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Meet Our Educators

Faculty and Staff Directory

Welcome to Pinewood’s Faculty and Staff Directory, where you can connect with the educators and professionals who support our community. Our team is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships with students, guiding and supporting them on their academic and personal journeys. Here, you’ll find the people who help make Pinewood a place where students thrive.

I value our teachers. There are several subjects I feel I naturally wouldn’t be too interested in that I am interested in because of our teachers. Our teachers offer support, make classes interesting, and their methods of teaching have allowed me to learn easily some things I may have struggled with otherwise.
Zachary '28

Katie Linza

Katie Linza

Dept Head-Performing Arts, Choir (HS), Music (HS), Drama (HS)
Monica Llagaria

Monica Llagaria

Spanish (HS)
Lisa Longbottom

Lisa Longbottom

Director of Admissions (7-12)
Raul Lopez

Raul Lopez

Director of Facilities
Tony Luong

Tony Luong

Computer Science and Engineering Instructor (3-6)
Jayden Madise

Jayden Madise

Upper Campus Substitute Teacher & Athletics Transportation
Katie Maksim

Katie Maksim

Substitute Teacher (K-2)
Jordan Maliksi

Jordan Maliksi

Visual Arts (K-2)
Javier Margarito

Javier Margarito

Athletic Trainer (7-12)
Haggai Mark

Haggai Mark

Computer Science (HS)

Matthew Marsland

Technical Theater Support
Ayesha Masud

Ayesha Masud

Director of Development

Pinewood Educators Are...

Welcoming

Pinewood educators create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported, fostering a sense of belonging from day one.

Inspiring

Our teachers are passionate about their subjects and inspire students to engage deeply with their learning, sparking curiosity and a desire for knowledge.

Student-Centered

Every educator at Pinewood is dedicated to each student's growth, recognizing and nurturing their unique potential and strengths.

Community-Focused

Our educators build strong, supportive relationships with students, colleagues, and families, creating a collaborative community that supports everyone’s success.

Role Models

Pinewood educators lead by example, embodying the values of compassion, respect, and purpose as they guide students to become confident individuals of character.