Michelle Belding

I am so pleased to be a part of the excellent teaching staff at Hidden Hills School. I grew up in nearby Pleasanton and am so excited to be a part of the highly respected SRVUSD.

I have a B.S. degree is Industrial Psychology and a minor in Business Administration from California State University, Hayward. After graduating, I went back to CSUH to pursue a teaching credential. I became a teacher because I want to help children grow into successful, happy citizens. I have eight years experience in teaching the primary grades. My teaching philosophy is to ensure the development of each child's academic, social, and emotional potential. I maintain a classroom environment that allows all children to work at their individual ability levels on a regular basis. As a classroom community, the children and I work to build an environment where each individual feels safe, successful and valued by others. My discipline approach relies on positive reinforcement and logical consequences.

In my personal time, I enjoy scrapbooking, reading, arts and crafts, cooking, and spending time with my husband and daughter.

Marie Carreon

I am excited to be teaching first grade again this year. I treasure the inquiring minds and caring hearts of my first graders. This year of their life is so full of new learning!

I emigrated from the Philippines in 1984, upon graduating with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from De La Salle University, Manila. I worked as an engineer in Dallas for 16 years. My family moved to San Ramon in 2000 and I took that opportunity to begin an inspirational journey in teaching. I worked at Alamo School in our district while earning my teaching credential at Saint Mary's College. I then joined Hidden Hills in its inaugural year.

Outside of school, I spend time reading, relaxing, or hiking on nearby trails with my husband. I am most content when I hear from my son and daughter who are both away in college.

 

Michele Eloe

I have been a teacher in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District for the past ten years.  My passion is teaching first grade!

I have my BA from CSU, Long Beach, my MA from the University of Redlands, and my Teaching Credential from CSU, Hayward. As a lifelong learner, I strive to inspire my students to love learning! 

I believe creating a safe classroom environment, where children are able to experiment both socially and academically, is important.

 

Michelle Hinck (K/1)

I am a proud product of San Ramon Valley Unified School District. I attended Walt Disney Elementary, Pine Valley Middle School, and finallyf California High School.

I received my BA from California State University and my teaching Credential from Holy Names College. For eight years, I taught in Oakland, California. When I heard of an opening at Hidden Hills School, I jumped at the chance to teach in my own community. Meeting my colleagues and working with the community the last few years has strengthened my conviction that this is where I belong.

 

 

Jennifer Jones

I have been in the teaching profession for 14 years. I have taught at various schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. I have been a teacher at Greenbrook and Alamo Schools and this is my 2nd year at Hidden Hills.

I received a BS degree from Cal Poly State University in Human Development with a concentration in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Psychology. I earned my teaching credential from San Francisco State University.

I have a great husband and two wonderful daughters. We live in Danville with our dog, Molly, and our cat, Lexie. 

It has always been my belief that all children can learn when they are in an enriching, engaging, and supportive environment where they feel free to be themselves. I am thrilled to be teaching at Hidden Hills and I am looking forward to another fabulous school year!

Lori Ann Petraglia

This is my fifth year as a member of the Hidden Hills first grade team. I am very proud to be a part of such a dynamic learning environment. It has been exciting to watch our Hidden Hills community grow and grow!

I have been a teacher in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District for ten years. I earned my teaching credential from Saint Mary’s College. I have taught both first and second grades. I especially LOVE teaching first grade! First graders are smart, caring, inquisitive and fun!

When I am not teaching, I enjoy relaxing, reading, and walking my dogs. I especially love spending time with my family; my husband, my kids (both off to college) and of course my two dogs, Trevor and Sadie.

Eileen Rosenberg

I am very excited to be a part of the Hidden Hills Elementary staff. I have taught Kindergarten, first and fourth grades. My family and I moved from San Francisco to San Ramon. It is wonderful to be a part of this growing community. 

I believe that every child can be successful with the help of a positive, nurturing and supportive environment. I look forward to a successful year with the children and their families!     

 

 

Cathy Rubin

I love teaching first grade! This is my fifth year of teaching first grade and I can truly say, “I love to come to work at Hidden Hills.”

I returned to college after raising my 3 children to complete my bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies at California State University, Hayward. I received my teaching credential from Chapman University. I feel privileged to work with such a supportive and accomplished staff and community of parents.

 

 

Shari Eastman

I am so thrilled to be a Hidden Hills Hawk!  I look forward to collaborating with our excellent staff and supportive families to meet the needs of my Fantastic Firsts!  It’s going to be a great year for all of us!  Go Hawks!

I received my B.A. at San Francisco State University and my teaching credential at Chapman University.   For the past 13 years, I have taught kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade in both California and Arizona.

I grew up in nearby Pleasanton and currently reside there.  I am married to Mr. Eastman, a proud product of S.R.V.U.S.D. who will be teaching 2nd grade at Creekside elementary.  We are the proud parents of 2 wonderful boys, Cooper, age 8 and Cole, age 6.  In our free time, we enjoy relaxing, exercising, and camping.