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Middle School

We provide hands on learning experiences

  • Outdoor science (Animal Center, gardening, ecology, and environmental science)
  • Maker's Space (integrative learning of robotics, other STEM activities, and art)
  • Enrichment courses (e.g. theater arts, vocal performance, art, writer's workshop, etc.)
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We focus on developing the whole person

  • Experiential & service learning
  • STEM activities
  • Athletics
  • Student leadership opportunities
  • Interpersonal skill development (e.g. morning time daily dedicated to social emotional learning)
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We build connections for life

  • At PacBay we are committed to providing a place where students are able to create friendships with one another, parents get to know others in the community, and faculty are devoted to preparing students for a successful future.
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Athletics

Core Values

  • Always honor Christ
  • Encourage student-athletes to have fun
  • Foster the value of participation
  • Develop the whole person: body, spirit, mind

About Our Middle School Athletics

Twice a week during the school day, middle school students are given the choice to take a general PE class or participate in sports practice.

For students participating in a sport, they will also have around 8-10 games after school.

Faculty

Natalie Talbot-Thorne

Dean of Middle School

Natalie Talbot-Thorne

Education:

M.A. in Education, Certified Masters in Athletics Administration

Favorite Weekend Activity:

49ers games and tailgating, time with family

Mekdes Yeeles

Humanities

Mekdes Yeeles

Education:

B.S. in Psychology

Favorite Weekend Activity:

I love the great outdoors! On weekends, I go on hikes and or play soccer.

Cristina Medino

Science / Math

Cristina Medino

Education:

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

A Quote I Find Meaningful:

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein

Dawn Pucci

Christian Studies

Dr. David Gross

Outdoor Science

Avie Louie-Smith

STEM

Denette Moore

Humanities

Marianna Tioni

Spanish / Humanities

Administration

Dr. Michael Chen

Head of School

Dr. Michael Chen

Education:

B.A. in Physics; M.A. in International Educational Development; Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Development

Favorite Book:

"The Education of an Idealist" by Samatha Power

Vincent Chan

Chief Operating Officer

Vincent Chan

Education:

B.A. in Computer Science

Favorite Weekend Activity:

Playing Legos with my kids

Abby Laucella

Dean of Enrollment

Dean of Students

Abby Laucella

Education:

B.A. in Psychology, Minor in English; M.A. in Teaching; Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Fun Fact:

I have hiked Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.

Stacey Ho

College Counseling

Website

Stacey Ho

Education:

B.A. in Communication Studies, M.Ed. in School Counseling

A Quote I Find Meaningful:

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tanya Hernandez

Admissions and Communications Associate

Staff

Samuel Yeeles

Director of Facilities

Samuel Yeeles

Education:

B.A. in Industrial Design

Fun Fact:

I am the Youth Leader at Sea View Baptist Church.

Jonathan Bonilla

PacBay Chef

Francisco Bonilla

PacBay Chef

Deanna Haro

Receptionist / Accounting

1030 Linda Mar Boulevard
Pacifica, CA 94044

Pacific Bay Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, administration policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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