https://www.tcps.org/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-28 https://www.tcps.org/blog/its-another-big-event-43 monthly 0.5 2026-03-28 https://www.tcps.org/blog/student-success-differentiation-at-its-best monthly 0.5 2026-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/80a0fc89-6c7d-4950-a5f6-58ced9b59b6a/3-boys-big-event-prep.jpg Blog - Student Success: Differentiation At Its Best Deepens Understanding and Student Engagement - Make it stand out Students at different grade levels learn to work together on projects, showcasing strengths and building challenge. https://www.tcps.org/blog/from-thanksgiving-to-the-new-year-celebrating-community-culture-and-kindness-at-tcps monthly 0.5 2026-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/4739dfd6-fd54-462f-8a0a-d978f2247b01/IMG_7008.jpg Blog - From Thanksgiving to the New Year: Celebrating Community, Culture, and Kindness at TCPS - Make it stand out TCPS 8th Student helping to prepare stuffing for our annual Feast! https://www.tcps.org/blog/middle-school-engagement-at-tcps monthly 0.5 2025-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1763504895026-P4VH31VOJY652UZ8TRY3/TCPS+8th+History+Early+Explorers.jpg Blog - Nurturing Middle School Engagement and Social-Emotional Growth at TCPS - Make it stand out 8th Grade history students at TCPS learning about early navigational tools and techniques used by the early explorers in U.S. History. They constructed their own devices and tested them out. https://www.tcps.org/blog/kindergarten-magic-at-tcps monthly 0.5 2025-10-31 https://www.tcps.org/blog/a-strong-start-the-benefits-of-a-small-k8-school monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1759185090417-DYXXU11JHOA1HKGEPJXI/Bubbles-cross-age.jpg Blog - A Strong Start: The Benefits of a Small K–8 School - Make it stand out TCPS students, teachers, and parents love the tradition of the annual bubble ceremony when students blow bubbles to carry their wishes for a great school year up to the sky! Traditions such as these help make lasting connections at our K-8 independent school. https://www.tcps.org/blog/growth-mindset-and-a-little-levity-with-math-happy-gemdas-day monthly 0.5 2024-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/fb87f779-8bec-4394-b6ec-073d808558ec/GEMDAS-1.jpg Blog - Growth mindset and a little levity with math! 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Happy GEMDAS Day! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.tcps.org/blog/10-ways-to-select-a-great-kindergarten-for-your-child monthly 0.5 2025-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1618288330506-5AA6PBTSCFTCQME4XKAS/Choosing-the-best-Kindergarten-in-San-Diego.jpg Blog - 10 Ways to Select a Great Kindergarten for Your Child https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1624849941228-9M0GXEVYRAMO4FLAAQIK/TCPS-kindergarten-students-adding-potting-soil-to-school-garden-planters.jpg Blog - 10 Ways to Select a Great Kindergarten for Your Child - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1624850064798-QA6RRG2TQQD0SZ1A4X1T/diversity-in-the-kindergarten-class-at-the-childs-primary-school-in-san-diego-ca.jpg Blog - 10 Ways to Select a Great Kindergarten for Your Child - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.tcps.org/blog/tcps-takes-2nd-place-at-the-junior-solar-sprint-competition monthly 0.5 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1618290105480-V8T40ZTOZO4S86J8DZT7/TCPS-Takes-2nd-Place-at-the-Junior-Solar-Sprint-Competition.jpeg Blog - TCPS Takes 2nd Place at the Junior Solar Sprint Competition https://www.tcps.org/blog/tag/Kindergarten monthly 0.5 https://www.tcps.org/calendar daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1627496531389-WBM0GS8655EOSQ9QK8LM/download-school-calendar-blue-icon.png Calendar - Make it stand out 2025-2026 Click to download pdf https://www.tcps.org/calendar/jogathon-2022-cwpng monthly 0.5 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/fa3dd16e-69ef-4a93-ab9e-9d2b86c810f3/DSC_0360.JPG Calendar - 2026 Jogathon - Make it stand out Ready, set, go! 