Shorecrest Preparatory School

Nancy Spencer Named Shorecrest Head of School effective July 1, 2020

by: Stacy Alexander, Director Alumni and Community Engagement

The Shorecrest Preparatory School Board of Trustees has appointed Nancy L. Spencer as its Head of School effective July 1, 2020. Spencer will serve as the school’s 7th Head since the school was founded in 1923.

Spotlight on Brett Apter ‘06

by: Stacy Alexander Director of Alumni and Community Engagement

Our Chargers excel in professional achievements, provide leadership and mentorship to others and develop exceptional qualities and talents. This alumni spotlight shines a light on one Shorecrest alumni who has two careers - a successful start-up he founded and a passion and talent that has sent him on an exciting journey.

A Tribute to Señora Andrés and Dr. Littlefield

by: Rebecca Reeder, Shorecrest parent

Shorecrest is saying farewell to two long-standing faculty members at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Señora Teresa Andrés, Upper School Spanish Teacher, has been at Shorecrest since the fall of 1980. Emerson “Doc” Littlefield, Upper School English Teacher, began his Shorecrest tenure in 1984. Both educators are known for building a deep rapport with students, and having a knack for keeping lessons relevant. Their presence on campus will be deeply missed.

Michael Root ’85 named the Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award Recipient for 2018-19

by: Stacy Alexander Director of Alumni and Community Engagement

During a recent, special Upper School assembly, Michael Root ’85 was presented with this year’s Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award. The award was presented in the Janet Root Theatre, a familiar and sentimental location for the Root family.

Spotlight on Emily Mokotoff '09

by: Stacy Alexander, Director of Alumni and Community Engagement

Many people contemplate a career change over the course of their professional lives and sometimes change comes when you least expect it. Moving from a “comfort zone” can be scary and challenging. We had the fortune to catch up with Emily Mokotoff ‘09. Emily moved from a successful career in sales back to her love of marketing.

Meet Felicia Mendenhall, new Registrar

by: Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor

Felicia Mendenhall is the new Registrar at Shorecrest. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.B.A. in Finance, and later an M.B.A. from the University of Houston. Felicia taught Spanish for two years, middle school math for 10 years and technology for five years while in her role as Technology Integrator.