Faculty & Specialists K-8

Shari has taught at Sequoyah for more than 25 years in a variety of positions in the upper elementary.

Cristina’s career includes working as a curriculum director and as a coordinator and teacher of Spanish as a second language for a variety of public and private schools, universities, and language academies.

Leila is a California-credentialed teacher with certifications in biology and chemistry and has been the recipient of the Individual National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Health.

Donna is a member of Sequoyah’s K-8 science team. Learn more.

Chris is passionate about critical thinking, self-motivation, engagement with current events, and the love of learning.

Chandy has been teaching at Sequoyah for more than 20 years, currently working with 8th graders on geometry, assisting with Junior High labs, and working in the library.

Catherine Tung loves teaching math and figuring out how to best support students’ math learning needs.

Kristen has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Journalism and has been teaching at Sequoyah since 1993.

Maisha has been a classroom teacher in grades 4th through 8th in public, charter, and independent schools for nearly 20 years.