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Join us after school for a detailed overview of the 2025-2026 school year from the middle school teachers! You’ll get a breakdown of what to expect this year in middle school, homework policies, special fun projects, parent volunteering and strategies to help ensure your child will have a successful year. Details can change from year to year so please come curious to learn about 2025-26 updates! After-school care is offered with fees waived during this event. https://www.tcps.org/calendar/back-to-school-parent-potluck-orientation-ln6xy-53gsl monthly 0.5 2025-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/059dc1f8-0742-4827-9c01-dce5ab36f4ca/8CDB4FF9-EC7C-451A-B82C-B0D42F1EB350.jpg Calendar - K-5th Grade Parent Info Afternoon - Welcome Parents! Meet with your child’s teacher in the classroom for an overview of the new school year including special procedures for that grade level and tips for success. Review specific tips such as what to bring each day, homework policy, special fun projects, parent volunteering, absences, and more. Everyone has a brand new classroom and teacher each Fall so come curious about your child’s next school adventure. We can’t wait to see you there! 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Hear from Head of School Donny Kim, be introduced to teachers and staff, and breakout by grade for a detailed overview of the 2023-2024 school year from your child’s teacher! We will begin with a potluck dinner! 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School Kindergarten in San Diego Social Studies “Myself and My World” Beginning with the basics for our youngest students with family and community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1619592083911-4ZXOFXHX22C4P0E1WHV0/spanish-teacher-in-front-of-chalk-board-icon-.png Private School Kindergarten in San Diego Spanish Introduction to the Spanish Language with engaging context based instruction and activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1619592252216-QZ60BQ1BQKJQ6HO78L3E/Music-Notes-Icon-.png Private School Kindergarten in San Diego Music Discover and Enjoy Musical Expression focusing on voice, instruments and fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1619592268488-AGRSBTT6PD13FF7K42SX/Art-Paint-Palette-Icon-.png Private School Kindergarten in San Diego Arts Arts and creativity are a hallmark of our class with daily arts enjoyment and hands-on projects. 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Breaking things down into meaningful smaller steps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/94769970-67c3-474d-a8a0-64666742f76e/two-elementary-students-with-microscope-2.jpg Curriculum - Classrooms are active laboratories for hands-on learning, research, experimentation and critical thinking. 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/0e60e3fb-ca1e-41dc-9b2f-00f16e86045f/TCPS-elementary-school-student-doing-cross-age-learning-reading-with-kindergartener.jpg Community Outreach https://www.tcps.org/give daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/3b4e1366-3305-4408-ac5d-9c69aab1a601/TCPS-tiger-mascot-in-front-of-school-mural.jpg Giving - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/d1161554-ef2c-4380-a412-e444cdc92392/Four-girls-outside.jpg Giving - Monthly & Annual Giving Monthly or Annual Giving have a significant impact in keeping our class sizes small. It is precisely our small class and small school culture that is at the heart of providing each student with a successful social and academic environment that has proven effective for more than 40 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/b9e0ffbe-207c-4bec-8eab-a565618294cf/IMG_7662.jpeg Giving - Fundraising Events We have two main fundraising events each year: the Jogathon and our Online Auction. We encourage all TCPS families to volunteer, donate or gather donations, and most importantly, to participate! It’s fun and it helps TCPS! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/34d06c5f-c7ba-4408-b66a-9deac658d916/IMG_7336.jpg Giving - Volunteer Volunteering your time and your talents is a very valuable gift that you can give to TCPS and our students. TCPS volunteer opportunities can be completed by current parents, alumni, alumni families, grandparents and other TCPS supporters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/76246b6b-af45-443e-9057-123b1b4669cf/3rd-grade-in-circle.jpg Giving - Shop our Giving Partners Do you need to purchase school or office supplies? Your purchases through Office Depot can benefit TCPS at no extra cost to you. Office Depot: When you make a qualifying purchase online or in store, provide our Office Depot ID (70013765) and they’ll give TCPS 5% back in credits for free supplies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1622567701833-9WQJ45J1814E76LQOLE6/TCPS-Takes-2nd-Place-at-the-Junior-Solar-Sprint-Competition-.png Giving - Matching Gifts & Sponsorships Many employers sponsor matching gift programs that match employee charitable contributions. Unsure if your company will provide a match? You can use our Matching Gifts Email to H.R. to send to your HR department. Interested in other sponsorship opportunities for your company? Contact us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1622567495961-2I1080G8WQXAPLNMMOJF/TCPS-head-of-school-donny-kim-reading-to-student-in-library.png Giving - Planned Giving A planned gift incorporates philanthropy with estate and financial planning to benefit both you and TCPS. Planned gifts can provide many financial and non-financial benefits to you, including fulfillment of philanthropic goals, tax savings, asset management, income, security, and gifts to family. 