Teachers at Merryhill Calvine are committed lifelong learners, attending monthly trainings to bring the most current, effective teaching strategies into their classrooms and drive strong outcomes. They’re subject-matter experts who know how to make learning fun and multi-modal to reach every type of learner, and they’re collaborative and forward-thinking, always sharing ideas to engage students and improve results.

All teachers hold a Bachelor’s degree, with our Head of School and Assistant Principal holding a Master’s degree and our 4th grade teacher holding a Ph.D. All staff are Mandated Reporter trained, CPR certified, and EpiPen trained, and complete yearly training on key topics including ALICE (active shooter response), concussion protocol, food allergies, abuse prevention, playground safety, and more.

We invest in ongoing professional development to help our teachers continually grow in their craft. This includes regular training on instructional best practices, opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and share expertise, and support for staying current on curriculum and teaching strategies.

At the elementary school level, our average student-to-teacher ratio is 16 to 18 students per teacher, with a maximum class size of 24 students. This smaller class size allows teachers to provide more targeted attention, foster strong relationships with students, and create a supportive, engaging learning environment.

Yes. At Calvine we’re fortunate to have many staff who’ve been with us for 15 to 25 years. Our second-grade teacher, Mrs. Sherry Baker, joined our Merryhill Stockton campus in 2001 and moved to Calvine after that campus closed. Our office administrator, Ms. Cassondra Johnson, joined in 2007, and several other staff members have been here for over 10 years, including our head of school, Ms. Jessica Silver, who joined in 2014.