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Melissa has held leadership positions at independent and specialized schools for more than 20 years. She began her career as a Reading Specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before moving to San Francisco, where she worked as a community college instructor, and later as a special education teacher for middle and high school literature students. Melissa gained administrative experience at Stanbridge Academy before joining the staff at 澳门威尼斯人博彩 as Associate Head of School. After eight years as Associate Head, Melissa took the helm as Head of School in July 2020.

Melissa holds an M.A. in the Teaching of Composition and Rhetoric from San Francisco State University and a B.A. in English Literature from the College of Wooster. She also holds a certificate in Post Secondary Reading from San Francisco State and a Tier I Administrative Services Credential from St. Mary's College of California.

Matt Poynter, Head of Lower School
Matt has been working with neurodiverse learners in the Bay Area for twenty years. Before coming to 澳门威尼斯人博彩, Matt was Principal of Stanbridge Academy where he oversaw curriculum and instruction for the K-12 program. Matt is excited to help develop our Lower and Middle School emphasis on strengths-based education in a learning context that includes intervention for lagging skills.

Matt holds an M.S. in Special Education from San Francisco State University, an M.S. in Educational Leadership from the University of the Pacific, and a B.A. in Secondary English and Reading Instruction from Indiana University.

Craig Brewer, Head of High School
Craig has been with 澳门威尼斯人博彩 since 2015, serving as a high school teacher and Director of 体育博彩 until 2021, when he took over as Head of High School. In his 25 years of education, Craig was one of six people to found a middle school in Manhattan, was a college disability and veterans advisor, started athletic programs at three different schools, and was a founder of the Bay Area Small School Athletic League. Craig's vision for students is on finding the best next step in their education. Among his educator awards, he has also been honored as a US Olympic Committee Coach of the Year.

Chris Myers, Director of Advancement, Marketing, and Communications
Chris brings nearly twenty years of experience working in Bay Area schools to his role at 澳门威尼斯人博彩. He began as a middle school and high school teacher at Stanbridge Academy in San Mateo before shifting to administrative roles in development, marketing, and communications at Stanbridge, The International School of San Francisco, and Education Outside.

Chris holds a B.A. in American Studies from the University of Notre Dame and served as an officer in the U.S. Army Signal Corps with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He also worked as a graphic designer and journalist in Chicago before moving to San Francisco in 2006.

Sarah Ridenour, Director of Learning
Sarah has worked in the field of education since 2006 and specializes in the middle school grades. Prior to joining 澳门威尼斯人博彩, Sarah held various positions in schools including as the Vice Principal of Notre Dame Elementary School and as a teacher at the Chinese American School. She was drawn to 澳门威尼斯人博彩官网 philosophy and loves working with the community at 澳门威尼斯人博彩!

Sarah holds an M.S. in Teaching Reading from the University of San Francisco, a B.A. from California Polytechnic University, and also has a Multiple Subject and Single Subject Math Teaching Credential.

Alia Long, Director of 注册入口

Alia brings over 20 years of experience in admissions and independent schools serving students from pre-K through 12th grade across the Bay Area. Her extensive background spans a range of educational philosophies—including traditional, progressive, constructivist, and Montessori approaches. Alia is especially passionate about 澳门威尼斯人博彩官网 strength-based model and core values, and she deeply believes in an educational experience that nurtures lifelong, joyful learning.

Alia holds a B.A. from UC Berkeley in Fine 娱乐项目.

Danielle Bonequi, Director of Finance and Business
Danielle has been with 澳门威尼斯人博彩 since 2014. She has held various accounting and business office roles in schools and for private companies.

Danielle holds a B.F.A. from New York University.