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Our parent-only tours are approximately 60 minutes and are by appointment only. Have questions in advance? Please email admissions@tcps.org or click below to reach out to Admissions staff directly. https://www.tcps.org/victoria-kirtay-fund daily 0.75 2025-11-10 https://www.tcps.org/inclusion daily 0.75 2025-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1666810693990-8BZOA8DUSHYBLIFYRRZA/8th+and+1st+gr+girls+at+TCPS.jpg Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - TCPS is actively committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive community. We respect and encourage the unique contributions of individuals and appreciate the differences all members of our community bring to TCPS. We seek out diverse backgrounds and viewpoints and celebrate them. We believe the unique strengths, views, and backgrounds of all of the members of our school community are to be respected and nurtured in a sensitive, loving manner. https://www.tcps.org/history daily 0.75 2025-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1624053443271-4UY82GYTRBXSUC8YVQRU/the-childs-primary-school-first-kindergarten-class-and-founders-photo-from-1983.jpg Our School's History In 1983 Maggie Price and Sherry Risch opened the doors to The Child’s Primary School (now TCPS). The private kindergarten through eighth grade school was built on the principles of value and respect for the individual uniqueness of each child. TCPS believes to this day in supporting each child within their community including family, school and those who influence the life of the child. 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This is why over the last several years we took extra steps to enable our students to enjoy the benefits of social interaction and cross-age groupings while remaining mindful of health. We are committed to following school health and safety requirements put forth by the County, as needed. https://www.tcps.org/donny-kim daily 0.75 2024-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/9d80fa64-5906-41e3-8c06-63e55668550e/Donny%27s+lifestyle+pic+2022.jpg Donny Kim | Faculty Bio - Donny Kim Head of School & Grade 8 History Teacher Donny Kim has been part of the TCPS family for more than 20 years. Donny is a strong believer in life-long learning and recognizes the importance and excitement of learning new things. As TCPS Head of School his goal is to cultivate an environment where our students can develop that same love of learning. Donny has a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Kansas and a B.A. in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, along with a Single Subject Teaching Credential. He also has Web Design and Graphic Design certifications from the University of California, San Diego. Adding to Donny’s educational background are his twelve years of experience in outdoor education for the Catalina Island Marine Institute, where he taught marine ecology, geology, astronomy, underwater photography, and SCUBA certification courses. Donny joined the TCPS family in 2001 and has served as a homeroom teacher, advanced research teacher, middle school history teacher, and Assistant Head of School prior to being named as Head of School in 2018. As Head of School, he is excited to continue to teach in the classroom as the Grade 8 history teacher where he finds his greatest joy in education comes from teaching and working directly with students. TCPS students bring such a passion and enthusiasm for learning which makes education immensely rewarding and fun every day! https://www.tcps.org/schuyler-twyman daily 0.75 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/cf6bee39-b604-4e1a-b1f9-d665ef0d0b1c/Cabo+4.jpg Schuyler Rainey Twyman | Staff Bio - Schuyler Rainey Twyman Director of Enrollment and Marketing Schuyler Rainey Twyman has a long affiliation with The Child’s Primary School. She was a parent and active volunteer at TCPS for many years while her three children were enrolled as students, leading the parent organization and annual auction. During those years she would speak to anyone interested about her children’s great school! She joined the staff of TCPS