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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    Jean Ah Lee
    Educator, US Math; Coach - Surf
    (858) 453-3440 x332
    Bio
     
    “I inspire greatness for a better world by encouraging an awareness of the people around us so that we can respect, learn from and care for each other. We must remember that we don’t live in this world alone. Whether listening to others’ ideas and approaches to a math problem or noticing that a classmate might be having a bad day, paying attention to others is an important part of living and learning.”

    Jean Ah Lee is an Upper School mathematics teacher and surf coach. She believes that our study of math isn’t just about learning content. It’s also about the problem-solving and analytical skills we develop through math that can be applied to any field, career, or life situation. 

    Ms. Lee was inspired to become an educator by her father, an electrical engineering professor, and her mother, an example of a lifelong learner. Ms. Lee encourages her students to maintain confidence and a positive attitude when faced with a challenge or an undesirable outcome. Life isn’t always fun and easy, and neither is math.

    Ms. Lee earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from MIT and worked as an electrical engineer at Bose Corporation. She subsequently earned a Master of Education from Harvard University and began her teaching career. Before LJCDS, Ms. Lee taught mathematics in New York City, Guatemala City and San Diego. In addition, Ms. Lee enjoys surfing and yoga and loves to travel.
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    Nicholas Lee
    Educator, US Math
    (858) 453-3440 x263
    Bio
     
    “I inspire greatness for a better world by helping our students become aware of their own potential greatness not only as mathematics students but also as worldly citizens. I create a classroom environment where students feel nurtured and encouraged to engage in a discourse about the many, often bumpy, paths to solving interesting problems that further develop their critical thinking skills.”
     
    Nicholas Lee believes that our students should study mathematics for more than just the capability of solving textbook problems. He sharpens their ability to apply critical thinking skills towards solving new problems that they may encounter in their ever-changing world. By fostering a welcoming learning environment coupled with collaborative exercises and friendly competitions, he encourages students to engage and wrestle with thought-provoking problems.
     
    Before joining the LJCDS community in 2018, Mr. Lee was an Upper School math teacher and varsity volleyball coach at the Poly Prep Country Day School in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York for six years. He and his husband enjoy traveling accompanied by their two daughters. Mr. Lee also loves to play board games. Some of his favorite games include Cauldron, Ticket to Ride and Dominion.
     
 

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