
Meet Our Faculty
For faculty contact, please call the school office at (408) 264–1664 for assistance. Current families can find direct teacher contact info in their MyPowerHub parent portal.
- English
- Math
- Modern Language
- Physical Education
- Religious Studies
- Science
- Social Science
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Non-Department Courses
English
Sean Donoho
English Teacher
B.A., English, University of Mary Washington, Virginia
M.A., English, Rhetoric and Composition, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M.A., English, Rhetoric and Composition, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Rita Jajjo
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, English Teacher
B.A., English, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
M.A., English, University of Queensland, Australia
M.A., English Teaching, Stanford University, California
M.A., English, University of Queensland, Australia
M.A., English Teaching, Stanford University, California
Wiley Martin
English Teacher & Yearbook Adviser, Field Hockey & Lacrosse Coach
B.A., English Literature, Minor in Philosophy, Seattle University
MAT, University of San Francisco
MAT, University of San Francisco
Claire Zirbes ’12 Normandin
English Teacher
B.A., English and Education, Loyola Marymount
Single-Subject Teaching Credential, English
M.A., English, San Jose State University
Single-Subject Teaching Credential, English
M.A., English, San Jose State University
Angelena Paxton
English Teacher, English Department Chair
B.A., English, Santa Clara University
M.A., English, San Francisco State University
M.F.A., Creative Writing (Poetry), San Francisco State University
M.A., English, San Francisco State University
M.F.A., Creative Writing (Poetry), San Francisco State University
Stefanie Silva
English Teacher
B.A., English, Santa Clara University
M.F.A., Creative Writing, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M.A., Teaching, Santa Clara University
Single Subject Teaching Credential, English, Santa Clara University
M.F.A., Creative Writing, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M.A., Teaching, Santa Clara University
Single Subject Teaching Credential, English, Santa Clara University
Lexie Soria
English Teacher
B.A., Philosophy, Minor in Sociology and Studio Art, Santa Clara University
Single-Subject Teaching Credential, English
M.Ed, Secondary Education English, Hawai'i Pacific University
Single-Subject Teaching Credential, English
M.Ed, Secondary Education English, Hawai'i Pacific University
Math
Kim Dang
Math Teacher
BS and MSEE, Electrical Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
Teaching Credential, San Jose State University
Religious Studies, Queen of Holy Rosary College
Teaching Credential, San Jose State University
Religious Studies, Queen of Holy Rosary College
Timothy Goodman
Math Teacher
B.S., Bioinformatics, Duke University
M.S., Computer Science, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
M.A., Teaching Science, Iowa State University
M.S., Computer Science, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
M.A., Teaching Science, Iowa State University
Michael Lee
Math Teacher
M.A., Educational Administration, Santa Clara University
M.A., Education, Bethany University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Minor Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Certificate, Catholic School Leadership, Santa Clara University
Mathematics with Supplementary Authorization in Science, Clear Single Subject California Teacher Credential
M.A., Education, Bethany University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Minor Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Certificate, Catholic School Leadership, Santa Clara University
Mathematics with Supplementary Authorization in Science, Clear Single Subject California Teacher Credential
Nicole Chubb ’01 Ralston
Math Teacher
BS, Computer Engineering, Cal Poly SLO
MS, Electrical Engineering, San Jose State University
MS, Electrical Engineering, San Jose State University
Jessica Ramirez
Math Teacher, Math Department Chair
Master's, Educational Technology, East Bay
Bachelor's, Math with Minor in Economics, Cal State Fullerton
Teaching Credential, San Diego University
Bachelor's, Math with Minor in Economics, Cal State Fullerton
Teaching Credential, San Diego University
Sherrie Raposa
Math Teacher
BA in Anthropology, American University
