Leadership & Faculty Home / About Us / Leadership & Faculty Dedicated Leaders & Expert Teachers At our school, everyone works together to make sure students and families feel happy and supported. Our leaders, staff, and teachers are all here to help. Our teachers love sharing what they know, whether it’s about reading, music, or outer space! They make learning fun and exciting, helping students explore new things and find what they love. Through the Merryhill Method, we create a special place where students can grow and learn every day. From the Head of School Kayci Stephens Dear Future Parent, Merryhill Elementary School in Summerlin has provided outstanding private kindergarten through 5th grade education since 1997. Over the years, parents have complimented us on our warm and enthusiastic teachers, our understanding of the needs of each child, and our rigorous, standards-based curriculum. Merryhill teachers are passionate, dedicated individuals who use their creativity and sensitivity to bring our well-rounded curriculum to life. Our teachers thoughtfully adapt lessons to make sure instruction stays engaging, appropriately challenging, and relevant to every student. We believe that beyond the core subjects, classes in art, music, technology/innovative studies, Spanish, and physical education are essential to educating the whole child. Our curriculum is founded on rich and challenging content that engages our students. We inspire them to develop a love of learning. We understand, however, that they need more than academic knowledge to achieve future success. Field trips are one way to help them make real life connections to topics learned in the classroom. Children receive the best possible education when parents are involved. For that reason, we offer many convenient ways to stay in touch with us including weekly e-newsletters, classroom web pages and teacher email. We are proud to say that at our school, effective communication among parents, teachers, and staff is a way of life. Please feel free to contact us to schedule a private tour, to allow you and your child to experience Merryhill School. I look forward to meeting with you to gain an understanding of your child’s educational needs, and discuss how we can work together to meet them. Sincerely, Kayci Stephens Head of School Read More Browse By Role All Roles Faculty Leadership Search Robyn Baumgartner Art Robyn Baumgartner Art Email Kahli Bruner 1st Grade Kahli Bruner 1st Grade Email Kimberlee Butler Office Administrator Kimberlee Butler Office Administrator Email Derrick Chan 5th Grade Derrick Chan 5th Grade Email James George PE & Athletic Director James George PE & Athletic Director Email Britney Hedin 3rd Grade Britney Hedin 3rd Grade Email Norelle Lane 2nd Grade Norelle Lane 2nd Grade Email Karina Pickel Spanish Karina Pickel Spanish Email Kayci Stephens Head of School Kayci Stephens Head of School Email Anna Toranzo Kindergarten Anna Toranzo Kindergarten Email Daniel Willsey Music Daniel Willsey Music Email Jami Yingling Principal Jami Yingling Principal Email Page 1 of 1 Learn More About Merryhill North Summerlin Teachers What makes teachers at Merryhill Elementary School Summerlin exceptional? At Merryhill Summerlin, we hire passionate, right-fit teachers who see education as a calling, not just a career. Many have been with us for years, which brings consistency to our approach. Our teachers share a growth mindset, and we support it with personalized learning, ongoing instructional coaching from our leadership and education teams, and continued training to help them grow in their field. What credentials and qualifications do Merryhill Elementary School Summerlin teachers hold? Teachers at Merryhill Summerlin are licensed through the Nevada Department of Education. They bring a range of experience and education, from bachelor’s degrees to doctoral-level coursework. All faculty and staff keep their CPR and First Aid certifications current, complete required annual training in education and safety, and have access to more certifications and professional development. How does Merryhill School support the professional growth of its teachers? Merryhill Elementary Summerlin is committed to supporting teachers’ ongoing growth through professional development opportunities offered throughout the year. These trainings, led by our Education team and academic partners, focus on curriculum implementation, instructional best practices, and targeted areas of need. Teachers are also encouraged and supported in pursuing additional professional development opportunities beyond those facilitated by the school. Do you have long-standing faculty and staff at Merryhill Elementary School Summerlin? Yes. Our most tenured teacher has been with Merryhill for more than 20 years, and our leadership team has been here for over 11 years. Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to our students and to the Merryhill Method. They believe in our approach and help shape it, creating meaningful opportunities for every student to thrive in and beyond the classroom.
