![Alberto Palomar](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Beto.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
making connections between and within people and communities; learning to see our interconnectedness.
Alberto Palomar
4th/5th Grade Teacher (Strawberry Creek Classroom)![Alberto Palomar](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Alberto-Use-1024x682.jpg)
Alberto Palomar
What Matters in Education is:
making connections between and within people and communities; learning to see our interconnectedness.
![Alice Hsu](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Alice.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
guiding children to connect with their inner wisdom and adjusting the environment to the capacity of every child.
Alice Hsu
ECC Teacher (Cedar Classroom)![Alice Hsu](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Alice-Use-1024x682.jpg)
Alice Hsu
What Matters in Education is:
guiding children to connect with their inner wisdom and adjusting the environment to the capacity of every child.
![Andie Gaeta](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/BSTA-AndieG-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
having an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment to learn.
Andie Gaeta
Human Resources & Operations Manager![Andie Gaeta](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/BSTA-AndieG-400x400.jpg)
Andie Gaeta
What Matters in Education is:
having an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment to learn.
![Asheena Ward](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/aaasa.jpg)
Asheena Ward
![César Martinez](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BSTA-CesarM-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
the enrichment of culture, spirit, values and everything that characterizes us as human beings.
César Martinez
MS Spanish Teacher![César Martinez](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BSTA-CesarM-400x400.jpg)
César Martinez
What Matters in Education is:
the enrichment of culture, spirit, values and everything that characterizes us as human beings.
![Chris Chun](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BSTA-ChristineC-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
learning how to learn—and learning in community—in order to grow as a community
Chris Chun
Director of K-8 Teaching & Learning![Chris Chun](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BSTA-ChristineC-400x400.jpg)
Chris Chun
What Matters in Education is:
learning how to learn—and learning in community—in order to grow as a community
![Chrissy Hoffman](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Chrissy_Hoffman_400px-400x400.jpg)
What matters in education is:
That children and teachers learn, grow, and enhance their well being together. This creates truly transformational education.
Chrissy Hoffman
ECC Music & Movement Teacher![Chrissy Hoffman](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Chrissy_Hoffman_400px-400x400.jpg)
Chrissy Hoffman
What matters in education is:
That children and teachers learn, grow, and enhance their well being together. This creates truly transformational education.
![Christin Weber](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/christin-weber_400px.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
always remembering there is more to learn.
Christin Weber
ECC Teacher (Mariposa Classroom)![Christin Weber](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/christin-weber_400px.jpg)
Christin Weber
What Matters in Education is:
always remembering there is more to learn.
![Christine Mytko](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/P8250023-squashed-copy.png)
Christine Mytko
What Matters in Education is:
...
![Craig Jackson](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Craig_sz-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
fun! When activities are fun, students want to stay engaged which allows for true learning to happen.
Craig Jackson
K-8 Physical Education Teacher & After-School Sports Coach![Craig Jackson](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Craig-1024x683.jpg)
Craig Jackson
What Matters in Education is:
fun! When activities are fun, students want to stay engaged which allows for true learning to happen.
![Danette Swan](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Danette_sz-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
joy. With joy comes a freedom that allows magical, powerful, important learning experiences to take hold.
Danette Swan
Kindergarten Teacher (Sweet Briar Creek Classroom) & K-2 Team Leader![Danette Swan](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Danette-use-1024x683.jpg)
Danette Swan
What Matters in Education is:
joy. With joy comes a freedom that allows magical, powerful, important learning experiences to take hold.
![Daniel Simms](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Daniel_copy-400x400.jpg)
What matters to me in education is:
A connection with all students, letting them know that we are here for them through the ups and downs.
Daniel Simms
UAC Extended Day Coordinator![Daniel Simms](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Daniel_copy.jpg)
Daniel Simms
What matters to me in education is:
A connection with all students, letting them know that we are here for them through the ups and downs.
![Daniela Hoffmann](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Daniela_sz-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
nurturing a child’s understanding of the world through exploration and self-expression.
Daniela Hoffmann
ECC Associate Teacher (Cedar Classroom)![Daniela Hoffmann](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Daniela_sz-400x400.jpg)
Daniela Hoffmann
What Matters in Education is:
nurturing a child’s understanding of the world through exploration and self-expression.
