middle school : faculty
middle school faculty
Sea Crest Middle School educators are particularly attuned to the needs of the individual learner, engaging the whole child in the learning process and instilling in each one a sense of confidence and self-worth. They empower students to achieve their goals and give them a lifelong love of learning.
We believe that impassioned educators make learning relevant and exciting. The Sea Crest faculty employs teaching techniques and strategies that are at once traditional and innovative. Our program of on-going professional development and educational opportunities helps our teachers stay abreast of the latest trends and contributes to their longevity with the school. We take great pride in their achievements, skills, and dedicated service.
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andy chaffee, math
Before joining Sea Crest in 2001, Andy taught middle school math, science and technology in Napa Valley for six years. He has also taught math at the collegiate level as well as coaching tennis at all levels. He holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge, and a multiple-subject teaching credential, with supplementary authorizations in English and mathematics.
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wendy connolly, history
Wendy came to Sea Crest in August 2006 after being a Grade 8 core (English/History) teacher for 13 years at Abbott Middle School in San Mateo. Since 2002, Wendy has also been an education instructor of special methods at Notre Dame de Namur University. She holds her B.A. in Social Ecology from UC Irvine and her multiple subject credential from San Francisco State University.
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kristy frey, science
A native of the Peninsula, Kristy graduated with a B.A. in Natural Science from San Jose State University where she was a Dean’s scholar. She earned her multiple-subject teaching credential with supplemental science authorization from Notre Dame de Namur University, and taught 7th grade Life Science at Kennedy Middle School in Redwood City before coming to Sea Crest in 2007.
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petra mckown, spanish
Prior to joining Sea Crest in 2004, Petra taught French and Spanish at Brookwood School in Massachusetts for Grades K through 8. She first joined Sea Crest as a teacher of PE, but has used her facility in languages to build our Middle School Spanish program. She holds a B.A. in Biology and Society from Cornell University and a teaching credential from Notre Dame de Namur.
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sheila woods, english, coordinator of high school placement
At Sea Crest since August 2006, Sheila worked for seven years in publishing before entering San Francisco State University to get her teaching credential in English in 1996. She taught at El Camino High School and Westborough Middle School, before teaching full-time at St. Francis High School in Mountain View. Sheila did her undergraduate work in English at St. Mary's College in Moraga.
