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
Psychology Teacher
Advisor & Advising Assembly Coordinator
Business Club Moderator
At FSHA Since 2015

Dr. Mark Bernstein, Ph.D.
English Teacher
At FSHA Since 1998

Simone Butera
Math Department Chair
Math Teacher
Theatre Club Moderator
Junior Retreat Chaperone
At FSHA Since 2003

Ty Buxman
Science Teacher
Research Program Advisor
Junior Retreat Chaperone
Basketball Coach
Aloha Kai Club Moderator
At FSHA Since 2002

Irene Chou
Physical Education & Health Teacher
FSHA Renaissance Club Moderator
Volleyball Coach
At FSHA Since 2016

Andy Cramer
AP U.S. History Teacher
U.S. History Teacher
Junior Class Moderator
Junior Retreat Chaperone
At FSHA Since 2011

Catie Cross
Spanish Teacher
At FSHA Since 2018

Tom Dibblee
English Teacher
Journalism Teacher
Academic Advisor
DREAM (disabilities awareness club) Moderator
At FSHA Since 2017

Drew Eisenstein
English Teacher
Academic Decathlon Coach
Aloha Kai Moderator
Poetry Out Loud Coordinator
At FSHA Since 2016

Olympio D'Mello
Religion Teacher
Academic Decathlon Coach
Sophomore Class Moderator
JV Tennis Coach
At FSHA Since 2000

Shelby Favero
Resident Supervisor
Since 2019

Analise Gay
Admissions Coordinator
At FSHA Since 2017

Samantha Herrick
Residential Life Assistant
Boarding Hall Council Moderator
At FSHA Since 2016

Anoosh Hovanessian
Boarding Supervisor
At FSHA Since 2002

Holly Hunnewell
English Department Chair
English Teacher
Feminists in Action moderator
At FSHA Since 2008

Juli James
Director of Residential Life & Service Initiatives
Since 2019

Sindy Jara
Residential Life Supervisor
Since 2019

Bridget Johnston
Assistant Director of Admissions
Research Program Advisor
Ambassadors Moderator
At FSHA Since 2015

Heather Kent
Visual & Performing Arts Department Chair
Ceramics Teacher
Art Club Moderator
Senior Research Project Advisor
At FSHA Since 2010

Klara Knypinski
French Teacher
C’est La Vie French Club Moderator
At FSHA Since 2017

Dr. Liz Krider, Ph.D.
Honors Scientific Research Teacher
At FSHA Since 2014

Kathy Larson, R.N.
School Nurse
Residential Life Faculty
At FSHA Since 2018

Nora Murphy
Director of Library Services & Research Program
At FSHA Since 2011

Kristina Ortega
Religion Department Chair
Religion Teacher
Research Program Advisor
Senior Class Moderator
At FSHA Since 2013

Eric Pals
Social Studies Department Chair
AP European History Teacher
Modern World History Teacher
Sophomore Class Moderator
At FSHA Since 2010

John Robb
Math Teacher
Mu Alpha Theta Club Moderator
At FSHA Since 2004

Yessenia Romo
Spanish Teacher
Christian Action Movement Moderator
At FSHA Since 2015

Diane Sarkarati
Science Teacher
Forensics Club Moderator
Chemical Supervisor
at FSHA since 1998

Kayla Tennity
Science Teacher
Freshman Class Moderator
Residential Life Faculty
At FSHA Since 2017

Mike Thornton
Social Studies Teacher
Mock Trial Advisor
At FSHA Since 1988

Dr. Lara Walker, Ph.D.
World Languages Department Chair
Spanish Teacher
Research Program Advisor
La Vanguardia Moderator
At FSHA Since 2013

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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