University Field Supervisors

Amy Byrne

Amy Byrne earned her BA and K-8 teaching credential from California Lutheran University.  She has spent the last 20+ years working in the field of education.  She has taught third grade, reading and math intervention, and English language learners.  Amy also has her MA in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in educational technology.  In addition, she has been working with deaf and hard of hearing students, promoting appropriate auditory access and working to ensure appropriate modifications and accommodations are in place.

Donna McInnes

Donna McInnes received her BA and teaching credential from Pepperdine University. Ms. McInnes possesses a California State Multiple Subject Clear Credential, CLAD emphasis, and a Supplemental Credential in Mathematics. In addition, in 2007 she received her National Board Certification. 

Ms. McInnes worked as an elementary school classroom teacher for Los Angeles Unified School District for 22 years. She has experience teaching all elementary school grades from Kindergarten through grade 5. Throughout her teaching career, Ms. McInnes has worked with English language learners, students receiving special education services, and specialized programs including gifted and talented (GATE) education. She has served as a mentor to new teachers, provided professional developments for colleagues, and facilitated parent workshops. 

Priscilla Traylor

Priscilla Traylor earned a Master of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University, along with a Professional Clear Teaching Credential and CLAD Certification, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Human Development from University of California, Riverside. She also possesses a Certification for Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University.

Ms. Traylor is an educator, educational diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging specialist, as well as a writer with over 21 years of experience. Her current position is as Academic Technology Coordinator, Creative Writing / Journalism Instructor at St. Jude School, and she has also served as a board member and Director for Educational Programming at the Children’s Museum in Pasadena. Her previous teaching experiences include St. Mel and Laurence private Schools, as well as Franklin and Arlington Elementary Schools.

Jane Woodwell

Jane Woodwell earned her BA From Carleton College and her Master’s from Yale University. She is certified in elementary education, high school science, and holds a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard’s joint program in education and business. She taught at the Malibu Elementary School for seven years, where she also served on the Site Governance Committee.  After teaching fourth grade at Viewpoint School in Calabasas for 10 years, she joined the administration as the Assistant Head of the Primary School for six additional years.  Jane also taught the Science Methods class at Pepperdine for several years. She lives on the Pepperdine Campus, and her husband, Chris Soper, is a member of the Pepperdine faculty.