Mr. Phillip Gedeon
Head of School
Phillip Gedeon has over 17 years of experience in teaching, leadership, and instructional coaching that has positively influenced and reaffirmed his commitment to education reform in service of students, families and communities. He began his career as a high school math teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District. After receiving his Master and California Credential in school administration, he has served in various senior leadership roles within the charter community such as the Director of Mathematics, Chief Academic Officer, and most recently Chief of Schools.
As an educational leader, he brings an array of elements of high expectations, individualized attention and care to the development of the whole child. He is a champion for students of all backgrounds and a zealous advocate for special education, multilingual learners, high-quality and rigorous teaching, inclusivity, data driven practices, social-emotional learning and development, home-to-school partnerships, and trauma informed practices. He comes to CSCE with great joy, enthusiasm and commitment to the work. In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with family, friends and my year old French Bulldog Jon-Luc.
Ms. Anayaxy Barraza
Assistant Head of School
Ms. Anayaxy has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She received her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Saint Mary’s College of California and plans to continue with their master’s program next summer. She was raised in Oakland and found the desire to become a teacher as a result of the resilience and vitality she experienced in the communities she was a part of. She is looking forward to instilling some of that passion and tenacity into her classroom community.
anayaxyb@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
Ms. Kimberly Palmore
Director of Finance & Operations
Kimberly Palmore is thrilled to work as CSCE's Director of Finance & Operations and is looking forward to many years of rewarding service to this wonderful institution! Born and raised in Oakland, Kimberly graduated from Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, CA, and attended the University of California, Berkeley where she majored in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Child Development. After operating a family child care for over 10 years, Kimberly transitioned into the field of Education where she has worked in all facets of administration. Prior to joining CSCE, she worked at other Oakland charter schools, serving in the area of Accounting and Finance Management. In her spare time Kimberly enjoys spending time with her children, serving as a Girl Scout Troop leader and working as a Youth Ministry leader at her church.
kimberlyp@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
Ms. Yolanda Cordova
Office Manager
Ms. Yolanda Cordova has being with the school since 2012 and brings a bright smile and professionalism to our front office. As office manager, she is your go-to source for many of the questions you may have and is often the first face your children will see. Ms. Yolanda brings a level of dedication to CSCE and is an asset to our administrative team with her insight. Ms. Yolanda is also a dedicated mother who is always looking to go on a new adventure with her boys.
yolandaa@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
MR.Malcolm Defils
Dean of Student Culture