in 2018 as Director of Admissions. In her current role as Director of Enrollment and Marketing, Schuyler leads TCPS admissions, financial aid, and marketing efforts along with ancillary tasks. Most of all, Schuyler continues to love talking to new families about TCPS and the wonderful opportunities for children’s academic and social-emotional development and growth. Schuyler is a native of Brooklyn, NY, and has a B.A. in English Literature from Yale University plus post-baccalaureate studies in child psychology at SDSU. Previously she worked on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., as a Congressional aide and speechwriter, in university school admissions and student services, and just prior to joining the TCPS staff she was Director of Customer Service for an international internet marketing company. Outside of school, Schuyler is active in the local graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., where she is Chairman of the scholarship program which grants awards to San Diego high school seniors headed to colleges across the country. She also enjoys gardening, reading, taking classes, cheering on her now adult children in their activities, and spending as much time as possible walking on the beach. Schuyler has long been an advocate for TCPS and loves sharing her love for TCPS in a professional capacity with interested families and the public. https://www.tcps.org/arianna-garcia daily 0.75 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/002e2b58-de1d-4015-b4e8-030bb6f747d9/Arianna-2025.jpeg Arianna Garcia | Staff Bio - Arianna Garcia Kindergarten Teacher Arianna is excited to be a part of the TCPS family. She grew up in Yucaipa, California and went to California State University at San Marcos where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in Literature and Writing. She then went on to obtain her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in Elementary Subject Matter and recently earned a Master’s Degree from San Diego State University. Following completion of the credential program, she taught Kindergarten at San Jacinto Valley Academy and then joined the staff at TCPS. Arianna is excited to continue her passion in teaching and shaping the minds of Kindergartners at TCPS! Each year she looks forward to forming meaningful relationships with her students, their families, and coworkers while maintaining a positive and caring learning environment for her students that provides both academic challenge and social emotional learning. In Arianna’s free time, she loves taking trips to the beach, doing yoga, running, working out, spending time with her fiance, family and friends, and drinking coffee! https://www.tcps.org/mary-dew daily 0.75 2022-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/4b0fdfc2-1ff5-41d2-ab22-06cbc0594442/Mary+Dew+lifestyle+photo+fall+2022.jpg Mary Dew | Staff Bio - Mary Dew Grade 1 Teacher Mary is excited to come to work at TCPS each day! She grew up in St Louis, Missouri and earned her B.S. in Animal Science at the University of Missouri – Columbia. She began her career in education with the Education Department at the San Diego Zoo during summer internships and moved to San Diego in 2016. Mary obtained her M.Ed and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from UCSD while student teaching in a first grade classroom. She is looking forward to creating challenging and rewarding classroom experiences that inspire her students and teaching them skills for lifelong learning. In Mary’s free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, all things Hogwarts, and caring for her cat, Leonardo. https://www.tcps.org/jenni-van-tuyl daily 0.75 2022-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/f4baaa55-2af4-4dc5-919a-a8c928cc438e/Jenni+Van+Tuyl+with+husband+on+a+boat.jpg Jenni Van Tuyl | Staff Bio - Jenni Van Tuyl Grade 2 Teacher Jenni graduated with her B.S. from the University of WI, and later earned her M.A. from San Diego State University. She has over 20 years of experience teaching at the primary level. Jenni lives for those lightbulb moments of “aha” and feelings of success when a child first understands a concept or finally masters a skill! Jenni was delighted when she had the opportunity to join the TCPS faculty full-time a few years ago! The amazing students, creative staff, and outstanding parent community make this a wonderful place for everyone to learn and grow. In her free time, Jenni enjoys reading, traveling, baking, and spending time with friends and family. https://www.tcps.org/cara-dunn daily 0.75 2024-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/5a0f1327-cfd3-40d5-a3e6-8a46a223ab6f/Cara+Penny+pumpkin.jpg