My name is Tricia Facteau and this is my first year here at Live Oak Elementary. I am teaching a Kindergarten/First grade combination class. Before coming to Live Oak, I worked at Golden View Elementary for 3 years teaching a third, fourth and fifth grade combination class. Seven years ago, I moved to California from Florida and I am the mother of two boys that keep me busy with baseball and soccer.  I am excited to be here and believe the possibilities are endless for my students to succeed.

Tricia Facteau 

Hello my name is Maritza Francisco-Choa. This is my thirteenth year of teaching in the early elementary grades! I have taught kindergarten,first grade and the K/1 combination class. Before Live Oak, I taught at the Napa Valley Language Academy in the Napa Valley Unified School District and taught Kindergarten at Glassbrook Elementary School in the Hayward Unified School District. I graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Spanish and received my teaching credential from Cal State Hayward. My favorite part of teaching is watching the children grow throughout the year. One of my goals for my students is to foster a love of reading that will last a lifetime.

Hello my name is Karen Mohr and I teach kindergarten at Live Oak. I am so excited to start a new year and the adventures that await all of us!  

I started my teaching career in Campbell Union School District where I taught for 15 years in the early elementary grades. I continued to grow in my profession and love starting the children off with a great foundation in their learning and finding their place in the classroom. I have enjoyed the community that I live in, so I applied and started my teaching in the San Ramon School District. I taught kindergarten at Twin Creeks for 4 years, and then moved over to open up a brand new school very close to here, Quail Run Elementary, where I taught kindergarten for 2 years. I love the energy involved in opening up a new school, so I decided to do it again here at Live Oak Elementary! I know we will all make a difference in the lives of the children that enter our doors here at Live Oak and I can’t wait to help lead the way with my colleagues, parents and students. We will learn and grow together. Let’s Go Golden Eagles!

Karen Mohr

Hello my name is Rebecca Mathesen, and I teach Kindergarten at Live Oak. I started my teaching career in the Oakley Unified Elementary School District where I taught for 3 years in the early elementary grades. I enjoyed the community that I was living in, so I applied and started my teaching in the San Ramon School District.

Kindergarten is a process. I love seeing the change and growth that all students make throughout the year. I look forward to working with my students and parents to make this a wonderful year for all. I like to teach all my students to be lifelong learners, because that is what I am. Let’s Go Golden Eagles!

Rebecca Mathesen

I am excited to be a part of the kindergarten team at Live Oak! I am looking forward to working with you to create a fun and exciting year of learning.  

This is my fourteenth year of teaching! I have taught first, second and third grades. I received my Bachelor's degree, as well as my Master's Degree, from Cal State Hayward and my teaching credential from St. Mary's College.

For fun I enjoy spending time with my wonderful family -- my husband Rob, my three year old son, Casey, and our two beloved dogs, Roxy and Tyson. In my free time I enjoy shopping, traveling, boating, and dining out. I am looking forward to making many special memories at Live Oak!!!

Maria Forester

Nancy La Follette - Am Kinder K4 ; 

nlafollette@srvusd.net     

Mrs.Lafollette's website

I have been teaching for several years in SRVUSD. I graduated from CSU Chico with a degree in Spanish, and I earned my teaching credential from CSU Fresno. My experience includes teaching grades K-5, as well as elementary Spanish. I am very excited to part of Live Oak Elementary with its dynamic staff and wonderful community. I believe all children deserve a safe and respectful environment in which to learn. With that in mind, I hope to instill a love of life-long learning in each of my students. I look forward to a year filled with wonderful memories with the children in my class!

Nancy La Follette

My name is Jeannie Wang and I am privileged to be part of the amazing team at Live Oak. I'm looking forward to a wonderful year with our school community.  

I received my credential from the University of San Francisco and this is my 7th year teaching. I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade and K/1 combination. I really enjoy working together with families to establish a foundation for learning in a positive and supportive environment. 

I was born and raised in Canada and attended the University of Toronto. My family moved to the Bay area 8 years ago and now consider California our home. When I'm not at school I enjoy traveling, music, watching my kids play soccer, and just hanging out with our dog. 

Jeannie Wang

I am thrilled to be a member of the Live Oak Kindergarten Team! After graduating from Santa Clara University with a major in Liberal Studies and a minor in Spanish, I earned my teaching credential at CSU, Hayward. I taught first grade in Bay Point for two years, a K-1 combination class at Quail Run, and am looking forward to my third year of kindergarten at Live Oak.

I love the energy and willingness to learn my students bring to school every day. Kindergarten is a year of tremendous growth and discovery, and I believe that every child can be successful in a positive and supportive learning environment! I look forward to a fabulous year at Live Oak full of adventure and learning!

Camille Cunha

 I am so excited to work at Live Oak Elementary School. I grew up in Danville, CA and went to elementary school through high school in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. I love to learn and hope to pass the same passion along to my students. I am very fortunate to teach kindergarten where I will see them grow and become excited to learn new things.

Shelbi Wong

This is my fourth year as a teacher in the San Ramon Valley school district. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and received my teaching credential and MA-Education degree from Chapman University. I am proud to be a part of the Live Oak learning community. The humor, honesty and inquisitiveness of young learners make teaching one of the most rewarding professions I know. My goal is to create a classroom environment of mutual respect, where students are encouraged to problem solve, work cooperatively and speak with confidence. I’d like to help them foster a “can do” attitude toward any goal they hope to achieve.  

Linda Yan