Teaching Credential, University of San Francisco
MA in progress, University of San Francisco
Teaching Credential, University of San Francisco
MA in progress, University of San Francisco
Modern Language
Elodie Dal Sacco
French Teacher, Modern Language Department Chair
B.A., Spécial Pédagogue, Haute Ecole de Bruxelles - Brussels . Belgique
M.A., Didactics, French politic linguistics and Francophone Literature, Université d’Angers - France
M.A., Didactics, French politic linguistics and Francophone Literature, Université d’Angers - France
Natalie Del Real
Spanish Teacher, Folklorico Moderator
BA, Spanish, SJSU
BA, Psychology, SJSU
MA, Spanish, SJSU
BA, Psychology, SJSU
MA, Spanish, SJSU
Gloria Gonzalez-Obregon
Spanish Teacher
MA, Education, Santa Clara University 2024
MA, Finance
BA, Business Administration
ESL Certified Teacher, College Board Certified AP Spanish Subject
CBEST, CSET
MA, Finance
BA, Business Administration
ESL Certified Teacher, College Board Certified AP Spanish Subject
CBEST, CSET
Physical Education
Siobhan Ippolito ’91 O'Byrne
Vice Principal of Curriculum & Instruction, Physical Education Department Chair
B.A., History and Psychology, University of San Francisco
Certificate, Catholic School Leadership, Santa Clara University
Higher Diploma, Education, University College Galway, Ireland
Instructional Leadership Certificate (ILC), Harvard Graduate School of Education
Certificate, Catholic School Leadership, Santa Clara University
Higher Diploma, Education, University College Galway, Ireland
Instructional Leadership Certificate (ILC), Harvard Graduate School of Education
Religious Studies
Catherine Aquino ’87
Religious Studies Teacher, Religious Studies Department Chair
B.A., Psychology and Religion, University of San Francisco
M.A., Theology, University of San Francisco
Teaching Credential, English, Loyola Marymount University
M.A., Theology, University of San Francisco
Teaching Credential, English, Loyola Marymount University
Ryan Bao
Religious Studies Teacher
B.A., Theology/Religious Studies, Catholic University of America
M.A., Systematic Theology, Catholic University of America
M.A., Systematic Theology, Catholic University of America
Lisa Dalton
Religious Studies Teacher
B.A., Theology, Loyola Marymount University
M.A., Pastoral Ministries, Santa Clara University
M.A., Pastoral Ministries, Santa Clara University
Kathleen O'Rourke
Religious Studies Teacher
BA, Human Biology, Stanford University
Masters, Theology, Fuller Seminary
Catholic Masters, Teaching, Santa Clara University
Masters, Theology, Fuller Seminary
Catholic Masters, Teaching, Santa Clara University
Tam Tran
Religious Studies Teacher
M.A., Catechetics, Santa Clara University
B.S,, Computer Engineering, Santa Clara University
B.S,, Computer Engineering, Santa Clara University
Science
Suzanne Colvin
Science Teacher, Leadership Director
B.S., Biology, Santa Clara University
M.A., Teaching, Willamette University
M.A., Educational Administration, Santa Clara University
Certificate, Catholic School Leadership, Santa Clara University
California Teaching Credential, Biological Science
M.A., Teaching, Willamette University
M.A., Educational Administration, Santa Clara University
Certificate, Catholic School Leadership, Santa Clara University
California Teaching Credential, Biological Science
Diana Gomez
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Biology
B.S., Zoology, UC Santa Barbara
CA Teaching Credential, Life Science & Chemistry
CA Teaching Credential, Life Science & Chemistry
Jennifer Miller ’09 Hamilton
Science Teacher, Science Department Chair
B.S., Biology, Minor Chemistry, Fresno State University
M.S., Science Education, San Jose State University
M.S., Science Education, San Jose State University
Dr. Tracy Hughes
Science Teacher
Ph.D., Cell Biology and Inhalation Toxicology, Cardiff University
B.S., Biology, Lewis and Clark College
California Secondary Teaching Credential, Life Science, CSU Hayward
B.S., Biology, Lewis and Clark College
California Secondary Teaching Credential, Life Science, CSU Hayward
Wendy Kennedy
Science Teacher
B.S., Physics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
M.S., Geology, Arizona State University
M.S., Geology, Arizona State University
Andrea Morris
Science Teacher
M.S. Chemistry, University of Washington
B.S. Chemistry, Harvey Mudd College
B.S. Chemistry, Harvey Mudd College
Diane Fiock ’94 Rosenthal