Cara Dunn | Staff Bio - Cara Dunn Grade 3 Teacher Cara joined the TCPS faculty in 2010 as a Middle School Math teacher and Program Coordinator. In 2013, Cara became a full time homeroom teacher at TCPS. She has taught both 2nd and 3rd grade and is currently the 3rd grade homeroom teacher. Cara has a B.A. in Education Studies with a minor in English from Stonehill College, Massachusetts. She earned her M.A. in Mathematics Education from San Diego State University. Though she has been in San Diego for over 15 years, Cara grew up in Rhode Island and lived and worked in the Boston area before moving to San Diego. In the past, Cara taught third grade in a public school outside of Boston, was a substitute teacher in Grades K-6, a tutor for third grade students, a test-prep tutor for middle school students, and a co-coordinator of a junior high tutoring program in Brockton, MA. Her goal as a teacher at TCPS is to help students become confident mathematicians and problem solvers and to introduce them to mindfulness in the classroom setting. In her free time, she loves yoga and cooking. She loves to travel whenever possible, especially to the many beautiful places in California. https://www.tcps.org/sandra-mello daily 0.75 2022-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/2d79b860-697d-45dc-b6fe-62790a055e84/Sandra+Mello+lifestyle+pic+2022.jpg Sandra Mello | Staff Bio - Sandra Mello Grade 4 Teacher Sandra is a San Diego native. She attended San Francisco State University and received her B.A. in Liberal Studies with a minor in Spanish. Sandra received her multiple subject teaching credential from the Bay Area Teacher Training Institute. From 2007 to 2009, Sandra, along with her husband, worked for Peace Corps-Vanuatu in the South Pacific as an early education literacy trainer for local teachers. She also led sewing workshops and helped women entrepreneurs in her village sell their woven baskets. After returning home, Sandra went right back into teaching. In 2014, Sandra came to TCPS as the Kindergarten long-term substitute. She returned to TCPS a year later to become the permanent 4th grade teacher. She hopes to inspire her students to do their very best every day. Sandra shares her love of art with her 4th graders and with many more students during the annual Big Event at TCPS. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her husband and their two daughters, play with their dog, work on sewing projects, create art, and go camping. https://www.tcps.org/julia-campbell daily 0.75 2024-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/6269acbf-fed5-4aa9-a27d-cb53b8ebb1a8/Julia+profile+picture.jpg Julia Campbell | Staff Bio - Julia Campbell Grade 5 Teacher Julia has been working with children for over ten years, including teaching, tutoring and lifeguarding. She has worked as a preschool teacher, after school aide, and a teacher’s assistant in addition to a homeroom grade level teacher. Julia graduated with a B.A. degree in Child Development and Family Studies from California State University, Long Beach and holds a California multiple subject teaching credential. Prior to starting at TCPS, she taught second grade and fourth grade. 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Volunteer your time to help plan our annual Jogathon and Auction. Jogathon Volunteer Sign-up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/ae6c09f8-1b94-4b6b-80fd-ebef9b9f5a2d/2026+TCPS+Jogathon+Sponsors.png Jogathon Event - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.tcps.org/graduates daily 0.75 2026-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/11e1ecf3-7e41-4cdb-91d8-96601548e44b/2025+8th+gr+courtyard+%281%29.jpg Where Do Our Graduates Go - The Class of 2025 enrolled in the following high schools (in alphabetical order). We are so proud of them and wish them continued success in high school! Congratulations to the TCPS Graduating Class of 2023! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1621723296548-AW2WT888V6ZBZGRX2FJ4/francis-parker-school-logo-.png Where Do Our Graduates Go - Make it stand out Francis Parker School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1621722627516-6SKDQU8R28P441879C2P/The_Bishops_School_La_Jolla_Logo.png Where Do Our Graduates Go - Make it stand out The Bishop’s School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1621722764246-DRTRG2XX5U4N62JY43O5/The-Grauer-School-logo.png Where Do Our Graduates Go - Make it stand out The Grauer School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1621722963158-KN9BLZN39IS6MGEI66ME/La-Jolla-Country-Day-logo.png Where Do Our Graduates Go - Make it stand out La Jolla