Meet the Faculty Knowledge and passion

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    Chris Wade
    Director of Athletics
    650-342-4175
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    Albert Caruana
    Mind Body Program Teacher, Coach
    (650) 375-5493
  • Photo of Japheth Cato
    Japheth Cato
    Associate Director of Athletics
    650-342-4175 x1565
  • Photo of Chris Clesca
    Chris Clesca
    Coach
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    Gabriella Firpo
    Coach
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    John Fraher
    Coach
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    Brian Ganz
    MS/US Mind Body Teacher and Strength & Conditioning Coach
    (650) 342-4175 x1690
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    Tito Gildo
    Coach
  • Victoria Happ
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    Andy Ho
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    Chris Huang
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    Tracy Lum
    US Director of Student Counseling
    650-342-4175 x1506
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    Rossi Martin
    Varsity Boys Football Coach
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    Lex Medrano
  • Photo of Luisa Monterrosa
    Luisa Monterrosa
    MS/US Mind Body Teacher, Facilities and Operations Coordinator, US Girls Varsity Soccer
    650-342-4175 x1505
  • Photo of Jose Ortiz
    Jose Ortiz
    Coach
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    Chloe Robinette
    Associate Director of Athletics
    650-342-4175 x1024
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    Jesus Rojas
    Coach
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    Mike Scott
  • Photo of Dylan Souza
    Dylan Souza
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    Chelby Spray
    Coach
    (650) 342-4175 x1616
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    Patti Syvertson
    Director of Sports Medicine, Mind Body Department Chair
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    Molly Vandemoor
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    Rolly Zalameda

Personally Invested in Student Success

Faculty members bring students a wealth of knowledge, a passion for their disciplines, and a deep understanding of the transformative power of education. As dedicated mentors and champions of student success, they guide and support each student's personal goals. Like the students, Crystal's teachers are seen, known by name, valued as individuals, and encouraged to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.

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  • 69

    faculty members

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  • 14

    Average class size

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  • 9:1

    Student-teacher ratio

Code of Conduct Policy

To foster a safe, supportive, and healthy school environment that prioritizes the well-being of all community members, Crystal has established expectations for employee interactions with students in its Employee Code of Conduct.
Read the policy here

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  • Teachers and students empowered

    Teachers and students empowered

    Spend time with students who genuinely love to learn, an administration that wholeheartedly supports the faculty, and kind, intelligent, and open-minded teachers.

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Contact

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Middle School

10 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002
650-645-1000

Upper School

400 Uplands Drive, Hillsborough, CA 94010
650-342-4175
Nondiscriminatory Policy: Crystal Springs Uplands School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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