Leadership + Staff

Our community of devoted faculty and staff create an environment of warmth, enthusiasm, and inspiration for our students each and every day.

To find out about current open positions, visit Careers at Terra.

Head of School

Brett Hardin, Ph.D

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Academic Leadership

  • Nicole Bettis

    Director of Education, Montessori

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  • Lisanne Farach Hardin

    Senior Director, Community & Partnerships

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  • Audrey Kirsch

    K-5 Learning Specialist
    Curriculum Director of Grades 1-3

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  • Rhonda Sutton, EdD

    Curriculum Director
    Grades 3-5

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  • Larisa Wilson

    Director of Education, Elementary, Middle, High School

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School Administration

  • Kara Nygren Adler

    Admissions & Hiring Coordinator

  • Michael Bettis

    Director of Technology

  • Sidney Clark

    Maintenance

  • Anne Dries

    Senior Director, Finance & HR

  • Kelli Lancaster

    Director of Operations

Nido-Toddler Guides

  • Stephie Bell

    Nido Lead Guide

  • Wendy Keith

    Nido Support Guide

  • Yenice Avila

    Nido Lead Guide

  • Sasha Westcarr

    Nido Support Guide

  • Victoria Harris

    Toddler Co-Lead Guide

  • LeA'nna Smith

    Toddler Co-Lead Guide

  • Caterra Whittaker

    Toddler Lead Guide

  • Taylor Waple

    Toddler Support Guide

Primary Guides

  • Lyka Abeya

    Primary Support Guide

  • Karla Abrego

    Primary Support Guide

  • Danielle Brooks

    Primary Lead Guide

  • Alexis Hurado

    Primary Support Guide

  • Kristin Lusk

    Primary Lead Guide

  • Susie Waple

    Primary Support Guide

  • Nena Thomas

    Primary Lead Guide

Elementary Educators

  • Grace Barragan

    Lead Educator
    Grades 1-2

  • JoJo Hall

    Lead Educator
    Grades 1-2

  • Leah Jiles

    Lead Educator
    Grades 1-2

  • Lauren Ruffin

    Assistant Educator
    Grades 1-2

  • Rachel Garces

    Lead Educator
    Grades 3-4

  • Dane Tressler

    Lead Educator
    Grades 3-4

  • Natalie Espinoza

    Lead Educator
    Grades 4-5

  • Lauren Soulen

    Lead Educator
    Grades 4-5

Middle School Educators

  • Michael Fairbanks

    Humanities Educator
    Studio Co-Lead
    Grades 6-8

  • Danise Fields

    Science Educator
    Studio Co-Lead
    Grades 6-8

  • Orion Marie Hazard

    Math Educator
    Studio Co-Lead
    Grades 6-8

High School Educators

  • Michael Bettis

    Humanities Educator
    Grades 9-12

  • Lindsey Oxford

    Math Educator
    Grades 9-12

  • Larisa Wilson

    Science Educator
    Grades 9-12

Specialists

  • Sandy Granade

    PE & Athletic Director

  • Walter Puyol

    Spanish

  • Emily Truong

    Art

  • Marika Van Brocklin

    Outdoor & Environmental Education (Primary-12th Grade)

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