Kathleen Burdine

I graduated from Sonoma State University with a BA in Liberal Studies in 2002. I earned my multiple subject teaching credential from St. Mary's College of California. Since joining on as a "pack" member here at Coyote Creek I have had the opportunity to attend several New York Reading and Writing Project Workshops that have strengthened and broadened my knowledge of the program.  I have also served as a Master Teacher for a Teaching Credential Candidate at St. Mary's College. In addition I have completed several professional development courses through the University of the Pacific.

My husband and I have a two year old daughter and enjoy spending our free time with her!I love teaching second grade and look forward to another great year!

Peggy Cox

I grew up in Walnut Creek and now I live there with my husband and our 7 month old baby boy. I received my BA in Human Development and minored in speech and hearing sciences at Washington State University.

My first teaching experience was an internship in Japan where I taught English as a second language to Japanese kindergarteners. Shortly after the internship I went back to school to get my CA teaching credential at Chapman University. My first three years of teaching were spent in Pittsburg, CA where I taught first grade.

This is my fourth year here at Coyote Creek teaching second grade. I am proud to be a member of this dynamic staff. I am passionate about educating children and strive to have a classroom that is a safe and successful environment.

Erin Johnson (Johns)

This is my 7th year at Coyote Creek and my 6th year in 2nd grade. I love it here! I love the team I work with and working with kids everyday. I received my BA in Communications from the University of California at Santa Barbara. After spending some time traveling, I went to St. Mary's College in Moraga for my teaching credential. I have been at Coyote Creek ever since and absolutely love it!

I feel so lucky to be a part of such an amazing school and community. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment for children to grow and learn in. I look forward to another wonderful year!

Jana Johnson

Sue Lam

I am a resident of San Ramon and absolutely love the beautiful area that we live in! I also love being a part of the friendly and caring community at Coyote Creek. Ever since I was in high school, I knew I had the desire to be a teacher. I have worked with children since I can remember and have enjoyed learning about them as well as how I can effectively meet their needs.

Nancy McGrath

My experience in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District first began 13 years ago as a parent volunteer, then as a paraprofessional, and finally as a teacher. I live in Danville with my husband (and during the summer with my two daughters when they’re home from college!). 

I believe that when all my students feel safe and supported from both the teacher and their peers they will perform at a higher level. Fostering a caring and respectful environment provides a sense of security for the students and enables each to grow into an independent and thoughtful individual. My goal as a teacher is to encourage independent learning in each of my students, and I feel so privileged to have the opportunity to be an integral part of their development.

I am thrilled to be working at Coyote Creek with such a talented and dedicated team. 

In my free time, I enjoy continuing my pursuit of developing the perfect cupcake recipe!

Nancy Malcolm

Simply put, I love teaching at Coyote Creek School. This is my 6thyear here, and my 13th year teaching in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. I am looking forward to another wonderfully rewarding year teaching second grade.

A love of learning is what I hope to instill in each of my students every year. The world is full of opportunities to learn, and I hope to give the children in my class the desire to become enthusiastic learners for a lifetime. To reach that goal I try to provide an environment that is not only caring, but respectful and safe as well.

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Beckie Silverwood

I grew up in the San Ramon School District. I received my undergrad from Chico State and my credential from Chapman University.

I love interacting with children everyday. Their zest for learning makes my job exciting. I enjoy going to work and teaching our future leaders.

I look forward to helping my students become responsible and independent children who love learning.

Nancy Wilson

I am a Native to the Bay Area. I graduated with from Cal, with my degree in English, and received my teaching credential from St. Mary’s College. I live in San Ramon with my husband and two children.

This is my fourth year at Coyote Creek School. Prior to this, I both lived and taught school in Alameda. After growing up in this area, I felt a need to leave the fog and return to the sunshine.

Working with children, on a daily basis, is both a passion and a privilege. I am thrilled to be a part of such an amazing community and doing a job I love.