Middle School Teachers

Our Middle School team works together to deliver a rigorous, integrated curriculum that builds on the Primary regimen and connects across all academic disciplines. Our teachers value creativity and are responsive to the needs of students in this emergent learning environment, where the learning process is embedded in trust and takes place in the context of relationships.

Humanities: English & Social Studies

• Dominique Bayona

  She/Her/Hers  
  Upper School Humanities: English and Social Studies 
  B.A. in Corporate Education
  MEd in Elementary Education Fulbright Scholar for Education in the Czech Republic
  dominique.bayona@du.edu

  Ms. Bayona has been teacher for over a decade. After trying different grade levels, she knew middle school was the right spot for her. She values creating a safe and fun environment for her students to learn best. Student-led learning guides her lessons, all while exploring the depth and complexity of the subjects. Her main goal is to make her students critical consumers of information.  Ms. Bayona moved here 2 years ago from Texas. She has one son that also attends Ricks. 

Science

• Heather Marta

  Upper School Science 
  B.S. in Biology 
  M.S. in Biology 
  Ed.D. in Adult Learning- in progress 
  Heather.Marta@du.edu

  Ms. Marta has more than 11 years of experience teaching science and is passionate about helping students build curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. She is excited to work with gifted students and support their creativity and curiosity. Her content expertise includes biology, microbiology, advanced biology,