![Darius Morales](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Darius_sz-400x400.jpg)
What matters in education is:
A solid foundation, giving children the tools they need to lead.
Darius Morales
ECC Associate Teacher (Magnolia Classroom)![Darius Morales](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Darius_sz-400x400.jpg)
Darius Morales
What matters in education is:
A solid foundation, giving children the tools they need to lead.
![Derek Payne](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/BSTA-DerekP-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
helping students develop their curiosity. They need to build their ability to seek the truth.
Derek Payne
7th & 8th Math Teacher & MS Team Leader![Derek Payne](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Derek-Website.png)
Derek Payne
What Matters in Education is:
helping students develop their curiosity. They need to build their ability to seek the truth.
![Elise Wilks](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Elise_copy-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
Empathy, accessibility, self-expression, collaboration, and critical thinking
Elise Wilks
Chief Financial Officer![Elise Wilks](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Elise_copy-1024x1024.jpg)
Elise Wilks
What Matters in Education is:
Empathy, accessibility, self-expression, collaboration, and critical thinking
![Emily Becerra Sigel](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Emily-B-300x291.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
nurturing a child’s understanding of the world through exploration and self-expression.
Emily Becerra Sigel
ECC Teacher (Magnolia Classroom)![Emily Becerra Sigel](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Emily-Use-1024x682.jpg)
Emily Becerra Sigel
What Matters in Education is:
nurturing a child’s understanding of the world through exploration and self-expression.
![Emily Butterfly](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/plugins/divi-team//assets/images/default.png)
Emily Butterfly
![Emily Crawford](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Emily-copy-1-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
Embracing the "uh oh" moment and relishing in the "aha" moments.
Emily Crawford
MS Dean of Students & MS Math Learning Specialist![Emily Crawford](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Emily-copy-1-400x400.jpg)
Emily Crawford
What Matters in Education is:
Embracing the "uh oh" moment and relishing in the "aha" moments.
![Fordy Shoor](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Fordy-copy.jpg)
Fordy Shoor
What Matters in Education is:
Patience and Faith
![Gladys Barrios](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Gladys.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
Consistency, application of what you are learning and ensuring a great learning environment for everyone in the classroom.
Gladys Barrios
K-5 Spanish Teacher![Gladys Barrios](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Gladys.jpg)
Gladys Barrios
What Matters in Education is:
Consistency, application of what you are learning and ensuring a great learning environment for everyone in the classroom.
![Griselda Kondo](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Griselda-300x294.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
awakening curiosity beyond your own culture and respecting different beliefs.
Griselda Kondo
ECC Teacher (Live Oak Classroom)![Griselda Kondo](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Griselda-use-1-1024x683.jpg)
Griselda Kondo
What Matters in Education is:
awakening curiosity beyond your own culture and respecting different beliefs.
![Helia Pouyanfar](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Helia-copy-2-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
knowing no matter how young you are you still can change the world for the better!
Helia Pouyanfar
4th-8th Teaching Artist![Helia Pouyanfar](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Helia-copy-2-400x400.jpg)
Helia Pouyanfar
What Matters in Education is:
knowing no matter how young you are you still can change the world for the better!
![Jennifer Tilson](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JenT-copyu-400x400.jpg)
Jennifer Tilson
Jennifer Tilson
MS Academic Learning Specialist
jtilson@theberkeleyschool.org
![Julia Shields](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Julia-300x305.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
that each student’s world and heart is expanded.
Julia Shields
4th/5th Teacher (Cerrito Creek Classroom) & 3-5 Team Leader![Julia Shields](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Julia-Shields-1024x682.jpg)
Julia Shields
What Matters in Education is:
that each student’s world and heart is expanded.
![Julianne Hughes](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Julianne-300x288.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
helping students understand themselves as learners through the process of art making.
Julianne Hughes
ECC-3rd Teaching Artist![Julianne Hughes](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Julianne-use-1024x643.jpg)
Julianne Hughes
What Matters in Education is:
helping students understand themselves as learners through the process of art making.
