Paul Bodnar Headmaster Education: B.A. and B.Ed. from University of Alberta Teaching Experience: taught middle school in Fort McMurray School System; taught math and physical education at Keyano College; executive director of St. John’s Institute; principal/administrator of OSVITA private high school program Very Rev. Fr. Nicholas Speier Spiritual Director & Faith Teacher Education: BA from UCSB in Physical Therapy; State Teaching Credential Teaching Experience: Former Administrator for Devereux School Education Program; Arch Priest at St. Athanasius Orthodox Christian Church since 1987 Lisa Markos Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher Education: Info coming soon! Experience: Info coming soon! Aaron Sokoll Info Coming Soon! Education: Info coming soon! Experience: Info coming soon! Libby Kinman 2nd Grade Teacher Education: BS in Liberal Studies and CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with an emphasis in Language Arts from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Experience: teaching in kindergarten and fourth grade in San Luis Obispo School District. Three years of classroom experience at SJDA. David J. Rosenberg Middle School Teacher David Rosenberg is excited to be teaching a unique interdisciplinary Humanities course to middle-schoolers for the first time at SJDA. Dr. Rosenberg obtained his Ph.D. in 2007 in German Language and Literature and for the last two years served as the co-founder and instructor of the Humanities program at Providence Hall Prep School in downtown Santa Barbara. He is dedicated to student-centered instruction and the Classical Great Books approach. In his spare time Dr. Rosenberg surfs and plays a mean guitar. 2009-10 Humanities Syllabus Michael J. Easbey Middle School Philosphy Education: Info coming soon! Experience: Info coming soon! 2009-10 Philosophy Syllabus Yesenia Thomas Science Teacher Education: Former UCSB student; Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation from San Jose State University with a minor in Business. Single Subject Teaching Credential in Physics & Physical Science. Experience: Taught Physics at Independence High School (San Jose, CA), Taught 7th Grade Life Science, 7th Grade Earth Science, and 8th Grade Physical Science at Santa Barbara Junior High. Advisor for the Santa Barbara County Science Fair winner (2005). School advisor for RoboChallenge, a partnership with UCSB Dept. of Engineering and county schools. Advisor for MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement). Member of the Santa Barbara School Site Council. 2009-10 Science Syllabus Svetlana Sereda Music Teacher Education: completed seven years of music school in Russia, received her degree from the Pedagogical University in Russia; completed a 3-year certificate program at the Liturgical Musical School in Jordanville, New York, accredited by the State University of New York. Experience: has directed children's choirs, music camps, folk ensembles, and taught guitar and piano classes. Sarah Keller Latin Teacher Shirley Dillon Administrative Assistant & Art Teacher Education: a variety of art classes at Santa Barbara City College; a variety of local jewelry making and art workshops; Monart Instructor Experience: taught art as a teacher aide at the elementary level for 14 years; 4 years as aide in the Academy’s K-2 level; two years homeschooling Andrew Svehaug Chess Coach - Magister Ludi (“Master of the Game”) Two time National Scholastic Champion. Coach of Alec and Daniel Ho, 2002 National Elementary Champions. Has won 5 Individual State Championships, within the states of Oregon and Washington. Captain of 2 State Championship Teams; 2000 Washington State Junior High Team Champions Kingsway Christian, and 2004 Oregon State High School Team Champions Portland Christian High. Jill Wallerstedt Development Director Education: Bachelor Degree in Social Ecology & Community Organization from California State University, Irvine Experience: Has worked in development for 17 years, of which 10 were spent as the Development Director at Santa Barbara Middle School; Member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals