Faculty and Staff Directory

The La Jolla Country Day School faculty, administration and staff are strong, diverse and talented individuals who have been drawn together for a common purpose. Ours is a vibrant community with an exciting charge—to create a stronger, better place where our children and those of future generations can grow to become excellent individuals, citizens and adventurers of the world.

Below is a list of the administration, staff and faculty. To locate a member, click on the drop-down menus below to search by division, department or last name. Faculty and staff bios are also available below.

Faculty/Staff Directory

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    Lori Long
    Educator, MS Math Grade 7
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    “I teach students first and content second. I believe the connection and bond I form with my students is critical to their success, and I pride myself on getting to know each and every student and learning how to maximize each student’s potential.”

    Lori Long aspires to help students acquire conceptual understanding of mathematics through problem solving. She uses problem solving as an opportunity for students to apply their mathematical thinking skills not only to the academic world but to the real world around them. Because students are formulating opinions about their math abilities, it is her goal to help create a positive attitude about math so that students leave her class believing they are capable of success in the subject. Nothing is more heartbreaking to Ms. Long than to hear an adult say, “I was never good at math!” To this she always responds, “You just didn’t have teachers who inspired and encouraged you,” because Ms. Long believes all individuals are capable of success in math when they have good instruction.

    Originally from California’s Central Valley, Ms. Long is a graduate of California State University, Fresno, and Fresno Pacific College, where she received her K–8 teaching credential and earned her Master of Arts in math and science education and an administrative credential. Before coming to La Jolla Country Day School in 1996, she previously worked in a public school district in Fresno as both a teacher and administrator. She has worked at all levels, from second grade through high school. When asked which grade she enjoys most, she says whichever one she is currently teaching!
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    Riley Pratt
    Educator, MS Math Grade 7
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    “I inspire greatness for a better world by preparing the next generation of problem solvers. I encourage students to view themselves as mathematicians, developing creative solutions and deeply analyzing problems while utilizing multiple strategies. Students in my classes practice critical thinking skills that can be applied to any future education and career pathway.”

    Riley Pratt has always appreciated the beauty in mathematics, and her role is to inspire students to see the many applications of math around us. She believes that all students can succeed and works to develop students’ growth mindsets. Her classes center on inquiry as students explore and discover the mathematical methods necessary to solve new problems.

    Mrs. Pratt is from Portland, Oregon. She graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics and her teaching credential. Later, she earned her Master of Science in education from Johns Hopkins University. Before joining LJCDS, she taught high school mathematics for four years ranging from Algebra 1 to International Baccalaureate Calculus.

    Outside of teaching and math, Mrs. Pratt enjoys hiking with her dog and playing board games.
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    Jamilah Ryan
    Educator, MS Math Grade 8
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    “I inspire greatness by helping to develop students to reason and think mathematically and make connections between the quantitative aspects of math and their real-world applications. I see my classroom as a space where students feel safe to take risks, deeply explore mathematical concepts, ask questions and create strategies and solutions that make sense to them.”
     
    A life-long learner, Jamilah Ryan appreciates the field of education as a dynamic one that must constantly evolve as the needs of the students change. She developed her love of mathematics through the instruction of the content and authentic hands-on engagement with her students. Her leadership and instructional style encourage open inquiry, honest and timely feedback, along with opportunities for reflection. As a Middle School math educator and the department chair, her goal is to support the vertical articulation of the math curriculum and instruction in Grades 5-8.
     
    Ms. Ryan started her educational career as a middle school math and science teacher in New York City. During her time working with the New York City Department of Education, she served as a student advisor to her school’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society and the robotics team, collaborated with other schools to write curriculum and turn-key professional development, and analyzed assessments and school data as a member of the data inquiry team. After eight years of being a classroom teacher, Ms. Ryan took on a position as a math instructional facilitator. Most recently, she was a school administrator at a charter school in Los Angeles, working in the role of assistant principal, then principal.
     
 

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