Staff

List of 5 items.

• Tommy John Gaio

  Director of Technology
  
  Tommy John Gaio is thrilled to work at Carlthorp School as the Director of Technology. Originally from Chardon, Ohio, just outside of Cleveland, he graduated from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana. He then worked as a civil engineer and as a wedding and portrait photographer before spending the last decade-plus in the field of education. He moved to California in 2011. Before his most recent position at Mirman School, Tommy served in a variety of roles at Fusion Academy, teaching and mentoring students while also pioneering the school’s virtual education program for 80 campuses.
  
  At Carlthorp, he integrates technology into all aspects of school life to improve the teaching and learning experiences of everyone on campus. In his free time, he enjoys spending time in nature, playing music with friends, watching sports, and building community connections.

• Cyreeta Sharp

  Director of Community Engagement and Belonging
  
  

  Cyreeta Sharp has over a decade of experience in education, consistently working with faculty, staff, parents, and students to create environments where people feel seen, heard, and valued. Cyreeta actively engages with all members of the school community to ensure everyone feels welcomed and valued, contributing to a sense of belonging and unity at Carlthorp.
  
  

  With bachelor's and master's degrees from La Salle University, Cyreeta previously served as Director of Student Life, Inclusion, and Belonging at Marymount High School. She also worked with the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles as a Regional Support Manager. At Carlthorp, she partners with students, families, and colleagues to support inclusion through events, programs, and professional development.
  
  

  Cyreeta has two teenage children, Mae’son and My’Lee, and three fur babies: Chloe, Thor, and T’Challa. She enjoys all things NFL football, the Marvel universe, writing, traveling, and crafting.

• Maureen Pollack

  Director of Advancement
  
  

  Maureen ’90 is a native of Santa Monica and a proud Carlthorp School graduate. The daughter of a former Carlthorp School teacher, Mrs. Dowling, Maureen has been connected to the school for decades. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston College in the fields of English and communication. Prior to working at Carlthorp School, she worked in advancement at Brentwood School and as marketing director at Two Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Maureen’s two daughters are Carlthorp alumnae.

• Jenna Murdock

  Special Programs Coordinator
  
  Jenna brings a wide range of skills and experiences to her role as the inaugural Special Programs Coordinator at Carlthorp. With a B.F.A. in Art Education from the University of Florida, Jenna has taught in under-resourced urban public schools, worked in international development as a Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia, and served in independent schools. Jenna has a passion for learning about the challenges people face all over the globe, and her approach to teaching is rooted in the belief that there is always a way to connect. She is proud of her biracial background and loves to explore the world with her family. Jenna’s two daughters attend Carlthorp as students.

• Jeff Goodman

  Director of Communications
  
  Jeff oversees communications at Carlthorp School in a role that combines his writing, editing, and media experience with his passion for education. With a background in journalism, he has previously worked in communications at Geffen Academy at UCLA and Crossroads School. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jeff graduated from UC Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in political science. His social-emotional learning children’s book, Feel Like Eggs?, was published in 2021. In his free time, Jeff enjoys playing basketball, hanging out with his three brothers, and exploring LA with his wife and children.