Mr. Gabriel Ben-Shalom
Art Teacher
Mr. Ben enjoy working with children as it gives me a chance to let out my inner child and to feel like a helpful part of the community. He is inspired by arts, music, creative writing, and science. Waldorf education is a great avenue to explore these interests and it is a grounded philosophy to teach to the whole child.
MS. AMY GAERLAN
Multilingual Learners Intervention Specialist
Ms. Amy brings a calm patience that many of our students need. She studied literacy and speech pathology at Missouri University and volunteered in the classroom for a number of years before becoming part of our staff. Ms. Amy works to not only bring kids up to speed in reading development, but to develop a love of reading outside of the classroom. She keeps her own mini library within her classroom so that her students have easy access when it comes to finding books to read. Ms. Amy is also our ELPAC LEA and works with all staff members to ensure proper classroom support for our English Language Learners. Ms. Amy is on various committees within the school to help ensure that all of our students have the best academic success possible. amyg@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
Ms. Jennifer Lee
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
Ms. Jennifer was born and raised in Oakland and in Oakland schools, Graduating from Skyline High School. Ms. Jennifer came to CSCE first as a parent volunteer in 2012. The following school year she became the Instructional Assistant in the TK classroom. Ms. Jennifer is working in the 1st garde as a teacher assistant.
jenniferl@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
Mr. Michael Tang
Instructional Assistant
Mr. Mike was born and raised in Oakland. He love teaching kids and giving the fundamentals for sports to them. He also like to create good team chemistry within the kids as a group. He strive to do my best. People that know me will describe me as a people person. During my spare time, He either play basketball or He take scenic photos of nature. Whenever he take time off to go on a vacation it will be either out of state or out of the country . On top of that, he love to spend time with close friends and family.
michaelt@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
Ms. Hennessy Jimenez
Food Distribution & Office Support
Ms.Hennessy/Ms. H is a young high school graduate who is studying acupuncture therapy in hopes to one day run her own office practice. Her interest revolve around cooking, travel, and equine. Ms. H was born and raised in Oakland CA, she spent all of her summers at her grandfather’s ranch where she learned to ride horses and care for many different animals. Ms. H hopes to provide nutritious breakfast and lunch so students may develop to their full potential while at CSCE!
hennessyj@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
Ms. Katherine
Custodian
Coming Soon!