MEET OUR FACULTY

On the hill ... our experience runs deep.

Our experienced faculty dedicate their time, talent, energy and resources to creating an innovative educational environment for our students. Hear from them in their own words, as they describe their experiences working and teaching at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy

  • Tom Badzey Tom Badzey Tom Badzey
    Psychology Teacher
    Advisor & Advising Assembly Coordinator
    Business Club Moderator
    At FSHA Since 2015
  • Simone Butera Simone Butera Simone Butera
    Math Department Chair
    Math Teacher
    Theatre Club Moderator
    Junior Retreat Chaperone
    At FSHA Since 2003
  • Ty Buxman Ty Buxman Ty Buxman
    Science Teacher
    Research Program Advisor
    Junior Retreat Chaperone
    Basketball Coach
    Aloha Kai Club Moderator
    At FSHA Since 2002
  • Irene Chou Irene Chou Irene Chou
    Physical Education & Health Teacher
    FSHA Renaissance Club Moderator
    Volleyball Coach
    At FSHA Since 2016
  • Allison Clay Allison Clay Allison Clay
    Director of Counseling & Psychological Services
    Black Student Union Moderator
    At FSHA Since 2015
  • Andy Cramer Andy Cramer Andy Cramer
    AP U.S. History Teacher
    U.S. History Teacher
    Junior Class Moderator
    Junior Retreat Chaperone
    At FSHA Since 2011
  • Tom Dibblee Tom Dibblee Tom Dibblee
    English Teacher
    Journalism Teacher
    Academic Advisor
    DREAM (disabilities awareness club) Moderator
    At FSHA Since 2017
  • Drew Eisenstein Drew Eisenstein Drew Eisenstein
    English Teacher
    Academic Decathlon Coach
    Aloha Kai Moderator
    Poetry Out Loud Coordinator
    At FSHA Since 2016
  • Olympio D'Mello Olympio D'Mello Olympio D'Mello
    Religion Teacher
    Academic Decathlon Coach
    Sophomore Class Moderator
    JV Tennis Coach
    At FSHA Since 2000
  • Jill Flinders Jill Flinders Jill Flinders
    Interim Director of Residential Life
    Boarding Hall Council Moderator
    Since 2018
  • Samantha Herrick Samantha Herrick Samantha Herrick
    Residential Life Assistant
    Boarding Hall Council Moderator
    At FSHA Since 2016
  • Holly Hunnewell Holly Hunnewell Holly Hunnewell
    English Department Chair
    English Teacher
    Feminists in Action moderator
    At FSHA Since 2008
  • Bridget Johnston Bridget Johnston Bridget Johnston
    Assistant Director of Admissions
    Research Program Advisor
    Ambassadors Moderator
    At FSHA Since 2015
  • Heather Kent Heather Kent Heather Kent
    Visual & Performing Arts Department Chair
    Ceramics Teacher
    Art Club Moderator
    Senior Research Project Advisor
    At FSHA Since 2010
  • Klara Knypinski Klara Knypinski Klara Knypinski
    French Teacher
    C’est La Vie French Club Moderator
    At FSHA Since 2017
  • Nora Murphy Nora Murphy Nora Murphy
    Director of Library Services & Research Program
    At FSHA Since 2011
  • Kristina Ortega Kristina Ortega Kristina Ortega
    Religion Department Chair
    Religion Teacher
    Research Program Advisor
    Senior Class Moderator
    At FSHA Since 2013
  • Eric Pals Eric Pals Eric Pals
    Social Studies Department Chair
    AP European History Teacher
    Modern World History Teacher
    Sophomore Class Moderator
    At FSHA Since 2010
  • John Robb John Robb John Robb
    Math Teacher
    Mu Alpha Theta Club Moderator
    At FSHA Since 2004
  • Yessenia Romo Yessenia Romo Yessenia Romo
    Spanish Teacher
    Christian Action Movement Moderator
    At FSHA Since 2015
  • Diane Sarkarati Diane Sarkarati Diane Sarkarati
    Science Teacher
    Forensics Club Moderator
    Chemical Supervisor
    at FSHA since 1998
  • Kayla Tennity Kayla Tennity Kayla Tennity
    Science Teacher
    Freshman Class Moderator
    Residential Life Faculty
    At FSHA Since 2017
  • Mike Thornton Mike Thornton Mike Thornton
    Social Studies Teacher
    Mock Trial Advisor
    At FSHA Since 1988
  • Dr. Lara Walker, Ph.D. Dr. Lara Walker, Ph.D. Dr. Lara Walker, Ph.D.
    World Languages Department Chair
    Spanish Teacher
    Research Program Advisor
    La Vanguardia Moderator
    At FSHA Since 2013
  • Eric Wood Eric Wood Eric Wood
    Theater Technical Director
    Stagecraft Teacher
    ComedySportz Coach
    At FSHA Since 2016
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is an all girls' Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory day and boarding high school in the hills of La Cañada Flintridge. Overlooking Pasadena, FSHA educates girls from Los Angeles, Southern California and around the world for a life of faith, integrity and truth. 

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy

440 St. Katherine Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
High School Office: 626-685-8300
Admissions: 626-685-8521

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