Two lead teachers in every classroom
A blend of collaboration, innovation, and expertise, in front of every child, every day.
PS1 teachers are catalysts for curiosity and growth.
With two lead teachers in every classroom, students benefit from a powerful blend of collaboration, innovation, and expertise. Six specialist teachers in Art, Music, Library, PE, The Studio, and Spanish bring learning to life in hands-on ways that spark curiosity every day.
Alongside them is a dedicated team that keeps the heartbeat of the school strong and ensures every child is supported, known, and celebrated. All 44 of them are below.
Leadership
The Head of School, the directors, and the coordinators who hold the program together.
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Susannah Wolf
Head of School
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Tina Andrews
Development Manager
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Jessica Cano
Director of Finance and Operations
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Evelyn Cazun
Associate Director of Admissions
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Shabnam Fasa
Director, Sounds Like LA
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Chris Kuzina
Director of The Studio
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Luke Lutz
Aftercare Director
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Genevieve Mow
Director of Student and Community Life
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Noelle Orsini
Literacy Coordinator
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Amanda Perla
Director of Communications and Marketing
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David Ramos
IT Manager
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Leslie Rayos
Office Manager
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Brad Shimada
Director of Facilities
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Patty Garcia Word
Director of Teaching and Learning
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McKendree Yeager
Program Administrator and K-2 Math Coordinator
Specialists
Art, Music, Library, PE, Spanish, and The Studio, seen by every child every week.
Teachers
Two lead teachers in every classroom, for all seven years.
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Lucia Alcantara-Chibane
Teacher
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Milica Bison
Teacher
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Meghan Brtnik
Teacher
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David Bucchino
Teacher
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Yvonne Carrillo
Teacher
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Alece Collins
Teacher
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Kayla Estrada
Teacher
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Holly Frazier
Teacher
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LiAnne Hall
Teacher
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Billy Huynh
Teacher
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Bonnie Koo
Teacher
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Danielle Simantob
Teacher
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Holly Swope
Teacher
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Melva Thompson
Teacher
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Josefine Väli
Teacher
Operations and support
Aftercare, facilities, the front office, and campus security.
