Staff Favorites
The lists below were requested by parents and Foundation. You can use these lists for personal gifts or appreciation days. Not all staff members completed a survey or supplied a favorites/wish list, so some of them are blank. Previously these also listed some classroom requests, but all supply lists are now on the Classroom Supply List page.
Click on the name of the staff member and it will scroll down to their list.
- Kimberly Allard – STEAM Teacher – UTK-5th
- Lisa Bernardy – 2nd Grade – coming soon
- Beth Bombase – ECE Teacher – coming soon
- Megan Bowers – TK Teacher – coming soon
- Paytyn Branco – K Teacher – coming soon
- Marra Campbell – ECE Teacher – coming soon
- Marisa Chavez – 2nd Grade Teacher
- Stacy Chavez – Para Educator
- Anna Clarke – Reading Assistant
- Jessica Cochran – ECE Teacher
- Jessica Ciuki – Speech and Language Pathologist
- Amy Cobb – 1st Grade Teacher
- Hayley Gonzalez – Elementary Assistant – coming soon
- Katherine Gruber – Guidance Assistant – coming soon
- Sara Kidwell – 4th Grade Teacher
- Talia Kraus – 3rd Grade
- Samantha Lunn – TK Teacher
- Rachel Mann – K Teacher
- Marina Matamis – Psychologist – coming soon
- Tia McCoy-Thomas – Health Technician – coming soon
- Christy Niemeyer – TK Teacher
- Nikki Mitchell – Principal
- Kate Monko – 1st Grade Teacher
- Georgia Moraes – TK Teacher – coming soon
- Sarah Nichols – 5th Grade Teacher
- Mimi Quach – 3rd Grade Teacher
- Nithya Raghavan – Education Specialist – coming soon
- Darcy Rhodes – 3rd/4th Grade Teacher
- Karla Rodriguez – Education Specialist – coming soon
- Darryl Route – BSS – coming soon
- Debbie Sandauer – ECE Teacher
- Marianne Schamp – Noon Duty – coming soon
- Diana Velandia – Clerk
- Macy Wallace – Counselor – coming soon
- Clarissa Western – 5th Grade Teacher
the beacthe Kimberly Allard
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Kimberly Allard |
| Room and/or Location | B3 |
| Position or Role | STEAM Enrichment/VAPA Teacher, TK-5th |
| Favorite Restaurants | Cheesecake Factory, Rubio’s, The Habit, local taco shops |
| Favorite Stores | Pair Eyewear, Box Lunch, Padres, Trader Joe’s, Amazon |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Jerky, nuts, dark chocolate, caramel |
| Favorite Beverages | Coffee, Pepsi Zero, Iced Tea (unsweetened) |
| Favorite Colors | Rainbow anything. Turquoise, blue, purple, black (cool colors) |
| Favorite Activities | Padres games, concerts, crochet, the beach, traveling, Disneyland/Universal/Knott’s, and “date night” |
| Other Interests | Anything ocean or ocean animals, Mini Coopers, 80s new wave music, spooky things and Haunted Mansion, lava lamps |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Olives, pickles, “food scents” in non-food items (like lotion – prefer floral or beachy) |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Mugs, cups (I love them, but have too many), candles |
Lisa Bernardy
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Lisa Bernardy |
| Room and/or Location | 213 |
| Position or Role | 2nd Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Beth Bombase
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Beth Bombase |
| Room and/or Location | 102 |
| Position or Role | ECE Teacher with Miss Moraes |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Megan Bowers
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Megan Bowers |
| Room and/or Location | B1 |
| Position or Role | TK Teacher with Ms. Sandauer |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Paytyn Branco
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Paytyn Branco |
| Room and/or Location | 212 |
| Position or Role | K Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Marra Campbell
| Title | Ms |
| First and Last Name | Marra Campbell |
| Room and/or Location | 103 |
| Position or Role | ECE Teacher with Samantha Lunn |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Marisa Chavez
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Marisa Chavez |
| Room and/or Location | 211 |
| Position or Role | 2nd Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Bleu Boheme, Pappalecco, SoCal Sushi, Ponces |
| Favorite Stores | Pigment, Sundance, Marshalls, TJ Maxx |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | California popcorn, cheese |
| Favorite Beverages | Oat milk skinny vanilla latte, black iced tea unsweetened |
| Favorite Colors | Turquoise, green and yellow |
| Favorite Activities | Riding bikes, going to the beach, reading |
| Other Interests | Crossword puzzles and movies |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Strong perfumy scents. I like vanilla. |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Stacy Chavez
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Stacy Chavez |
| Room and/or Location | Everywhere |
| Position or Role | Para Educator |
| Favorite Restaurants | Miguel’s, Gaetanos |
