of Experiential Education and Extension Programs
    University of Texas - PhD
    University of Texas - M.A.
    Dartmouth - A.B.
  • Mrs. Avery Chambers
    Head Cheer Coach
    Greenville University - B.S.
  • Mrs. Dan Cheng
    MS World Languages
    Harbin Institute of Technology - M.A.
    Harbin Institute of Technology - B.A.
  • Ms. Andrea Chou
    US Chemistry
    University of California, Berkeley - B.S.
    University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
  • Mr. Pete Clark
    US English; Department Chair
    Middlebury College - M. Litt.
    University of New England - CAGS
    Middlebury College - M.A.
    Amherst College - B.A.
  • Ms. Avery Clarke '20
    US Assistant Volleyball Coach
    University of Oregon
  • Ms. Kathleen Clasen
    Substitute Teacher
  • Mr. Dallas Clemmons
    US English
    Columbia University - M.A.
    University of Iowa - M.A.
    Yale University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Beth Clemmons
    US English
    Teachers College, Columbia University - M.A.
    Wellesley College - B.A.
  • Mr. Cedric Cole '15
    Track & Field Coach
    Chapman University
  • Mrs. Lynda Collier
    Director of Alumni Relations
    University of Arizona - B.S.
    National University - Teaching Credential
  • Mrs. Casey Comeau
    Admission Assistant For External Affairs
    Chapman University - M.A.T.
    Westmont College - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Jan Connon
    Substitute Teacher
  • Mr. Victor Cota
    Director of Equity and Inclusion
    Rice University - M.B.A.
    University of Southern California - B.A.
  • Mrs. Cheryl Cragun
    US Receptionist / Attendance Administrative Assistant
  • Mr. Casey Crampton
    US Assistant Golf Coach
  • Mr Michael Davis Jr.
    Head Strength & Conditioning Coach; Personal Fitness & Wellness
    California University of Pennsylvania - M.S.
    Western New Mexico University - B.S.
  • Mr. Adam Doty
    LS Personal Fitness & Wellness; US Assistant Coach
    California State University, Fullerton - B.S.
  • Ms. Noelle Du Puy
    Substitute Teacher
    University of California, Santa Barbara - B.A.
  • Ms. Wendy Elliott
    US Assistant Tennis Coach
    California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - B.S.
  • Mrs. Lindsay Eres '00
    Executive Director of Special Camp; Dean of 11 & 12 Grade Students; Girls Varsity Basketball Asst. Coach
    University of Southern California - B.A.
  • Mrs. Lori Fava
    Director of Athletic Operations; MS PE
    Molloy College - B.A.
  • Mr. Simon Fellowes
    US History & Social Science
    California State University, Fullerton - M.S.
    Northumbria University, UK - B.A.
    Sheffield Hallam University, UK - TESOL
  • Mrs. Jill Fincher
    Upper School Attendance/Receptionist & Church Assistant
  • Ms. Mackenzie Flynn
    US Assistant Soccer Coach
  • The Rev. Earl Gibson
    Church Chaplain
    California State University, Fullerton - B.A.
    Claremont School of Theology - M.Div.
  • Ms. Megan Good
    MS PFW Teacher; Cross Country, Track & Field Coach
    Montana State University - B.S.
  • Mr. Sal Gumina
    Substitute Teacher
    California State University, Los Angeles - M.A.
    California State University, Long Beach - B.S.
  • Mr. Vatche Hagopian
    Substitute Teacher
    California State University, Los Angeles - M.A.
  • Mrs. Sarah Hallenbeck
    Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach
    Yale University - B.A.
  • Mr. James Harris '96
    Upper School Assistant Principal; US History & Social Science; Tartan Tutors; Honor Committee
    University of California, Irvine - M.A.
    University of California, Irvine - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Kirsten Harvey
    Director of Dance
    University of California, Irvine - MFA
    University of California, Irvine - B.A.
    University of California, Los Angeles
    New York University School of Medicine
  • Ms. Linda He
    US Mathematics
    California State University, Fullerton - M.S.
    University of California, Irvine - B.S.
