Directory

Our Staff

List of 59 members.

Patrick Alcasabas

Upper School Physical Education Teacher

415.614.5138

University of California, Santa Barbara - B.A.

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Patrick Alcasabas joined Cathedral in 2022 as an Upper School PE teacher. He graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara in 2012 with a B.A. in Communications and is a former personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Pat has been a PE teacher since 2014 and spent six years at the Brandeis School of San Francisco as the Lower School PE Teacher and Middle School Coach before moving to Cathedral. His passions include health and fitness, cooking, and above all else, Warriors basketball.
Anthony Amador

Manager of Annual Giving and Special Events

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Anthony Amador serves as the manager of annual giving and special events. With a background in early-childhood education, particularly in special education, they bring a unique blend of experience from roles in admissions, counseling, and higher education teaching. They have spent time living, working, and studying across the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, gaining diverse perspectives that inform their work in educational and fundraising environments. Outside of their professional life, they are an avid museum-goer, enthusiastic thrifter, and passionate about cooking and writing.
Dirgni Betancourt

Spanish Teacher

415.614.5142

Universidad Central de Venezuela - B.A.

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Dirgni Betancourt joined Cathedral as a Spanish Teacher for Lower and Upper School in 2021. A native of Venezuela, Dirgni has a B.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Behavioral Sciences and Cognitive Psychology from Universidad Central de Venezuela. Before working at Cathedral, she taught at the college level and served as a school and clinical psychologist in Venezuela, and she has experience as a Spanish teacher and diversity coach in the United States. In her free time, Dirgni loves drawing, photography, writing, sharing all aspects of her culture, dancing, playing frisbee and darts, and discovering the city's hidden gems.
Erin Bostrom

Director of Extended Day Programming

415.614.5152

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Erin Bostrom joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2022 as our Director of Extended Day Programming. Previously, Erin worked in digital marketing and as a water polo coach, and she currently moonlights as a spin instructor at a local studio. Erin graduated from the Dominican University of California with a B.A. in communication and media studies, with concentrations in graphic design and public relations. Outside of work, Erin loves to cook, bake, hang out with friends, try new restaurants, run, and hang out with her two cats, Oaty and Scout!
Jeniffer Cals

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

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Jenny Cals has recently joined Cathedral School for Boys as Director of Curriculum and Instruction. A 20-year veteran in education, Jenny earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a double major in international development studies and Spanish. She went on to receive her M.A. in Spanish language and literature from Middlebury College. Jenny lived in Barcelona, Spain, for 18 years, where she taught English and Spanish, became head of the English department, and served as head of middle and high school at Aula Escola Europea, an International Baccalaureate World School. She has also held the role of academic director at Middlebury Interactive Languages in Granada, Spain, and at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional in the East Bay. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Catalan, Jenny loves meeting people from all walks of life. In the classroom, she is passionate about creating spaces of belonging where everyone feels safe, accepted, respected, included and supported so that learning can truly happen. Jenny is currently part of the 2024–2025 cohort of the NAIS Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads.
Jacqui Cameron

Director of Lower School & Assistant Head of School
Isaac Chou

Mandarin Teacher

415.614.5155

Ming Chuan University - B.A.
University of Southern California - M.Ed
CSU Los Angeles - Teaching Credential

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Isaac Chou started as Cathedral's Mandarin teacher in 2012. Prior to Cathedral, he taught both ESL and Mandarin to students ranging from kindergarten to adults, both in one-on-one and group settings. Isaac earned his Master’s in Education from the University of Southern California, followed by a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mandarin from California State University, Los Angeles. In addition to being a language teacher, Isaac also enjoys learning various world languages, including Spanish, French, and Italian. His other hobbies include traveling, yoga, meditation, reading, swimming, badminton, hiking, karaoke, and watching movies.
Raymond Chrisman

Grade 3 Co-lead Teacher

415.614.5131

Yale College - B.A.
Harvard University - Ed.M
Lesley University - M.Ed

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Raymond Chrisman joined the Cathedral School for Boys in 2020 as our Grade 3 co-lead teacher. Raymond graduated from Yale College in 1989 with a B.A. in English language and literature and holds master’s degrees in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Lesley College. Raymond completed the Shady Hill School Teacher Training Course in 1995 and subsequently taught third and fourth grade for 10 years in public schools in Concord, Massachusetts, and in Burlingame and Atherton, California, before taking time off from teaching to be a stay-at-home dad with his two daughters. When he’s not teaching, Raymond loves to spend time with his family, play the piano, read, ride his bike, and referee youth soccer games.
Steve Coronado

Band Teacher

Texas Woman’s University - B.A.

