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. Browse By Role All Roles Faculty Leadership Search No posts match the search criteria. Learn More About Merryhill Elk Grove Teachers What makes teachers at Merryhill Elementary and Middle School Calvine exceptional? 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. What credentials and qualifications do Merryhill Elementary and Middle School Calvine teachers hold? 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. How does Merryhill School support the professional growth of its teachers? 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. What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Merryhill Elementary and Middle School Calvine? 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. Do you have long-standing faculty and staff at Merryhill Elementary and Middle School Calvine? 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.
