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.
Administration and Faculty
Administrative Roster
Principal
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
Eloise Guajardo, Teacher
Chrissy Roubal, Teacher
Laura Smith, Teacher
Julia Tani, Teacher
Kindergarten
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 Connor – 16 years teaching experience
- Bachelor of Arts and Teaching Credential: Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington
- California Teaching Credential: Bethany University
- Art Specialist
Megan Grenier
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Santa Clara University
- Loyola University, Rome Center
- Multi-Subject Teaching Credential, National University
- Life Lab Co-Coordinator
- Trained in Lindamood Bell LIPS and Visualizing and Verbalizing Program
- Trained Docent at the Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab
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
Classroom Music - Jacquelyn White
Jacquelyn White
- Bachelor of Arts in Music Education: Bethany University, Scotts Valley, CA
Liturgical Music - Sister Barbara
Sister Barbara Long
- Alumnus of Holy Cross School
- Liturgical Director of the Diocese of Monterey
Middle School Science - Sister Adrienne Piennette, O.P.
Sister Adrienne Piennette, O.P. - 36 years in education
- Masters in Education: Arizona State
- Masters in Pastoral Liturgy: Santa Clara University
- 6 years as Pastoral Associate
Physical Education - Bill Johnson
Bill Johnson – 32 years teaching experience
- Bachelor of Arts in Art and Humanities: California State University, San Jose
Spanish - Jenny Rashe and Cindy Tinetti
Jenny Rashe - Grades 3-8
Cindy Tinetti Grades K-2