Science Teacher
B.S., Physics, San Jose State University
California Teaching Credential, Physics
California Teaching Credential, Physics
Nohora Vargas
Science Teacher
B.S., Biology, National University of Colombia
M.A., Teaching, Santa Clara University
M.A., Teaching, Santa Clara University
Social Science
Mairead Brodie
Social Science Teacher
M.A., Education, Stanford University
M.Sc, International Politics, University of Edinburgh, Scotland
B.A., History and German, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
M.Sc, International Politics, University of Edinburgh, Scotland
B.A., History and German, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Amy Fields
Social Science Teacher
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Notre Dame de Namur University
B.A., Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh
Secondary Teacher Certification, Social Studies, University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh
Secondary Teacher Certification, Social Studies, University of Pittsburgh
Catherine Furtado ’06
Social Science Teacher
B.A., History, Sonoma State University
M.A., History, San Jose State University
M.A., History, San Jose State University
Amanda Soliván
Social Science Teacher, Social Science Department Chair
B.A., History, Geology, University of Montana
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, Washington State University
Principal’s License, University of Denver
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, Washington State University
Principal’s License, University of Denver
Sarah Thomas
Social Science Teacher
B.S., Secondary Education, Penn State University
Single Subject Credential, Santa Clara University
M.A., Educational Leadership, Santa Clara University
Certificate, Catholic School Leadership, Santa Clara University
Single Subject Credential, Santa Clara University
M.A., Educational Leadership, Santa Clara University
Certificate, Catholic School Leadership, Santa Clara University
Laura Gutto ’04 Zepeda
Social Science Teacher
B.A., History, Loyola Marymount University
M.A., Teaching, University of San Francisco
M.A., History, University of Limerick
Single Subject Credential, Social Studies, University of San Francisco
M.A., Teaching, University of San Francisco
M.A., History, University of Limerick
Single Subject Credential, Social Studies, University of San Francisco
Visual and Performing Arts
Catherine Brady
Theater Director
B.M., Voice Performance, Chapman University Conservatory of Music
M.M., Voice Performance and Pedagogy, Penn State University
M.M., Voice Performance and Pedagogy, Penn State University
Camille Cintas
Choir Director
M.M., Music Education with Kodály Emphasis, Holy Names University
B.A., Music Liberal Arts, Sonoma State University
B.A., Music Liberal Arts, Sonoma State University
Katherine Deak
Visual Arts Teacher, VPA Department Chair
B.F.A., Washington University St. Louis
Single Subject teaching credential USD
Single Subject teaching credential USD
Cynthia Ford-Pustelnik ’86
Visual and Performing Arts, 3-D Arts and AP Arts Teacher
B.F.A., Fine Arts, San Jose State University
M.F.A., Fine Arts, San Jose State University
M.F.A., Fine Arts, San Jose State University
Sara Fugate
Performing Arts Director, Dance Director
B.A., Dance, San Jose State University
M.A., Education, National University
Single Subject Teaching Credential, National University
M.A., Education, National University
Single Subject Teaching Credential, National University
Rhiannon West
Digital Arts and Photography Teacher, JV Water Polo Assistant Coach
B.A., Studio Art, San Jose State University
M.A., Education, National University
M.A., Education, National University
Non-Department Courses
Suzanne Colvin
Science Teacher, Leadership Director
B.S., Biology, Santa Clara University
M.A., Teaching, Willamette University
M.A., Educational Administration, Santa Clara University
Certificate, Catholic School Leadership, Santa Clara University
California Teaching Credential, Biological Science
M.A., Teaching, Willamette University
M.A., Educational Administration, Santa Clara University
Certificate, Catholic School Leadership, Santa Clara University
California Teaching Credential, Biological Science
Wiley Martin
English Teacher & Yearbook Adviser, Field Hockey & Lacrosse Coach
B.A., English Literature, Minor in Philosophy, Seattle University
MAT, University of San Francisco
MAT, University of San Francisco

