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
What Matters in Education is:
making connections between and within people and communities; learning to see our interconnectedness.
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
What Matters in Education is:
guiding children to connect with their inner wisdom and adjusting the environment to the capacity of every child.
What Matters in Education is:
building confidence, encouraging curiosity, and fostering love for life long learning!
Aly Catolico
3rd Grade Teacher (Temescal)Aly Catolico
What Matters in Education is:
building confidence, encouraging curiosity, and fostering love for life long learning!
What Matters in Education is:
having an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment to learn.
Andie Gaeta
Human Resources & Operations ManagerAndie Gaeta
What Matters in Education is:
having an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment to learn.
Asheena Ward
UAC Extended Day & Classroom Support TeacherAsheena Ward
What Matters in Education is:
the enrichment of culture, spirit, values and everything that characterizes us as human beings.
César Martinez
MS Spanish TeacherCésar Martinez
What Matters in Education is:
the enrichment of culture, spirit, values and everything that characterizes us as human beings.
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 & LearningChris Chun
What Matters in Education is:
learning how to learn—and learning in community—in order to grow as a community
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 TeacherChrissy Hoffman
What matters in education is:
That children and teachers learn, grow, and enhance their well being together. This creates truly transformational education.
What Matters in Education is:
always remembering there is more to learn.
Christin Weber
ECC Teacher (Mariposa Classroom)Christin Weber
What Matters in Education is:
always remembering there is more to learn.
Christine Mytko
6th/7th/8th Grade Science Teacher & STEM Program DirectorChristine Mytko
What Matters in Education is:
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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 CoachCraig Jackson
What Matters in Education is:
fun! When activities are fun, students want to stay engaged which allows for true learning to happen.
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 LeaderDanette Swan
What Matters in Education is:
joy. With joy comes a freedom that allows magical, powerful, important learning experiences to take hold.
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 CoordinatorDaniel 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.
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
What Matters in Education is:
nurturing a child’s understanding of the world through exploration and self-expression.
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
What matters in education is:
A solid foundation, giving children the tools they need to lead.
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 LeaderDerek Payne
What Matters in Education is:
helping students develop their curiosity. They need to build their ability to seek the truth.
What Matters in Education is:
Empathy, accessibility, self-expression, collaboration, and critical thinking
Elise Wilks
Chief Financial OfficerElise Wilks
What Matters in Education is:
Empathy, accessibility, self-expression, collaboration, and critical thinking
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
What Matters in Education is:
nurturing a child’s understanding of the world through exploration and self-expression.
Emily Butterfly
ECC Ex-Day Teacher & Enrichment SpecialistEmily Butterfly
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 SpecialistEmily Crawford
What Matters in Education is:
Embracing the "uh oh" moment and relishing in the "aha" moments.
Fordy Shoor
8th English Teacher & MS Executive Functioning CoachFordy Shoor
What Matters in Education is:
Patience and Faith
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 TeacherGladys Barrios
What Matters in Education is:
Consistency, application of what you are learning and ensuring a great learning environment for everyone in the classroom.
What Matters in Education is:
awakening curiosity beyond your own culture and respecting different beliefs.
Griselda Kondo
ECC Teacher (Live Oak Classroom)Griselda Kondo
What Matters in Education is:
awakening curiosity beyond your own culture and respecting different beliefs.
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 ArtistHelia Pouyanfar
What Matters in Education is:
knowing no matter how young you are you still can change the world for the better!
Jennifer Tilson
MS Academic Learning SpecialistJennifer Tilson
Jennifer Tilson
MS Academic Learning Specialist
jtilson@theberkeleyschool.org
What Matters in Education is:
that each student’s world and heart is expanded.
Julia Shields
4th-6th Academic Learning SpecialistJulia Shields
What Matters in Education is:
that each student’s world and heart is expanded.
What Matters in Education is:
helping students understand themselves as learners through the process of art making.
Julianne Hughes
ECC-3rd Teaching ArtistJulianne Hughes
What Matters in Education is:
helping students understand themselves as learners through the process of art making.
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-3rd Academic Learning SpecialistKatie 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
What Matters in Education is:
the passion and love for learning.
Katt Guerlac
ECC Associate Teacher & Extended Day Team LeaderKatt Guerlac
What Matters in Education is:
the passion and love for learning.
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
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.
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 Admissions & K-5 Dean of StudentsLamar Johnson
What Matters in Education is:
Creating an environment where all types of learners feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their ideas.
Leslie Cruz
1st/2nd Grade Teacher (Blackberry Creek Classroom)Leslie Cruz
What Matters in Education is:
connecting
What Matters in Education is:
Creating a space where youth can thrive and be their best selves
Lizette Flores
UAC Front Office AdministratorLizette Flores
What Matters in Education is:
Creating a space where youth can thrive and be their best selves
Louisa Mascuch
ECC Teacher (Mariposa Classroom)Louisa Mascuch
Louisa Mascuch
ECC Teacher (Eugenia Classroom)
lmascuch@theberkeleyschool.org
What Matters in Education is:
that every student feels empowered to reach their full potential.
Maple Molina
Data Manager & K-8 Program CoordinatorMaple Molina
What Matters in Education is:
that every student feels empowered to reach their full potential.
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 CoordinatorMason Hanson
What Matters in Education is:
empowering students to boldly ask "why?" and "how?". Pursuing the answers drives innovation and change-making.
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 SchoolMitch Bostian
What Matters in Education is:
helping all students feel simultaneously seen and supported in every way: academically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
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
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
ECC Teacher Aide (Caterpillar)Molly Sopher
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
What Matters in Education is:
Imagination. Knowledge is powerful, and imagination can help us see different things and opens brand new paths to knowledge.
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
What Matters in Education is:
creating a space where kids feel safe enough to learn, make friends, and build strong social skills.
What Matters in Education is:
community. TBS is a supportive learning community for children and adults alike.
Paula D. Farmer
Director of Community & BelongingPaula D. Farmer
What Matters in Education is:
community. TBS is a supportive learning community for children and adults alike.
What Matters in Education is:
Fostering a love of learning through individuality and engagement.
Rachel Silvas
Early Childhood Enrollment ManagerRachel Silvas
What Matters in Education is:
Fostering a love of learning through individuality and engagement.
Randy Yee
What Matters in Education is:
connecting with the present.
What Matters in Education is:
relationships. Transformative learning does not occur in isolation. It occurs in relationship.
Rebecca Blythe
ECC DirectorRebecca Blythe
What Matters in Education is:
relationships. Transformative learning does not occur in isolation. It occurs in relationship.
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 & SafetyRoseMarie Ezra
What Matters in Education is:
Not the quantity but the quality - how it’s being taught to instill curiosity to learn.
Safia Abdul-Sabur
ECC Teacher (Mariposa Classroom)Safia Abdul-Sabur
Samantha Arredondo
ECC Associate Teacher (Caterpillar Classroom)Samantha Arredondo
What Matters in Education is:
Respect for children’s individuality, thoughts and ideas.
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) & 3rd-5th Team LeaderSamantha Snook
What Matters in Education is:
empathy and empowerment. Let’s empower our children to feel deeply and lift up others.
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 SpecialistStephen Cahill
What Matters in Education is:
growing to know yourself as a learner and as a community member.
What Matters in Education is:
Equality, reciprocity and creativity in different learning styles.
Valerie Dunn
ECC Associate & Ex-Day TeacherValerie Dunn
What Matters in Education is:
Equality, reciprocity and creativity in different learning styles.
What Matters in Education is:
furthering the next generation.
Yu Ren Lin
CustodianYu Ren Lin
What Matters in Education is:
furthering the next generation.