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Steve Coronado joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2022 as the Grade 4–8 Band Director. Originally from Texas, he holds a bachelor’s degree in instrumental music education from Texas Woman’s University. Before joining Cathedral, he served as the assistant band director at John F. Kennedy High School in San Antonio, worked as the low brass instructor at Pilot Point High School, and was a marching band technician for several high schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Beyond his role at Cathedral, he is an avid freelance musician who enjoys camping, cooking, and playing video games.
Chris Corrigan

Grade 7 & 8 English Teacher

415.614.5128

Carnegie Mellon University - B.A.
University of Pittsburgh - M.A.

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Chris Corrigan joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2016 as our Grade 7 and 8 English teacher. Chris graduated with a B.A. from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied creative and professional writing and theater. He earned his M.A. in teaching secondary English at the University of Pittsburgh. Chris has over 35 years of teaching experience, including 15 years at San Francisco Day School and eight years at Stuart Hall. Beyond this, he spent 18 years with the Bay Area Teacher Training Institute and the University of the Pacific as a graduate course instructor in technology integration and curriculum. Outside of Cathedral School, Chris spends his summers serving as director at Farm Camp on the northern Sonoma coast, a summer program that focuses on organic farming and sustainable living.
Rashod Cotton

Lower & Upper School Physical Education Teacher

415.614.5122

San Francisco State University - B.S.

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Rashod Cotton started teaching Physical Education at Cathedral in 2017, He is a Lower and Upper School P.E. teacher, and he coaches soccer, basketball, and track and field, helping Cathedral students reach their maximum athletic potential. A former Division I football player at Youngstown State (OH), Coach Cotton earned his B.S. in Kinesiology from San Fransisco State University in 2016. With his wife Brandy and two sons Rashod Jr. and Zaire, he loves to spend time with his family.
Alli Decker

Librarian

415.614.5117

Antioch College - B.A.
Harvard University - M.Ed.
University of Rhode Island - MLIS

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Alli Decker joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2016 as our Librarian. A kindergarten – grade 8 educator for over 20 years, Alli graduated from Harvard Graduate School of Education and holds a Master’s in Library and Information Studies from the University of Rhode Island. Working for the mayor on Boston’s citywide reading campaign, ReadBoston, she discovered her love for children’s literature and the work of inspiring life-long readers. When she’s not helping students find “just right books” and inspiring curious learners, Alli loves traveling, knitting, listening to music, and, of course, reading!
Ghilly DeYoung

Lower School Art Teacher

University of Massachusetts, Amherst - B.F.A. & K–12 Teaching Credential

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Ghilly DeYoung has been teaching at Cathedral School for Boys since 2023. She has been an art educator for over 20 years, teaching at Stuart Hall and Convent Elementary prior to that. She is also a working artist, specializing in paintings of the natural world, specifically plants and animals, as well as interior murals; her work has been shown throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Ghilly grew up in Massachusetts, graduating with a B.F.A. in art education, as well as a K–12 teaching credential, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She lives out at Ocean Beach with her husband, daughter, and dog.
Todd Ditto

Upper School Math Teacher
Sam Dossick

Assistant Athletic Director and Upper School Physical Education Teacher

415.614.5135

Cal State Northridge - B.A.

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Sam Dossick joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2021 as our assistant athletics director and Upper School physical education teacher. Prior to joining Cathedral School, Sam was the middle school physical education teacher and seventh-grade advisor at The Brandeis School of San Francisco. Sam earned a B.A. in communications from California State University Northridge and his physical education teaching credential from National University. Sam enjoys coaching youth sports and imparting the hard and soft skills necessary to be successful both on and off the field. Outside of work, Sam enjoys traveling, watching and playing sports, exercising, and spending time with his family.
Jennifer Drake

Grade 1 Co-lead Teacher

415.614.5111

University of South Australia - B.A., M.A.

