We ask that you only park on the north side of Rafael (the school loading zone, heading west)

TK and K families, please walk your students to their classrooms.

My name is Fernanda Burciaga, and I am returning to my fourth year with Coleman as a TK classroom teacher. I earned my teaching credential and masters over the spring of 2025 through the Alder Teacher Residency program. I am looking forward to the learning I will gain working with the kiddos this year. I was raised here in San Rafael and attended San Pedro Elementary, Davidson Middle School, and San Rafael High School, so I feel very connected to the school community here. I previously worked with BACR and LEAP at Coleman, in addition to serving as an IA with Kinder and TK. When I’m not surrounded by children, I enjoy falling into a great book or listening to music. When I go out you can usually find me at the bookstore, a coffee shop, at the art store, or shopping! I also enjoy spending my time in San Francisco, eating delicious food, and spending time with friends.

Hello Coleman Community! My name is Caroline Sequeira, and I am your new TK - 5 Visual Arts teacher. I will be teaching at Coleman Monday - Thursday in the art room. This will be my 9th year of teaching, my 7th year as an elementary art teacher, and my 2nd year in San Rafael City Schools. In my free time, I enjoy playing rugby, Australian rules football, whitewater sports, and all types of outdoor recreation. I created my own standards based art curriculum centered on teaching my students personal expression, art skills, and a diverse range of professional and folk artists. In keeping with the standards, students will curate their own portfolios and store their art in the classroom until open house. If you're interested in seeing what your student is creating in the art room, please follow our class Instagram @ms.sequeirasartclass to see the past and present projects and art shows.

Hello Coleman Staff! My name is Kayla Haupt, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself as your school psychologist! I’m entering my sixth year in the field and bring with me a strong passion for inclusion, positive behavior supports, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). As your school psychologist, I’m here to support you and your students in any way I can. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—whether it’s through email, a quick phone call, or stopping by my office. I’m always happy to connect and collaborate. Outside of school, I love seeing new movies, enjoying live music, hiking, camping, and practicing yoga. I recently moved to Marin and would greatly appreciate any recommendations for local hikes, coffee spots, or great places to eat. I’m so excited to be part of the Coleman community and can’t wait to meet each of you!

Hi everyone! My name is Leah Solorzano, and this will be my second year at Coleman. I’ve previously worked at Bahia Vista Elementary as an IA and after-school program leader. I’m a Bay Area native, and on my free time I like to hike, paint, and spend time with my family.

I’m looking forward to making great memories this upcoming school year. Go Tigers!

I’m Karina Willis, and I’m excited to join the Coleman team as your new Library Media Specialist! Originally from Sydney, Australia, my family moved to San Francisco eight years ago. I bring over 15 years of experience in business management, and I’m now thrilled to follow my passion for books and reading and contribute to the Coleman community! Our son is a proud 2nd Grade Tiger, and I’ve loved being part of the Coleman community these past couple of years as a classroom volunteer and PTO executive team member. You’ll often find me with a cup of tea and a good book (kindle/audio). I can’t wait to share the joy of reading with students and hear what everyone is reading!

Hi everyone! My name is Emily La and I will be joining Coleman for the first time as an IA. I graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelors in Psychology and double minor in Leadership Studies and Counseling and Social Change. I will be entering the masters program at University of San Francisco this fall in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program. I love working with the kids whether it was through my time at BACR, YMCA, or volunteering for the fun of it! During my free time, I enjoy thrifting, playing board games, and spending time with family and friends. I’m excited to get to know everyone and be a part of the Coleman community!

Hello everyone! My name is Brayden Schauer and I will be a Resident Teacher working with Sage Leshchiner in 1st Grade. I am earning my Master of Arts in Education and teaching credential through the Alder program, and I’m so excited to be at Coleman! I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for undergrad, where I studied Liberal Studies and minored in Studio Art. I taught Music at Greenhills Elementary School in the Sacramento area last year and spent the previous year teaching English in Spain. I have loved the experiences I’ve had in the classroom thus far and can’t wait to be a part of our school community. I love to paint, do all kinds of crafts, swim, and bake sourdough. I look forward to a wonderful school year!

Hello! My name is Sydney Costan, and I’ll be joining Coleman in Ms. Whelan’s classroom as a resident teacher this year. I was born and raised in San Diego, but have lived in Marin for the past 14 years. Last year I worked as a substitute teacher in various districts, including SRCS. I can’t wait to get to know everyone and I am looking forward to learning lots! In my free time, I enjoy coaching softball, playing soccer, and going on hikes.

Hello Everyone! I am excited to be joining the Coleman school community this year in Ms.Alexa Sakellariou’s 4th grade class as a teaching resident. I will be pursuing my masters degree and multiple subject teaching credential this upcoming year. I have done a lot of volunteering with kids throughout my life and look forward to gaining classroom experience. In my free time I enjoy spending quality time with my active three-year old daughter, lounging by the river or beach with friends, and anything crafty! I look forward to creating meaningful connections with all students, parents, and staff! ◡̈