    Credentialed
  • Ms. Makenna Henry
    Personal Fitness & Wellness; Dean of 9 & 10 Grade Students; Soccer Coach
    University of California, Long Beach - M.S.
    University of California, Santa Barbara - B.A.
  • Mr. Edmund Herlihy
    US Science; Department Chair; Swimming & Diving Coach
    University of California, Irvine - M.A.
    University of the Pacific - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Joe Hoff
    Digital Photography
    Texas Christian University - BFA
  • Ms. Heather Holmes
    US Visual Arts Studio Teacher
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas - M.A.
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas - B.A.
  • J Horton
    US Science Lab Tech
    San Jose State University - B.S.
  • Mrs. Esther Hsu
    US World Languages
    California State University, Fullerton - B.S.
    Credentialed
  • Ms. Linling Hsu
    Orchestra Director
    Rice University - B.M.
  • Ms. Erica Huerta
    Associate Director of College Counseling
    New York University - M.A.
    University of California, Los Angeles - B.A.
  • Mr. Jon Hughes
    Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
    Calvary Chapel Bible College - BBS
  • Mr. Kolin Hurlock
    Substitute Teacher
    Concordia University, Irvine - B.A.
  • Mrs. Alexandra Jennings
    US World Languages
    University of Minnesota - B.A.
    University of Minnesota - M.Ed.
  • Mrs. Emma Johnson
    MS World Languages
    California State University, Long Beach - B.A.
    California State University, Long Beach - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Todd Johnson
    Substitute Teacher
    University of Oklahoma - B.S.
  • Mr. Weston Jukam
    US Assistant Baseball Coach
  • Mrs. Denise Karlsen
    All School Registrar
    University of Dayton - M.B.A.
    University of Kentucky - B.S.
  • Mrs. Jillian Kartchner
    US Library Teacher
    University of California, Irvine - M.A.
    University of California, Santa Cruz - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Josh Keithly
    US Assistant Baseball Coach
    Pacific University Oregon - B.S.
  • Mr. Brian Kelly
    MS PE and Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach
    California University of Pennsylvania - M.S.
    Whittier College - B.A.
  • Mrs. Kristie Kessler
    Substitute Teacher
    California State University, Long Beach - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Dr. Maryam Kia-Keating
    Director of Counseling
    Boston Univeristy - PhD
    Harvard University - MEd
    Dartmouth College - A.B.
  • Mr. Christian Kim
    US Science; US Mathematics
    University of California, Irvine - M.S.
    Franklin and Marshall College - B.A.
  • Ms. Kimberly Kim
    US English
    James Madison University - M.A.T.
    James Madison University - M.A.
    James Madison University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Adela Kwan
    Director of Choral Music
    University of California, Irvine - M.F.A.
    University of California, Irvine - B.S.
    University of California, Irvine - B.M.
  • Mr. Andrew Lachelt
    Assistant Athletic Coach
    Concordia University - M.A.
    Azusa Pacific University - B.A.
  • Mr. Ben Lah
    Associate Director of College Counseling
    Columbia University - Teachers College - M.A.
    Pomona College - B.A.
  • Mrs. Martha Lamborn
    Substitute Teacher
    University of Maryland - B.A.
  • Mr. Tom Lancaster
    Head Girls Varsity Soccer Coach
    University of South Wales - B.S.
  • Mr. James Larson III
    US Assistant Basketball Coach
    San Francisco State University - B.A.
  • Mr. Curt Lee
    Head Girls Beach Volleyball Coach
  • Mr. Dylan Lewis
    Substitute Teacher
    Tiffin University - M.A.
    University of California, Santa Cruz - B.A.
  • Mr. David Lin
    US & MS Computer Science
    New York University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Nancy Linaweaver
    Substitute Teacher
    California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - M.S.
    Eastern Oregon State University - B.A.
  • Mr. Scott Lipsky
    Assistant Athletic Director; Head Boys & Girls Tennis Coach
    Stanford University - B.S.
  • Mrs. Dania Markum
    Sports Information Manager
    Trinity International University - B.A.
  • Mr. Jake Markum
    Assistant Football Coach
  • Mr. Joshua Markum
    Assistant Athletic Director; PFW Department Chair; Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
    Trinity International University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Trisha Marx
    Personal Fitness & Wellness; Assistant Coach
    University of California, Irvine - B.S.
