Pacifica Stories

Pacifica welcomes Mary T. Ortiz as Director of Faculty, guiding teachers and empowering faculty to inspire students and grow in their craft.

Pacifica alumni Sean Goedecke & William Reimers earned Best Horror/Sci-fi/Fantasy at the 2025 All-American High School Film Festival for their senior student film, Dungeon Master.

Meet Christian Winter, Pacifica’s new Academic Counselor. With a background in theatre, ministry, and chaplaincy, he guides students in academics, leadership, and spiritual growth.

Head of School, Jim Knight, reflects on courage, gratitude, and humility through masterpieces of art: a reminder that true strength "begins on one’s knees."

Emily Risley joins Pacifica as Assistant Director of Marketing for Digital Strategy and Analytics, bringing creativity, energy, and a love for community.

As Director of Faculty, Dr. Ortiz shares how being “a student first, then a teacher” guides her work supporting Pacifica teachers.

Pacifica welcomes Michael Weaver, Humanities teacher of history, theology, and English, who mentors students to love learning and grow in faith.

Explore how Pacifica students lead, create, and serve through clubs that foster curiosity, community, faith, and learning beyond the classroom.

Meet Peyton Gendall, a Varsity volleyball player, student leader, artist, and founder of Carry Kind Tote Bags. Peyton excels on the court, in the classroom, and in her community.

Head of School, Jim Knight, shares his thoughts on the magic of Pacifica: a thriving culture of values, purpose, and community that brings learning, growth, and character.