Officers – Directors – Staff – Emeritus Reps – Legal Counsel
Officers 2025-2026
Anastasia Klafter, President
Principal, Independence High School
Anastasia “Anna” Klafter was born and raised in San Francisco. She has served as the principal of Independence High School since 2016. Prior to Independence, Anna taught special education in San Diego and Boston and served as Chief Academic Officer at a 6-12 school in Boston. Anna is also the proud parent of two SFUSD students. Anna is a former deejay and music journalist who loves engaging her students in her passion around music, birding and the arts.
Myra Quadros, Vice President
Principal, New Traditions Elementary School
Myra Quadros is the principal at New Traditions Elementary School. She started her career with SFUSD in 2001 as a math teacher at Mission High School. During her tenure within SFUSD, she has served as a high school teacher, dean and assistant principal. Myra was the principal of Sutro Elementary from 2014-2018. She has also worked in central office as a program administrator in HS LEAD and as a supervisor in Curriculum and Instruction. Myra received her Master’s degree and administrative credential at UC Berkeley through the Principal Leadership Institute. She recently completed her Ed.D program at East Carolina University.
Andrea Hilinski, Secretary
Program Administrator, Special Education
Andi began her SFUSD career in 2006 as a school social worker at the ‘old’ Willie Brown Middle School. After 14 years a Program Administrator supporting school social workers, she transitioned to her current role as Program Administrator with Special Education Services, coordinating SpEd mental health services. She is also a licensed clinical social worker and enjoys providing clinical supervision to school-based mental health clinicians. She is married to fellow UASF member, Jeremy Hilinski, Principal of Bret Harte Elementary and they share two amazing kids, ages 8 and 11.
Kevin Chui, Treasurer
Principal, Presidio Middle School
A product of SFUSD schools from Kindergarten through High School, Kevin came home to serve his community as a Math teacher at Burton High School in 2014 after beginning his teaching career in Los Angeles. Kevin has served as an Assistant Principal since 2019, and he is currently the Principal at Presidio Middle School.
Elected Representatives/Directors
Paula Antram, ES
Principal, Jose Ortega School
Paula Antram is the principal of José Ortega Elementary School. Before joining José Ortega, she served as a dedicated teacher in Daly City. Born and raised in San Francisco, Paula brings deep roots in the community and a lifelong commitment to supporting students, families, and educators across the Bay Area.
Her passion for education is rooted in the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, be seen, and feel empowered. She is deeply committed to creating inclusive, engaging, and culturally responsive learning environments where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. For Paula, education is more than instruction—it’s a pathway to equity, a tool for transformation, and a lifelong journey she is honored to be part of every day.
Dina Edwards, ES
Principal, Sheridan Elementary School
Bio coming soon…
Allen Lee, ES
Principal, John Yehall Chin Elementary School
Currently beginning his 21st year as Principal of John Yehall Chin Elementary School, this is Allen’s 2nd stint serving on the Board of UASF. In his prior term, Allen served as the secretary and the chief negotiator for UASF. Allen is, himself, a product of SFUSD. Before “coming back home to SFUSD,” Allen served as an assistant principal for a K-8 school in the Ravenswood (East Palo Alto) City School District.
Myra Quadros, ES
Principal, New Traditions Elementary School
Myra Quadros is the principal at New Traditions Elementary School. She started her career with SFUSD in 2001 as a math teacher at Mission High School. During her tenure within SFUSD, she has served as a high school teacher, dean and assistant principal. Myra was the principal of Sutro Elementary from 2014-2018. She has also worked in central office as a program administrator in HS LEAD and as a supervisor in Curriculum and Instruction. Myra received her Master’s degree and administrative credential at UC Berkeley through the Principal Leadership Institute. She recently completed her Ed.D program at East Carolina University.
