New Faces on Campus

Mayfield Junior School is pleased to welcome five new faculty and staff members to our campus this year. Each brings a unique set of talents and experience to our community. Already their energy and passion for what they do is very clear – we look forward to sharing with them our heritage and traditions throughout the year ahead.

Amanda Edwards
Middle School Mathematics / Grade 6 Advisor
Amanda Edwards is very excited to be joining the Mayfield community. A Pasadena local, she has taught at Crestview Preparatory School and Saint Marks School before landing at Mayfield Junior School. She loves teaching math and is excited to see what the school year holds. Outside of teaching, you may find her practicing yoga, crafting at home, camping with friends, or reading a book at Vroman’s Bookstore. She is a self-proclaimed comic book geek, and loves Star Wars! Amanda enjoys singing and participates in the USC University Choir. Above all, she has a passion for teaching and helping students find their own passion for learning.

Jessica Jones
Associate Director of Advancement
Jessica was born and raised in Pasadena, and attended San Marino schools and Boston College. She has spent her career in the fundraising industry, primarily focused on annual giving for colleges and universities. Jessica is very excited to have joined the Mayfield community and looks forward to engaging with parents via the Parents Association, volunteer opportunities, events, and the annual fund.

Clara Jurczak
Middle School Mathematics / Grade 5 Advisor
Clara joins the Mayfield faculty as new a math teacher this fall after completing her master’s degree in education and earning her license in middle school mathematics through collaboration between the Shady Hill School Teacher Training Course and Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She recently moved to Southern California to join her husband who is a physics and chemistry teacher at The Webb Schools in Claremont.

Bryan Lynch
Leadership Gifts Officer, Advancement
As a graduate of Mayfield Junior School, Class of 1998, Loyola High School and the University of San Diego, Bryan has deep ties to the community and brings to MJS a strong work ethic, communication skills, creative problem solving abilities and a steadfast commitment to the mission. Since graduating college, he has focused on developing professional skills at Indymac Bank, Equator Financial Solutions, and the Whittier Trust Company. In addition to his work in advancement, Bryan is also coaching boys football this fall.

Evan Roberts
Instrumental Music Grades 3-8
Evan joins Mayfield as a long-term substitute. He holds a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY and is the assistant conductor of the Young Men's Ensemble of the Los Angeles Children's Chorus. Evan is not new to MJS, last year he stepped in to help with the live band for the eighth grade musical, “The Wiz.” Besides his passion for music Evan enjoys board games, and improv!
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    • New faculty and staff: Evan Roberts, Jessica Jones, Amanda Edwards, Clara Jurczak and Bryan Lynch

Mayfield Junior School

Located in Pasadena, California, Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus is a K-8 Catholic coeducational private school. Our kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school experience best prepares students for high school education and beyond.