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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    Beth Levin
    Educator, Grade 3
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    Bio
     
    “I inspire greatness in the world by making every child feel special and important. When a child feels that they are being heard, they are more open to ideas, their confidence rises, and they are motivated to do better in the world around them. I believe that when my students leave my classroom, they will be confident learners and doers.”
     
    Beth Levin wants every child to feel loved. In her classroom, she creates a “classroom-family” environment. This leads to every child treating others with dignity, being kind, and encouraging others. There is no fear of being wrong in Ms. Levin’s class as “no question is a bad question.” With this philosophy, she creates an academic environment in which children will achieve excellence.
     
    Ms. Levin graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She earned her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction in reading—with an emphasis in elementary education—from Grand Canyon University. Ms. Levin taught first grade at a private school in Bellevue, Washington for five years.

    Ms. Levin loves spending time with her family and friends. She is an avid reader and enjoys going to the beach. Ms. Levin likes to exercise, scrapbook and experiment with new recipes. She also has a passion for trying new things and exploring the world around her.

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    Kirsten Luongo
    Educator, Grade 3
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    Bio
     
    “I inspire greatness for a better world by creating a community where everyone feels heard and valued. It is important that we teach children the importance of a growth mindset and believe that begins with creating a safe place within our classroom.”
    Kirsten Luongo appreciates how LJCDS values teaching to the whole child. Her role is to provide a safe and fun learning community where students and families feel their voice matters. 
     
    Ms. Luongo’s career began as a co-teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary School. She taught third grade for two years in New Haven, Connecticut, and for four years at a charter school in San Diego before starting at LJCDS in 2019. She earned her undergraduate degree in elementary education and her master’s in curriculum and instruction.
     
 

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