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Administration
Steve Frank — Superintendent & Preschool DirectorTop of Page
Steve Frank
Superintendent & Preschool Director
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I began my tenure at Woodside School in 2001, and I spent nine years as an Upper School social studies teacher. I transitioned to administration and spent five years as the K-8th grade Assistant Principal, and in 2013, I transitioned to be the Upper School Principal. At the start of the 2019-20 school year, I held the position of Superintendent as well as the US Principal, supported by three Upper School Deans for each of the three Upper School grades. And then, starting the 2020-21 school year, which is one to go down in the history books, I was, and still am, the Superintendent of the district.
My duration at Woodside School is due in large part to the small-town experiences that Woodside provides. The talented staff, motivated students, and supportive parents help to provide a rich, nurturing environment for learning to occur. I take great pride in the relationships that have been created during my tenure at Woodside School, and there is no better feeling to watch our students grow into leaders as they enter the world.
Jennifer Pedersen — Upper School PrincipalTop of Page
Jennifer Pedersen
Upper School Principal (Grades 5-8)
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Patrick Hurley — Lower School PrincipalTop of Page
Patrick Hurley
Lower School Principal (Grades TK-4)
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Patrick Hurley is the Lower School Principal (Grades TK-4) at Woodside Elementary School. Patrick joined the Woodside School community as our ELD Teacher for the 2021-22 school year. Prior to this, Patrick served as the principal at Foster City Elementary School in the San Mateo-Foster City School District from 2016-2021. He taught English and English Language Development for 18 years, including 12 years at Mountain View High School. He has worked with teachers, district leaders, and education researchers on various improvement efforts, mostly related to supporting English Learners. He was a lecturer in the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) where he worked with pre-service secondary teachers on supporting English Learners.
If you have any elementary / lower school questions or items to be addressed, please contact Mr. Hurley directly.
Marta Grau Batlle — Student Services DirectorTop of Page
Dr. Marta Grau Batlle
Student Services Director
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Originally from Barcelona, I came to USA to pursue my Doctorate degree. I have been working in the field of social work, clinical psychology, and education for over 19 years in the USA and Europe. I completed my undergraduate work in psychology and social work, and my Master in Clinical Psychology in Barcelona.
I have worked as a school psychologist in USA public schools for over 10 years developing psychoeducational evaluations and providing psychological support and counseling to individuals, groups, and families, as well as coordinating strategic intervention for the management of individual and school-wide crises. I have also served as a clinical consultant for complex mental health cases of children and youth. In my work in education, I have experience developing, planning, and implementing a variety of programs for all students as well as providing leadership for the Special Education Departments.
In addition to my passion for education, my professional development has also been in the area of clinical psychology. After completing an Advance Seminar in International Trauma studies at Columbia University, I developed clinical partnerships with organizations that worked with victims of complex trauma (war victims, political asylum seekers, refugees, and survivors of genocide, and gender persecution), child protection services, and social exclusion of youth,
I am currently in the process of completing my Doctorate at the California Institute of Integral Studies with a specialization in East-West Psychology. My dissertation is centered on developing a whole-person approach to understanding and healing trauma using an integral psychology framework.
I am very excited to be at Woodside surrounded by a very supportive parent community and highly dedicated and knowledgeable staff. I am very enthusiastic to continue serving our community in my role as Student Services Director.
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Waly Ndiaye — Director of Business ServicesTop of Page
Waly Ndiaye Harlin Hansen — Educational Technology DirectorTop of Page
Educational Technology Director
Killian McHugh - Director of Human ResourcesTop of Page
Killian McHughWith over 15 years of experience in HR communications, I am passionate about creating and delivering effective communication strategies that engage employees, promote collaboration, and align with organizational goals. I have a Master's degree in Public Relations, a BA in HR, and other qualifications.
I am an internal comms consultant for various corporations and charities, helping them leverage the metaverse, UI/UX, sponsorship, and engagement opportunities to grow their impact and reach. Also, I am a seasoned HR person who has worked on HR programs and projects such as; Recruitment and Staffing, Employee Relations, Benefits and Compensation, Training and Development, Policy Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Records and Reporting, Labor Negotiations, Budget Management and Legal/Compliance issues.
Previously, I was the internal communicator lead at Zoom during the pandemic, delivering CEO, senior, and HR messaging that enhanced employee engagement, transparency, and trust. I also have experience in change management and IT communications at Cloudera, Silicon Valley Bank, LinkedIn, and HP. I always look for new ways to improve internal comms and foster a strong company culture.