Country Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1621723428343-2CT7JMNXS9XSMALGUEFC/Academy-of-Our-Lady-of-Peace-logo-.png Where Do Our Graduates Go - Make it stand out Academy of Our Lady of Peace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1621723520074-KMFFDAH5G8B79ACTGQZL/Cathedral-Catholic-High-School-logo-.png Where Do Our Graduates Go - Make it stand out Cathedral Catholic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1627421034011-6XYMT3CTZLLU04K4GGJ8/La-Jolla-High-School-viking-logo.png Where Do Our Graduates Go - Make it stand out La Jolla High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1627421225305-61QHC8VHG44PL45F59MD/Scripps-Ranch-High-School-logo.png Where Do Our Graduates Go - Make it stand out Scripps Ranch High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1627421327139-VDBYH0JY88IDORXPY5CM/Point-Loma-High-School-logo.png Where Do Our Graduates Go - Make it stand out Point Loma High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/1627421441836-85Z5LZGOFJNC9OVKKNWU/Canyon-Crest-Academy-logo.png Where Do Our Graduates Go - Make it stand out Canyon Crest Academy https://www.tcps.org/vickie-jenkins daily 0.75 2022-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/a361714e-0e3f-4040-b985-4a4363d1577c/Courtly+Noyse+Encinitas+library+2022+updated+pic.jpg Vickie Jenkins | Staff Bio - Vickie Jenkins Music Teacher, Program Support Vickie is the TCPS Music Teacher, as well as our program support and on-site substitute teacher. Vickie earned her Bachelor’s degree from Scripps College in Claremont, CA and her teaching credential from the University of San Diego. Before teaching at TCPS, she taught Language Arts for San Diego City Schools. Vickie spent many years acting and singing in musical theater, and is now a professional musician and a piano teacher. She is also involved in Renaissance and Medieval musical performance. In addition to being a teacher here at TCPS, Vickie teaches music during the summers at Gateways Summer School. She also has a son who is a graduate of TCPS. Vickie has brought her love for music, instruments, singing, and poetry to the students attending TCPS since 1993. She is continually amazed at the musical creativity the students possess when given the time to nurture their talents. https://www.tcps.org/cristina-garcia daily 0.75 2023-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/7897349d-5bdc-4c40-a5bc-16705b7c9478/Staff+pic+Cristina.JPG Cristina Garcia | Staff Bio - Cristina Garcia Spanish Teacher (K-8) & Extended Care Cristina is from Madrid, Spain, and came to San Diego in 2019. She received her B.A. in Elementary Bilingual Education and a Masters Degree in Spanish from Universidad de Alcala in Madrid. She has several years experience teaching in elementary schools and language academies in Spain, Slovenia, and the U.K. Cristina’s goal is to spread her passion for learning new languages and discovering different cultures. In her free time she enjoys exploring San Diego and nearby cities in Mexico, surfing and discovering new foods. She also loves to spend time with her husband and her kitty, Ginger. Cristina is really excited to be a part of the TCPS family! https://www.tcps.org/kaitlyn-sauer daily 0.75 2024-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/354fb3a7-e2ea-420f-8760-7d85ba2968d5/Kaitlyn+Sauer+lifestyle+pic.jpg Kaitlyn Sauer | Staff Bio - Kaitlyn Sauer Science Teacher Elementary (grades 2-5) & Middle School (grades 6-8) Kaitlyn is very excited to be a member of the TCPS family and share her love of science with TCPS students! Kaitlyn grew up in San Diego and graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School. She then attended Pepperdine University where she earned her B.S. in Biology with a minor in oboe performance followed by a Master's in Education/Teaching Credential from National University. Kaitlyn has loved science and teaching for as long as she can remember. Her favorite branches of science are marine biology and ecology. Kaitlyn started teaching in Tampa, FL, and has taught all grades K-12 in addition to undergraduate students at the University of South Florida. Her favorite parts of teaching are getting to know each of her students and helping all of her students learn about the world around them. Kaitlyn is eagerly looking forward to exploring and learning with her students! In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with her family, crocheting, going to the beach, and going to Skyzone with her daughter Ayla! https://www.tcps.org/dee-mecham daily 0.75 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/06c47b10-8e51-427a-80ce-f1558304a228/Dee+lifestyle+pic.jpg