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Jennifer Drake joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2016 and has been a Grade 1 co-lead teacher since 2019. Jennifer earned her B.A. in visual arts and her M.A. in teaching from the University of South Australia. Prior to moving to San Francisco in 2015, she taught middle and secondary school in Adelaide, South Australia, and founded an educational technology program, Codecraft. In addition to teaching, Jennifer loves to watch and coach basketball (now that her playing days are over), bake, read, and attempt DIY projects.
Megan Gardner

Director of Development

University of Tennessee - Bachelor of Arts
Denny Gillingham

Upper School Math Teacher

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point - B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison - M.S.

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Denny Gillingham joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2024 as an Upper School math teacher for Grades 5–8. With over two decades of experience in education, Denny brings passion for fostering critical thinking and analytical skills in students. Prior to Cathedral, he taught at Convent & Stuart Hall in San Francisco and Brookfield Central High School in Wisconsin, where he was twice named the Most Influential Educator by top graduating seniors.

Denny holds a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and an M.S. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His academic journey continued at UC Berkeley, where he was a research fellow in the doctoral program in mathematics education. At Berkeley, Denny contributed to the development of the Teaching for Robust Understanding (TRU) framework and was involved in projects funded by the National Science Foundation and the Gates Foundation.

Denny’s commitment to education extends beyond the classroom. He has taught courses at UC Berkeley’s Cal Teach program and San Francisco State University, published research on formative assessment, and conducted professional development for East Bay teachers. These experiences have fueled his ongoing curiosity about teaching and learning.

Outside of the classroom, Denny enjoys spending time with his wife and their three-year-old son, Walter. They can often be found exploring playgrounds and museums throughout the Bay Area, grabbing bagels on weekends, and playing soccer at the Beach Chalet fields. As a Wisconsin native, Denny never misses an opportunity to cheer on his home state’s sports teams when they visit the Bay Area.
Rilee Hakola

Grade 3 Co-lead Teacher

415.614.5149

California State University, Chico - B.A.
University of the Pacific, Stockton - M.A.

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Rilee Hakola joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2022 as our Grade 3 co-lead teacher. Rilee received a B.A. in child development from California State University, Chico, and an M.A. in education and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from the University of the Pacific, Stockton. Prior to joining Cathedral School, Rilee taught at Marin Country Day School in both second and fourth grades. During her free time, Rilee enjoys long walks exploring the city, watching the Niners and Warriors, cooking, and spending time with her family in the North Bay.
Judy Hilbrich Sheppard

Upper School Math Teacher

415.614.5119

Ball State University - B.S.
University of Notre Dame - M.B.A.

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Judy Hilbrich Sheppard first started teaching at Cathedral School for Boys in 1997 after a 10-year business career, and she has enjoyed a number of roles throughout her time at Cathedral School, including Upper School math teacher, high school placement director, language structures teacher, yearbook advisor, and basketball and volleyball coach. Judy also served as the faculty representative on the Board of Trustees from 2019 to 2021. Judy received her B.S. in marketing and advertising from Ball State University and her M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. Outside of school, she loves to spend time with her husband, Doug, and children, Isabel and Nicholas '18. Judy is a robust sports fan, reader, and pilates devotee. She can often be found enthusiastically cheering on her students, her children, or the Notre Dame Fighting Irish!
Will Jaggers

Upper School Art Teacher

San Francisco State University - B.A.
San Francisco Art Institute - M.F.A.

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Will Jaggers joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2023 as our Upper School art teacher. Will has been teaching art for the past 25 year. Before teaching art, he taught kindergarten and third grade. Will has a degree in primary education from San Francisco State University and a fine arts degree in painting from San Francisco Art Institute. Will is also a working artist who has shown internationally as well as locally. He has shown his paintings with Andrea Schwartz Gallery in San Francisco and Slate Gallery in Oakland.
Jared Johnson

Canon Director of Music

Oberlin College - B.A., B. Mus.
Yale University - M.M, M.M.A, D.M.A

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Jared Johnson joined the Cathedral School for Boys community in 2023 as the director of the Cathedral Choir. His favorite part of each day is morning rehearsal with the choristers. He is the Canon Director of Music for Grace Cathedral, where he has responsibility for the musical offerings of the nation’s third-largest Episcopal Cathedral. Before moving to San Francisco, he founded a chorister program for boys and girls at Trinity Cathedral in South Carolina and taught on the music faculty of the University of South Carolina. He also tours frequently as an organ recitalist and as a guest conductor. He serves on the boards of the Royal School of Church Music in America, and of the Association of Anglican Musicians. As a graduate student, he served at Trinity Church in New Haven, Trinity Church in Boston, and Memorial Church at Harvard. He is married to Erin, and they are the proud parents of two Cathedral students.
Burns Jones

Head of School

415.771.6600

Sewanee - B.A.
Middlebury College - M.A.
University of South Carolina - J.D.

