MEET YOUR TEACHERS

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy centers on helping students discover through problem-solving. Every day we ask and answer countless questions, and I believe the most meaningful learning happens when students are encouraged to explore, question, and find solutions on their own. This process fosters curiosity, creativity, and true ownership of learning.

Interests

I love to read, code, experiment, and make things. I enjoy exploring new ideas, blending creativity with hands-on projects, and finding ways to connect learning to real-world experiences.

Background

I come from a family of teachers, and education has always been a central part of my life. I’m passionate about guiding students to discover their strengths and passions—helping them see that learning is an exciting and lifelong journey.

Education

I am proud to have graduated from Dominican University with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities. I also earned my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Dominican.

Mrs. Peelle

Teaching Philosophy:

I fully believe in teaching the whole child and working to create passionate, lifelong learners. I want to create opportunities for each child to show their strengths and understanding, have fun while learning, and be curious about the world around them. Especially with young students, I think it's incredibly important to create opportunities for students to explore and take risks.

Interests:

I love hiking, trail running, and exploring the beautiful Bay Area. I am also passionate about health and wellness. I love to cook and create new healthy recipes for myself, my family, and friends. I also have two young children, Emery and Luke, and I spend most of my time when I'm not in the classroom with them!

Background:

After college, I taught for 8 years (grades K-4). From there, I got my health coaching certification and was a health coach at Fitbit and through my own practice. It's been wonderful teaching again, and I couldn't ask for a better place to be back in the classroom than Saint Hilary's!

Education:

BA in Pyschology from Williams College (2010)
MA from Manhattanville College in Childhood Education (2012)

Mrs. Zeidler

Teaching Philosophy:

A favorite proverb of mine: "A teacher can open the door to learning but the student must walk through" sums up a lot of my philosophy of education. I, myself, am passionate about learning, giving students the tools they need, and wanting them to feel inspired to take the steps necessary to be life long true learners.

Interests:

Music, Gardening, Cooking (and tasting!) Cats, and my family

Background:

I was born in San Francisco and have lived here my whole life.I went to Catholic elementary and high schools and graduated from SFSU.I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I moved to Marin when I got married and have five wonderful children.They are all grown now. Miss Zeidler is teaching at SHS too !

Education:

BA in Liberal Studies (San Francisco State)
Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential (San Francisco State)

Mrs. Bedford

Teaching Philosophy:

My teaching philosophy is my own learning philosophy: be curious every day! I hope to encourage children to be curious, creative, critical thinkers who delight in the world around them.

Interests:

I have three wonderful children, Fletcher (21), Gracie (16), and Harriet (13). My interests include reading, travel, hiking, running, yoga, skiing, playing the piano, and spending time with my three dogs. I write fiction and have a background in art history.

Background:

I taught art history at Ohio State University, preschool at Good Shepherd Preschool in Baltimore, and was a substitute teacher in the lower school at Gilman School, a boys' school in Baltimore. Fun fact about me: I've lived in California, Ohio, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia and I got married in Scotland.

Education:

I went to school at UC Berkeley (B.A.) and George Washington University (M.A.).

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