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Administration
Hanwool Kim, Harlin Hansen, Killian McHugh
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.
John Bartfield — Student Services DirectorTop of Page
John Bartfield
Student Services Director
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I am thrilled to be joining the Woodside School District community! Having worked in San Mateo County schools for over 20 years and living in nearby Redwood City, I am very familiar with the excellence of Woodside School District and its incredible community support. It is such an honor to be the new Director of Student Services, and I am so excited to apply my knowledge and experience in service to the students, families, and staff of the Woodside community.
I have 26 years of experience in education and began my career in the classroom as a special education teacher in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. From there, I became a school psychologist and served in this role for ten years in the West Contra Costa Unified and San Mateo-Foster City School Districts. Moving into administration in March of 2012, I assumed the position of Director of Special Education in San Mateo-Foster City, a position I held for eight years. Then, I worked as Assistant Director of Special Education in the San Mateo Union High School District for three years. Since July of 2021, I have served as the Director of Special Education and Student Services for the Pacifica School District.
I am passionate about creating, supporting, and fostering educational environments that facilitate all students' positive engagement in their learning. Educating the whole child is more important than ever; besides academics, we must be attuned to students’ social-emotional learning and mental health, which are also crucial to their learning.
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Hanwood (Han) Kim — Chief Business OfficerTop of Page
Harlin Hansen — Educational Technology DirectorTop of Page
Educational Technology Director
Killian McHugh - Director of Human ResourcesTop of Page
Killian McHughOffice Hours: M-F, 9:30am - 1:00pm
With 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.