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Burns Jones has served as Head of School at Cathedral School for Boys since 2015. Before joining Cathedral, Burns was head of school at Canterbury School, an independent, preschool – grade 8 day school in North Carolina. He began his educational career as a high school English teacher, soccer coach, and dorm parent. Burns holds a B.A. in English from Sewanee (where he was varsity soccer team captain for two years), an M.A. in English from Middlebury College, and a J.D. from the University of South Carolina, where he graduated with honors. In 2014, Burns was awarded a Klingenstein Fellowship at Columbia University’s School of Education. He currently serves on the board of the National Association of Episcopal Schools and is a past board member of St. Mary’s School (an all-girls’ high school in North Carolina), Elementary School Heads Association, and The Children’s Home Society. Burns is also a member of the Visionary Heads Group and the Heads’ Collegiate Forum. He and his wife, Elizabeth (also a teacher), have two sons, Wyatt ’20 and Crawford ’25. In addition to his responsibilities as Head of School, Burns enjoys coaching and playing soccer, running, reading, and fly fishing.
Elizabeth Jones

Upper School Learning Specialist
Brandon Joseph

Upper School Performing Arts Teacher

415.614.5134

University of Northern Colorado - B.M.

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Brandon Joseph joined Cathedral School for Boys as the visual arts teacher in 2020. In 2023, he became our Upper School performing arts teacher. Prior to joining Cathedral School, Brandon was the music and theatre director for Aspen Country Day School in Colorado, served on the board of directors for Aspen Community Theatre, was a member of the Aspen Music School and Institute, and held the position of resident artist at Saint John in the Wilderness Episcopal Cathedral, Denver. He was a member of the Denver Center Theatre Company, Curious Theater, Opera Colorado, and is currently the director of musical theatre at the Summer Program at Kent, Denver.
Kate Juergens

Director of Enrollment Management

415.614.5120

Bucknell University - B.A.
San Francisco State University - Teaching Credential
University of the Pacific - M.A.

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Kate Juergens has been a part of Cathedral School for Boys since 2006, holding multiple positions, including Grade 1 Lead Teacher, Kindergarten Lead Teacher, and Director of Lower School. In 2021, Kate became our Assistant Head of School, and in 2023 she took over the role of Director of Enrollment Management. Kate graduated magna cum laude from Bucknell University with a B.A. in French, and she holds a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a Master’s of Education in curriculum and instruction from the University of the Pacific. An avid runner and baker who absolutely loves The Great British Baking Show, Kate enjoys exploring new places with her family, eating new foods, and listening to live music. Kate also loves to laugh and is eternally grateful for the joy that Cathedral School for Boys brings her each day.
Susan Lande

Front Desk Operations

415.614.5100

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Susan Lande joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2018 in the role of front desk operations. Before then, Susan served as tutor and after-care teacher at Cathedral School. When not on campus or coaching Cathedral School’s golf team, she enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including searching out new restaurants to try in the city.
Benjamin Lawrence

Grade 4 Assistant Teacher
Kyle Lewis

Director of Communications and Marketing

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Kyle Lewis joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2023 after working for six years in the same role at the French American School of Puget Sound. Kyle has worked in communications and marketing for more than 20 years, before which he taught both English and French. Kyle graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in French literature and linguistics and from Cornell University with an M.A. in French literature. Kyle loves living in the Bay Area and is eager to explore all of its nooks and crannies on his road bike.
Lisa Macapinlac Rockefeller

Grade 4 Lead Teacher

415.614.5145

UC Davis, San Francisco State University - B.A.

