Our Team
Emma Aguilar
Emma Aguilar, Academic Counselor
Morgan Allen works in education because she had great teachers in East Tennessee near Chattanooga, where she grew up. She wants to have the same impact on others that her teachers had on her. Her favorite subjects in school were biology and algebra. She has a BA in Biology/Secondary Education from Milligan College and an MA in Education with a concentration in teaching from the University of the Pacific. She is currently learning to knit and learning bird identification! Outside of work she enjoys reading, going on hikes, being outside in nature, gardening and knitting!
Morgan Allen, Middle School Science & Math
Alonda Alvarez
Alondra Alvarez, Middle School U.S. History
Shawn Benjamin believes that education opens doors and opportunities for students to have access to the careers and lives they want to live. She was born in Michigan and grew up in the Bay Area, primarily Marin. Her favorite subject in school was Psychology. She has a BA from UC Berkeley, and two MAs in Education, one from the University of Pennsylvania, and one from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is currently learning about dog training - obedience and behavior modification. She loves trail running (and sand dunes at the beach!) with her dog.
Shawn Benjamin, Executive Director
Megan Carter believes that quality education and being able to make informed choices about your future is a right for every child, not a privilege. Megan loves building relationships in the school community and seeing students grow and thrive! Megan grew up in London, and then Essex, in England. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Durham, UK, and more recently her graduate study at UC Berkeley, CA. Megan enjoys reading fiction, writing, traveling, and sports -- especially Arsenal FC!
Megan Carter, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
For Toby Childs, working with young adults inspires him and gives him energy. He loves trying to give back to students in the same way the amazing teachers he had in Middle School, High School and College did for him. His favorite subjects were Art, English and Theater and he is interested in learning more HISTORY!! because you can always learn more from different perspectives. He is from Mazama, Washington: Population 137. He has a BA in Creative Writing from Western Washington University and outside of school he enjoys climbing, running, art and doing carpentry around the house.
Tobias Childs, High School Art
Ariel Dale
Ariel Dale, Middle School Associate Dean of Students
Jeff Grossmann loved his Engineering classes, where he got to work on a team and build projects. But he didn't get to experience this until college so he’s excited to help our students build their creativity and problem-solving confidence in a hands-on way in high school. His favorite subjects are Physics and Algebra. He grew up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has a BA in Engineering from Dartmouth College, and would like to learn more Spanish. Outside of work he spends time with his family, including 2 young daughters, and riding his bike.
Jeff Grossmann, High School Science
Maren Kato, Head of People & Compliance
Brittany Martino-Weinhardt, Director of Operations
Bailey Musselman works in education because school was her safe space and gave her the opportunity to discover the world alongside her own identity. She has always loved reading and discussing literature. Her favorite course in college was about Jane Austen's novels and their film adaptations. She has a BA in English Literature with minors in Creative Writing and Spanish from Knox College. She has an MA in Secondary Education from Alverno College and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Education from the University of Dayton. She wants to continue building her Spanish speaking skills and enjoys hiking and journaling outside of work!
Bailey Musselman, Middle School English Language Arts
Samantha Kephart, Middle School Science
Ayesha Khalid
Ayesha Khalid, High School Biology
Colton Liu
Colton Liu, High School Chemistry
Jasmin Lopez, High School Geometry
Arturo Lopez-Levy, High School History
Yenzy loves working with youth in her community. She likes to be a friendly face to the students that can also support them and guide them toward college. She grew up in the East Bay. English was her favorite subject in high school and Chicano studies in college. She has a BA in Spanish Linguistics with a minor in Chicano Studies. She enjoys going on hikes and baking.
Yenzy Padilla, Operations Assistant
Meka Tull was exposed to the educational field at a young age because her mother was a Speech Pathologist and worked with severely disabled individuals. In high school she wasn’t sure she’d be working in education, but after completing her undergraduate program, her mother proposed she consider a job in school psychology believing it'd be a good fit for her personal and professional goals.
In high school she took a memorably physiology class and in college, she loved Black Studies courses, particularly classes related to civil rights issues, and at one time wanted to become a Civil Rights Attorney. Her BA is in Black Studies and Sociology from UCSB and her MA is in School Psychology from Howard University. She recently adopted a rescue dog so has a current interest in getting good at dog training! She was born in Oakland and grew up in El Cerrito/SF Bay Area and outside of work enjoys cooking, cycling, and spending time with family and friends.
Meka Tull, School Psychologist
Sara Cano, Recruitment and Enrollment Assistant
Corey Parker, High School Algebra II
Alex Perkins works in education because he believes all students deserve the opportunity to pursue their dreams. His favorite subject was Geometry and he has a BA in Politics from Pomona College. He grew up in the Bay Area and is currently educating himself about home improvement. He enjoys road tripping with his family and running/hiking up mountains.
Alex Perkins, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Deidre Pugh, Lunch Service Provider
Lauren Rahlson, High School Principal
Sarah Rhee has experienced firsthand the transformative impact of a great education, and wants to create these opportunities for young people. Her favorite subject in school was English. She went to Virginia Tech and has worked in Bay Area education for close to ten years. She is always working on becoming a better athlete and enjoys reading and getting outdoors.
Sarah Rhee, Middle School Principal
Libby Richmond firmly believes in the transformational power of holding all students to high expectations. She wants doors to be open for all of our students to be able to achieve whatever it is they want to in life. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and has been working in Bay Area schools since 2018. She has a BA in Spanish with minors in political science and chemistry from Knox College. In school, her own favorite subject was math. She enjoys reading and going on long walks with her dog.
Libby Richmond, Dean of Students
Taiye Robinson, Dean of Students
Jennifer Sosa
Jennifer Sosa, High School Spanish
Aaron Rosenthal is passionate about working in education because it presents a unique opportunity to personally transform kids' lives. Originally from our nation's capital, Aaron grew up as a student of DC Public Schools, where he witnessed the profound harm of educational inequality. Aaron’s experience in DCPS always made him want to teach. Now, after graduating from Dartmouth College, Aaron has gotten the chance to do just that. He can't wait! Outside Invictus, you can find Aaron at Fremont High School, where he plays for Oakland's professional ultimate frisbee team, the Spiders.
Aaron Rosenthal, High School English Language Arts II
Leandro Torres
Leandro Torres, High School Spanish
Vania Silva truly believes education betters individuals, communities, and societies. She grew up in Reedley, California and her favorite subject was U.S. History. She has a BA in Psychology & Anthropology from Georgetown University and an MA in School Counseling from San Diego State University. She would like to learn sign language and enjoys exploring new areas.
Vania Silva, Director of College Access
Emersyn White
Emersyn White, Middle School ELA & History
For Soren Tjernell, any other job seems boring in comparison to education! His favorite subjects were literature and government. He grew up in Marin County, holds a BA in Literature from Claremont McKenna College, and is currently learning French. Outside of school he enjoys building forts with his son!
Soren Tjernell, High School English Language Arts
School Leadership Contact
Lauren Rahlson, High School Principal
lrahlson@invictusofrichmond.org
Phone: 510.994.0888
Office Hours: Monday, 4pm - 5pm
Sarah Rhee, Middle School Principal
srhee@invictusofrichmond.org
Phone: 510.994.0888
Office Hours: Monday, 4pm - 5pm