Catherine Walter, ES
Principal, Grattan Elementary School
Catherine Walter began her tenure as the principal of Grattan PK-5 in 2016. Before that she worked as the assistant principal at West Portal Elementary for several years and served as a teacher in SFUSD for over a decade. As an administrator, Cate is focused on ensuring more equitable access to resources for students. She is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is deeply passionate about special education.
Darren Kawaii, K-8
Principal, Rooftop K-8
San Francisco native, 11 year administrator, current the principal at Rooftop School TK-8 in Twin Peaks for the last 4 years. I spent the previous five years as the principal of Rosa Parks Elementary School in San Francisco's Western Addition.
I spent 18-years teaching social studies at both middle and high school. I have also been an adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco in the School of Education and New York University at the Steinhardt School of Education.
I received a Masters in Urban Education from New York University and my undergraduate degree in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. I have also studied at the College of San Mateo, San Francisco State University and Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.
Kevin Chui, MS
Principal, Presidio Middle School
A product of SFUSD schools from Kindergarten through High School, Kevin came home to serve his community as a Math teacher at Burton High School in 2014 after beginning his teaching career in Los Angeles. Kevin has served as an Assistant Principal since 2019, and he is currently the Principal at Presidio Middle School.
Adrienne Smith, MS
Principal, Herbert Hoover Middle School
Bio coming soon…
Anastasia Klafter, HS
Principal, Independence High School
Anastasia “Anna” Klafter was born and raised in San Francisco. She has served as the principal of Independence High School since 2016. Prior to Independence, Anna taught special education in San Diego and Boston and served as Chief Academic Officer at a 6-12 school in Boston. Anna is also the proud parent of two SFUSD students. Anna is a former deejay and music journalist who loves engaging her students in her passion around music, birding and the arts.
Abby Matthews, HS
Assistant Principal, Lowell High School
Abby is an educator who carries a deep, personal commitment to educational excellence and equity in her heart. Growing up in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, she was incredibly fortunate to witness firsthand the transformative power of educators who genuinely pour their care into a student's success; a profound impact that quite literally opened doors and reshaped her own life's journey. Today, she channels this passion as the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction at Lowell High School. Her 15 years in education have seen her embrace diverse roles, both internationally and domestically, always focused on nurturing teachers and curriculum development. Abby deeply understands the profound commitment school leaders make to their communities and firmly believes that providing robust support and fair compensation isn't just good policy, but absolutely fundamental to cultivating passionate, effective educators and fostering truly sustainable, thriving learning environments for everyone.
John Nepomuceno, HS
Assistant Principal, Balboa High School
Mr. John Villanueva Nepomuceno, or “Nepo,” as many call him these days, is a first-generation Filipino-American, native Southeast San Diegan, K-12 product of urban public schools, and dedicated urban educator.
He served briefly in the United States Marine Corps, where he was honorably discharged from MCB Quantico in 2004. He has worked at over 25 schools in the San Diego Unified School District as a Visiting Teacher, before working as a full-time English Teacher at San Lorenzo High School, and for many years, at Fremont High School in East Oakland, where he also served as Co-Director of the Mandela Law & Public Service Academy.
He is a longtime Assistant Principal at Balboa High School in San Francisco and is currently pursuing his Doctorate at the University of Southern California. He is a USC APAA Scholar. He is a father of two.
Kelly Kruger, HS
Principal, McAuley - CEEP
Kelly Kruger is a second generation SFUSD graduate. She has served as a district site leader since 2015. She is currently the principal of McAuley CEEP. Prior to being a site leader, Kelly taught both general education and special education in SF middle and high schools. She is the proud step-parent to an SFUSD graduate and mother to two SFUSD students.
Nancy Lambert-Campbell, EED
Early Education and OST
Nancy Lambert-Campbell is beginning her 8th year within Early Education, serving as the principal at Tule Elk Early Education School and Raphael Weill OST (Out of School Time). Nancy has dedicated more than 20 years to the San Francisco Unified School District. She started her career as a high school English teacher and athletic coach. She began her leadership career as an instructional reform facilitator and then served as an assistant principal at Galileo High School.