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Lisa Macapinlac Rockefeller joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2022 as our Grade 4 lead teacher. A 20-year veteran in the educational field, Lisa received a B.A. in English with a minor in Asian American studies from the University of California, Davis, and earned a teaching credential from San Francisco State University. She began her career working with underserved youth in the East Bay and in educational technology in San Francisco before moving into the classroom as a high school English and journalism instructor and later as an early education teacher. Outside of teaching, she is a dedicated wife and mom to a recent Cathedral School alumnus who is now a Stuart Hall Knight, one active Cathedral School Hawk, and one Hamlin Lion. She also supports the program and curriculum team for a Bay Area Filipinx culture and ecology summer camp, organizes rock band programs, and enjoys being outdoors, reading, cooking, and writing.
Deborah McIntyre

Assistant to the Head of School & Operations Support

415.614.5167
Daniel McOlvin

Admissions Associate

State University of New York at Buffalo - B.A.
New York University - M.A.
Columbia University - M.A.

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Daniel McOlvin joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2024. He holds a B.A. in political science and international geography from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and M.A. in childhood education (grades K–6) from New York University, and an M.A. in literacy specialist (birth–grade 6) from Columbia University.
Mayra More

Spanish Teacher
Aaron Mullen

Director of Inclusion

415.614.5116

San Francisco State University - B.S.

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After serving for 15 years as our Athletics Director, Aaron Mullen took up the role of Director of Inclusion at Cathedral School for Boys in 2017. In his role as Director of Inclusion, Aaron continues to build off of his connections with students and the community, allowing him to combine his commitment to deep listening and social justice. Outside of Cathedral School, Aaron served as co-chair of People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS) from 2014 to 2016, inspiring diversity practitioners around Northern California to pursue equity in their schools. Currently, Aaron is a trustee of Episcopal Impact Fund, which promotes innovative, long-term solutions to address the root causes of poverty in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Peter Mundy

Grade 7 & 8 History Teacher

415.614.5123

UC Berkeley - B.A.

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Peter Mundy joined Cathedral School for Boys in 1997 and is currently our Grade 7 and 8 history teacher. Prior to joining Cathedral School, Peter taught middle school and high school in both San Francisco and Madrid, Spain. Peter received his B.A. in history from the University of California, Berkeley. He is an avid cyclist who has done bike trips all over California, a cross-country trip, and numerous trips in Europe; he also loves to cook and be outdoors as much as possible. Peter is a native San Franciscan and has one teenage and two young adult children.
Emma Murray

Grade 1 Co-lead Teacher

Mary Immaculate College - B.A.
Hibernia College - M.A.

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Emma Murray joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2024 as our Grade 1 co-lead teacher. Emma comes to us from St. Thomas More School here in San Francisco, where she taught first grade for two years. Prior to that, Emma taught in many grade levels in Ireland before moving to California in 2022. She earned her B.A. in English and Irish from Mary Immaculate College and her M.A. in Elementary Education from Hibernia College, both in Ireland. Emma holds a California Teaching Credential.
Margaret O’Brien

Grade 2 Co-lead Teacher

415.614.5124

Marquette University - B.A.
San Francisco State University - M.Ed.
University of San Francisco - Teaching Credential

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Margaret O’Brien has taught Grade 2 at Cathedral School for Boys since 2011 and has been an educator for over 30 years. Prior to teaching at Cathedral School, Margaret served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, reading support teacher, vice principal, and principal in public, private, and parochial schools across the Bay Area. She holds a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, Administrative Services Credential, and an M.A. in educational administration from San Francisco State University. A fourth-generation San Franciscan and a third-generation teacher, Margaret enjoys spending time with her daughter and loves going to museums, walking in Golden Gate Park, watching theater productions, and finding new experiences that Bay Area offers.
Johnny Perez

Facilities / Maintenance

415.614.5151
Lukas Rahlson

Director of Upper School

415.614.5136

Middlebury College - B.A.
Vanderbilt University - M.Ed

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Lukas Rahlson joined Cathedral in 2017, and he currently teaches fifth- and sixth-grade science and serves as our Upper School Dean of Students. He holds a B.A. in Geology from Middlebury College and an M.Ed in Independent School Education from Vanderbilt University. Prior to Cathedral, Lukas taught middle school science at St. Mark’s School in Dallas, where he coached lacrosse and football, served as the director of the school’s wilderness program, and received the St. Mark’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Lukas is passionate about experiential and outdoor education and has deep experience working in boys' education. When he isn’t working, Lukas can be found fly fishing and adventuring with his wife and pup.
William Reed

Controller

415.614.5107

University of California, Berkeley - B.S. - Business Administration

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William Reed joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2021 as our Controller. With more than 25 years of accounting experience, William held assignments with UC San Francisco and Dominican University of California but has spent the majority of his time working in the financial services industry with Wells Fargo Practice Finance. William earned a B.S. in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and finance from UC Berkeley. He is an active CPA and in his free time enjoys golfing, exercising, traveling, and spending time with his two daughters.
Hayley Richards

IT Manager

415.614.5144

California Polytechnic University: SLO - B.S.

