Faculty & Staff
All Members
HR & Accounts
Sales & Marketing
IT Support
Aaron Gardner
Middle School Humanities Teacher, High School Poetry Teacher
Credentials:
B.A., English, University of California, Berkeley • CSU East Bay (single subject
Adrienne Hoskins
Child Development Specialist & Copy Editor
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
I began as a
Aileen Konz
Business Office Staff
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
Since 2021.
Why do you
Alex Biggs
Janitor, Kitchen Porter
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
I started at Oak
Alison Frey Andersson
High School Ceramics Teacher
Credentials:
B.A., University of Oregon • M.F.A., Studio Art, Post Baccalaureate, The School
Anders Hilton da Silva
Senior Development Officer
Andy Gilman
High School US History, Religion & Ethics Teacher
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
Eight years formerly, now
Angela Daugherty
Bookkeeper
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
Since 2015.
Why do you
Arianne Swaffar
Gardening Teacher
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
11
Why do you work
Aron Van Alstine
Chair of the Music Department
Credentials:
B.A., Music, University of Wisconsin, Madison • Teacher since 2003
How many years
Aryssa Pujia
High School Office Staff
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
2023 OGS Graduate. First
Barbara Nelson
Front Office Staff
Bettina Hohner
2nd Grade Teacher
Credentials:
B.A., Educational Studies with a concentration in Social Education • University of
Bo Qalandar
Athletic Director & Camping Coordinator
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
Since 2006.
Why do you
Brent Friedlander
Preschool Teacher
Coming soon
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Brian Thornhill
Art Teacher
Credentials
BFA, Pictorial Art, San Jose State • Teaching Credential in Art, San
Bridget Matson
First Grade Teacher
Credentials:
B.S., in Liberal Studies, Multiple Subject Credential • M.A., Education • California
Brittany Borowitz
High School Science Teacher & Admissions Associate
Credentials:
B.A, Environmental Science • M.A., Urban Education • University of California, Santa
Brittany Holden
High School Counselor
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
First year, 2024!
Why do
Camille Holly
3rd - 8th Grade Spanish Teacher
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
I originally taught 1st-8th
Carrie Rubalcava
Preschool Teacher
Credentials:
Early Childhood Credits, Montessori Trained, Brain Gym Certified • Ventura College •
Carrie Ruscheinsky
1st Grade Teaching Aide
Cassidy Linder
Musical Production Coordinator, HS Dance & Theater Elective Teacher, Summer Camp Coordinator
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
Since 2018.
Why do you
Christine Elmore
Reading Specialist
Credentials:
B.A., Elementary, English and Social Science • M.A., Teaching English as a
Chrystalla Cruz
Preschool Teacher
Credentials
B.A., Early Childhood Studies (Child and Family), The University of Western Sydney,
Daniel Wright
High School Woodworking Teacher
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
Since 2019, as the
Darren Hawkins
Aftercare Teacher
Bio Coming Soon!
Debra Rose
Librarian
Credentials:
B.A., Zoology; University of California, Berkeley, CA • M.A., Counseling Psychology; Pacifica
Emma Larkan
Preschool Teacher
Credentials:
Early Childhood Credentials • Ventura College • Teacher since 2015
How many years
Eric Cowen
Kindergarten Teacher
Credentials:
B.A., Liberal Studies, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential • California State University, Channel
Eric Sullivan
3rd - 12th Grade Music Teacher
Credentials:
Attended, Musician’s Institute, Berklee School of Music, New England Conservatory • Teacher
Gem Chadic
Maintenance Team
Gianni Garubo
High School English Teacher
How many years at Oak Grove?
14 years as a student. Teacher’s Aide
Hannah Whatley
Kitchen Porter
Heidi Anton
2nd Grade Teaching Aide, Assistant Athletic Director
Jacqueline Valle
Director of Operations
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
I started in 2012.