| Favorite Stores | Marshall’s, Home goods, TJ Maxx and Target |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Salty snacks, sour patch kids or Chili candy |
| Favorite Beverages | Coffee and water |
| Favorite Colors | Burgundy, red |
| Favorite Activities | Family time, beach, exercise |
| Other Interests | Cooking, traveling, reading |
| Allergies or Dislikes | N/A |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Jessica Ciucki
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Jessica Ciucki |
| Room and/or Location | MPR |
| Position or Role | Speech and Language Pathologist |
| Favorite Restaurants | Jersey Mike’s, Chipotle, Round Table |
| Favorite Stores | Target, Amazon, Barnes and Noble |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Salty snacks and chocolate |
| Favorite Beverages | Coffee, La Croix |
| Favorite Colors | Teal, pink, purple |
| Favorite Activities | Reading, family time, playing with my dog, traveling, cooking |
| Other Interests | Plants, flowers |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Anna Clarke
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Anna Clarke |
| Room and/or Location | N/A |
| Position or Role | Reading Assistant |
| Favorite Restaurants | Starbucks, Olive Garden |
| Favorite Stores | Target |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Popcorn, Chocolates |
| Favorite Beverages | Iced Tea |
| Favorite Colors | Teal |
| Favorite Activities | Cooking, reading |
| Other Interests | The beach |
| Allergies or Dislikes | |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Amy Cobb
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Amy Cobb |
| Room and/or Location | 215 |
| Position or Role | 1st Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Panera, Habit, Cheesecake Factor |
| Favorite Stores | Amazon, Target, Old Navy, Nordstrom |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Snickers |
| Favorite Beverages | Lemonade, Coffee |
| Favorite Colors | Purple |
| Favorite Activities | Travel, cooking, baking |
| Other Interests | Crafts |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Candles, coffee mugs |
Jessica Cochran
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Jessica Cochran |
| Room and/or Location | 101 |
| Position or Role | UTK Teacher with Christy Niemeyer |
| Favorite Restaurants | Mmm anything with good tasting food!!! |
| Favorite Stores | Box Lunch, Marshalls, Target, Sephora, Ulta |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Anything sweet, chocolate, gummy’s, popcorn chocolate or caramel. |
| Favorite Beverages | Green tea, Chai tea, Coffee!!!!! Lots of Coffee |
| Favorite Colors | Mint green, coral pink, black, white |
| Favorite Activities | Spend time with family, read books and watch k-dramas and anime |
| Other Interests | Disney merchandise, collect Loungefly bags, go eat at new restaurants and try new things |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Don’t like candles |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Cups |
| Other | I like see’s candy!!! And shop a lot at Sephora |
Hayley Gonzalez
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Hayley Gonzalez |
| Room and/or Location | Front Office |
| Position or Role | Elementary Assistant |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Katherine Gruber
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Katherine Gruber |
| Room and/or Location | Counseling Office |
| Position or Role | Guidance Assistant |
| Favorite Restaurants | |
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| Thank you, but I do not need any more… |
Sara Kidwell
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Sara Kidwell |
| Room and/or Location | 206 |
| Position or Role | 4th Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | In and Out, Panda Express, Panera, Chick-Fil-A, Canes, Cheesecake Factory, Lazy Dog, Kohn group |
| Favorite Stores | Target, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Teachers Pay Teachers |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Gummy Bears, Snickers, Kit Kats, chips and guac, dark chocolate |
| Favorite Beverages | Coffee, Starbucks, Better Buzz |
| Favorite Colors | Purple, green, blue |
| Favorite Activities | Camping, reading, walking dog, spending time with family |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Talia Kraus
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Talia Kraus |
| Room and/or Location | 207 |
| Position or Role | 3rd Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Chipotle, Mendocino Farms |
| Favorite Stores | Target, Amazon, Barnes & Noble |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Kettle Corn, Chocolate-covered almonds, anything from Trader Joe’s |
| Favorite Beverages | Poppi, Electrolyte beverages, coffee |
| Favorite Colors | Sage Green, Lavender, Baby blue |
| Favorite Activities | Walking, the beach, crocheting/finger weaving |
