2111 International Boulevard, Oakland, California 94606, United States
Ms. Yolanda Cordova
Office Manager
Ms. Yolanda Cordova has being with the school since 2012 and brings a bright smile and professionalism to our families. As our Office Manager, she is your go-to source for many of the questions you may have when enrolling your new student. 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.
Email: yolandaa@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
MS. JESSICA BOOKER
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Coordinator
Ms. Jessica, is very proud to be from Oakland, CA. She have taught 5th grade and 6th-8th grade History at CSCE. She has a degree in Visual Communications from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in San Francisco, CA. She loves fashion, art, sports and traveling. This is her 2nd year as the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Coordinator.
She is looking forward to having another great year here at CSCE!
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La Sra. Jessica está muy orgullosa de ser de Oakland, CA. Ha enseñado Historia de quinto grado y de sexto a octavo grado en CSCE. Tiene una licenciatura en Comunicaciones Visuales del Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising en San Francisco, CA. Le encanta la moda, el arte, los deportes y viajar. Este es su segundo año como Coordinadora del Programa de Oportunidades Ampliadas de Aprendizaje.
¡Espera tener otro gran año aquí en la CSCE!
Email: jessicab@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
MS. AMY GAERLAN
Multilingual Learners Intervention Specialist/Tier 2
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.
Email: amyg@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
Ms. Desiree Wesley
Instructional Aide & Tier 2
Ms. Desiree, an Instructional Aid at CSCE her role is to support Individual students in classroom, manage classroom behaviors and assist with lesson preparation. My expertise assisting in improving reading skills of struggling students. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
La Sra. Desiree, asistente de instrucción en CSCE, su función es apoyar a los estudiantes individuales en el aula, gestionar el comportamiento en el aula y ayudar con la preparación de las lecciones. Mi experiencia ayuda a mejorar las habilidades de lectura de los estudiantes con dificultades.
Ms. Katherine lopez
TK/K Instructional Aide &Tier 2
Ms. Katherine grew up in El Salvador and has been in California since 2019. She's been working with CSCE for 3 years rising through the ranks and is currently working as our TK/K instructional assistant. She also supports our Tier II staff with assessments and teaching phonics. Ms. Katherine loves pretty much all food but may not want to share your lunch if you order Chinese food. When it comes to a good movie, she's always excited to watch anything starring Keanu Reaves. She loves a good laugh and is always willing to help.
Email: katherinel@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
Ms. Kamiya Mcelvaine
Instructional Aide &Tier 2
Mr. Kody Bayen
1st Grade Instructional Aide
Mr. Kody is excited to be returning as an Instructional Aide at CSCE. He has an educational background in Human Services and believes that giving our youth the best possible education we can is our path towards a better future. Kody is honored to show up for the students in their daily lives and create meaningful connections with them each as individuals. He brings patience, understanding, and fun to the classroom, and cares deeply about meeting each student exactly where they’re at. In his free time Kody can be found skateboarding, reading, and spending time with loved ones. He is proud to be a part of the CSCE’s wonderful Special Education team.
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El Sr. Kody está emocionado de regresar como asistente de instrucción a la CSCE. Tiene experiencia educativa en Servicios Humanos y cree que brindar a nuestros jóvenes la mejor educación posible es nuestro camino hacia un futuro mejor. Kody tiene el honor de estar presente para los estudiantes en su vida diaria y crear conexiones significativas con cada uno de ellos como individuos. Aporta paciencia, comprensión y diversión al aula y se preocupa profundamente por conocer a cada estudiante exactamente donde se encuentra. En su tiempo libre, se puede encontrar a Kody andando en patineta, leyendo y pasando tiempo con sus seres queridos. Está orgulloso de ser parte del maravilloso equipo de Educación Especial de la CSCE.
Ms. Jennifer Lee
4th Grade Instructional Aide
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.
Email: jenniferl@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
Mr. Michael Tang
Instructional Aide
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.
Email: michaelt@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
Ms. Hennessy Jimenez
Food Distribution & Office Support
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!
Email: hennessyj@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
Ms. Hnin Wai
Instructional Aide