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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    Bob Simon
    Educator, MS Design and Innovation; Coach - Golf
    (858) 453-3440 x415
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    Ryan Sturgeon
    Educator, MS History Grade 8
    (858) 453-3440 x228
    Bio
     
    “I inspire greatness by teaching students that it is not where you start, but where you finish. I teach students that success is not final, failure is not fatal, and that being able to push to the fullest potential as learners is what matters. I believe that through critical thinking, civil discourse and community building, our students can create a better classroom, LJCDS community and world.”

    Ryan Sturgeon, M.Ed., joined the LJCDS community in 2022 as a Grade 8 United States history educator. He is proud to join LJCDS’ positive and inclusive environment as he creates a safe and structured environment where students can debate openly and learn about the perspectives of others. 

    Since 2014, Mr. Sturgeon has taught at multiple Title 1 schools in San Diego where he learned the importance of social justice, community service and creating positive classroom environments. Prior to teaching at LJCDS, Mr. Sturgeon taught AP Government, politics and economics for six years at Gompers Preparatory Academy. His courses focused on school-wide and community-based projects, as well as financial literacy, career readiness and the stock market. Mr. Sturgeon hopes to continue teaching these important lessons and life skills to his eighth-grade students at LJCDS.

    Mr. Sturgeon moved from Chicago to earn a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of San Diego. He continued his postgraduate education at USD and earned a master’s in education in curriculum and instruction with a credential in secondary social studies.

    Mr. Sturgeon enjoys spending time in La Jolla with his wife Shannon, who is also a member of the LJCDS family. He spends his free time traveling around the world, playing board games, and reciting Lord of the Rings, word for word. 
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    Lillian Sung
    Educator, MS and US World Language
    (858) 453-3440 x320
    Bio
     
    “I inspire greatness by immersing my students in a foreign language and culture.”
    Lillian Sung believes her experience and training have enabled her to evaluate diverse teaching styles from a unique perspective. In her own teaching, she strives to strike a balance between traditional and liberal methods. While Ms. Sung places a high value on maintaining classroom discipline and fostering hard work, she also tries to create an environment where students take joy in learning and feel comfortable participating in class. Ms. Sung appreciates the opportunity to give back to the community by sharing her knowledge and cultural heritage with students at La Jolla Country Day School.
    Ms. Sung grew up in Taiwan, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She came to the United States to pursue her master’s degree in linguistics, with a focus on teaching Chinese as a second language. She later received a California single-subject teaching credential in Mandarin. Prior to joining LJCDS in 2011, she worked as a Chinese instructor at Palomar College.

    Ms. Sung’s favorite quote is by Scott Hayden: “Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners and the love of bringing the first two loves together.”
 

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