    Azusa Pacific University - M.A.
    National University - Credentialed
  • Mr. Gary Marzolo
    Substitute Teacher
    California State University, Fullerton - M.A.
    California State University, Fullerton - B.A.
  • Ms. Natalie McAlpin
    Substitute Teacher
    Azusa Pacific University - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Derek McIntire
    School Counselor
    Chapman University - B.A.
    University of Oregon - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Gregg McLaughlin
    Substitute Teacher
    Alliant International - M.A.
    University of California, Irvine - B.A.
  • Ms. Patricia Mejia
    US World Languages
    Loyola Marymount University - B.A.
    Loyola Marymount University - B.A.
  • Mrs. Kylie Middlebrook
    MS Director of Community Life
    California State University, Fullerton - B.A.
  • Mr. Tom Monroe
    Substitute Teacher, Assistant Cross Country Coach
    Pomona College - B.A.
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Masters
  • Mr. Jaydin Moses
    Athletics Coach
    University of California, Irvine - B.A.
  • Mr. Hevany Mota
    Assistant Soccer Coach
    Otero Junior College
  • Mr. Iman Mozaffarian
    Substitute Teacher
    University of California, Los Angeles - B.A.
  • Mr. Greg Namrow
    Assistant Football Coach
  • Ms. Miriam Neff
    Substitute Teacher
    National University - M.A.
    Oregon State University - B.A.
  • Mr. Dan O'Shea
    Director of Athletics and Head Football Coach
    University of La Verne - MBA
    California State University, Long Beach - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Elizabeth O'Shea
    US Mathematics; Department Chair
    University of California, Los Angeles - B.S.
  • Mr. Oscar Olamendi
    Assistant Soccer Coach
    California State University, Long Beach - B.A.
  • Mrs. Leslie Pacheco-Manning
    Personal Fitness & Wellness
    Bowling Green State University - M.A.
    Bowling Green State University - M.Ed.
    Pepperdine University - B.S.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Randy Park
    Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
    University of California, Los Angeles - B.A.
  • Mrs. Emma Perry RN '11
    School Nurse
    Emory University - M.S.
    Emory University - B.S.
    Georgetown University - B.S.
  • Mrs. Marlett Phillips
    US English Substitute Teacher; US Testing Coordinator
    George Mason University - M.S.
    Colgate University - B.A.
  • Mr. Stuart Pollard '19
    US Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach
    College of the Holy Cross
  • Mrs. Betsy Purpura
    US Assistant Tennis Coach
    University of Arizona - B.A.
    Fordham University - Master's in Business Administration
  • Mr. Blake Reemtsma
    US English
    Columbia College - B.A.
    University of Texas, Austin - M.A.
    Bread Loaf School of English - M.A.
    Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers - M.F.A
  • Mr. Jeff Rehmar
    Assistant Boys Golf Coach
    Ohio State University - B.A.
  • Mr. Grant Richey
    US Assistant Surf Coach
  • Mr. Gordon Richins
    Technical Director / Resident Designer
    University of California, Irvine - M.F.A.
    Utah State University - B.F.A.
  • Mr. Chase Robinson
    US History Teacher
    University of California, Irvine - MAT
    University of California, Irvine - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Seaby Rodriguez
    Associate Director of College Counseling
  • Dr. Jennifer Ross-Viola
    US Science
    University of Notre Dame - Ph.D.
    University of San Diego - B.A.
  • Mr. Brian Rother
    US Assistant Track Coach
  • Ms. Kelsey Rudolph
    US Assistant Girls Beach Volleyball Coach
  • Mrs. Chelsea Runge
    US Mathematics; US History & Social Science
    Harvard University - Ed.M.
    Harvard University - A.B.
  • Ms. Corinne Samskey
    MS and US Mathematics
    Emporia State University - B.S.
    University of Kansas - M.Ed.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Meredith Schumacher
    US English; Dean of 9 & 10 Grade Students
    California State University, Fullerton - M.A.
    University of California, Irvine - M.A.