Why
Jaime Flores
IT Coordinator & Communications Associate
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
2020 was my first
Jaymie Arquilevich
PK – 8 Registrar, Admissions Administrative Assistant
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
I joined the Oak
Jennifer Wing
K - 5th Lead Aftercare Teacher
Jodi Grass
Head of School
Brief Bio
Jodi Grass has worked at Oak Grove School and the Krishnamurti
Joanne ColdSteel
Maintenance Technician
Credentials
Several years of experience maintaining grounds and buildings for the Ojai Valley
Joel Keeler
Director of Advancement
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
I started in 2022
Why
Joy Maguire-Parsons
College Counselor
When did you start at Oak Grove
2022-23 Previously 2001-2016
Why do you work
Julia San Bartolome
Head Chef
Credentials:
Santa Barbara City College’s Culinary Arts Program • Baking and Pastry Arts
Kaitlyn Hornblower
Occupational Therapist
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
2021 was my first
Kalli Gedwed
Middle School Math Teacher
Credentials:
M.A., Educational Leadership • Multiple subject and administrative teaching credential • Fort
Kerstin Kuhn
Development & Alumni Relations Associate
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
I started in April
Laila Muller
Kindergarten Teacher
Credentials:
B.A., Psychology, M.A., Elementary Education • Swarthmore College, The College of New
Laurie Cornell
Director of Early Childhood Program & Early Elementary
Credentials:
B.A., English, 24 Units in Early Childhood Development
Hawaii Pacific University, Cal State
Lindsey Yeager
HS Math Teacher, LRP Teacher
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
I began my current
Louise Everett
4th Grade Teacher
Credentials:
B.A., Hons American and Commonwealth Arts – University of Exeter, England •
Lucy Pacheco
Administrative Assistant to the Head of School
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
Since 2021.
Why do you
Marga Kasper
Maintenance & Campus Security Manager
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
I started working at
Marie Samson
High School Math Teacher
Credentials:
B.S., Engineering Physics, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada • M. Ed., California
Mary Kelly
Sixth Grade Classroom Teacher
Credentials:
B.S., Psychology • M.S., Elementary Education • Quinnipiac University, Southern State Connecticut
Meg Bradbury
3rd Grade Teaching Aide
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
2024-25 is my first
Megan Sicotte-Kelly
Theater Production Designer
Meredith Thomas
Middle School Science Teacher & Service Learning Coordinator
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
I started in 2022
Why
Meredy Benson Rice
Teacher Development Coach
Credentials
B.A. English Literature, University of Sussex, England; B.Ed & Teaching Credential, York
Nina Mecagni
Learning Resource Program Teacher
Number of Years at Oak Grove
Five years. 2024-2025 is my first year
Oliver Cornell
Marketing & Design Associate
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
Since 2018, I have
Paige Wilson
Pastoral Care Curriculum Coordinator
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
Beginning in 2024, hopefully
Posy Smith
Business Office Support
Ron Schindel
Director of Upper Elementary & Middle School
Credentials:
B.A., Liberal Studies, California State University, Northridge
Teacher since 2000
How many years have
Rosita Tower
Business Office Staff
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
Since 2015.
Why do you
Russ Bowen
High School Spanish Teacher
Credentials:
B.A., International Management, Florida Southern College
M.A., Spanish, Middlebury College
Teacher since 2008
How many
Sage Danch
5th Grade Teacher
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
2020 was my first
Sandra Torres
Business Manager
Scott Hirsch
High School Film Studies Teacher
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
Starting in 2024
Why do
Serra Benson
3rd Grade Teacher
Credentials:
B.A., Human Ecology, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
College of the Atlantic & Antioch
Sydney Robertson
High School Dean of Student Life and Culture
Credentials:
B.A., History • Stanford University • Wesleyan University • Teacher since 1992
How
Tabytha Hauser
Sous Chef
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
As of 2023, less
Ty Mullaney
Facilities & Grounds Manager
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
One year at Oak
Warren Petersen
Senior Outreach Associate
How many years have you worked at Oak Grove?
I started working at
Will Hornblower
Dean of Studies, Human Rights History Teacher
Credentials:
B.A., History and Latin American Studies, University of Chicago • M.Ed., UC