Dee Mecham | Staff Bio - Dee Mecham Middle School Math Teacher (6-8) & Coding Teacher (K-5) Dee is thrilled to return to TCPS teaching middle school math and lower school coding. Dee is a proud math nerd with a passion for understanding the quantitative aspects of the natural world as well as human and social behaviors that are foundational to how we experience the infinite beauty and love that surround us all. Dee started his college studies in the Air Force ROTC as an electrical engineering major at Boston University before spending three years in South Korea becoming a kimchi connoisseur and king of karaoke (노래방). Dee completed a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in Asian Studies at the University of Utah, and then did graduate studies at the University of Hawai’i as a Korea Foundation scholar earning an M.A. in Economics. Among other things, while in Hawaii, Dee also returned to the basketball court where he first started coaching in 1984, which was the beginning of discovering the teacher within. In 2005, he came to San Diego to join the faculty of The Bishop’s School where he taught a range of economics courses adapting to the interests and skills of his students. He was passionate about teaching economics because of the opportunity that it afforded his students to have a cross-curricular learning experience pulling together all that they had learned in their math, history, science, literature and art classes (such as exploring the concepts of game theory in the writings of Shakespeare, creating artistic visual representations of two-dimensional and three-dimensional cost and production functions, or creating songs about monetary and fiscal policy). With a commitment to student autonomy, Dee’s personalized support for his students has helped countless students begin to explore the overlapping areas of their “personal Venn diagram” of skills and interests from their educational experiences to discover their uniqueness through the connectedness of their various passions. Dee is also excited to teach K-5 coding at TCPS! The logic of coding has been one of his most reliable tools for learning and understanding the world. Understanding anything new is a process of decoding. Moreover, coding is a mindset for learning, problem-solving, and maximizing the value of each day. Whether camping, going to Disneyland, watching a Padres game, or seeing a Pearl Jam concert, Dee always enjoys things most when it is time he spends with his family - his wife Liz, their son Quinn, and their two French bulldogs, Johnny Utah and Dani California. https://www.tcps.org/marvin-santiago daily 0.75 2023-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/ef9e9b65-b945-4b82-9800-fa100bf7d8a7/Marvin+lifestyle+pic+for+website.jpg Marvin Santiago | Staff Bio - Marvin Santiago P.E. Teacher & Extended Care Supervisor We are excited to welcome back Coach Marvin Santiago to TCPS. Marvin has over 15 years of teaching experience and has taught in Hawaii, California, Virginia and Maryland. Marvin previously taught P.E. at TCPS from 2006 - 2013 before relocating to the east coast with his family. Marvin is excited to be rejoining the TCPS family once again! He has a B.A. in Physical Education from the University of Northern Colorado and a M.A. in Athletic Administration from the University of Concordia Nebraska. He is dedicated to teaching students about the importance of lifelong fitness and good nutrition. His goals are to provide a fun, safe learning environment so that all students are able to succeed. Go Tigers! https://www.tcps.org/melissa-smith daily 0.75 2023-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/2b6e7a4a-55d4-4251-94f1-05b9480b60ea/Melissa%27s+lifestyle+picture.jpeg Melissa Smith | Staff Bio - Melissa Smith Middle School Language Arts Teacher (6th-8th), Middle School Lead, and Special Events For as long as she can remember, Melissa has wanted to be a teacher. Inspired by one of her all-time favorite poets, Melissa tries to live by Maya Angelou’s quote, “I would like to be known as an intelligent woman, a courageous woman, a loving woman, a woman who teaches by being.” Raised near Seattle, Washington, Melissa graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and received her Masters in Teaching from Northwest University in Washington. Melissa has taught in private schools since 2010 and joined TCPS in 2016. While she joined the staff as the 5th grade teacher, she is thrilled to transition into the Middle School Language Arts position, as well as the school librarian. She can’t wait to take her love of reading and writing and bring it to life, both in the classroom and in the library! As