Hello! My name is Suzy Bass and I am so happy to come back as a part of the wonderful, energetic, and positive staff here at Lindo Park. I taught 5th grade last year and really enjoyed my time with my students.  I am so excited to be looping with this new group of students and continuing their education as their 5th grade teacher next year. 

I have a son, Garrett, who is seventeen years old and a senior at El Capitan High School. Garrett is the light of my life and I feel so fortunate and lucky to be his mother. We enjoy hiking, kayaking, riding our bicycles, and spending time at the beach, mountains, desert, and river.

Have a terrific year everyone! 

Hi! My name is Barrett Braun! I am a SDC K/1 teacher. This is my 3rd year at Lindo Park. I enjoy spending time with my wife and sons, drinking coffee, and being creative. 

My name is Victoria Duncan. I am a 5th grade teacher at Lindo Park. I have been teaching in the Lakeside School District for 18 years. I've taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, with most of my experience in 4th.  I am so fortunate to be able to get paid for what I love to do, and am so grateful for the wonderful teachers and staff we have at Lindo Park. I am so excited about this new school year!  I get to start with a brand new batch of 4th graders!  I love their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn.  They inspire me to do the very best job I can.  I can't wait!

I received a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from San Diego State University, as well as a multiple-subject credential with an emphasis in English. I went back to school during my 3rd year of teaching to get my master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

I have been married to Steve for many, many years! We have 3 beautiful children! Our son, Anthony, has followed my husband's footsteps with a career in law enforcement here in San Diego. He has three beautiful kids, Caiden, Camila, and Isaac.   I can't believe I'm actually a grandma! We also have 2 daughters.  Our oldest, C.C. is 31 years old. She graduated from SDSU and is a police officer with the San Diego Police Department.  I think it runs in our blood!  Our youngest daughter, Stephanie, is  27 and is finishing up the masters program at SDSU.  She is going to be an archaeologist!  

Language, Speech, and Hearing Specialist

  I am very happy to be at Lindo Park Elementary for another school year. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding speech and language development.

School Counselor

Specialized Academic Instructor

Let's have a wonderful year!!

"Mr. M." has been teaching for twenty years. His entire teaching career has been here at Lindo Park School.

He currently teaches third grade, but has also taught fourth & fifth grades.

Hello!  My name is Aimee Nava.  I have experience teaching grades K-5 and have been a teacher for 8 years.  I graduated from San Diego State University with my Bachelors and Multiple Subject Credential.  I have been teaching in Lakeside here at Lindo Park for 4 years now.  I currently teach 4th and 5th graders.  I am excited about this new school year and to be able to loop with my same class from last year.  

When I'm not in my classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family.  I have a 2 year old daughter who I absolutely adore and love taking to the water park and the beach.  I also enjoy traveling to see family and friends during the summer.  

It is going to be a great year!

Hello, my name is Karissa Newell. I was born and raised in Portland, OR. I went to Oregon State University for my undergrad and received my Master's in Teaching from the University of Portland. I moved to San Diego about 2.5 years ago. This is my third year teaching in the Lakeside Union School District. This year I am teaching First Grade as a Distant Learning Teacher. I feel so lucky to be able to work with students from all the schools in the district! When I am not working, I love anything outdoors. My favorite activities are surfing, yoga, and hiking!

I have been a teacher going on 19 years.  I joined the wonderful family of Lakeside teachers, here at Lindo Park, nine years ago. I love coming to this wonderful job each day because it is challenging and highly rewarding. Watching the excitement in children when they learn something new and teaching children how to succeed in their lives through the use of self-control, taking responsibility and exhibiting positive behavior (self-efficacy and empowerment), is an awesome feeling. 

I was born in the garden state of New Jersey but have lived in California since I was two years old, so I call myself a California boy. We moved around a lot when I was young. I've lived in Los Angeles, Orange County (I graduated from Edison High School in Huntington Beach), San Jose and finally San Diego. I moved to San Diego when I was twenty years old and have been here ever since. I love San Diego!

I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.  I love weekend walks on the beach or bay (with a Starbucks in my hand), snorkeling, boogie boarding, kayaking and catching some rays during the summer (while enjoying a good book).  I also enjoy playing golf, hiking, riding my bike, working out at the gym, and playing my guitar.