Andrea Hilinski, CO/SpEd
Program Administrator, Special Education
Andi began her SFUSD career in 2006 as a school social worker at the ‘old’ Willie Brown Middle School. After 14 years a Program Administrator supporting school social workers, she transitioned to her current role as Program Administrator with Special Education Services, coordinating SpEd mental health services. She is also a licensed clinical social worker and enjoys providing clinical supervision to school-based mental health clinicians. She is married to fellow UASF member, Jeremy Hilinski, Principal of Bret Harte Elementary and they share two amazing kids, ages 8 and 11.
Janice JonesMitchell, CO
Supervisor, Professional Learning, Leadership and Coaching
Bio coming soon…
Ben Kauffman, CO
Supervisor, County Schools and Services
Bio coming soon…
Staff
JoLynn Washington, Co-Executive Director
jolynn@uasf.net
(510) 330-6105
JoLynn grew up in San Francisco. She worked as an educator in SFUSD for 32 years. Her roles at school sites included paraprofessional, classroom teacher, literacy coach, and school site principal. 22 years of her career were dedicated to the Jose Ortega Elementary School community. She also served as a Supervisor and Director of the Office of Pupil Services. She joined UASF in 2006 and continued to be an active member until 2019 when she became the Director of Pupil Services. During her tenure as a UASF elementary representative, she supported the site administrators in her cohort. She joined the UASF Co-Executive Director team in 2023.
Jolie Wineroth, Lead Negotiator
jolie@uasf.net
(415) 730-3002
Jolie is a native San Franciscan and a graduate of SFUSD. She had the opportunity to work at the elementary and middle school that she attended. She was an administrator from 1985-2001 and served as a member of the UASF Board of Directors. In 2001, Jolie became a Senior Executive Director of Human Resources over certificated operations until her retirement in 2010. After retirement Jolie served as a consultant in SFUSD until becoming a Co-Executive Director of UASF in 2019. In her spare time she plays tennis, works out, enjoys needlepointing, and her 4 legged companion, Charly Angel.
Ellen Wong, Co-Executive Director
ellen@uasf.net
(415) 595-2163
Ellen grew up in San Francisco and attended public schools from 1st to 12th grade. She raised two children who graduated from SFUSD. She was a parent volunteer and has served in the roles of PTA President and SSC Chair. Education is her second career. She started as a community relations specialist and became a CTE teacher, IRF, and assistant principal. Her career spanned 19 years and after 9 years as principal at Downtown High School, she retired in 2021. She has served on the UASF Executive Board for over four years as an elected high school representative
Shelby Tuliao, Administrative Assistant
Assists the Executive Directors. Manages the office. Maintains the UASF website.
Shelby is married (husband-Paul) and has three sons (Elijah, YahShuah, Noah).
Emeritus Representatives
Jennie Horn
JennieHorn@aol.com
(415) 810-9647
Emeritus Representative
Jennie served in a variety of roles during her SFUSD career which spanned over 30 years. She worked for 16 years as a middle and high school English and ESL teacher, resource teacher, and department chair. This was followed by 8 years as a high school assistant principal and principal. She then served as a supervisor and director of the Educational Placement Center (EPC) for 8 years until she retired. Jennie returned to serve a the co-executive director of UASF from 2002 - 2014, and served as the president of UASF Emeritus from 2002 - 2020, and now serves as past president.
Cheryl Lee
uasfemerituslocal3r@outlook.com
(415) 407-0829
Emeritus Representative
Cheryl worked for 37 years as an educator in SFUSD. She served 23 years as an elementary teacher, 12 years as an elementary principal and 2 years as an assistant superintendent. A few years into retirement, Cheryl returned to serve as a co-executive director of UASF for 4 ½ years. She now serves as the president of UASF Emeritus.
Legal Counsel
LAW OFFICE OF DONALD VELE
Legal Counsel
Bio coming soon…