Originally from Seattle, Ms. Edwards relocated to Los Angeles to earn a Bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in entrepreneurship from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is a proud Bruin graduate. She has previously worked in scheduling, event coordination, and campaign marketing across several organizations, including the admissions office of her alma mater. Outside of Archer, she loves traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. Ms. Edwards is excited to welcome interested families and help connect the surrounding Los Angeles community with all the amazing resources, programs, and pathways at Archer.

Fun fact: Ms. Edwards collects Jellycats, and recently added #40 to the bunch!

Ashley Hannah received a B.A. in Art Practice with Honors from Stanford University and an MFA in Photography from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). With a dual background in computer science and fine art, she’s passionate about tackling the college admissions process with a strategic and creative approach. As a private college consultant, operations manager at local college consulting firms, and photography instructor, she’s helped students sustain long-term creative projects, discover their voices, and overcome artistic blocks while turning the college application process into one of self-discovery, agency, and creativity. Ms. Hannah is excited about the curiosity and passion that radiates from each of Archer’s students.

Fun Fact: Ms. Hannah once brought her llama to her 4th grade show-and-tell.

Ms. Kay is a dance educator and choreographer, originally from Manhattan Beach, California. With over 15 years of experience teaching young performers, she has served as adjunct faculty at UCLA for the past five years, where she teaches musical theater dance and most recently directed and choreographed the department's 2026 production of “EMMA: No One But Herself.” She is thrilled to bring her experience and love of dance to the Archer community, and can't wait to see the students’ artistry!

Fun Fact: Ms. Kay loves owls and all birds of prey.

A Southern California native with seven years of experience in the classroom, Mr. Moguel earned his B.A. in History from UC San Diego and his M.A. in Urban Education from Loyola Marymount University. Outside of teaching, he enjoys trivia nights, reading, and watching documentaries. As our new speech & debate coach, Mr. Moguel will bring his experience teaching English Language Arts and building community. He is proud to call L.A. home to his family of three and enjoys fine dining, traveling, and listening to KCRW. During his downtime, he loves playing with his two cats, Freddie and Wilfred, and cooking. Mr. Moguel is excited to be part of such an exceptional school community and to get to know our students and families.

Fun Fact: Mr. Moguel is a proud Belizean and has been a dual citizen since 2018.

As an alumna of an all-girls high school, Ms. Roland credits her high school journey with providing a lifelong community of friends and a foundation of curiosity and confidence that guides her today. She is deeply committed to empowering young women and has spent over a decade in advancement, including seven years focused exclusively on all-girls schools. Ms. Roland holds a B.A. in Women’s and Gender Studies from St. Mary’s College of California and joins Archer after serving as the Director of Advancement for Notre Dame Academy. Ms. Roland is excited to connect with the vibrant Archer community and immerse herself in the traditions and innovative spirit that define the School.

Fun Fact: Ms. Roland recently adopted a puppy named Chip and is excited to enroll him in the "Archer School for Dogs!" 

Originally from New York, Ms. Schwartz holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business. After moving to California, she earned her teaching credential at CSUN and has worked in education in Los Angeles for more than a decade. Her experience spans grades 6-12, but teaching middle school is her favorite! Before becoming a teacher, she worked in finance, public relations, and marketing. She lives in Westchester with her husband and two sons. As the only woman in a house full of boys, Ms. Schwartz is especially excited to join the Archer community and teach in an all-girls environment. She hopes her writing lessons will inspire her students to think deeply, express themselves, and discover the power of their own voices. 

Fun Fact: Ms. Schwartz always completes Wordle. Every. Single. Day. Ask her about her current streak!