K-8 Classrooms
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
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 and 2019 alums, current students graduating 2022 and 2024
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies and a CLEAR and CLAD certificate
“The community is why I love teaching at Presentation. Both our teaching staff and the families take their faith seriously, and everyone puts the children first. My co-workers make coming to work fun.”
Janell Thomas
First Grade Teacher, Lower L CLuster Lead, Title
With PBVM since 2010
Parent of 2016, 2018, 2020 alums, current student graduating 2023
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, CSU Chico, Teaching Credential Program through University of West Florida, Credential in Florida and California
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 the 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 Sacramentos of the Church. I LOVE to share the Faith with my students, and I look forward to continuing this passion at PBVM School.”
Kirk Doral
Third Grade Teacher
Parent of 2019, 2021 alums, current students graduating 2023, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Multi Subject Credential CSUS 2006
Fourth Grade
“The best part about working at Presentation is the students. Everyone is eager to learn and ready to give their best in all aspects of life. It has been an interesting year to start teaching, but so inspiring to witness all the faculty and staff jump hurdle after hurdle to give the best to our kids.”
Sr. Rene Noel Blanchard, OP
Fourth Grade Teacher
With PBVM since 2020
Bachelor of Arts, Eastern MD University–Education with Reading Endorsement
MA in Theology (in progress) SCB in PA
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
“I love teaching and working at PBVM because I am able to share my love of teaching with my students while always creating a foundation based on loving God and keeping true to our faith. Teaching at PBVM has become my vocation where I am able to be a part of a community that shares in a mission to teach the works of Jesus, which equals to spreading an abundance of good news about life and its purpose. Teaching at PBVM has allowed me to help students master essential skills and concepts, nurture a sense of curiosity and wonder, and support their own unique abilities and interests, ultimately to give each student a true sense of identity and purpose for this beautiful life God has given to us!”
Leslie Moring
Fifth Grade Teacher
With PBVM since 2016
Parent of current students graduating in 2026 and 2028
Bachelor of Science, AG Science, UCDavis; Masters in Education, National University
Sixth Grade
“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
Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher
6th, 7th, 8th grade Math and Science
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
Seventh Grade
“Teaching at PBVM feels like home since I went to school here as a kid. I love coaching and teaching sports, and I get to share my love of physical education and sports with the kids. The students here at PBVM are an exceptional bunch of kids and make each and every day a joy to come to work.”
Nicholas Leif
Seventh Grade Teacher
K-8 PE
6th and 7th Grade History
7th Grade Math
Varsity football and basketball coach, Golf coach
With PBVM since 2017
PBVM alum, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Education, Idaho State University
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
8th Grade Homeroom Teacher
6th, 7th, and 8th ELA
With PBVM since 2002
Parent of 2007 alum
Bachelor of Arts, Sacramento State
Credentialing Program, National University