All Team Members

Sarah Barbulesco-Lamb

Sarah Barbulesco-Lamb

Head of Education & Arts

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver

Danielle Romais

Danielle Romais

Head of Science & Technology

“When you are surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible.” – Howard Schultz

Sarah Minter

Sarah Minter

Social Studies, Humanities, & Textile Arts

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” – Marcus Garvey

Joanna Johnson

Joanna Johnson

Math, ASL, & PE Teacher, Student Aide

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss

Emily San Marco

Emily San Marco

Art, ASL, & Math Teacher, Student Aide

“It is in the small things we see it. … if you have endured a great despair, then you did it alone, … your courage will still be shown in the little ways, each spring will be a sword you’ll…

Sophia Sumpo

Sophia Sumpo

Music Teacher

Sophia Sumpo is an experienced educator and performer. She grew up in Sacramento and graduated from Pleasant Grove HS in Elk Grove.  After earning her Bachelors in Music Education from Sacramento State, she went to San Diego State University to…

Ryder Kian

Ryder Kian

Student Aide, Visual Arts & PE Teacher

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates

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