Upper school Deans
  • Jamie Chan
    Jamie Chan
    Upper School Dean
    Jamie Chan
    Jamie Chan

    Upper School Dean

    Favorite thing about HW: The supportive community and the many opportunities available to the staff, faculty, and students to explore their interests  

    Favorite Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and anything written by Edgar Allen Poe

    Favorite place in Los Angeles: The grassy median along San Vicente and the bike path next to the beach

    Secret Dream Job: Adventure travel journalist

    I’ve never had a chance to, but I’ve always wanted to circumnavigate the world and be a contestant on the "Amazing Race." 

  • Sharon Cuseo
    Sharon Cuseo
    Upper School Dean
    Sharon Cuseo
    Sharon Cuseo

    Upper School Dean

    Favorite thing about HW: The incredible poise and dynamic personalities of the students (and parents and faculty…).

    Favorite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird. Wanted to name one of my daughters Harper Lee. Got vetoed.

    Favorite place in Los Angeles: The little train and wooden carousel in Griffith Park

    Secret Dream Job: Lead in a Broadway Musical

    I’ve never had a chance to, but I’ve always wanted to learn to cook! Seriously, my poor family.

  • Camille da Santos
    Camille da Santos
    Coordinator of the Deans' Office
    Camille da Santos
    Camille da Santos

    Coordinator of the Deans' Office

    Favorite thing about HW: The ever-increasing diversity of the student body

    Favorite Book: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

    Favorite place in Los Angeles: The waterfalls in Solstice Canyon, Malibu

    Secret Dream Job: Host of a cooking show

    I’ve never had a chance to, but I’ve always wanted to see the Northern Lights.

  • Erik DeAngelis
    Erik DeAngelis
    Upper School Dean
    Erik DeAngelis
    Erik DeAngelis

    Upper School Dean

    Favorite thing about HW: The sense of belonging one can feel from their first day in this community.

    Favorite Book: The House In The Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

    Favorite Place in LA: The Hollywood Bowl

    Secret Dream Job: Hosting my own show on the Food Network

    Never had a chance to, but always wanted to: Learn to surf!

     

  • Adam Howard
    Adam Howard
    Upper School Dean
    Adam Howard
    Adam Howard

    Upper School Dean

    Favorite thing about HW: The students

    Favorite Book: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers

    Favorite place in Los Angeles: Staples Center for LA Kings games

    Secret Dream Job: Writer

    I’ve never had a chance to, but I’ve always wanted to learn Gaelic.

  • Chris Jones
    Chris Jones
    Upper School Dean
    Chris Jones
    Chris Jones

    Upper School Dean

    Favorite thing about HW: The wonderful, welcoming, helpful people               

    Favorite Book: The Power of Now by Eckart Tolle

    Favorite place in Los Angeles: The Counter – Never had a burger like it!

    Secret Dream Job: Head basketball coach for my hometown DePaul Blue Demons

    I’ve never had a chance to, but I’ve always wanted to… Travel to all the continents

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    Nia Kilgore
    Upper School Dean
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    Nia Kilgore

    Upper School Dean

    Favorite thing about HW:  The word “joyful” in our Mission Statement. I think it gives all of us permission to remember to love what we do in the classroom, darkroom, dance studio, main stage, athletic field and pool, and the forgotten spaces like Administrative offices, cafeteria and bookstore.

    Favorite Book: Bel Canto, by Ann Patchett

    Favorite place in Los Angeles: Griffith Observatory, the beaches, DTLA (because art, restaurants, historic culture), driving up any canyon or mountain.

    Secret Dream Job: Travel Writer who writes and produces movies on the side.

    I’ve never had a chance to, but I’ve always wanted to… Have a Hollywood-like shopping spree on Rodeo, afternoon tea, the day capped off at the spa and later dinner at an LA hotspot.

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    Adam Levine
    Upper School Dean
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    Lynn Miller
    Coordinator of the Deans' Office
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    Lynn Miller

    Coordinator of the Deans' Office

    Favorite thing about HW: The vibrant HW community. Everyone (students, faculty/staff, parents) contributes to this interesting and dynamic school!

    Favorite Book: The Godfather….and Pride & Prejudice….and To Kill a Mockingbird  (who can choose just one??)

    Favorite Place in LA: Geoffrey’s, right on the beach

    Secret Dream Job: Zookeeper somewhere (anywhere) or head of a cosmetics company.

    Never had a chance to, but always wanted to: Take an African safari and visit the Galapagos Islands

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    Sarah Miller
    Upper School Dean
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    Jesse Rueter
    Upper School Dean
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    Teneice Wesson
    Upper School Dean
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    Teneice Wesson

    Upper School Dean

    Favorite Thing about HW: The community’s ever-present intellectual curiosity, spirit of kindness, and commitment to anti-racism

    Favorite Book: I love anything written by James Hal Cone. I’m also a huge fan of the Harry Potter series.

    Favorite Place in Los Angeles: Venice Canals and Venice Beach

    Secret Dream Job: Background Singer for Tina Turner

    I’ve never had a chance to, but always wanted to learn to play piano and bass guitar.