Meet our faculty

Creating an innovative and supportive environment for learning

At Flintridge Sacred Heart, our teachers are committed to inspiring their students every day to wonder, be curious, and seek truth with voraciousness and determination.

    • Dr. Kristen Besinque

      French Teacher

  • John Burton John Burton John Burton
    Stagecraft Instructor and Tech Director for Visual & Performing Arts Center
    ComedySportz Moderator
    Started 2021

    • Ty Buxman

      Dean of Research
      Science & Engineering Teacher

  • Abby Davitt '12 Abby Davitt '12 Abby Davitt '12
    9th Grade Counselor
    Religious Studies Teacher
    Campus Ministry Leadership Team Moderator
    Junior Retreat Chaperone

    • Marina Francis

      Religious Studies Teacher

  • Samantha Herrick Samantha Herrick Samantha Herrick
    Director of Residential Life
    Residential Life Leadership Council Moderator
I LOVE HOW EACH STUDENT IS ABLE TO MORE FULLY EXPLORE HER INDIVIDUALITY AND FIND HER VOICE.
—Heather Kent, Visual & Performing Arts Chair
  • Carol Jones Carol Jones Carol Jones
    Math Department Chair
    Junior Moderator
    Prom Organizer
    Since 2017
  • Heather Kent Heather Kent Heather Kent
    Visual & Performing Arts Department Chair
    Ceramics Teacher
    Art Club Moderator
    Senior Research Project Advisor
    Started 2010

    • Eric McGee

      Social Studies Department Chair

    • Dr. Olanna Mills

      Social Studies Teacher

    • Chad Ribordy

      Religious Studies Teacher

  • Diane Sarkarati Diane Sarkarati Diane Sarkarati
    Science Teacher
    Forensics Club Moderator
    Chemical Supervisor
    Started 1998

    • Kayla Tennity

      Science Teacher
      Residential Life Faculty

    • Charlie Tercek

      English Teacher
      Journalism Teacher
      Freshman Board Moderator
      Started 2018

    • Linh Tran

      Science Teacher

    • Layla Adams 2024

      Dance Teacher

FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART

440 St. Katherine Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
626-685-8300

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Flintridge Sacred Heart, a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding high school, educates young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth.

Flintridge Sacred Heart admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid, and athletic and other school-administered programs.