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After spending several years working with Cathedral School for Boys as an IT systems contractor, Hayley Richards joined Cathedral in 2019 as our IT Manager. Hayley graduated from Cal Poly with a B.S. in journalism while minoring in geography / anthropology, and she has spent several years in forward-facing IT roles for businesses in the Bay Area. In her free time, Hayley loves reading, cooking, taking her hairless cats out for walks in a stroller, and playing tabletop games.
Lily Ross

Development Coordinator

415.614.5158

Loyola Marymount University - B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles - College Counseling Certificate

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Lily Ross joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2021 as our Extended Day Coordinator and assumed the role of Development Coordinator in 2022. Lily received a B.A. in sociology from Loyola Marymount University, and she holds a College Counseling Certificate from UCLA. Lily has 10 years of experience working with children and students, as well as six years of experience working in customer service.
Lisa Scarsella

Kindergarten Co-lead Teacher

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Lisa joined Cathedral School for Boys as a kindergarten co-lead teacher in 2024. She worked for several years at Marin Horizon School in Mill Valley in the primary classrooms. In 2020, Lisa was transferred to the kindergarten class and never looked back. She worked one year at Coleman Elementary in San Rafael before coming to Cathedral School. She received her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and CIIS, and her teaching credential and master’s degree in teaching from Holy Names University through the BATTI program. In her free time, Lisa is an avid word puzzler, hiker, kayaker, and planner of family game nights with her three grown children.
Elisabeth Schriber

School Counselor

415.614.5156

Bennington College - B.A.
University of San Francisco - MFA
Wright Institute - M.A.

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Elisabeth Schriber joined Cathedral School for Boys as our school counselor in 2022. She holds a B.A. in literature from Bennington College, an M.F.A. in writing from the University of San Francisco, and an M.A. in counseling psychology from the Wright Institute. Before coming to Cathedral School, Elisabeth worked with elementary- and middle-school students in the San Francisco Unified School District. Prior to making a career move to counseling, she worked for two decades in content development. Elisabeth lives with her twin teenage boys and a much-adored Corgi. Outside of work and parenting, Elisabeth enjoys biking, building things, and traveling the world.
Timothy Seamans

Chaplain

415.614.5110

Olivet Nazarene University - B.S.
Yale University - M.Div.
Chicago Theological Seminary - M.A.
Virginia Theological Seminary - D.Min in Educational Leadership

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Father Timothy J.S. Seamans became Chaplain at Cathedral School for Boys in 2021. An Episcopal priest, Father Timothy has served as a chaplain, teacher, and coach at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Atlanta, Georgia, the Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia, and, most recently, The Episcopal School of Los Angeles in Hollywood. He co-authored the book Common Prayer for Children and Families, and he speaks nationally about the intersection of childhood, spirituality, and racial justice. Father Timothy received his religious education at Yale, Chicago Theological Seminary, and the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and he is completing his doctorate in educational leadership from Virginia Theological Seminary. Apart from work, Father Timothy enjoys writing, eating, and laughing with his wife, Marissa, daughters, Nico and Emi, and their old dog, Walter.
Melisa Seward Block

Chief Finance and Operations Officer

415.614.5115

Loyola University Chicago - BBA
University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Management - MBA

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Melisa Seward Block joined Cathedral School for Boys as in 2018 as our chief finance and operations officer. Prior to joining Cathedral School, Melisa was the managing director of Rancho Solano Preparatory School, a member of the Meritas International Family of Schools. With more than 25 years of experience in education, retail, and hospitality, Melisa has additionally held key finance and operations roles with brands such as Gap Inc. and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. Melisa has a B.B.A. in economics from Loyola University Chicago and an M.B.A. from the Anderson School of Management, University of New Mexico. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, Brad, and English bulldog, Oliver.
Kelli Simrin

