Kindergarten - Gabriella Zaragoza
gzaragoza@csdo.org Kindergarten Website
Gabriella is beyond excited to be back home at St. David School and in the Kindergarten classroom. She is an alumni and graduated from St. David School in 2004. At an early age, she knew she wanted to teach. She graduated from Notre Dame de Namur University with a degree in Liberal Studies, specializing in Education. Throughout her career, she has worked with students in many ways, including student development, community outreach and in class instruction. She strives to make academic material relatable, engaging, and fun! She is committed to every student and helping them reach their full potential!
It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. -Albert Einstein
1st Grade - Marina Chainey
mchainey@csdo.org 1st Grade Website
Mrs. Chainey has been teaching First Grade since 2007. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Biological Science from University of California, Berkeley and her teaching credential from California State University, Fresno. She is bilingual in Spanish.
She first joined St. David School as a parent. Both her daughter Cristina and son Benjamin attended St. David School from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. Cristina graduated from USC in 2011, majoring in film production. Ben is majoring in Engineering at UC Santa Cruz.
Every year during MARE week, Mrs. Chainey presents a slideshow for the school. She shares photographs and videos she has taken from throughout the year of local animals and scenery, viewed from local hikes and kayak expeditions with her husband Ken. Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, located in the St. David School neighborhood, is one of her favorite places to hike. For several years she was a docent at Año Nuevo State Reserve where she led walks during elephant seal breeding season.
She first joined St. David School as a parent. Both her daughter Cristina and son Benjamin attended St. David School from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. Cristina graduated from USC in 2011, majoring in film production. Ben is majoring in Engineering at UC Santa Cruz.
Every year during MARE week, Mrs. Chainey presents a slideshow for the school. She shares photographs and videos she has taken from throughout the year of local animals and scenery, viewed from local hikes and kayak expeditions with her husband Ken. Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, located in the St. David School neighborhood, is one of her favorite places to hike. For several years she was a docent at Año Nuevo State Reserve where she led walks during elephant seal breeding season.
2nd Grade - Grace Gedeon
ggedeon@csdo.org
Grace has been teaching second grade since 2005. Before that she worked as a teacher assistant while working on her degree.
She graduated from Cal State East Bay with a B. A. in Liberal Arts. She received her credential in multiple subjects from Cal State Fresno.
Grace has a son and daughter. Both of them are graduates of St. David School and Salesian High School.
She graduated from Cal State East Bay with a B. A. in Liberal Arts. She received her credential in multiple subjects from Cal State Fresno.
Grace has a son and daughter. Both of them are graduates of St. David School and Salesian High School.
3rd Grade - Cheryl Felciano
cfelciano@csdo.org 3rd Grade Website
Cheryl was born and raised right here in Richmond, Ca. She went to public schools and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. Cheryl attended San Francisco State University and received a B.A. in American History. She also received her teaching credential at S.F. State. She began her career by working in the Richmond schools for a few years, and then moved on to work at St. David School.
Cheryl loves to read, mostly science fiction and fantasy books. She also loves the great outdoors and loves to camp and go hiking. Her favorite place to camp is at Mt. Lassen National Park. Her other hobby is to embroider,but, she only gets into that during the summer months.
Cheryl loves to read, mostly science fiction and fantasy books. She also loves the great outdoors and loves to camp and go hiking. Her favorite place to camp is at Mt. Lassen National Park. Her other hobby is to embroider,but, she only gets into that during the summer months.
4th Grade - Kathleen Enriquez
kenriquez@csdo.org
I am so excited to be joining the St. David family! I am a Bay Area native and can’t imagine a
better place to live. I received my B.A. from San Francisco State University. I am excited to get
to know your children as we learn and grow throughout the school year! On my time free time
I enjoy camping, kayaking, and hanging out with my family. I am looking forward to this year of
learning, friendship, and discovery with the class.
kenriquez@csdo.org
I am so excited to be joining the St. David family! I am a Bay Area native and can’t imagine a
better place to live. I received my B.A. from San Francisco State University. I am excited to get
to know your children as we learn and grow throughout the school year! On my time free time
I enjoy camping, kayaking, and hanging out with my family. I am looking forward to this year of
learning, friendship, and discovery with the class.
