Sara Renk - D1 srenk@srvusd.net | Mrs.Renk's Website |
 | I am so lucky and excited to be a part of the Live Oak community! Prior to Live Oak, I taught 5th grade at Quail Run Elementary in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. I am a teacher because I enjoy the curiosity and excitement for learning that elementary students bring to the classroom.
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Stephanie Lee - D2 slee@srvusd.net | Mrs.Lee's Website |
 | I feel so honored to be a part of the Live Oak community and am excited for the year ahead! I grew up in San Francisco and Concord, then attended UC Davis majoring in Child Development. While at Davis, one of my fondest memories was studying abroad in Taiwan to learn Chinese. I went on to receive my teaching credential and Masters in Education at Cal State East Bay.This is my 7th year teaching. After teaching for 4 years in the Mount Diablo School District, I decided to move to SRVUSD to be closer to home. My husband and I love to travel and explored London, Paris, Rome, Venice, the Greek islands and Croatia in this past few years. My teaching philosophy is: I believe every child is a unique learner, special in his/her own way. My goal is to reach every student by making my lessons engaging, interesting and applicable to real life. I am looking forward to another great year. !!
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Marian Spalding - D3 mspalding@srvusd.net | Mrs.Spalding's website |
 | Live Oak is such an amazing learning environment and I feel privileged to be part of this dynamic school community. As a teacher, I try to instill the love of learning and encourage my students to reach their full potential. I look forward to another great school year discovering new adventures and creating many educational opportunities in my class! I earned my B.A. degree and teaching credential at San Francisco State University. I attended cal state East Bay to earn my clear credential and CLAD certificate . I began my teaching career in San Leandro where I taught first and second grade at Washington Manor School .Prior to Live Oak , I taught second grade at Twin creeks and Montevideo in San Ramon. I live in San Ramon with my husband John, two children, Julia, 16 and Ryan, 14 and our inquisitive beagle, Ginger Bell. In my free time, I love relaxing at home, reading, shopping and spending time with family and friends. Here's to another great school year! !
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Sally Hinshaw - D4 shinsha@srvusd.net | Ms.Hinshaw's Website |
 | I am very excited to be joining the dynamic second grade team at Live Oak Elementary. Our wonderful staff, students, and parents have been so welcoming! I am looking forward to a great year at my new home. I began my teaching career at John Baldwin Elementary 13 years ago. I earned my B.S. degree in Finance/Law at Portland State University. I worked in the loan and electronics industries for several years before receiving my Multiple Subject and CLAD credentials at Chapman University. I truly love teaching and feel privileged to be in the classroom with my students. When I am not working, I enjoy dining with friends, reading a good book, and traveling with my husband. Sally Hinshaw !!! |
| Kathryn Gilbert - D6
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I feel so fortunate to work with the Live Oak community. I am thrilled to be a part of a staff and community that are so involved and enthusiastic about learning. I graduated from CSU Hayward with my teaching credential and Masters in Education. I have taught kindergarten through second grade. I was born and raised in Pleasanton and currently live in Dublin with my husband. I strive to ensure that all students are successful and challenged academically. In my classroom, each school day will be engaging and enriching experience filled with new learning and new friendships! I look forward to exciting and fun school year! Kathryn Gilbert |
Kelly Samra - D7 ksamra@srvusd.net | Mrs.Samra's Website |
 | I am thrilled to be part of the second grade team here at Live Oak Elementary! It is so exciting to have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff in such a supportive community. I know it is going to be a wonderful year for teacher, students and parents alike! I earned my teaching credential from CSU Hayward, and I have taught grades K-2 for the past 12 years in the Bay Area. One of the reasons I chose to teach was to share the joy I have for learning with my students, and help them become independent decision makers and confident problem solvers. I live in San Ramon with my husband, and two children. My son began middle school this year , and enjoys anything to do with basketball, baseball and football. My daughter began third grade this year, and is enthralled with the world of fashion and music.Together, we enjoy hiking, bicycling, and curling up on the couch to watch movies. Kelly Samra
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Renee Raponi - D8 rraponi@srvusd.net | Ms.Raponi's Website |
 | After teaching at Tassajara Hills Elementary in Danville for 6 years, Mrs. Craig and I were relocated to Live Oak Elementary. I am excited to be teaching in this wonderful “new” school and community. I hope to instill my lifelong love of learning in my students. My husband, Tom and I celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary this past May. We have 3 children: Andrew, (21) a sophomore attending Cal State Los Angeles; Lauren, (18) a freshman at the University of Colorado in Boulder and also a member of CU’s cheerleading squad and Lindsay (16) a Junior and Varsity cheerleader at Monte Vista High School. We also have Buff (13) a scrappy old Yellow Lab. I love to spend my free time traveling, scrapbooking and cheering on those cheerleaders for all those sports!!
Renee Raponi !!! |
(Mrs.Karatov's substitute)Audra Moore - D9amoore@srvusd.net | Mrs.Moore's website |
 | Not only do I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to teach at such an amazing school, but I feel proud to have my own children attend Live Oak Elementary. I completed my teaching internship in London, England and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, as well as a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. This is my 9th year teaching and I have taught elementary school at all grade levels. I was humbled at my previous teaching assignment in Titusville, Florida by receiving the honor of being "Teacher of the Year." My family recently returned from a diplomatic assignment in South Korea. During this time, we were able to travel extensively throughout Asia, Europe and Australia. I have seen the world through the eyes of so many cultures and I shall remain eager to pass on the knowledge I have gained to my students at Live Oak Elementary School. Audra Moore |
