K-8 Classrooms
Consistent, passionate, dedicated…
Our staff has a combined 208 years of experience teaching at PBVM.
Kindergarten
“Teaching at PBVM has been a blessing from God for me. It gives me the opportunity to live and teach my faith. We are truly a family. Working with the kindergarten students provides me with so much joy. I get to see so much growth and happiness from the children. In my life, it has been my saving grace.”
Jeanne Franklin
Kindergarten Teacher
With PBVM since 2002
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Sacramento State
Pioneered all-day kindergarten curriculum for Diocesan schools
First Grade
“I teach in a Catholic school because the students and parents are very invested in learning, and they come to me with strong family values and a willingness to be a “team” in their child’s “whole person” education. We have a “family” feel at our school with the ability to share our beliefs and faith, celebrating feast days and holidays that celebrate Jesus. My own children attend our school, and it has been my pleasure watching them grow in virtue and mature into beautiful young adults.”
Cheryl Cowan
First Grade Teacher
With PBVM since 2011
Parent of 2018, 2019, and 2022 alums; current student graduating 2022 and 2024
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies and a CLEAR and CLAD certificate
“PBVM is a great place to teach because it builds the whole child. It is academically rigorous, while also developing a virtuous child. The virtue program and the presence of the Sisters make this a unique and special learning environment. The presence of God is reflected in each of the faculty members, making it a positive environment for students.”
Tiffaney Borchardt
First Grade Teacher
With PBVM since 2021
Parent of 2022 alum; current students graduating in 2024 and 2026
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology
Second Grade
“One thing that I love about teaching at Presentation is the strong family atmosphere. There is a tangible feeling of ‘belonging’ here, and I think it is because of the Presence of Christ on our campus!”
Sister Mary Bernard, OP
Second Grade Teacher
With PBVM since 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Ed. Mathematics from Eastern Michigan University
Third Grade
“I am blessed that God is calling me to be a teacher in this wonderful community. We first chose PBVM for our family because of the community’s deep passion to educate our children to be disciples of Christ by emphasizing the universal Christian call to holiness and the Sacraments of the Church. I LOVE to share the faith with my students.”
Kirk Doral
Third Grade Teacher
With PBVM since 2021
Parent of 2019 and 2021 alums; current students graduating 2023, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Multi Subject Credential CSUS 2006
Fourth Grade
“I love teaching at Presentation because the faculty and staff are so united in their desire to lead the students to Christ and to imitate Him in practicing the virtues. Presentation School is a family joyfully united in Christ!”
Sr. Mary Margaret, OP
Fourth Grade Teacher
With PBVM since 2022 (taught previously 2017-2018)
Bachelor of Arts, Thomas Aquinas College, California
MA in Elementary Education, University of Southern Mississippi
MA in Theology, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia
Fifth Grade
“Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary School first and foremost focuses on the formation of the soul, guiding our students on the importance of our everyday actions and their consequences regardless of how small or big those acts are. The importance of each child’s well-being is prioritized, making the transition to academic achievement more accessible. I love being part of a community or staff that encourages virtuous behavior helping in my own personal growth and formation.”
Christina Hinchberger
Fifth Grade Teacher
With PBVM since 2012
Parent of current students graduating in 2026 and 2029
Bachelor’s Degree in U.S. History, UC Davis
Multiple Subject (Preschool – 12th Grade) Credential from Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont
“Presentation is a truly special Catholic school, from the presence of the Dominican Sisters that light our way, the administration’s approach that combines common sense, experience, and best practices, and the community’s desire to exalt the Good, True, and Beautiful that is at the forefront of PBVM’s educational mission. Alongside Presentation’s unmatched faith formation, our school is a place where wonder is cultivated in all subjects, through reading great literature, studying history, learning writing, language, logic and art, and maintaining next generation science and math standards. Our parents, teachers/staff, students, and parishioners form a lively, grace-filled community. Having taught at other Catholic and secular private schools I know that I am blessed to have the opportunity to continue my love for Catholic education at PBVM.”
Kristin Bacich
Fifth Grade Teacher
With PBVM since 2019
Parent of alum ’22 and student graduating in ’24
Bachelor of Arts, Wake Forest University, North Carolina
Masters in Applied Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles
Masters in Spanish Literature, New York University
Teaching Credential, Santa Clara University
Sixth Grade
“Teaching at Presentation has been a blessing, and I am very excited to be returning this year. Our faith teaches us that the Church is our family, and it is! Presentation is a living mirror to this truth, that by our baptism we become sharers in the divine nature and members of God’s family.”
Sr. Victoria Marie
Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math
6th and 7th Grade Science
With PBVM since 2022 (taught previously 2016-2019)
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, minor in Social Studies (University of New Mexico)
Masters of Arts in Theology (St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, PA)
Teaching Certifications covering K-8 self-contained, 5-9 Social Studies, 5-9 Mathematics
Seventh Grade
“I love teaching at PBVM because it is an incredible place to grow in faith and virtue! The staff and families make it a true joy to come in every day, and I could not be more excited about our transition to a classical curriculum. As St. Thomas Aquinas said, ‘The things we love tell us what we are,’ so I love our school’s commitment to the search for knowledge informed by the truth of Christ.”
Abigail Burke
Seventh Grade Homeroom Teacher
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Social Studies, Logic, and Latin
With PBVM since 2013
Parent of current students graduating 2024, 2026, 2029, 2031
Masters degree from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland
Eighth Grade
“I love teaching at PBVM because we are truly a wonderful community. Our practice of our faith keeps our community strong, and with this comes wonderful children and families. I feel blessed to be a part of this community.”
Rita Casagrande
Eighth Grade Homeroom Teacher
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade ELA
With PBVM since 2002
Parent of 2007 alum
Bachelor of Arts, Sacramento State
Credentialing Program, National University
“I love teaching at Presentation because the faculty, staff, and students nurture each other and grow in faith every day. It’s a joy to be at Presentation and know that we will somehow grow together in whatever we study. Our students truly live and study the cardinal virtues alongside every subject; the students inspire me with their kindness, love, and respect for all those around them!”
Bridget Thompson
Eighth Grade Homeroom Teacher
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade ELA
Student Council Moderator
With PBVM since 2013
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, St. Mary’s College
Masters, English Literature, SF State University
Teaching Credential Program, SF State University
Parent of 2014 and 2021 alums