Our faculty and staff are the heart of Keys School.
A diverse and talented group of individuals, our faculty and staff bring their passions to the classroom and the entire school community. Whether they are artists, bakers, scientists, musicians, gardeners, or mathematicians, they all share a genuine dedication to education and a deep commitment to seeing every Keys student flourish.
Lower School Faculty
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Kindergarten Associate Teacher
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Lower School Physical Education Teacher
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Lower School Spanish Teacher
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Coordinator of Student Support and Lower School Learning Specialist
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First Grade Teacher
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First Grade Teacher
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Lower School Counselor and Self-Science Teacher
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First Grade Assistant Teacher
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Kindergarten Teacher
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Third Grade Teacher
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Theatre Arts Teacher
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Second Grade Teacher
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Lower School Music Teacher
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Lower School Technology Integrationist and MakerSpace Coordinator
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Second Grade Assistant Teacher
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First Grade Associate Teacher
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Jackie Martin
Fourth Grade Assistant Teacher -
Sean McConnell
Third Grade Teacher -
Fourth Grade Teacher
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Lower School Librarian
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Second Grade Teacher
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Kindergarten Teacher
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Kindergarten Teacher
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Coordinator of Auxiliary and Summer Programs and Third Grade Assistant Teacher
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Fourth Grade Teacher
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Lower School Math Specialist
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Third Grade Teacher
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Fourth Grade Assistant Teacher
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Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
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Third Grade Assistant Teacher
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Third Grade Assistant Teacher
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Lower School Mandarin Teacher
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Lower School Art Teacher
Julien Tomasello
Lower School Art TeacherEducation: B.A. in Fine Art from Monmouth University & Parsons School of Design; M.F.A. in Visual Art from School of the Museum of Fine Arts; M.A.T. in Visual Art Education from University of the Arts, Philadelphia
Years at Keys: 2
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Lower School Science Teacher
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Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
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Lower School Reading Specialist
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Second Grade Teacher
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Second Grade Assistant Teacher
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Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Middle School Faculty
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Middle School Spanish Teacher
Education: B.A. in English Philology from Universitat Jaume I in Castello, Spain; M.A. in Teaching English in Multilingual Contexts from Universitat Jaume I in Castello, Spain; M.A. in Applied Second Language Acquisition from Carnegie Mellon University; PhD in Applied Linguistics from Universitat Jaume I in Castello, Spain
Years at Keys: 1
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Middle School Art Teacher and Communications
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Athletic Director & Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Education: B.S. and M.S. in Kinesiology emphasizing Physical Education from San Francisco State University; Youth Exercise Specialist Certificate (YES), Climbing Wall Instructor Certificate (CWI), NASM Personal Training Certificate
Years at Keys: 5
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Middle School Social Studies Teacher
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Middle School English Teacher
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Middle School Physical Education Teacher
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Theatre Arts Teacher
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Middle School Math Teacher
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Middle School Student Supervisor
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Middle School English Teacher
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Middle School Math Teacher
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Middle School Music Teacher
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Extended Day Coordinator and Middle School Student Supervisor
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Middle School Mandarin Teacher
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Middle School Social Studies Teacher
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Middle School Spanish Teacher
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Middle School Science Teacher
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Middle School Learning Specialist
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Middle School Counselor and Self Science Teacher
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Middle School Technology Integrationist
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Middle School Science Teacher & Outdoor Education Coordinator
Staff
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Assistant Director of Development for Data Management
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Director of Advancement
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Director of Communication
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Business Assistant
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Assistant Head of Middle School/Curriculum Coordinator
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Head of Lower School
“Keys students are caring and unique individuals. They have the confidence to be themselves and the willingness to accept and encourage others to do the same.”
Education: B.A. in Environmental Biology and Psychology; Elementary Education Certification from University of Colorado, Boulder; M.A. in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University
Years at Keys: 8
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Director of Development and Alumni Coordinator
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Director of Finance and Operations
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Facilities Manager
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Lower School Maintenance Technician
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Controller
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Assistant Director of Admission
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Director of Admission
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Senior Office Administrator, Lower School
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Director of Technology
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Middle School Office Administrator
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Assistant Director of Communication
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Head of Middle School
“Keys is more than just a school at which to learn. Keys is an experience to live. I have worked in schools where curriculum, test scores and standards are the measure of success. At Keys, the measure of success is one of heart and head, of process not product, and of connection to community. Those qualities align with my philosophy as an educator and as a human being – perfectly.”
Education: B.A. in Theatre from UC-San Diego; M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership from University of Illinois-Chicago
Years at Keys: 11
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Head of School
“I’m thrilled to be a part of the Keys community because its mission resonates deeply with me. Every person I’ve met values intellectual engagement, cultivating authentic connection and relationship, and developing emotional intelligence. Students, teachers, and parents alike recognize that social emotional learning is essential to academic success – something I firmly believe in. The community knows that social emotional learning is critical to knowing oneself, and knowing oneself, as Aristotle posits, is the beginning of all wisdom. I’ve found the Keys community to provide an oasis in the heart of Silicon Valley where wonder of learning and childhood are sacred!”
Education: B.A. English with a concentration in Medieval Literature from Dartmouth College; Teaching Fulbright in the Classics at the American Academy in Rome, Italy; M.Ed. Private School Leadership from the University of Hawaii, Manoa
Years at Keys: 2
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Assistant Head of Lower School, Curriculum Coordinator, Kindergarten Teacher
Education: B.A. in Communication, Education Studies, and International Studies from the University of California, San Diego; Diplôme du Programme International from Sciences Po – Paris (Institut d’études politiques de Paris); M.Ed. in Elementary Curriculum & Instruction, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential – English Learner Authorization, Single Subject Teaching Credential – English, Supplementary Authorization – Introductory French from the University of California, San Diego; Ed.D. in Urban Leadership and Education from the Johns Hopkins University (expected May 2022)
Years at Keys: 1