Meet the Team: KIPP Summit Academy
Administration & Support
Ric Zappa, Principal | Bio
Sarah Drezek, Dean of Instruction
Claire Way, Dean of Students & Culture
Nashon Williams, Dean of Students & Culture
Suzette Anderson, Operations Manager
Phyllis Bettencourt, Administrative Assistant, ASES Coordinator
Antonia Mendoza, Custodian
Danny Montano, Facilities
Lizbeth Pulido, Custodian
Lisa Shugart, English Language Learner Specialist, ELA Department Chair
Fifth Grade Team
Sarah Blair
Maggie Mills, Department Chair
Kamaljit Pannu, Math, Grade Level Chair
Jenna Zakrajsek, Social Studies Department Chair
Sixth Grade Team
Emily Tait, Writing
Padmini Jambulapati, Reading, Grade Level Chair
Nagma Meharali, Social Studies
Seventh Grade Team
Phillip Kim, Science
Elmer Merlos, Social Studies, Grade Level Chair
Jessica Plowman, Math, Department Chair
Sarah Stanton, English
Eighth Grade Team
Shanisee Baker, Algebra, Grade Level Chair
Jordan Bock, Science, Department Chair
Jaclyn Broderick, Social Studies
Elaine Jardon, English
Special Education & Student Support
Jamie Dillemuth, Learning Specialist (5th/8th)
Meera Pamidi, Learning Specialist (6th/7th)
Nao Teshima, Response to Intervention Specialist
CC Wishon, Counselor
Physical Education & Electives
Kate Fiano, Music
Sylvia Gonsalves, Technology
Adam Moscowitz, Yoga
Todd Petersen, P.E., Athletics Director
Announcements
For Parents
KSA in the News
Yoga in school showing results, officials say | The CBS Early Show | November 30, 2011 Watch here.
The Benefits of Yoga at KSA | Forum on NPR | January 28, 2010 Listen here.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, April 15, T3 progress reports sent home
Tuesday, April 16, 6th grade end-of-year trip meeting; 5:30 pm, Music Building
Wednesday, April 17, New Student Registration, A-E; 2:30-4:30 pm
Thursday, April 18, 7th grade end-of-year trip meeting; 5:30 pm, Music Building
Friday, April 19
Parent-Principal Round Table; 9:00 am
Registration Packet due for returning students
Tuesday, April 23, Cafe Griffin
Wednesday, April 24, New Student Registration, F-K; 2:30-4:30 pm
Friday, April 26, Spring Dance; 6:00-9:00 pm
Monday, April 29, KPA Meeting; 5:45 pm
Wednesday, May 1, New Student Registration, L-R; 2:30-4:30 pm
May 6-10
Teacher Appreciation Week
CST Week, Minimum Days: 2:00 pm dismissal
Wednesday, May 8, New Student Registration, S-Z; 2:30-4:30 pm
Monday, May 13, 5th grade field trip to Stanford University
Tuesday, May 14, 5th grade end-of-year trip meeting; 5:30 pm, Music Building
Thursday, May 16, 8th grade end-of-year trip meeting; 5:30 pm, Music Building
Thursday-Friday, May 16-17
End-of-year trip for 6th grade to Salt Point
End-of-year trip for 7th grade to Camp Bothin
Regular schools days for those not attending the overnight trip
Tuesday, May 21, Spring Concert, 5th & 6th grades; 7:00-8:00 pm
Thursday, May 23, Spring Concert, 7th & 8th grades; 7:00-8:00 pm
Monday, May 27, Memorial Day, No School
Thursday-Friday, May 30-31
End-of-year trip for 5th grade to Boulder Creek
End-of-year trip for 8th grade to Pt. Reyes & Olema
Regular schools days for those not attending the overnight trip
Wednesday, June 12
Last Day of School for 8th grade
Awards Assembly
8th Grade Dinner & Dance
Thursday, June 13
Last Day of School, Minimum Day: 2:00 pm dismissal
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, Jason Singer Pavilion at KIPP King; 6:00 pm