![Katie Vurlumis](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BSTA-KatieVurlumis-3-3.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
Preparing students for our ever changing world by giving them the tools and opportunities to question, collaborate and innovate with both empathy and resiliency. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” - Benjamin Franklin ...Read More
Katie Vurlumis
K-5 Academic Learning Specialist![Katie Vurlumis](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BSTA-KatieVurlumis-3-3.jpg)
Katie Vurlumis
What Matters in Education is:
Preparing students for our ever changing world by giving them the tools and opportunities to question, collaborate and innovate with both empathy and resiliency. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” - Benjamin Franklin
![Katt Guerlac](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Catherine-G-300x297.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
the passion and love for learning.
Katt Guerlac
ECC Associate Teacher & Extended Day Team Leader![Katt Guerlac](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Catherine-G-teaching-1024x683.jpg)
Katt Guerlac
What Matters in Education is:
the passion and love for learning.
![Kirstie Mah](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Kirstie-300x310.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
the freedom to create, grow, listen, question, make mistakes, wonder, belong, and build in a safe environment that values and challenges you.
Kirstie Mah
ECC Teacher (Caterpillar Classroom)![Kirstie Mah](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Kirstie-1024x682.jpg)
Kirstie Mah
What Matters in Education is:
the freedom to create, grow, listen, question, make mistakes, wonder, belong, and build in a safe environment that values and challenges you.
![Lamar Johnson](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BSTA-LamarJ-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
Creating an environment where all types of learners feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their ideas.
Lamar Johnson
Director of Enrollment & Outreach![Lamar Johnson](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BSTA-LamarJ-400x400.jpg)
Lamar Johnson
What Matters in Education is:
Creating an environment where all types of learners feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their ideas.
![Leslie Cruz](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EL2021-11.jpg)
Leslie Cruz
What Matters in Education is:
connecting
![Lisa Chung-Nguyen](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lisa-nguyen_400px.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
igniting curious minds. “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” ~Socrates
Lisa Chung-Nguyen
3rd Grade Teacher (Temescal Creek Classroom)![Lisa Chung-Nguyen](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Lisa-use-1024x683.jpg)
Lisa Chung-Nguyen
What Matters in Education is:
igniting curious minds. “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” ~Socrates
![Lizette Flores](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Lizette_copy-1-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
Creating a space where youth can thrive and be their best selves
Lizette Flores
UAC Front Office Administrator![Lizette Flores](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Lizette_copy-1-400x400.jpg)
Lizette Flores
What Matters in Education is:
Creating a space where youth can thrive and be their best selves
![Louisa Mascuch](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Louisa-copy.jpg)
Louisa Mascuch
Louisa Mascuch
ECC Teacher (Eugenia Classroom)
lmascuch@theberkeleyschool.org
![Maple Molina](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Maple-use-300x295.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
that every student feels empowered to reach their full potential.
Maple Molina
Data Manager & K-8 Program Coordinator![Maple Molina](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Maple.jpg)
Maple Molina
What Matters in Education is:
that every student feels empowered to reach their full potential.
![Mason Hanson](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/masonhanson.jpeg)
What Matters in Education is:
empowering students to boldly ask "why?" and "how?". Pursuing the answers drives innovation and change-making.
Mason Hanson
6th Grade Math Teacher & K-8 Civic Engagement Coordinator![Mason Hanson](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/masonhanson.jpeg)
Mason Hanson
What Matters in Education is:
empowering students to boldly ask "why?" and "how?". Pursuing the answers drives innovation and change-making.
![Mitch Bostian](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Mitch-use-300x293.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
helping all students feel simultaneously seen and supported in every way: academically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
Mitch Bostian
Head of School![Mitch Bostian](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Mitch-1024x686.jpg)
Mitch Bostian
What Matters in Education is:
helping all students feel simultaneously seen and supported in every way: academically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
![Mitra Panbehchi](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Mitra-300x299.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
Each child’s innate capacity to learn and providing each child an equal opportunity to learn in a nurturing, multi-cultural environment.
Mitra Panbehchi
ECC Teacher (Magnolia Classroom)![Mitra Panbehchi](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Mitra-1024x682.jpg)
Mitra Panbehchi
What Matters in Education is:
Each child’s innate capacity to learn and providing each child an equal opportunity to learn in a nurturing, multi-cultural environment.
