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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    Nathalie Rachel-Gueirard
    Educator, US World Language
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    Bio
     
    “I inspire greatness for a better world by immersing my students in a Francophone world on a daily basis and thus broadening their horizons. I firmly believe that a better world is a world of peace, tolerance, cooperation, aid and mutual understanding of one another’s cultures and languages.”
     
    Nathalie Rachel-Gueirard’s role and purpose is to educate young minds, open their eyes to the rest of the world, and help them become outstanding world citizens. In her classes, students not only discover the richness and complexity of the French language but also discuss traditions, history, current societal issues, politics, art and literature.
     
    Ms. Rachel-Gueirard started teaching French in a German high school while working toward her master’s degree. After moving to the United States, she worked as an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego and Point Loma Nazarene. She spent 13 years at the University of California, San Diego, teaching both French and German. She also translates documents and has taught French to engineers working for a French company as well as German to Navy Seals’ commanders.

    In her spare time, Ms. Rachel-Gueirard loves planning her next European summer adventures. She also enjoys watching movies, reading in different languages and painting. She is the proud mother of two daughters who have been on several study-abroad programs with UCSD and the University of Michigan in Europe, and who envision careers in the international and humanitarian sectors.
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    Sandra Revilla-Harker
    Educator, US Spanish
    (858) 453-3440 x328
    Bio
     
    “I inspire greatness for a better world by internationalizing the curriculum to produce global citizens. I also strive to create a community of trust for all students, encouraging them to take risks, foster curiosity and become lifelong learners.”
    Sandra Revilla-Harker, M.A.T., teaches Upper School Spanish. She provides an environment to develop educated, multicultural, risk-takers and curious leaders who can anticipate and respond effectively to a rapidly changing world.
     
    Profesora Revilla was born and raised in Arequipa, Peru. She earned a Master of Arts in teaching from the University of Portland and has more than 10 years of teaching experience. She taught both Spanish as a second language and for heritage speakers. Profesora Revilla also taught high school in Portland, Oregon and in Silicon Valley, and has worked as a lecturer at the University of California, Santa Cruz.  
    Profesora Revilla loves reading about different cultures, going to the beach, spending time with her family, cooking, baking, doing art with her kids, traveling and “glamping.” Some of her favorite books include Aura by Carlos Fuentes, El país de las mujeres by Gioconda Belli and En el tiempo de las mariposas by Julia Alvarez. 
    Profesora Revilla and her husband, Rick, have two kids; Valentina and Joaquin. Her favorite quote is “Be the change you want to see in the world.”
     
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    Alina Rozas
    Educator, US World Language
    (858) 453-3440 x403
    Bio
     
    “I inspire greatness for a better world by celebrating all cultures and teaching students about the importance of respecting, appreciating and honoring other heritages and traditions.”

    Alina Rozas believes that all students have talents and strengths to achieve their personal and academic goals, and she encourages them to always work at their highest potential.

    As an Upper School Spanish educator, Profe Rozas likes to instill in her students the passion for learning Spanish and grants them the confidence to use it both in their community and abroad. She engages students to learn in a pleasant and safe environment where taking risks and making mistakes are part of the learning process. Profe Rozas believes that learning a foreign language, and the culture involved in it, makes people more open-minded and compassionate, characteristics that all future leaders should have.

    Profe Rozas was born and raised in Madrid where she earned her master’s degree in agricultural engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Once she started teaching Spanish, Profe Rozas discovered a new passion and pursued a second master’s degree in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language.

    Before joining LJCDS in 2022, Profe Rozas taught at the Rhoades School in Encinitas, National University in San Diego, King’s Training in Madrid, and the Awty International School in Houston. During her career, Profe Rozas has taught students in grades 6–12, college and adults.

    One of Profe Rozas’ greatest joys as an educator is to hear back from former students studying abroad in Spanish-speaking countries.
 

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