Hal Hensler brings 34 years of experience as both an administrator and teacher to Blue Oak School. For the past 28 years he has focused his educational attention on the middle school student as a school principal and math/science teacher. He is a graduate of Chapman University where he majored in chemistry and biology. He earned an MS in School Administration and Management from Pepperdine University. He has been with Blue Oak School since 2006.
Christopher Bezsylko, Director of Admission & Lower School Dean
Chris Bezsylko has over 15 years of experience as an elementary, middle school and high school educator. He has worked as teacher, administrator and consultant for public and independent schools. Chris came to Blue Oak School in 2007 after completing his MA in Private School Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University.
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Sarah Pritchard, Director of Development & Communications
Sarah brings more than 20 years of strategic planning and fundraising experience with local and international nonprofit organizations such as Save the Children, the United Nations, and the World Bank. Prior to joining Blue Oak School, Sarah served as Director of Development and Pro Bono Coordinator for Legal Aid of Napa Valley, as well as Director of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Napa County.
Wendy Howell has been working in the field of computer technology since 2003, in addition to working in an educational environment since 2001. Wendy came to Blue Oak School from Napa Valley College where she provided technical support for the nursing simulation center and was previously part of a two-person team responsible for IT at the Napa County Office of Education. She earned her BS in Sociology from Sacramento State University and her MS in Systems & Network Management from Golden Gate University. She has been with Blue Oak School since 2008.
Ganze & Company is an accounting firm located in Napa, CA and has worked with Blue Oak School since the school began in 2002. Our appointed contact and acting Business Officer is Joe Calise.