Staff Qualities

At Carlsbad Country Day School our employees are our greatest asset, and the reason for our success.

Our staff is selected based on their interest in the growth and development of young children. Carlsbad Country Day School employees share the following qualities:

• Sensitivity to children's feelings
• Good listening and verbal skills with both children and adults
• Awareness and acceptance of individuality
• Sense of humor
• Gentleness and compassion
• Maturity and the ability to respect confidentiality

Our Staff Members

• Melissa Reed-Murphy, Director
• Naomi Fox, Assistant Director
• Nelida Barahona, Infants
• Sima Varghai, Infants
• Kristina Ryan, Lead Two Year Old Teacher
• Betty Dinse, Infants & Toddlers
• Amber Kelly, Toddlers
• Melissa Josefson, Three Year Olds
• Michelle Martinez, Two Year Olds
• Victoria Schrudder, Three Year Olds
• Jane Tate, Two Year Olds
• Shinaye Dannewitz, Three Year Olds
• Courtney Wilson, Four Year Olds
• Bailey Choi, Four Year Olds
• Brandy Barker, Lead Four Year Old Teacher
• Tiffany Williams, 3 Year Old Teacher
• Gabe Martinez, Kindergarten
• Joni Kearney, Kindergarten
• Jackie Fritts, Extracurricular Program Coordinator
• Lindsay Neal, 2 Year Old Teacher
• Sierra Hugger, Lead 4 Year Old Teacher
• Shayna Heath, Lead Toddler Teacher
• Amber Gustaveson, Extracurricular Program Coordinator
• Alissa Amico, After School Care Program Coordinator
• All Staff Members