I love teaching and what it brings to my life. I feel very fortunate to be working with the children here at Lindo Park, along with the highly awesome and supportive staff.

Sandy has taught in the Lakeside Union School District for 10 years. She taught fourth grade at Lakeview and second grade at Lindo Park, and is so lucky she found such a wonderful district to call her “teaching home." This is her second year working as a Digital Learning Coach in the district. She loves working with both students and teachers to transform learning in the classroom to empower students to become 21st century learners. It is the most rewarding thing when teachers and students see the possibilities for expanding learning in the classroom through technology. Sandy graduated from San Diego State with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies. She got her teaching credential at SDSU, as well as her Masters Degree in Education and her Reading Specialist Credential. Sandy enjoys presenting at conferences, including SDCUE Tech Fair, CUE Annual Conference, and Fall CUE. During her free time, you can find Sandy spending time with her family all around San Diego- the zoo, Sea World, and the beach! 

Hello, my name is Patricia Smith. I teach 4th & 5th grade at Lindo Park School.   I have been teaching in Lakeside for the last 21 years and am very excited to teach your children this year. I have worked at Riverview, Lakeview, Lemon Crest (in summer), and am currently here at Lindo Park.

I am originally from the Coachella Valley and came out to San Diego after graduating high school to go to college at San Diego State University (and get away from the heat). At SDSU, I received a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and a Master of Arts degree in Education with a concentration in Special Education. I also hold a Multiple Subject and Specialist Teaching Credential.

I love spending time with my family. My husband and I have a daughter and identical twin boys who all attended school here at Lindo Park. We enjoy skiing and snowboarding, camping, overlanding, riding motorcycles, and playing at the beach.

I love teaching here at Lindo Park School with the fabulous 4th and 5th grade team!

Hello!  My name is Suzie Smith.  I currently teach 2nd Grade in Room D-8.  I am fortunate to have the chance to encourage new experiences in the lives of students here at Lindo Park.  I am truly blessed to be working with such a wonderful staff.  This year I am looking forward to an exciting and rewarding year.  It is my pleasure to come to work everyday and see their enthusiastic faces ready to face the new challenges ahead.

Welcome! My name is Kerry Strong and I teach third grade. I have been teaching at Lindo Park School since 2006. I have worked with many grades and I am excited to be back with 3rd grade. I received my BA and teaching credential from San Diego State University. I also have a strong background in Montessori education.

I have lived in San Diego all my life, but I love to travel! I enjoy going to the movies, the zoo, the beach, and to the theater. I enjoy musical theater and all its elements such as singing, dancing, and acting. I was involved in a musical theater company in San Diego for many years. I've done everything from working on the lighting and backstage crew, to performing, directing, and teaching drama and dance. I feel that the Arts are SO important to bring to children. I regularly incorporate all aspects of the Arts into my teaching.

When your children attend Lindo Park your whole family becomes a part of ours here at school. I feel so lucky that I get to work with the students, parents, and staff at Lindo Park! I hope that you will love our school as much as I do! Please feel free to contact me anytime by e-mail or phone. Check back on our website frequently as I will be posting information throughout the school year!

School Psychologist

Hello! My name is Sharon Sullinger and this is my eleventh year at Lindo Park Elementary.  This year I am excited to once again teach the third grade!  In past years I have taught kindergarten, first grade, and grades five through eight elsewhere.  In addition, I have taught several graduate courses in Special Education.

I attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona where I received my BA in Humanities and Art History. Coming from a family of teachers I argued I would never become a teacher; however working my way through college in school systems I found a calling I truly loved and could not deny. I went back to NAU and completed my M.Ed. in Elementary Education, making me a fifth generation teacher.

When I am not at school I love spending time with my family.  In May of 2015 my husband and I had our first child, a son named Benedict!  Being a mom is one of the most amazing experiences of my life.   My family and I love the Southwest, especially New Mexico and northern Arizona - both places we lived for several years. When I am not at school, you will usually find me playing with my wonderful dog, Franklin.  I also love to read, go camping, travel, and spend time with my very close family.

I love teaching at Lindo Park and getting to know all of my students and their families. I look forward to exploring this 2017-2018 school year with you!

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year. I have been teaching since 2003 in Santee and Lakeside. This is my 5th year of teaching here at Lindo Park.