Our Faculty & Staff

Saint Hilary School faculty and staff is a community of ardent learners. Our teachers are dedicated to our students; have a passion for education; and continually improve their skills by keeping up on the latest research and training available for lower and upper elementary and middle school trends.

Most of Saint Hilary School’s Core Teachers have achieved or working on their teacher credentials, with 40% of our teachers having earned their Master's Degree or doctorate. The Saint Hilary faculty is experienced with an average number of years teaching of 15 years. A small teacher to student ratio of 9:1 allows for dedicated, individual attention for students throughout the day. Many of our teachers have received teaching awards, including the entire Saint Hilary faculty receiving the 2021 Tiburon Teacher of the Year award.

As a professional learning community, Saint Hilary School is committed to supporting our teachers’ ongoing professional development. The Teachers Education Fund was established in 2009 to provide financial help for our academic leaders to participate in everything from advanced degrees to one-day intensive seminars. Through this parent-supported fund, our academic staff is able to stay current in best practices, to the benefit of the student learning experience.

2025-26 Saint Hilary School Faculty Members

Leadership Team

Father Roger Gustafson Pastor

Ms. Lidiette Ratiani Director of Marketing, Advancement & Admissions

Mrs. Jawanda Smart 8th Grade Teacher/Dean (5-8)

School Administration

Mrs. Elizabeth Held Front Desk

Ms. Lidiette Ratiani Director of Marketing, Advancement & Admissions

Ms. Karol Towns Operations Manager

Mrs. Suzanne Henry Database Manager, Advancement and Admissions Assistant

Mr. Mike Ratiani Facilities

Ms. Desiree Vaughn IT Coordinator

Homeroom Teachers

Mrs. Jen Drazina Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Moriah Moore Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Sophia Mahacheck Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Lauren Fee 1st Grade Teacher

Ms. Erin Turner 2nd Grade Teacher

Ms. Toby Peelle Classroom Associate (1-2)

Mrs. Karin Zeidler Classroom Associate (1-2) /Religion (1-2)

Mrs. Jemma Choi 3rd Grade Teacher

Mr. Kris Nahqunst Classroom Associate (3rd)/ PE (5-7)/ Extended Care

Ms. Laura Hansen 4th Grade Teacher

Ms. Erika Blitzer Classroom Associate (4-5)

Ms. Natalie Whooley 5th Grade Teacher

Mr. Ben Campbell 6th Grade Teacher

Mr. Kevin Finn 7th Grade Teacher/ PE (K-4, 8)

Mrs. Jawanda Smart 8th Grade Teacher/Dean (5-8)

Mrs. Mary Beth Todd Classroom Associate (6-8)/ Social Studies (8)

Specialty Teachers

Mrs. Claire De Biasio Math Teacher (5–8)

Mr. Thomas Bailey Concrete Math Teacher/ Social Studies (6-7)

Mr. Timothy Bennett Science Teacher (5-8)

Mr. Christian Ioakimedes Spanish Teacher

Mrs. Lisa Veto Religion Coordinator/Christian Leadership/Library

Ms. Erin Turner MakerSpace/Technology Enrichment

Dr. Chyah Weitzman Art Teacher

Mrs. Pamela Faw Music Teacher

Student Support Services

Ms. Victoria Delzeith Director of Student Services/ Resource Support/ Dean (K-4)

Ms. Jennifer Ferrari Director of Reading and Literacy Programs

Ms. Jessica Zeidler Academic Enrichment / Religion (4th)

Ms. Amanda Throckmorton School Counselor

Extended Care

Ms. KiKi Stewart Extended Care/Flex Staff