5th Grade/ Vice Principal - Kenneth Farr
kfarr@csdo.org 5th Grade Website
Nothing excites Kenneth more than to wake up and serve as our school’s Vice Principal and 5th Grade Homeroom Teacher each day! Kenneth attended Saint David from Kindergarten through 8th grade. After graduating in 2006, he attended Salesian College Preparatory in Richmond, where he played on Salesian’s first State Champion Basketball Team. When he graduated from Salesian in 2010, he attended CSU East Bay for four years. His experience at CSUEB was memorable as he played Collegiate Men’s Basketball all four years and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies and a minor in Human Development in June of 2014. After graduating from CSUEB, he earned his Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Saint Mary's College of California in December of 2015. He then advanced to complete his Master's Degree in Teaching at Saint Mary's College of California in May of 2017.
Kenneth was honored to be recognized as KRON 4's Teacher of the Week the week of March 6, 2017.
Kenneth knew at a very young age that he wanted to teach. He shows such compassion to be privileged enough to return to his Alma Mater to do so. In his spare time, he enjoys simply spending time with his family, friends, and loved ones.
“Love what you do, and you’ll never work another day in your life.”
Kenneth Farr, M.A.
Saint David School
Vice Principal & Grade 5 Homeroom
Go Green! Go Bears!
"Children learn more from who you are than what you teach"
kfarr@csdo.org 5th Grade Website
Nothing excites Kenneth more than to wake up and serve as our school’s Vice Principal and 5th Grade Homeroom Teacher each day! Kenneth attended Saint David from Kindergarten through 8th grade. After graduating in 2006, he attended Salesian College Preparatory in Richmond, where he played on Salesian’s first State Champion Basketball Team. When he graduated from Salesian in 2010, he attended CSU East Bay for four years. His experience at CSUEB was memorable as he played Collegiate Men’s Basketball all four years and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies and a minor in Human Development in June of 2014. After graduating from CSUEB, he earned his Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Saint Mary's College of California in December of 2015. He then advanced to complete his Master's Degree in Teaching at Saint Mary's College of California in May of 2017.
Kenneth was honored to be recognized as KRON 4's Teacher of the Week the week of March 6, 2017.
Kenneth knew at a very young age that he wanted to teach. He shows such compassion to be privileged enough to return to his Alma Mater to do so. In his spare time, he enjoys simply spending time with his family, friends, and loved ones.
“Love what you do, and you’ll never work another day in your life.”
Kenneth Farr, M.A.
Saint David School
Vice Principal & Grade 5 Homeroom
Go Green! Go Bears!
"Children learn more from who you are than what you teach"
6th-8th Religion & Social Studies Teacher - Monica Barocio
mbarocio@csdo.org Middle School Religion and Social Studies Website
mbarocio@csdo.org Middle School Religion and Social Studies Website
Hello St. David Families!
Mrs. Monica Barocio has been teaching at St. David School since 2016. For her entire life, she has stayed very close to faith and has taught religion to high schoolers as a Youth Ministry Leader at St. Joan of Arc. She obtained her degree in Psychology and minor in Disability Studies at UC Berkeley. UCB exposed her to several incredible opportunities such as being an elementary school level teacher's aide, teaching inmates in San Quentin Prison, and serving as a non-profit intern to assist formerly incarcerated individuals with job readiness. After graduating UCB she began working at Berkeley Youth Alternatives, where she facilitated a mentoring program for at-risk youth.
Go Bears!!!
Mrs. Monica Barocio has been teaching at St. David School since 2016. For her entire life, she has stayed very close to faith and has taught religion to high schoolers as a Youth Ministry Leader at St. Joan of Arc. She obtained her degree in Psychology and minor in Disability Studies at UC Berkeley. UCB exposed her to several incredible opportunities such as being an elementary school level teacher's aide, teaching inmates in San Quentin Prison, and serving as a non-profit intern to assist formerly incarcerated individuals with job readiness. After graduating UCB she began working at Berkeley Youth Alternatives, where she facilitated a mentoring program for at-risk youth.
Go Bears!!!
6th-8th English/Language Arts - Adreana Rotenberry
arotenberry@csdo.org Class Website
I am excited to call this my third year as a part of the St. David community. Two years ago I was fortunate to find this wonderful gem on the hill and teach an incredible group of students. I have been honored to be a part of the students and families lives, providing my students an environment where they could grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
I was born in Oakland and raised in Berkeley, where I attended public schools until I graduated from Berkeley High. Following high school, I volunteered for several legal centers, while completing my certificate as a paralegal from Merritt College in Oakland. After obtaining my certificate, I attended Saint Mary's College in Moraga, where I earned my Bachelors degree in Sociology. During my time at Saint Mary's, I developed a passion for working with kids, through various classes and supplemental programs.
Last summer I returned to Saint Mary's College, where I am now in my graduate studies program. I am looking forward to continuing the development of my students this year, while working closely with their families and the rest of the Jr. High faculty, as 8th grade homeroom, Jr High ELA & Jr. High Liaison.
