Save the date! We are excited to gather at the end of the year to honor and celebrate the promotion of our 8th graders and our senior graduating class of 2025!

Both ceremonies will take place on Friday, June 6th on the Anacapa campus.

Light refreshments will be served.

8th-grade promotion is from 9:00-10:30 am

Senior graduation is from 11:00-12:00 pm

All Anacapa students and parents should plan on attending in order to support our graduates.

 Please reach out with any questions.

June

6/5 Orion

6/14 Matt Molloy*

6/17 Cyprus

6/21 Slater

Our talented and passionate Science teacher, Brian Lunardi, will be moving on to pursue new opportunities in education. Brian has brought incredible energy, curiosity, and exploration to the science classroom and beyond, through his hiking elective. He has inspired many of our students to explore the wonders of science and the outdoors. We are also especially grateful for his leadership in the lunchtime Dungeons & Dragons club, where he created a fun and welcoming space for students to build community, creativity, and teamwork.

We also say goodbye to Marine Revel, our dedicated school administrator, who will be returning to France to be with her family. Marine has been a cornerstone of our school's operations, always providing support with professionalism, warmth, and a deep commitment to our school’s mission. She has shown deep care toward all of our students and the daily functioning of our school, consistently stepping in wherever needed with grace and reliability. Her presence and contributions have made a lasting impact on our community.

Edie Lanphar -  Lead Teacher/ Director of Middle School

We are excited to welcome Edie Lanphar to our faculty this fall! Edie is a passionate and dedicated educator with a background in psychology and education. Throughout her extensive career, she has focused on improving the lives and educational experiences of all children. Specifically, she has been a teacher from PK through 12th grade, a lecturer at a University, an author, a researcher, a School Principal, and a Director of Curriculum.

In her role as Director of Curriculum for over 10 years, Ms. Lanphar created a K-8 Reggio Emilia (student-centered) program, focusing on social-emotional learning and inquiry-based curriculum. She went on to extend that program to include a whole 4-year high school, where she helped administer a constructivist and progressive project-based curriculum across the disciplines. She has also presented at local, national, and international events for many years. She is also a mom and cat lover!

Please join us in welcoming Sage Kimball to our faculty! With a rich background in performance and arts education, Sage brings creative energy and vision to Anacapa. She earned her BFA (Hons) in Musical Theater from La Salle College of the Arts in Singapore and trained at the renowned William Esper Studio in New York City. Over the past several years, she has taught in independent schools in Santa Barbara, directing full-scale productions, teaching across grade levels, and building spaces where students feel empowered to share their stories.

Sage’s approach to teaching is grounded in the belief that theater is a transformative space for self-expression and belonging. A passionate advocate for student voice, she fosters confidence, collaboration, and authentic artistic growth in every classroom and rehearsal. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Anacapa community and look forward to the creative opportunities she will inspire.

Sage Kimball - Coordinator of Arts and Performing Arts Teacher

Michael Playford - Science / STEAM Teacher

Anacapa is proud to introduce Michael Playford, an educator with a diverse teaching background and a passion for interdisciplinary learning. With degrees in both Science and Secondary Education from the University of Canberra, Michael has taught Chemistry, Biology, English, and interdisciplinary science in both Australia and Santa Barbara. Most recently, he led STEM and project-based learning for 5th–8th graders at a local independent school, where he also served as a lead teacher for grades 5 and 6.

Michael designs responsive, inquiry-driven learning experiences that connect subjects in meaningful ways and spark student curiosity. His teaching begins with understanding who his students are and builds from there to encourage exploration, critical thinking, and real-world connections. We’re thrilled to welcome Michael to the Anacapa community and look forward to the dynamic perspective he brings to our classrooms.

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