a teacher, Melissa’s goal is to provide a positive classroom environment where her students feel safe, valued, and heard. When at home, Melissa enjoys writing and hand-lettering, as well as spending time with her husband Charles and their daughter Malaya. As a family, they love cooking, baking, sports, and being active. https://www.tcps.org/liza-clifton daily 0.75 2023-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/e3649c93-f38b-4d36-9a6b-0d9b4e98cb12/IMG_1229.jpg Liza Clifton | Staff Bio - Liza Clifton Middle School History Teacher (grades 6-7), Middle School Advanced Research Teacher (grades 7-8). Liza Clifton is thrilled to be at TCPS sharing her passion for history and research! Liza first was introduced to TCPS as a parent. Now, it all comes full circle as she teaches middle school history and research at TCPS. Liza has been teaching for over 20 years first teaching high school social sciences and later working as a support teacher specializing in reading intervention and assisting students with learning challenges. She looks forward to helping her students think not only about the subjects they are studying but also about how they learn best. Liza has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of California San Diego. She has her Single Subject Teaching Credential in English and Social Sciences and reading certification from San Diego State University. She has additional training in Educational Therapy through Cal State Northridge. When not at TCPS Liza loves spending time with her family! https://www.tcps.org/gesuri-nava daily 0.75 2024-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/17fecfb1-449b-4c3b-9f40-67d7a0b78e58/Gesuri+pic.jpg Gesuri Nava | Staff Bio - Gesuri Nava On-Site Substitute & Program Support Gesuri was born in Acapulco, Mexico and raised in San Diego, California. Gesuri received her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Women and Gender Studies, along with a multiple subject teaching credential from Cal State Los Angeles. She was very happy to return to San Diego after graduating from college. Gesuri first joined TCPS as a part-time substitute teacher, and in that role was able to get to know all of the students at TCPS. She was then thrilled to join the staff as a full time employee to be the on-site substitute and program support teacher and staff member. Gesuri is very excited to have the opportunity to gain more experience and knowledge to become a better educator. She hopes one day in the future to become a lead teacher in her own classroom. During her free time Gesuri enjoys reading Webtoons, walking, going to new restaurants, and knitting while watching horror movies! https://www.tcps.org/kate-felter daily 0.75 2023-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f8fdf94fab7225ee4b6d7/63ecc70e-7bb7-43ea-b1f2-a33b48d3c991/Kate+Felter+lifestyle+pic+2022.jpg Kate Felter | Staff Bio - Kate Felter Director of Business Operations Kate was born in New Jersey and graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies. Over the past few years she has worked promotions at a radio station, volunteered at numerous animal shelters, and enjoyed various customer service positions while moving around the country with her husband, who recently finished his service in the Coast Guard. After settling in San Diego, she discovered and fell in love with TCPS, which happily led to her son’s enrollment. 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Rachel Szalay Assistant Head of School Rachel joined TCPS in 2011 as a Kindergarten teacher, a role she loved and held for ten years before stepping into her current position as Assistant Head of School. She holds a B.A. in Speech Communications from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and later earned her M.A. in Education and teaching credentials from Point Loma Nazarene University here in San Diego. Before joining TCPS, Rachel taught K–3 music and served as a teacher trainer with the Peace Corps in Belize, where she also coached girls' soccer and co-led a girls' empowerment club. A native of Pennsylvania, her passion for education began during six formative years teaching preschool. Outside of school, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. She finds joy in cooking, singing, reading, creating art, and cheering on her kids at their sporting events. She’s also an active volunteer with a local women’s organization and a proud fellow of the San Diego Area Writing Project. At the core of Rachel’s educational philosophy is a deep commitment to exploring identity and fostering a strong sense of belonging among students. 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