    University of California, Berkeley - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mrs. Michele Silverman
    Production Manager for the Arts
    Arizona State University - M.A.
    Stanford University - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Dr. Danny Solarz
    US History & Social Science; Head Golf Coach
    Claremont Graduate University - Ph.D.
    University of California, Riverside - M.B.A.
    University of California, San Diego - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Tom Spellmire
    US Mathematics
    University of San Diego - B.A.
  • Ms. Anza Spinelli
    US Biology
    University of California, Santa Barbara - B.S.
  • Mr. Steve Sprecher
    US Physics
    University of California, Los Angeles - J.D.
    University of California, Los Angeles - MBA
    United States Naval Academy - B.S.
  • Dr. Masami Stahr
    US Mathematics
    College of Notre Dame - B.A.
    George Mason University - B.S.
    George Mason University - M.S.
    George Mason University - Ph.D.
  • Mr. Jesse Standlea
    US & MS Visual Arts; Department Chair
    California State University, Fullerton - B.F.A.
    Claremont Graduate University - M.F.A.
  • Mr. Phil Steering
    Assistant Baseball Coach
    University of Hawaii, Hilo - B.A.
  • Mr. Bryan Sullivan
    US World Languages; Department Chair
    University of California, Santa Barbara - M.A.
    St. Mary's College of California - B.A.
    Chapman University - Single Subject - Spanish Teaching Credential
  • Mrs. Kristina Taylor '05
    US History & Social Science; US Yearbook; Department Chair
    Arizona State University - M.A.
    Arizona State University - B.A.
    University of San Diego
  • Ms. Karly Thomas '13
    Substitute Teacher
    University of California, Riverside - MFA
    University of Michigan - BTA
  • Mr. Ryan Thompson
    Coach
    Biola University - B.S.
  • Mr. Dave Tomlinson '95
    Athletic Trainer; Personal Fitness & Wellness; Dean of 11 & 12 Grade Students
    Concordia University - M.A.
    California State University, Northridge - B.S.
  • Mr. Richard Torvik
    US Assistant Soccer Coach
    Concordia University - M.A.
    Molde University College - B.A.
  • Mr. Jonathan Tufo
    Executive Director of Advancement
    California State University, Fullerton - B.A.
    Keller Graduate School of Management - M.B.A.
    Keller Graduate School of Management - M.P.M.
  • Ms. Beatta Tuominen
    Substitute Teacher
    Utah State University - BFA
  • Mr. Nathan Valdez
    MS & US Computer Science Teacher
    California State University, Fullerton - M.S.
    California State University, Northridge - B.A.
  • Ms. Meredith Vazquez
    Middle School Spanish Teacher
    Christian Brothers University - M.A.
    Westmont College - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Scott Wallis
    Head Baseball Coach
    University of Hawaii, Hilo - B.A.
  • Mr. Jensen Walsh
    Substitute Teacher
    California State University, Fullerton - B.A.
  • Ms. Robbin Ward
    Substitute Teacher
    California State University, Fullerton - M.A.
    University of Puget Sound - B.A.
    Credentialed
  • Ms. Amy Warren
    Director of College Counseling
    Columbia University - Ed.M.
    Columbia University - M.A.
    Williams College - B.A.
  • Mr. Mark Warren
    Coach
    University of California, San Diego - MBA
  • Mr. Curtis Wilson
    Assistant Swim and Dive Coach
    Pitzer College - B.A.
  • Mrs. Staciana Winfield
    US Physiology; Head Swimming & Diving Coach; MS Health; Personal Fitness & Wellness
    Concordia University - M.A.
    University of California, Berkeley - B.S.
    Credential - Multiple Subject
  • Mr. Bob Yoder
    Head Boys & Girls Volleyball Coach
    University of Southern California - MBA
    University of Southern California - B.A.
  • Ms. Elaine Cai Zhu
    Substitute Teacher
    University of California, Irvine - M.A.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal School

31641 La Novia Avenue
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
 
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An Independent Preschool Through Grade 12 College-Preparatory Day School in Orange County California

Non-Discrimination Policy
St. Margaret's Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid, hiring and athletic policies or in other school-administered programs.