| Other Interests | Travel, candles, fun colored Papermate pens |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Grape flavored things otherwise N/A |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Samantha Lunn
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Samantha Lunn |
| Room and/or Location | 103 |
| Position or Role | TK Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Panera, Best Pizza & Brew, Luna Grill |
| Favorite Stores | Nordstrom Rack, Marshall, Target, Michaels, Old Navy |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Chocolate |
| Favorite Beverages | Chai Tea |
| Favorite Colors | Teal |
| Favorite Activities | Baking, reading, hiking, making crafts |
| Other Interests | |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Dislike seafood |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Rachel Mann
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Rachel Mann |
| Room and/or Location | 210 |
| Position or Role | Kindergarten Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Luna Grill, Lazy Dog, Cohn Restaurants |
| Favorite Stores | Norstrom’s, Anthropologie, Old Navy, Amazon |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Milk chocolate and nuts, popcorn |
| Favorite Beverages | Coke Zero & Diet Dr. Pepper |
| Favorite Colors | Green, black |
| Favorite Activities | Reading, movies, walking, travel, |
| Other Interests | Harry Potter, See’s Candies, manicures/pedicures, Regency England |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Coffee, dark chocolate |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Blankets, candles, soaps, and lotions |
Marina Matamis
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Marina Matamis |
| Room and/or Location | 205 |
| Position or Role | Psychologist |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Tia McCoy-Thomas
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Tia McCoy-Thomas |
| Room and/or Location | Health Office |
| Position or Role | Health Technician |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Nikki Mitchell
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Nikki Mitchell |
| Room and/or Location | Principal’s Office |
| Position or Role | Principal |
| Favorite Restaurants | Sushi |
| Favorite Stores | Trader Joe’s, Amazon |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Chocolate, nuts |
| Favorite Beverages | Coffee |
| Favorite Colors | Lavender, blue, gray |
| Favorite Activities | Hiking, walking, running, reading, cooking |
| Other Interests | Home repairs, Home Depot, Armstrong |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Anything with bananas |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Pens |
Kate Monko
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Kate Monko |
| Room and/or Location | 214 |
| Position or Role | 1st Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Rubio’s, The Kebab Shop, Jersey Mike’s, Din Tai Fung |
| Favorite Stores | Target, Amazon, Trader Joe’s, Costco |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Fruit, anything healthy! |
| Favorite Beverages | Coffee, tea, & sparkling water |
| Favorite Colors | Lavender, light blue, green |
| Favorite Activities | Hiking, running, reading, going to dog beach, cooking |
| Other Interests | Writing, crafting, yoga, word games, facials, manicures |
| Allergies or Dislikes | |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Georgia Moraes
| Title | Miss |
| First and Last Name | Georgia Moraes |
| Room and/or Location | 102 |
| Position or Role | TK Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Miguels by the Water (and anything sushi!) |
| Favorite Stores | Trader Joes, Costco, Old Navy, Amazon |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Chips and guacamole, raspberries, brownies |
| Favorite Beverages | Iced Mocha |
| Favorite Colors | Blue |
| Favorite Activities | Paddleboarding, going to the zoo, trying new restaurants, spending time with friends and family |
| Other Interests | Music, watching Survivor, being outside, traveling, going to baseball and soccer games |
| Allergies or Dislikes | N/A |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Mugs |
Sarah Nichols
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Sarah Nichols |
| Room and/or Location | 201 |
| Position or Role | 5th Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Sushi Deli 3, Grab-n-Go Subs |
| Favorite Stores | Amazon, CostCo, Lowes |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Cheez-Its, Snappers |
| Favorite Beverages | Coffee |
| Favorite Colors | Black, gray |
| Favorite Activities | Gardening, relaxing with family |
| Other Interests | Watching movies, walking my dog, cooking |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Christy Niemeyer
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Christy Niemeyer |
| Room and/or Location | 101 |
| Position or Role | UTK Teacher with Jessica Cochran |
