Faculty & Staff
Faculty members are carefully chosen from qualified teachers who are dedicated to academic excellence and the development of the whole child. In addition to prior experience, they are trained to implement Westminster’s program within its environment of small classes, consistent classroom management, and individual student attention. Teachers are selected on the basis of broad educational background and affinity with Westminster’s philosophy, plus training and ability in their particular subject area. All Westminster teachers have at least a Bachelor’s degree, with many also holding advanced degrees.
Westminster School is proud of its high-quality staff. In addition to professional credentials and experience, Westminster seeks individuals who are kind, loving, enthusiastic, dedicated, articulate and creative, and who can serve as outstanding personal role models for our students.
Leadership
Nancy Schuler
Head of School
Kathryn Jacobson
Assistant Head of School, 8th Grade History Teacher
Edna Renales
Chief Financial Officer
Charlotte Foster
Director of Curriculum and Publications, English Teacher, Upper School Team Leader, English Dept. Chair
Jori Schreiner
Director of Admissions, Team Leader, Grades K-2nd
Kari Mock
Director of Campus Operations and Auxillary Programming
Kevin Crook
Director of Multimedia & Technology
Lauren Cowles
Development Project Coordinator
Sara Caltrider
Registrar, Human Resources Manager & Bookkeeper
Erin Van Bevers
Executive Administrative Assistant & Assistant to the Head of School
Tiffany Nguyen
Accountant
Preschool
Elizabeth Fowler
Preschool Aide
Nana Aba Guerra
Preschool Lead Teacher
Kristine Lee
Preschool Director, Builders Club Sponsor
Gracie Payne
Preschool Aide
Laura Reynolds
Preschool Lead Teacher, 3-Year-Olds
Betsy Romero
Preschool Lead Teacher
Lower School
Madison Armitage
Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
Amy Bowab
Math & Science Teacher
John Branum
2nd Grade Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
Julie Farrell
Math & Science Teacher
Willette Angelic Palmer
Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
Sylvie Peev
French Teacher, Language Dept. Chair
Lucy Petillo
1st Grade Math/Science Teacher
Middle School
Christie Bernick
History and Classical Studies Teacher
Taryn Ellmyer
Math Teacher
Matthew Fisher
Grade Science Teacher, 5th-8th Grade STEAM Teacher
Arianna Hertz
3rd/4th Grade Science, 3rd/4th Grade STEAM
Esteli Isaias
Spanish Teacher
Madeleine Low
History and Classical Studies Teacher
Alexa McKenrick
3rd/ 4th Grade English Teacher
Laëtitia Mckernan
French Teacher
Sylvie Peev
French Teacher, Language Dept. Chair
Kate Ryan
Math Teacher
Samantha Smith
English & Language Arts Teacher, Team Leader
Upper School
Robert Cecil
Science Teacher, Science Department Chair
Matthew Fisher
Grade Science Teacher, 5th-8th Grade STEAM Teacher
Charlotte Foster
Director of Curriculum and Publications, English Teacher, Upper School Team Leader, English Dept. Chair
Gregory Glazier
7th Grade English Teacher and Director of Curriculum and Assessment
Esteli Isaias
Spanish Teacher
Kathryn Jacobson
Assistant Head of School, 8th Grade History Teacher
Laëtitia Mckernan
French Teacher
Linnea Shapter
History Teacher, Grades 6 - 7, Latin Teacher, Grades 7-8
Alexa Uhrmacher
Math Teacher, Grades 6-8, Math Department Chair, MathCounts Sponsor
Specials
NaKyung Ahn
Art Teacher
Brice Bach
Orchestra Director
Samuel Barrett
Librarian
Jordan Beasley
P.E. Teacher / Coach
Rachelle Bernadel
P.E. Teacher / Coach
Yvette Hannaway
Drama Director
Susan Klein
Resource Teacher, Resource Dept. Chair
Scott Krevit
Resource Teacher
Matthew Locke
Music Teacher, Choral Director, Specials Team Leader, Arts Department Chair
Kristin Sawyer
Resource Teacher
Gary Sockwell
Physical Education Teacher
Maintenance
Jamie Aguilar
Groundskeeper & Maintenance Assistant
Ivan Candanoza
Custodial Supervisor & Maintenance Assistant
Candanoza, Jr.
Maintenance Assistant
Pavel Dasek
Head of Maintenance
Leticia Perez
Custodian
Bus Drivers
Dudley Davidson
Bus Driver
Michael Kinnaly
Bus Driver
Rhonda Williams
Bus Driver






















































