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Rich Paige
Mathematics Teacher Computer Science Teacher Robotics Mentor
Prism Club Advisor
Rich is already a familiar face at the Priory, as he was not only the Robotics mentor last year, but also a Priory parent to Na- than Paige ’13. Rich joined the faculty this year, teaching math and computer science classes. He holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Chemistry from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in Comput- er Science from the University of Illinois. He taught comput- er science at Illinois, and then entered the California high-tech workforce where he stayed for almost 30 years. Rich loves being active outdoors by hiking, camping, backpacking, cycling, and kayaking. He also enjoys gardening and cooking (especially using vegetables from his garden), reading, playing the violin, and woodworking.
Amy Payne
English Teacher
Currently in her first year at Priory, Amy received her B.A. from St. Lawrence University and earned her M.F.A. in Cre- ative Writing from San Francisco State University. Amy comes to the Priory with a wealth of experience as a previous Director of Curriculum, Literacy Specialist, librarian, and MS English teacher—not to mention an entire career in Educational Pub- lishing. When she’s not in the classroom, she enjoys hiking, the ocean in all forms, reading, writing fiction, and secret poetry (she’s published short stories and some ancient news articles). She enjoys being a mom, eating, friends and family, sitting still and letting her mind wander, and travel. Amy has two children who are currently attending Menlo-Atherton High School.
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2015 was a blossoming year with new additions to the Priory Community! A warm welcome to our “Newborn” Priory Community Members.
Korinn Myers and husband Myles Somerville — baby boy on July 10th, Westy Ellis Somerville
Dot Kowal and husband Zak— baby girl on November 13th, Farrah Young Kowal
Matt Roth and wife Terri — welcomed a baby girl on October 19th, Maddie Roth
Maria Garcia and husband Marco Estrada — baby boy on June 8th, Gabriel Alexis Estrada
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