SVDP

Literacy Coach - Grades 3 & 4

This is my 9th year working at SVDP. I spent many years as the 3rd grade teacher and now work as the Literacy Coach for grade 2. In my free time, I enjoying cooking and spending time with friends and family.

Development Director

Originally from southern Virginia, my husband, Chris, and I moved to San Francisco in 2000. Our daughter Abigail is a freshman at American University. I like all things related to food & beverages.

Music Teacher

Ms. Bruno teaches Music and Religion at SVDP. From Chicago, she enjoys the mild climate in San Francisco and proximity to the beach. She loves to sing, read, cook, travel and spend time with her family, especially with her daughter.

Kindergarten Teacher

I am beginning my 23rd year teaching at SVDP! I am excited to start my 7th year in kindergarten. I have 2 children who attend SVDP who will be in 5th and 8th grade. When I have spare time, I enjoy going for jogs, cooking, gardening, and dining out. I spent a lot of time in Hawaii and Tahoe this summer, which are my favorite places to be (outside of San Francisco).

Facilities Worker

Ms. Chen enjoys spending time with her husband and son on adventures around the bay area.

Facilities Manager

Mr. Co is a man of many talents. Aside from sharing his electrical expertise, he enjoys cooking for friends and family.

2nd Grade

Hi! My name is Miss Dann, and I'm excited to be the second grade teacher this year! I have been working at SVDP since the beginning of 2019. I received my Master of Arts in Teaching and California teaching credential from the University of San Francisco. Outside of school, I love going to the park, cooking, playing card games, trying new restaurants, and taking long walks all over the city!

Librarian

I have been working at St. Vincent de Paul School for 34 years - 7 years as an instructional aide in the Junior High and 27 years in the library. I have also been an usher for the San Francisco Giants for 22 years.

7th Grade

Keith Eskinazi is a seasoned Biotech professional and STEM educator with a passion for educating, mentoring, and coaching young people. He holds degrees in life sciences, computer information systems, and is in process of completing his M.Ed. in STEM Leadership. Keith enjoys martial arts, yoga, surfing, playing guitar, and soccer, along with a variety of outdoor pursuits. He also loves spending time with his wife and three boys on adventures in the SF Bay Area and beyond.

Admissions Director

Graduate of SVDP and mother of four SVDP graduates. Real estate agent in San Francisco for 25 years. Love to read, play golf, and go on hikes.

Fine Arts Instructor

Alicia earned an Associate of Art in Fashion Merchandising from West Valley College, a Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Advertising with a minor in Fine Art from Chico State University. She has been teaching PreK-8th grade art for over 13 years. In addition to teaching, she is an illustrator/author ceramicist and fine artist for over 25 years. When not doing art she loves to spend her time helping animals.

Technology

Ms. Jenks comes from Sunny San Diego, where she studied Visual and Performing Arts at California State University, San Marcos. Background in teaching music and yoga, as well as working on technical theatre across North County San Diego. Ms. Jenks joined the SVDP family in 2016 and is cat-mom to two fur-babies. When not doing a variety of things at SVDP, Ms. Jenks can be found knitting away or swing dancing.

8th Grade

Hello! I'm the Literacy Coach for 7/8 and the Student Life Coordinator. I am going into my 5th year at SVDP and love working here. I am originally from San Diego but have been living in San Francisco for almost 15 years. I love traveling to Ireland to visit my family, dancing, writing, and hanging out with my cat Helen. Looking forward to this new school year with you all!

Mr. LesCallett has been an educator in the Archdiocese for 18 years. His pastimes include rooting for the 2020 World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, camping with his family, and learning anything related to history. Mr. LesCallett is proud to be a part of the SVDP community!

Receptionist

I was born in San Francisco, growing up in a large, gregarious Irish Catholic family! I have enjoyed being a member of SVdP Parish these past few years. In the past I spent many years in the legal field. I enjoy traveling, hiking, reading, all sports and spending time with wonderful friends. Look forward to meeting you all!

3rd Grade

I've been working at SVDP for many years - have taught every grade except first and second. I have three grown children. I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, and cooking.

7th Grade

I am happily starting my 16th year at SVDP. My three sons are former graduates and have successfully launched into the world! Favorite past times include walking the city, watching basketball from CYO to the NBA, and spending time with teenagers talking about math concepts, intriguing Netflix series, and pretty much everything else!

4th Grade

I am the 4th grade support staff and previously worked in museum education. I am also a hobbyist photographer. I love watching horror movies and love visiting Disneyland.

8th Grade

I have been in teaching for thirty years, mostly at the middle school level but I have also taught high school. My wife and I live in the Mission District, where we raised our two daughters. My interests include birdwatching, hiking, cooking, and Bob Dylan.

Principal

A reading enthusiast, Ms. Pini can never pass up a good, old fashion book store. She loves to read about education, historical fiction, and theology. She has three lovely children and she and her husband are officially "empty nesters" this year. She is beginning her ninth year at SVDP!

4th Grade

I grew up in Connecticut and Maine and have lived in San Francisco since college. I have been working in education since 2004, and this will be my 10th year teaching 4th grade. I love spending my days with children and sharing the joy of learning. Outside school I like to travel, cook, garden, run, swim, ski, hike, read, volunteer in the community, and spend time with my husband and high school daughter.

1st Grade

I am an SF native and love trying new restaurants and going to Giants games! Before going SVDP I taught a small pod of kindergartners and preschoolers. I am now a teacher's aid for the first grade and absolutely enjoy seeing the students grow into wonderful little humans over the course of the school year.

Extended Care

I have been employed at SVDP since 2010. I love to sing and I love to read.

5th Grade

The 2021-2022 school year will be my fifth year as the 5th grade homeroom teacher, 5th grade math/science/religion and 6th grade math and science. Previously I have taught 3-8 math and K-8 PE. Some of my favorite pastimes are coaching SVDP students who participate in the De Paul Youth Club, Reading, and cheering on the Giants, 9ers, and Warriors.

Kindergarten

Mrs. Strain grew up in the east bay and is mother to three beautiful girls! Two SVDP alumni and one currently enrolled. She has team-taught kindergarten for the past several years. If you can't finder her in SF, there is a pretty good chance you will find her in Tahoe.

Middle School Instructional Aide

I'm starting my Master's in Teaching Program this year at USF with an aim towards teaching high school biology but previously I worked in digital marketing. I like to go running on the weekends and used to the captain of my high school swim team. I also love theater and look forward to seeing live performances return soon.

1st Grade

Hi! My name is Ms. Wehrley. I am the 1st grade teacher here at SVDP. I am a born and raised Oregonian who attended the University of Oregon for my undergrad. The University of San Francisco's Masters in Teaching program brought me to this wonderful city three plus years ago. Every day I thank the universe that I have the best job in the world!

Finance Manager

Mr. Yeh has been Finance Manager at SVDP School going on six years! He is an active parishioner at the church. He loves numbers, San Francisco, and his dog, Mickey.