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Mrs. Sophie Ferrier
Preschool
- Joined Pinecrest in 1999
- I believe all children are unique.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: one-of-a-kind
Ms. Michelle Friscia
Full-day Pre-kindergarten & Extended Day Coordinator
- Joined Pinecrest in 2024
- She/her
- My mission as a teacher is to make all children feel safe and give them the chance to grow.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: good-hearted
Ms. Anila Gray
Full-day Pre-kindergarten
- Joined Pinecrest in 2021
- I believe all children can reach their potential.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: motivating
Ms. Christina Mark
Kindergarten
- Joined Pinecrest in 2020
- She/her
- I believe all children can do more than they believe.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: awesome
Ms. Liza Blacker
Kindergarten
- Joined Pinecrest in 2019
- She/her
- I choose to teach at Pinecrest because I believe the school fosters an environment where all children and adults can thrive.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: engaging
Ms. Kristi Smemoe
Grade 1
- Joined Pinecrest in 2026
- She/her
Ms. Brook Van Roo
Grade 2
- Joined Pinecrest in 2026
- She/her
Ms. Sabina Levine
Grade 3
- She/her
- Joined Pinecrest in 2025
- My mission as a teacher is to create a community of warmth and kindness where children can grow and thrive.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: community
Mrs. Marilyn Barrette
Grade 4
- Joined Pinecrest in 2018
- She/her
- I believe all children can reach their potential.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: uplifting
Ms. Stacy Clark
Grade 5/6
- Joined Pinecrest in 2026
- She/her
Coach Mustapha Sanowar
Physical Education
- Joined Pinecrest in 2021
- He/him
- My mission as a teacher is to help as many children as possible become productive citizens of their communities.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: supportive
Ms. Natalie Vazquez
Humanities
- Joined Pinecrest in 2026
- She/her
Mrs. Kate Atkins
Learning Specialist
- She/her
- Joined Pinecrest in 2025
- My mission as a teacher is to support children's natural curiosity.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: community
Ms. Julane Havens
Performance with National Children’s Theatre
- Joined Pinecrest in 2024
- She/her
- I choose to teach at Pinecrest because the community believes in the importance of arts education.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: joy
Ms. Chloe Rier
STEAM Teacher & Summer Camp Director
- Joined Pinecrest in 2024 (longer including summer camp)
- She/her
- I am a teacher, a helper, and a leader.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: positivity
Mr. Cole Holland
Music with Tolbert Music LLC
- Joined Pinecrest in 2022
- He/him
- I believe all children can accomplish anything with practice and patience.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: inspiring
Mr. Darren Holgate
Head of School
- Joined Pinecrest in 2023
- He/him
- I choose to teach at Pinecrest because it is filled with talented, loving, and dedicated people.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: devoted
Ms. Cynthia Sambro
Assistant Head of School
- Joined Pinecrest in 2017
- She/her
- My mission in my role is to be of service.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: love
Ms. Andrea Shore
Director of Enrollment and Engagement
- Joined Pinecrest in 2026
- She/her
- I believe children thrive when they feel seen and valued.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: joyful
Mrs. Linda Conroy
Finance Associate
- Joined Pinecrest in 2020
- She/her
- I believe all children are precious.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: community!
Ms. Stacey Hernandez
Office Manager
- Joined Pinecrest in 2021
- My mission as a teacher is to make learning fun and build confidence to be yourself.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: amazing
Mrs. Hatefeh Saleh
After-care
- Joined Pinecrest in 2022
- I choose to teach at Pinecrest because it is a safe and positive space for our students.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: welcoming
Ms. KC Taylor
After-care & Substitute Teacher
- Joined Pinecrest in 2025
- She/her
- I choose to teach at Pinecrest because this school’s mission is all about respecting children as the human beings they are.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: community
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