Administration and Faculty

Administrative Roster

Principal

Kathleen Ryan

40 years as an educator
Bachelor of Arts: Immaculate Heart College, Los Angeles
California Credential: Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont
Masters in Applied Spirituality: University of San Francisco.

Business Manager

Catalina Groyon

Director of Development

Mary Dowson

31 years in educational advancement
Bachelor of Arts: Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont
Masters in Social Work: Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio

Afternoon School Secretary

Christina Schierling

Morning School Secretary

Katie Teigen

School Counselor

Amy Deas, MSW

Faculty Roster

Preschool

Gail Clary, Director and Teacher
Chrissy Roubal, Teacher
Julia Tani, Teacher

Kindergarten

Mary Strunk

Mary Strunk – 7 years at Holy Cross

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential: California State University, Monterey Bay
CLAD (Crosscultural Language & Academic Development) Certificate: California State University, Monterey Bay.

Grade 1

Amy Savoni – 24 years teaching experience

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz

Teaching Credential: California State University, San Jose

California Catechist - Monterey Diocese

Grade 2

Krista Gutberlet Elkins – 12 years teaching experience

Bachelor of Arts: California State University, Humboldt
California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential
Supplementary Authorization: English as a Second Language Credential
Clear Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development Certificate
Phono-Graphix Reading Therapist
Trained in: Brain Gym, Step Up to Writing, and Schools Atuned
Alumnus of Holy Cross School

Grade 3

Candida Stricklen – 14 years teaching experience

Bachelor of Arts: University of California, Santa Cruz
B-Clad credential (K through 12): Bethany University

Debbie Anderson - 16 years teaching experience

Bachelor of Arts: University of Pacific, Stockton in Speech Pathology
Teaching Credential: California State University: San Jose
Special training in Making Math Real, Bay Area Math Project K-6,
Bay Area Science Project - Lazers, and Childhood Developmental Disorders Symposium

Grade 4

Nancy Locatelli – 16 years teaching experience

Bachelor of Arts: San Jose State University
California Teaching Credential: San Jose State University
Master of Arts in Elementary Education, focus on Reading and Language Arts: San Jose State University

Grade 5

Cindy Honey – 18 years teaching experience

Bachelor of Arts in English: University of San Francisco (year abroad program at Oxford University)
California Teaching Credential
Montessori trained teacher
Art Specialist.

Grade 6

Kaye Olivier – 44 years teaching experience

Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in English Literature: University of California, Berkeley
Preschool-9 Credential: California State University: SF
Taught all grade levels
Master Teacher for 34 student teachers
Mentor Teacher
Art and Drama specialist

Grade 7

Cathy Novak – 29 years teaching experience

Bachelor of Science in Education: College of New Jersey
Master of Arts in Education: Santa Clara University
Resource Specialist California Credential
New Jersey Teaching Credential
Technology Specialist

Grade 8

Colette Costere – 43 years teaching experience

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Math, and Humanities: Notre Dame de Namur University
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: Santa Clara University
Standard Teaching Credential - Grades 6-12
School Counseling Credential - Grades K-12

Middle School Science - Sister Adrienne Piennette, O.P.