![Molly Sopher](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/009o90-1.jpg)
Molly Sopher
![Niki Enriquez](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/niki-enriquez_400px.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
Imagination. Knowledge is powerful, and imagination can help us see different things and opens brand new paths to knowledge.
Niki Enriquez
ECC Associate Teacher (Live Oak Classroom)![Niki Enriquez](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Niki-1-1024x651.jpg)
Niki Enriquez
What Matters in Education is:
Imagination. Knowledge is powerful, and imagination can help us see different things and opens brand new paths to knowledge.
![Noushin Moghaddam](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Noushin-300x299.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
creating a space where kids feel safe enough to learn, make friends, and build strong social skills.
Noushin Moghaddam
ECC Teacher (Cedar Classroom)![Noushin Moghaddam](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Noushin-Use-1024x706.jpg)
Noushin Moghaddam
What Matters in Education is:
creating a space where kids feel safe enough to learn, make friends, and build strong social skills.
![Paula D. Farmer](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Paula-use-300x292.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
community. TBS is a supportive learning community for children and adults alike.
Paula D. Farmer
Director of Community & Belonging![Paula D. Farmer](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Paula-1024x683.jpg)
Paula D. Farmer
What Matters in Education is:
community. TBS is a supportive learning community for children and adults alike.
![Rachel Silvas](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Rachel_Silvas_v2_400px-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
Fostering a love of learning through individuality and engagement.
Rachel Silvas
Early Childhood Enrollment Manager![Rachel Silvas](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Rachel_Silvas_v2_400px-400x400.jpg)
Rachel Silvas
What Matters in Education is:
Fostering a love of learning through individuality and engagement.
![Randy Yee](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Randy-Use-This-1024x685.jpg)
Randy Yee
What Matters in Education is:
connecting with the present.
![Rebecca Blythe](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rebecca-300x301.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
relationships. Transformative learning does not occur in isolation. It occurs in relationship.
Rebecca Blythe
ECC Director![Rebecca Blythe](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Rebecca-B-Use-1024x683.jpg)
Rebecca Blythe
What Matters in Education is:
relationships. Transformative learning does not occur in isolation. It occurs in relationship.
![RoseMarie Ezra](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BSTA-RoseMarieEzra-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
Not the quantity but the quality - how it’s being taught to instill curiosity to learn.
RoseMarie Ezra
Director of Facilities & Campus Health & Safety![RoseMarie Ezra](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BSTA-RoseMarieEzra-400x400.jpg)
RoseMarie Ezra
What Matters in Education is:
Not the quantity but the quality - how it’s being taught to instill curiosity to learn.
![Samantha Arredondo](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Samantha_Arrendondo_400px-400x400.jpg)
Samantha Arredondo
What Matters in Education is:
Respect for children’s individuality, thoughts and ideas.
![Samantha Snook](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Sam-300x289.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
empathy and empowerment. Let’s empower our children to feel deeply and lift up others.
Samantha Snook
4th/5th Grade Teacher (Cerrito Creek Classroom)![Samantha Snook](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Sam-Use-1024x647.jpg)
Samantha Snook
What Matters in Education is:
empathy and empowerment. Let’s empower our children to feel deeply and lift up others.
![Stephen Cahill](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Stephen-use-300x295.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
growing to know yourself as a learner and as a community member.
Stephen Cahill
K-8th Grade Social-Emotional Learning Specialist![Stephen Cahill](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Stephen-1024x683.jpg)
Stephen Cahill
What Matters in Education is:
growing to know yourself as a learner and as a community member.
![Valerie Dunn](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Valerie-copy-400x400.jpg)
What Matters in Education is:
Equality, reciprocity and creativity in different learning styles.
Valerie Dunn
ECC Associate & Ex-Day Teacher![Valerie Dunn](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Valerie-copy-400x400.jpg)
Valerie Dunn
What Matters in Education is:
Equality, reciprocity and creativity in different learning styles.
![Yu Ren Lin](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Yuren-use-1024x683.jpg)
Yu Ren Lin
What Matters in Education is:
furthering the next generation.