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Our close-knit community thrives on connection—with each other, with the natural world around us, and within vibrant, multi-age classrooms that feel like family.
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
TK-2nd Grade
TK-2nd Grade
Quails
Quails
2nd-4th Grade
2nd-4th Grade
Falcons
Falcons
5th-8th Grade
5th-8th Grade
Blue Jays
Blue Jays
The Learning Den
The Learning Den
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Lori Kall
Dr. Lori Kall
Principal
lkall@p2pcharter.org
Dr. Lori Kall brings a deep passion for student-centered learning and inclusive education to her role as Principal of Peak to Peak Mountain Charter. With a background in educational leadership, curriculum development, and community engagement, she is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where all students can thrive.
Dr. Kall believes in the power of relationships and transparency. Even in her part-time role, she stays closely connected to staff, students, and families—on campus and virtually. Her vision is rooted in equity, whole-child development, and helping students grow into confident, curious learners.
Outside of school, Dr. Kall enjoys spending time with her family (including two spirited dogs and a cat), cheering for the Dodgers, and nurturing her own love of learning—she believes there’s something new to discover every day.
Mrs. Karin Willson
Mrs. Karin Willson
Administrative Assistant
kwillson@p2pcharter.org
Karin has enjoyed working in the front office since 2017. She enjoys being there for the students and parents when they come into the office. Karin has worked in various accounting positions for 20 years and that experience made it easy for her to transition into the Office Manager position. Her favorite part of her job is seeing the kids come to school every day and watching them grow over the years.
Karin has lived in the Mountain Communities for 14 years. She has two daughters who attend Peak to Peak Mountain Charter. On the weekends her family loves to explore different areas of California.
TEACHERS
Mrs. Heather Chowdhury
Mrs. Heather Chowdhury
Administrative Designee
Lead Teacher
TK-2nd Grade Teacher — Hummingbirds
Mrs. Chowdhury brings warmth, creativity, and deep commitment to her role as lead teacher and administrator for TK–2. A former homeschooling parent and credentialed teacher with a B.S. in Nutrition from Michigan State, she fosters strong relationships and inclusive classrooms where each child feels valued. She blends project-based learning, social-emotional development, and multicultural perspectives to spark curiosity and growth. Outside school, she enjoys exploring nature with her family in PMC.
Ms. Elaine Salmon
2nd - 4th Grade
Teacher
Ms. Elaine Salmon
2nd - 4th Grade
Teacher
Quails
Ms. Salmon has taught in the mountain community since 2009 and lives in PMC with her family. All her children are P2P alumni, and she now teaches 3rd–5th grade with a focus on life skills, academics, and community values. With a business background and over 15 years in education, she’s currently pursuing her teaching credential. Ms. Salmon brings joy, structure, and creativity to her classroom—often joined by classroom pets. She blends math, Filipino cultural traditions, and hands-on learning to foster connection and confidence in each student.
Ms. Carla Christian
5th - 8th Grade
Teacher
Ms. Carla Christian
5th - 8th Grade
Teacher
Falcons
Ms. Christian joined Peak to Peak in 2023 after seven years of substitute teaching in the mountain community. She teaches 5th–8th grade and brings her passion for Sociology into curiosity-driven lessons. Carla holds a BA from the University of Washington and an MSc from the London School of Economics and is currently working toward her multi-subject teaching credential. She relocated from Connecticut to Pine Mountain Club 12 years ago to enjoy the fresh air, forest, and close-knit community.
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES
Ms. Eva Navarro
TK-2nd Grade Hummingbirds
Instructional Aide
Eva Navarro is an instructional aide at Peak to Peak. Having lived on the mountain for 7 years, she has been with the school for 3 years now. Initially starting out as an aide in a first, second, and third-grade split classroom, she currently works in a first/second-grade split classroom. The subjects she assists with are Math and Language Arts. In addition to her classroom duties, she also supervises the playground and lends a hand in other classrooms or in the office when needed. Eva is currently pursuing a bachelor's in early education, aspiring that her contributions in the classroom will aid the children in becoming independent and successful as they progress in their education.
Ms. Dani Lowry
TK-2nd Grade Quails
Instructional Aide
Ms. Dani Lowry...
Ms. Liz Day
5th-8th Grade Falcons
Instructional Aide
Ms Day has served as the Falcon’s Classroom Instructional Aide since 2022. In addition to this role, she actively engages in the school’s Student Leadership Council and leads classes in STEAM and Performing Arts Theater as part of the Bear Academy after-school program. She also assists with the Hummingbird’s Cub Academy after-school program and fulfills various other responsibilities around the school.
With a significant portion of her career dedicated to Early Childhood Education (ECE), Liz has worked with children from Pre-K to Middle School. Before relocating to PMC in 2020, she served as the lead teacher for the Pre-K/Kinder Prep program at a preschool in SCV. Currently, Liz is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development while nurturing her passion for teaching and working with students. She particularly enjoys helping 6–8th graders learn Math. Liz believes in connecting and developing rapport with children through a friendly approach, patient demeanor, good communication, intentionality, and setting clear expectations. She loves the close-knit community at Peak to Peak, and values the opportunity to personally know each child—a rare privilege in many educational settings. She sees the close connections fostered in a smaller school as a significant advantage, cultivating strong bonds among students, staff, and families.
Ms. Ashley Bigbee
2nd-4th Grade Quails
Instructional Aide
Ms. Ashley Bigbee...
STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
SCHOOL BOARD 2025-2026
Carolyn Schwantes
Peak to Peak Mountain Charter
Board President/County Representative
Mrs. Carolyn Schwantes retired on June 30, 2021. During her time at Peak to Peak, she taught Kindergarten through 6th grade. Teaching children is the window to the future. Carolyn's position allows her to help them discover their capabilities, guide them to experience education as a lifelong endeavor, and encourage them to reach their potential. This is the challenge that keeps her in the classroom. Each day is a new chance to challenge students and instill confidence and independence. With the Lifelong Guidelines and the Life Skills as building blocks, the students practice and adopt principles that will benefit them in all situations throughout their lives.
Mel Weinstein
Peak to Peak Mountain Charter
Board Treasurer
Julia Neiman
Peak to Peak Mountain Charter
Board Director
Rageshwar Goldberg
Peak to Peak Mountain Charter
Parent Representative
Hailing from Winnipeg, Canada, Rageshwar Kaur Goldberg graduated magna cum laude from The University of Pennsylvania in Architectural Design, and studied Art and Architectural History at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. After working for the award-winning design firm of KieranTimberlake, Goldberg found her true calling: education. In addition to leading communications/PR, alumni, admissions and giving programs at independent schools, she has a background in grant writing and consulting for higher education. She currently is the Director of Public Funding and AmeriCorps at Relay Graduate School of Education, a teachers’ college based in New York, where she leads public grants, bids and contracts. Passionate about designing programs that promote community and interdisciplinary learning, Goldberg directed a $6MM STEM grant that increased underrepresented students’ college and career success at Bakersfield College. She says her most rewarding work has been designing and being the Principal Investigator of a National Science Foundation scholarship and mentoring program for first-generation college students, and leading the alumni program at CalArts. Her daughter has been at Peak to Peak since Kindergarten.
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