I was born in Oakland and raised in Berkeley, where I attended public schools until I graduated from Berkeley High. Following high school, I volunteered for several legal centers, while completing my certificate as a paralegal from Merritt College in Oakland. After obtaining my certificate, I attended Saint Mary's College in Moraga, where I earned my Bachelors degree in Sociology. During my time at Saint Mary's, I developed a passion for working with kids, through various classes and supplemental programs.
Last summer I returned to Saint Mary's College, where I am now in my graduate studies program. I am looking forward to continuing the development of my students this year, while working closely with their families and the rest of the Jr. High faculty, as 8th grade homeroom, Jr High ELA & Jr. High Liaison.
6th-8th Math/Science Teacher - Angelica Murillo
amurillo@csdo.org
I recently moved to Richmond from the south bay. I have worked in many industries such as radio, TV, promotions and after school programs. However, teaching has always been what I have come back to, it is my passion. I received my Bachelors in Communications with an emphasis in Mass Media and I recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a Masters in Teaching with a Bilingual Authorization. In San Jose I worked at various public high schools teaching math and mass media. Though I thoroughly enjoyed my time teaching in these schools, I felt as if something was missing. My whole life I attended Catholic schools from kinder to my graduate program at Santa Clara University and I felt that it was time to return to the Catholic school system. I am excited to begin this new teaching journey at St. David School.
amurillo@csdo.org
I recently moved to Richmond from the south bay. I have worked in many industries such as radio, TV, promotions and after school programs. However, teaching has always been what I have come back to, it is my passion. I received my Bachelors in Communications with an emphasis in Mass Media and I recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a Masters in Teaching with a Bilingual Authorization. In San Jose I worked at various public high schools teaching math and mass media. Though I thoroughly enjoyed my time teaching in these schools, I felt as if something was missing. My whole life I attended Catholic schools from kinder to my graduate program at Santa Clara University and I felt that it was time to return to the Catholic school system. I am excited to begin this new teaching journey at St. David School.
Rebecca Monson - K-5th Music Teacher
rmonson@csdo.org
Mrs. Rebecca Monson knew at a very young age that she wanted to teach music to children. As a child she studied piano, guitar and voice, then eventually studied vocal performance at Mills College in Oakland, California. Soon after, Rebecca Monson married her husband Russ and they had two children. Mrs. Monson began teaching preschool music when her own children were in preschool. Eventually she started teaching the younger grades at St. David School. Currently Mrs. Monson is the music teacher for preschool through Grade 5 at St. David School.
Alan Dillard - 6th-8th Fine Arts Teacher
adillard@csdo.org
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Kreg Zaragoza - Preschool - 8th PE Teacher
kzaragoza@csdo.org
Bio under construction
Secretary - Xoshilt Sutherlin
xsutherlin@csdo.org
Bio under construction
Principal - Jojo de Guzman
jdeguzman@csdo.org
Mr. Jojo de Guzman is a life-long Catholic and a Christ centered professional who aims to prepare students for their college and career by integrating STEM and 21st Century Skills in a school community. He was a Catholic school teacher for 6 years, learning the ins and outs of creating a safe, nurturing, academically rigorous, a Christ centered school.
Mr. de Guzman grew up near Los Angeles California and received his BA in Philosophy from University of California, Riverside where he also received his Teaching Credential. He taught students ranging from 3rd through 8th grade in a traditional Catholic school setting as well as with a STEM focused curriculum. He earned his Administrative Credential at St. Mary's College in Moraga. As a life long learner, he has received professional development in Common Core Math, Common Core ELA, Next Generation Science Standards, and integrating Engineering.
He is looking forward to working as a group to develop a faith filled community and help students understand and live the Catholic Faith, develop a love of learning, be socially and environmentally aware, and be college and career ready. You can find him on Twitter @Eyes_On_Me
Mr. de Guzman grew up near Los Angeles California and received his BA in Philosophy from University of California, Riverside where he also received his Teaching Credential. He taught students ranging from 3rd through 8th grade in a traditional Catholic school setting as well as with a STEM focused curriculum. He earned his Administrative Credential at St. Mary's College in Moraga. As a life long learner, he has received professional development in Common Core Math, Common Core ELA, Next Generation Science Standards, and integrating Engineering.
He is looking forward to working as a group to develop a faith filled community and help students understand and live the Catholic Faith, develop a love of learning, be socially and environmentally aware, and be college and career ready. You can find him on Twitter @Eyes_On_Me