Directory

Hi! I am Anita, the Principal here at Webster.  This is my 13th year here at Webster, I began as the third grade GE teacher here for 8 years, moved into a literacy specialist role for three  years and last year was my first year as principal.  It’s definitely been a journey but I am very thankful to be a part of such a beautiful community.  In my free time, I enjoy shopping, traveling, hanging with my family, going to amazing restaurants, and dancing.  I am excited to continue leading this community in my second year as Principal.

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My name is Jen Caldwell, and I am the School Social Worker at Daniel Webster. This is my 5th year at Daniel Webster and my 15th year as a School Social Worker with SFUSD. At Daniel Webster, you can find me in the Wellness Center. Sometimes kids call me “the feelings teacher”. I love being a safe adult for kids to talk to and a support for parents and teachers. I also lead community circles,  teach social emotional lessons, and facilitate counseling/social emotional learning groups. In my free time, you can find me hiking, exploring the amazing Bay Area food scene, hanging with my furbaby Oliver, or binging reality TV. I am so excited to support you all and your students this year!

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Hi! I’m Anneliese, the Community School Coordinator here at Daniel Webster. This is my second year in the role. After teaching Spanish Immersion to 4th and 5th graders through the pandemic, I’ve spent the past four years working as a family liaison and community coordinator here at DW. I love teaming up with our school community and dreaming up ways to make school systems work for our students. I moved from Utah to the Bay Area 7 years ago and can’t get enough of the views, the food, and the amazing community here. When I’m not at school, you’ll probably find me running along the water or through Golden Gate park and polishing off a good run with the best pastries in around!

Hi! I am Xiomara Melendez, the Instructional Coach here at Daniel Webster Elementary School. I have been part of the Daniel Webster community since 2014. I have held various roles, from being the parent liaison and secretary to being a classroom teacher for seven years. I love this community and am very proud to be part of it. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, dancing, and reading. .

My name is Susi Brennan and I am a Math and Social Emotional Learning Coach. I’m entering my 24th year in SFUSD and have been a part of the DW community since my oldest child was in kindergarten in 2011. Over the years, I’ve taught 3rd-8th grades, been a special education teacher, an instructional coach, and am excited to integrate my passions for both math and SEL to this role. I started a mindfulness program at DW in 2015 and enjoy teaching students and supporting teachers to integrate mindfulness practices into the school day. I live in the neighborhood so you might see me on my bike, paddling at Crane Cove or walking my dog, Rocket.

My name is Cecilia McDonagh, and this is my eighth year as the teacher librarian at Daniel Webster and my 33rd year as an educator with SFUSD. I am a proud native San Franciscan and live in the city with my family.

What I enjoy most about my role is collaborating with classroom teachers and using information in all its forms to support students across the curriculum while fostering creativity in teaching and learning. I  love children's literature and strive to stay current with newly published books to bring fresh stories to our students.

Outside of school, you’ll often find me at Lake Tahoe, where I enjoy hiking, biking, and swimming in the breathtaking lake.

I was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. Geaux (go) Cajuns! I attended college at University of Louisiana (UL) for my undergraduate degree and Louisiana State University (LSU) for my Master’s in Educational Leadership. I moved to SF about five years ago and became a part of the Daniel Webster learning community teaching the third grade GE strand. This year, I have accepted a new role as Math Interventionist, where I will continue to support students in all grades with their math confidence and competencies. In my spare time, I love to go hiking, find local eateries to enjoy, and spend time with my Sphynx cat, Ms. Shirley. 

My name is Cesar Manzano and this is my eighth year working at DW as an ARTIF. I provide targeted instruction and collaborate with teachers and other staff to ensure that all the students in the Spanish Immersion classrooms can achieve at grade level. I am from Spain and studied Art History and Education at the University of Santiago de Compostela. I lived in the Canary Islands for five years before coming to California through the Visitor Teachers program in 2001. I love traveling, music, photography, biking around San Francisco and swimming daily in the Bay.

My name is Angela Leung and I have lived in the bay area for 23 years. I speak Spanish and I was born in the Dominican Republic. I enjoy teamwork and am passionate about bilingualism. I also enjoy cooking, reading, and traveling. I have worked and volunteered for about 5 years at other schools in SFUSD and I am excited to be in Daniel Webster school staff this school year again. 

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Hello DW community! My name is Jesus Sicairos and this is my first year at Daniel Webster. I've been with the district since 2018. I previously worked at a high school in SFUSD.  I was born and raised in San Francisco. I also grew up going to SFUSD schools and I am very happy to be able to give back to the community by working with SFUSD the place I received my education. I am very excited and happy to be at DW. I look forward to many more years of great work at DW.