Our Teachers & Staff
Our fabulous group of teachers are well-known for how well they work together. They are constantly learning from each other, sharing best practices, and looking for ways to build community among the students of Emerson.
2021-2022 Teachers & Staff
Please welcome all new and returning teachers & staff:
- Classroom Teachers
- Ms. Andria Kemp-Sellers - TK
- Ms. Hannah Galvin - Kindergarten
- Ms. Kasondra Walsh - Kindergarten
- Ms. Laura Aviles - 1st Grade
- Ms. Zakiya Brooks - 1st Grade
- Ms. Jessica Price - 2nd Grade
- Ms. LaJuana Turner - 2nd grade
- Ms. Sydney Dexter - 3rd Grade
- Ms. Allison Grill - 3rd Grade
- Ms. Sierra Balatan - 4th Grade
- Mr. Peter Limata - 4th Grade
- Ms. Annabelle Nash - 5th Grade
- Ms. Michelle Beal - 5th Grade
- Tutors
- Ms. Ema Jitsukawa
- Ms. Catherine Ferrence
- Ms. Kelly Maddox
- Ms. A
- Support Staff
- Ms. Yvonne Dixon - Academic mentor
- Ms. Muslimah Mohammed - Teacher on Special Assignment (TSA), Instructional Learning Team (ILT) Coordinator
- Ms. Mikayla Logan - STIP Sub, Technology and PE Lead
- Mr. Jason Hawkins - PE & Recess Enrichment Coach
- Ms. Jennifer Vetter - Librarian
- Ms. Donna Bolden - Noon Supervisor
- Mr. Andre Redd - Morning Supervisor
- Ms. Tamiya Toliver - Nutritional Cafeteria Lead
- Special Education Program
- Ms. Angelica Hillard - Preschool/Burbank Preschool and Diagnostic Center
- Ms. Mari Reyes - K-2 SDC
- Ms. Krista Denman - K-2 SDC Inclusion
- Ms. Josie Sommer - 3-5 SDC Inclusion
- Ms. Tammara Nalls - 3-5 SDC
- Ms. Rinchen Storebaug - ISS
- Mr. Chris Hill - ISS
- Ms. Reyna Duarte - ISS
- Mr. John Stefenhagen - ISS
- Ms. Krysta Phelps - ISS
- Ms. Elba Martinez de Pineda - ISS
- Ms. Z - ISS
- Ms. Melani Turner - ISS, SSC President
- Ms. Rose Micallef - ISS
- Mr. Chris Thomas - ISS
- Resource Specialists
- Ms. Aiste Solly - Resource Specialist
- Dr. Jody Silver - School Psychologist
- Ms. Marci Von Brorembsen - Speech Therapist
- Ms. Raveena Birdee - Special Education Speech Therapy
- Ms. Rose Toutjian- Art Therapist
- Yemesrach "Ms. Yemi" Zewdie - Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Courtney Beck - East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC) School Counselor
- Administration
- Ms. Antoinette Holland - Administrative Assistant
- Ms. Sandra Burton - Attendance Clerk
- Mr. John Griffin - Head Custodian
- Mr. Curtis Hunt - PM Custodian
- Ms. Jalyn Crum -Community School Manager, Safety Lead, Volunteer Coordinator
- Ms. Verna Springer - Afterschool Program Coordinator
- Ms. Heather Palin - Principal