updated 2/10/2010

Faculty and Staff

Carden Arbor View School is proud of its faculty and staff. They are knowledgeable professionals, diverse in their experiences and backgrounds, and dedicated to helping students attain a love of learning and an appreciation of self and others via the Carden philosophy. Selected from among the finest in the country, they are the main reason that Carden Arbor View School enjoys its excellent reputation.

Teachers at Carden Arbor View School are dedicated to the Carden teaching method. Every year all our teachers attend in-depth instructional training provided by the Carden Education Foundation. They also participate in supplemental Carden training on in-service days throughout the school year.

Our Head of School is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the school. The Head of School is also responsible for hiring the faculty and administrative staff.

Faculty and Staff Profiles

To help you learn more about the Carden Arbor View staff, we have created a brief profile for each faculty and staff member.

Administration

Individual

Head of School Mrs. Cathy Edwards
Director of Development Mrs. Melanie Brooks
Director of Business Services Mrs. Kelly Johnson
Administrative Assistant Mrs. Gayle Melstrom
Administrative Assistant/Admissions Ms. Evelyn Magana

Grade Level Teachers

Individual

Kindergarten Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Regina Duster
Mrs. Betty Moreno

First Grade Teacher Ms. Kjersti Onderdonk
Second Grade Teacher
Mrs. Sara Holmes
Third Grade Teacher Ms. Cloyce Morrow
Fourth Grade Teacher Mrs. Kelly Poloskov
Fifth Grade Teacher Mrs. Dorothy Squires
Suppport Teacher Mrs. Papadatos
Intern Teacher Mr. Brian Edwards
Support Teacher
and Middle School Teacher
Mr. Paul Gronseth
Mrs. Mary Hughes
Middle School Teacher
Middle School Teacher
Middle School Teacher

Mrs. Claudia Humphries
Ms. Denise Buckner
Mrs. Diane Mollé


Course Specific Teachers

Individual

Art Teacher, 1st-8th Grade
Mrs. Pam Escoto
Computer Teacher, 1st-8th Grade Mrs. Carolyn Zitar
French/Spanish/Life Skills Teacher Ms. Mary Oxley
Music and Latin Teacher Mrs. Margaret Bentley
Physical Education Teacher/Coach Mr. Cliff Dean
Mr. Brian Edwards
Child Care

Mrs. Brianna Belcher
Mrs. Heidy Hoekwater
Ms. Perales



Board of Trustees

Carden Arbor View School has an active Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is the school's fiduciary and the guardian of the mission statement. The Trustees consult with and advise the Head of School, but they do not take part in the active administration of the school. Take a moment now and learn more about the Board of Trustees.

1530 North San Antonio Ave., Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-9919 phone (909) 981-3221 fax
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Our Accreditation
Carden Arbor View School is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools. We take great pride in our students, staff, and curriculum and encourage you to learn more about our Accreditation.
Review the Curriculum
Carden Arbor View School embraces the curriculum developed by Miss Mae Carden. Learn more about this program for the whole child.