Kindergarten Co-lead Teacher

415.614.5146

CSU Chico - B.A.
University of the Pacific - M.A., Teaching Credential

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Kelli Simrin started teaching at Cathedral School for Boys in 2015 as the First Grade Teaching Assistant before becoming the Second Grade Co-Lead teacher in 2017. She earned her B.A. in English from California State University, Chico, where she also played golf and led her peers on backpacking and adventure trips. Her love of leading people outdoors brought her to outdoor education and where she worked for Outward Bound, then Tawonga, taking youth on expeditions into the wilderness for many years. She later earned her California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of the Pacific in 2017. Kelli continues to be an outdoor enthusiast and when she is not teaching she can be found backpacking and hiking through national parks, reading, traveling, gardening, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog Sadie.
Jonathan Talbot

Grade 3–5 Learning Specialist

415.614.5150

Loyola University Chicago - B.A.
Fordham University - M.A.

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Jonathan joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2022 as a Grade 2 Co-Lead Teacher. In the fall of 2023, he began his new role as part of the Learning Resources Department for Grades 3–5. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2008 with a B.A. in international film studies and communication and holds an M.A. in childhood special education from Fordham University. Jonathan moved to New York City in 2011 where he worked for a healthcare startup for five years before pursuing his passion for education. He taught at both Grace Church School and The Chapin School in Manhattan before moving back to his hometown of San Francisco the summer of 2023. When he’s not teaching, Jonathan loves spending time with his baby niece, cooking, and finding the right jukebox to play his favorite hits.
Daniel Tesfai

Director of Athletics
Jason Thomas

Lower School Physical Education Teacher

415.614.5132

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Jason Thomas joined Cathedral as a PE teacher in 2013. He graduated from UCSC in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology where he was on the swimming and diving team. After riding his bike around Europe for a year, Jason moved to San Francisco and taught PE and was a behavior coach at Hillcrest Elementary in Mission/Excelsior. Outside of school, Jason enjoys playing board games with his family, swimming, biking, golfing, and backpacking with his dogs.
Caitlyn Toropova

Grade 7 & 8 Science Teacher

Humboldt State University - M.S.
National University - M.Ed.

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Caitlyn Toropova is the science teacher for Grades 6, 7, and 8, as well as a Grade 6 advisor. She also runs the Jewish Affinity Group and Typing Club. Caitlyn’s first career was as a marine biologist. Her first master’s degree was on gray whale migrations, and then she worked at the Natural History Unit of the BBC as a researcher for wildlife films. She then moved to The Nature Conservancy and IUCN where she coordinated the policy and science of ocean protection. After her son was born, Caitlyn went back to earn her second master’s degree in education and began teaching K–8 science in independent schools in San Diego. She moved to Cathedral School for Boys in 2023 and has brought passion, excitement, and academic rigor to the program. Science at Cathedral is now a favorite class!
Katie Vestal

Grade 2 Co-lead Teacher

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Katie Vestal has taught at Cathedral School for Boys since 2023 and is thrilled to join this talented community of educators. She comes to Cathedral by way of The Hamlin School, her alma mater. She also taught English in Bangkok, Thailand. She holds an M.A. in teaching from University of the Pacific and a B.S. in communication and rhetorical studies from Syracuse University. Her goal as an educator is to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering learning environment for her students. On the weekend you can find Katie birding in the Presidio, backpacking in the Sierra Nevada, or debating over her next read at the public library.
Jennifer Vicente

Lower School STEM Teacher

415.614.5160

University of California, Santa Cruz - B.A.

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Jennifer Vicente joined Cathedral in the fall of 2021. She comes to us from Highlands Christian School, having worked there as a 2nd-grade teacher and middle school science and STEM teacher. She earned her B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UC Santa Cruz. For fun, Jennifer spends time with her family (especially the baby), plays soccer, and finds new places to explore.
Michael Vietmeier

Grade 5 & 6 History Teacher

415.614.5125

California State University, Chico - B.A.
San Francisco State University - Teaching Credential

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Michael Vietmeier joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2004 and is our Grade 5 and 6 history teacher as well as a coach for soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Prior to Cathedral School, Michael taught at public schools in Chico, San Jose, Los Gatos, and San Francisco. Mr. V. (as known by his students) is a graduate of the legendary California State University, Chico, and acquired his teaching credential at San Francisco State University. In 2020, he was named the first ever recipient of the Forbes Master Teacher Chair award. He is an avid guitarist and songwriter and currently plays lead guitar in the critically acclaimed band Uncle Riffkin. He also loves cooking, soccer, tennis, hiking, and hanging out at the beach.
Kristen Vilhauer

High School Counselor

415.614.5139

Princeton University - B.A.

