Kristen Lindstrom, Principal
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Kristen Lindstrom is Principal of La Honda School, Director of La Honda & Pescadero Preschools, and the Special Education Director for the district. She has served as the principal of La Honda School since 2006 but also taught in the La Honda-Pescadero School District during the 1990's.
Ms. Lindstrom has a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA a Multiple Subjects teaching credential, a Mild/Moderate Special Education credential, an M.A. in Educational Leadership from the University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI and an Administrative Credential from the College of Notre Dame de Namur, Belmont, CA.
Kristina Kern, 6th grade
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Over 18 years of experience as an elementary teacher in grades 2, 3, 5 and 6. Graduated with Bachelor's from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Received Multiple Subject Credential from College of Notre Dame (Notre Dame de Namur).
Joanne Lehner, Resource Specialist
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Graduated from San Jose State University with honors. Multiple Subject Credential, K - 12, Special Education Credential, Resource Specialist Certification. Trained in Slingerland, LIPS, Reading Recovery and Small Group Model.
Taught in Micronesian as a Peace Corps Volunteer, at a San Francisco court school, and a private school for children with special needs.
When I am not at school, I enjoy gardening, hiking, riding and spending time with my family and friends.
Wendy McConachie, Reading Intervention
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This is my sixth year teaching. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to be teaching Reading and Math Intervention. Prior to teaching at La Honda Elementary School I was a student teacher for half a year in first grade, and a full year in fifth grade at Pescadero Elementary School. I was also a parent of a La Honda Elementary student for six years. Prior to becoming a teacher I worked for 20 years in the high tech industry as a customer service professional and a project manager for website and database development.
I received my bachelor of arts degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in education and Chicano studies from Cal. State University Monterey Bay where I graduated with distinction in my major. I received my teaching credential through CalStateTEACH, a California State University program through the Monterey Bay campus.
Rebekah Rayher, 1st/2nd grade
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I have been teaching at La Honda Elementary as a second grade teacher since 2007. I have taught in San Diego Unified School District and I was a long term substitute in San Mateo Unified School District. I have experience teaching kindergarten, first, second, third and fourth grade. I graduated from San Francisco State with a B.A in Liberal Studies. I received a California Teaching Credential from Norte Dame de Namur.
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Stefanie Pappalardo, 3rd/4th grade
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I am so excited to be teaching third & fourth grade in my “own” classroom for the first time! Last year I worked at La Honda as the reading & math intervention teacher and prior to that I was at Hatch Elementary student teaching first, second & third grades.
Teaching is a second career for me. Prior to deciding to obtain my teaching credential, I worked in the medical device industry for twelve years as a clinical educator, marketing manager & product manager. I received my teaching credential from San Francisco State University, and my bachelor’s degree in Public Relations & Political Science from San Jose State University.I am a native Californian and have lived in both in the Bay Area and Orange County. My husband and I will celebrate our 20th anniversary this year. We have two daughters, one going into 5th grade and one going into 3rd grade in the Spanish immersion program at Hatch Elementary.
My passions include – education (of course!), vegetarian cooking & eating, being a good mom, playing with my crazy dogs, exploring the world and reading great books.
Mitch Slater, 5th grade
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I am excited to be joining La Honda Elementary after teaching elementary and middle school in both private and public schools since 1995. My undergraduate degree is in biology from U.C. Santa Cruz, and I earned my multiple subject teaching credential at San Jose State.
Brenda Sterling, Kindergarten/1st grade
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I have taught at La Honda Elementary School since 2003. I have taught kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades.
Education: San Francisco State University, BA Liberal Studies, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (CLAD)