| Favorite Restaurants | Mendocino Farms, Puesto, Mission Cafe |
| Favorite Stores | Ulta, TJ Maxx, Sprouts |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Sees Candy, Sour Patch Kids, Milk Duds, anything salty-sweet, Pink Lady apples (the actual fruit!) |
| Favorite Beverages | Olipop drinks, ginger drinks |
| Favorite Colors | Seafoam green, magenta pink |
| Favorite Activities | Going to Padres games, concerts, travel |
| Other Interests | Reading |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Strong fragrances, dark chocolate |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Candles, water bottles, coffee cups |
Mimi Quach
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Mimi Quach |
| Room and/or Location | 208 |
| Position or Role | 3rd Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Phil’s, Greek, Italian |
| Favorite Stores | Amazon, Target, Trader Joe’s |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Pastries |
| Favorite Beverages | Starbucks, Robeks, Boba |
| Favorite Colors | Pink |
| Favorite Activities | Padres games, travel, being outdoors, reading |
| Other Interests | All things Disney |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Allergy to Milk |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Mugs |
Nithya Raghavan
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Nithya Raghavan |
| Room and/or Location | 202 |
| Position or Role | Education Specialist |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Darcy Rhodes
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Darcy Rhodes |
| Room and/or Location | 209 |
| Position or Role | 3rd/4th Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Anything with an outdoor space that is dog friendly |
| Favorite Stores | Target |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Chips and fruit |
| Favorite Beverages | Water, or a fun drink from Starbucks |
| Favorite Colors | Green |
| Favorite Activities | Yoga, hiking, skiing |
| Other Interests | Travel |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Not a super fan of fast food |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Pencils |
Darryl Route
| Title | Mr. |
| First and Last Name | Darryl Route |
| Room and/or Location | All School |
| Position or Role | BSS |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Karla Rodriguez
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Karla Rodriguez |
| Room and/or Location | 202 |
| Position or Role | Education Specialist |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Debbie Sandauer
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Debbie Sandauer |
| Room and/or Location | B1 |
| Position or Role | ECE Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Marianne Schamp
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Marianne Schamp |
| Room and/or Location | All School |
| Position or Role | Noon Duty, Library |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Diana Valendia
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Diana Velandia |
| Room and/or Location | Front Office |
| Position or Role | Attendance Clerk |
| Favorite Restaurants | Luna Grill |
| Favorite Stores | TJ Maxx, Old Navy, Bath and Body Works |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Pistachios, Rice Crispy Treats, popcorn |
| Favorite Beverages | Starbucks, Jamba Juice |
| Favorite Colors | Red, pink |
| Favorite Activities | Puzzles, running |
| Other Interests | Movies |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Dislike coconut |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
Macy Wallace
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Macy Wallace |
| Room and/or Location | Counseling Office |
| Position or Role | Counselor |
| Favorite Restaurants | Cheesecake Factory |
| Favorite Stores | TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Target, Amazon |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Anything from Trader Joes! Candy, cookies, etc. |
| Favorite Beverages | Starbucks, Poppi or Ollipop sodas |
| Favorite Colors | Lavender |
| Favorite Activities | Reading |
| Other Interests | Being a mama! |
| Allergies or Dislikes | sesame, artificial fragrance |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | candles |
Clarissa Western
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Clarissa Western |
| Room and/or Location | 203 |
| Position or Role | 5th Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Any |
| Favorite Stores | Target, Michael’s, Macy’s |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Almonds, dark chocolate, fresh fruit (persimmons) |
| Favorite Beverages | Green tea, iced tea, spiced chai, water |
| Favorite Colors | Red, orange, yellow |
| Favorite Activities | Movies, crafts, relaxing |
| Other Interests | Taking pictures, playing Disney Blitz Emoji on my phone |
| Allergies or Dislikes | None |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Scented candles |