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Kristen Vilhauer joined Cathedral as High School Counselor in 2018. She has spent most of her career working in high schools, most recently at Branson, where she taught history, served as Freshman Dean, worked in the admission office, and coached cross-country. She began her teaching career at Emma Willard School, a boarding school in Troy, New York. Ms. Vilhauer received her B.A. in History from Princeton University in 1997. When she isn't working with Cathedral boys, she spends time with her three sons and husband, often doing something ball- or wheel-related.
John Walker

Lower School Performing Arts Teacher

415.614.5148

University of Utah - B.A.

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John Walker started teaching Lower School performing arts at Cathedral in 2018. He earned his B.A. in choral conducting from the University of Utah where he sang in numerous ensembles and performed on stage. When John is not teaching, he enjoys running, the outdoors, reading, and traveling.
Devin Wolfe

Grade 5 & 6 English Teacher

San Francisco State University - M.A.
San Francisco State University - B.A.
Florida Educator Certificate

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Devin Wolfe joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2024 as our Grade 5 and 6 English teacher. Previously, Devin taught English and humanities at Episcopal Day School of San Mateo, The American School Foundation of Guadalajara, and St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Saratoga. He has also taught technology and computer classes at The Nueva School, Brandeis School of San Francisco, and San Francisco State University. Prior to becoming an educator, Devin worked as an editor and writer on publications covering the technology industry. Devin earned an M.A. in education, instructional technology, from San Francisco State University. He is an avid reader, collector of maps and globes, runner, and jazz aficionado.
Mei Xue

Mandarin Teacher

415.614.5147

Jinan University - B.A.
Belgrade University - M.A.

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Mei Xue joined Cathedral School for Boys in 2022 as our Lower and Upper School Mandarin teacher. Mei started her Mandarin teaching career while studying in Eastern Europe as a postgraduate student, and she has taught kindergarten through grade 12 students and adults. Prior to Cathedral School, Mei was the Mandarin teacher at Katherine Delmar Burke School for 11 years. Outside of work, Mei loves plants, movies, trying new food (especially desserts) from countries all over the world, taking long walks while listening to a good book, and exploring on her bike.
Karen Young

Kindergarten – Grade 2 Learning Specialist

415.614.5121

St. Mary’s College - B.A.
Purdue University - MSEd

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Karen Young joined Cathedral in 2021. She received a B.A. in Government from St. Mary’s College and an MSEd in Special Education from Purdue University, along with a Certificate in Educational Therapy from UC Riverside. Before working at Cathedral, Karen previously worked as an Educational Therapist in private practice. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, and family game nights with her husband and two daughters.

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Our Staff

List of 59 members.

Patrick Alcasabas

Anthony Amador

Dirgni Betancourt

Erin Bostrom

Jeniffer Cals

Jacqui Cameron

Isaac Chou

Raymond Chrisman

Steve Coronado

Chris Corrigan

Rashod Cotton

Alli Decker

Ghilly DeYoung

Todd Ditto

Sam Dossick

Jennifer Drake

Megan Gardner

Denny Gillingham

Rilee Hakola

Judy Hilbrich Sheppard

Will Jaggers

Jared Johnson

Burns Jones

Elizabeth Jones

Brandon Joseph

Kate Juergens

Susan Lande

Benjamin Lawrence

Kyle Lewis

Lisa Macapinlac Rockefeller

Deborah McIntyre

Daniel McOlvin

Mayra More

Aaron Mullen

Peter Mundy

Emma Murray

Margaret O’Brien

Johnny Perez

Lukas Rahlson

William Reed

Hayley Richards

Lily Ross

Lisa Scarsella

Elisabeth Schriber

Timothy Seamans

Melisa Seward Block

Kelli Simrin

Jonathan Talbot

Daniel Tesfai

Jason Thomas

Caitlyn Toropova

Katie Vestal

Jennifer Vicente

Michael Vietmeier

Kristen Vilhauer

John Walker

Devin Wolfe

Mei Xue

Karen Young

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