Founder and Director  Born in New York and raised in Connecticut, Ms. Kline graduated Magna Cum Laude from Plymouth State University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She received her Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Eastern Michigan University. Ms. Kline's post-graduate studies focused on differentiating learning for children with special needs. She holds four State of California lifetime credentials: the Learning Handicapped and Severely Handicapped Specialists, Multiple Subject Educator and the Administrative Services Certificate. After teaching in both the public and private sectors, she founded Kline School in 1984. kline@klineschool.com Assistant Director  Todd J. Stuart Mr. Stuart was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Wilbraham and Monson Academy and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from Gettysburg College. In 1990, he moved to the west coast first serving as a Group Home Parent. A few years later, he joined the Kline School team taking charge of primary class instruction and enrichment programming for both the elementary and middle school classes. Mr. Stuart completed National University's Teacher Training program and has been a long standing Club Soccer Coach. He, and his wife, Nora, are proud parents of two young children, Mia and T.J. stuart@klineschool.com Technology Coordinator  Hailing from Norwalk, Connecticut, Mr. Butler has been part of the Kline School team since 1994. He attended Western Connecticut State University, majoring in music education. Since 1998, under his direction, Kline School's Showtimers, a musical group, has helped to raise funds for scholarship. Mr. Butler is an avid history buff. He has pilgrimaged to many significant historical sites, restored very early antique cars, and lent his hand for the first ever successful flight of a reproduction Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk, NC. As the middle school history teacher, he enjoys introducing students to history's great minds and characters. Mr. Butler's interest in today's technology has kept Kline School on the leading edge. His remote learning video-conferencing program in 1997, setting-up a computer on every student's classroom desk in 1999, and middle school video editing projects since 2003, were all well ahead of their time. Mr. Butler is an active member of GreySave, an organization dedicated to the rescue of ex-racing greyhounds. butler@klineschool.com Language Arts Coordinator  Ms. Odell has served as the Language Arts Coordinator for the middle school
for over fifteen years. She holds a
credential in language arts and has taught for various programs, ranging from
adult basic education to English for
inner-city high school students to Poets-in-the-Schools for elementary school
students. Additionally, at Kline, she designs
and leads the creative writing workshops for the school as a whole, and teaches
Shakespeare during the summer program, culminating with a theatrical
production. Ms. Odell graduated with a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Long Beach State University, and a Master of Fine
Arts from the University of California, Irvine.
In addition to over 30 years of teaching experience, she has served as a
writer and editor for various educational firms and publications. odell@klineschool.com Fine Arts Program  Originally a Michigander, Ms. Cahill, graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Additionally, she completed MSU's Teaching Degree program. After a short stint in the public schools, Ms. Cahill moved west. She continued to teach for almost 15 years at a local private school before joining the Art Masters program. Since 1993, Ms. Cahill has been bringing art enrichment to 10 area schools including Kline. Ms. Cahill resides in Newport Beach with her husband of 33 years. She has one adult son. School Nurse  President and Treasurer of S.E.E.K. Supporting Excellence in Education for Kids, Inc. Willie Rosoff and Mary Barda S.E.E.K., an acronym for Supporting Excellence in Education for Kids, Inc., is an all volunteer organization that raises funds and grants scholarships to children who would benefit from a private school education. Candidates must demonstrate financial need, scholastic aptitude, and good citizenship. S.E.E.K. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. info@klineschool.com Volunteer Leader Mrs. Barbara Jones Mrs. Jones is a retired educator and principal. She earned a K-12 Reading Credential and a Master of Arts from the State University of New York at Buffalo. In addition to decades teaching, Mrs. Jones served 10 years as a high school principal. She relocated to the west coast to be near her family and later became acquainted with and impressed by Kline School. In her words, "I know that class size and one-to-one attention are critical factors for all students. I am very excited to be serving as a volunteer on the Kline team." Mrs. Jones is the grandmother of four Kline School students. |
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