Faculty and Staff

Alejandra nació en Aberdeen, Washington y se mudó al Área de la Bahía hace diez años después de casarse. Trabajó como asistente de maestros en una escuela de PK. Alejandra se dedica a estar bien informada y quería compartir su experiencia y continuar aprendiendo más sobre las operaciones escolares. Cuando no está trabajando, le encanta estar cerca de cuerpos de agua (océanos, lagos, etc.) para reencontrarse con su ser interior.

Alejandra was born in Aberdeen, Washington and moved to the Bay Area ten years ago after getting married. She worked as a teachers assistant at a Pk school. Alejandra is dedicated to being knowledgeable and wanted to share her expertise and continue to learn more about school operations. When she is not working, she loves being near bodies of water (oceans, lakes, etc.) to reengage with her inner self.

La Dra. Paola V. Clark aporta más de 19 años de experiencia en escuelas independientes nacionales e internacionales de PK a12 y entornos de educación superior. La Dra. Clark tiene el honor de servir como la nueva Directora en la Escuela Bilingüe Internacional. Originaria de Miami, Florida, la Dra. Clark asistió a una escuela independiente bilingüe inglés-español en Lima, Perú, donde obtuvo su Diploma IB. La Dra. Clark obtuvo una licenciatura en biotecnología de la Universidad Nacional Agraria la Molina en Lima, Perú, una maestría en ciencias en educación científica de la Nova Southeastern University en Fort Lauderdale, Florida, y un doctorado en educación en currículo e instrucción de la Universidad de Florida Central (UCF) en Orlando. También ha completado cursos avanzados en Liderazgo Educativo a nivel de Especialista y posee un Certificado Profesional en Educación / Tecnología Educativa. El Dr. Clark actualmente está estudiando pARA RECIBIR un Certificado Académico Ejecutivo en Gestión de organizaciones sin Fines de Lucro en la Kellogg School of Management – ​​Northwestern University, y también es miembro de la Asociación Nacional de Aspirantes a Directores de Colegios Independientes..

 

Dr. Paola V. Clark brings over 19 years of experience in national and international PK-12 independent schools and higher education settings. Dr. Clark is honored to serve as the new, Head of School at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional. A native of Miami, Florida, Dr. Clark attended an English-Spanish bilingual independent school in Lima, Peru, where she obtained her IB Diploma. Dr. Clark earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from Universidad Nacional Agraria la Molina in Lima, Peru, a Master of Science degree in Science Education from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and a Doctor of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando. She has also completed advanced coursework in Educational Leadership a the Specialist level and holds a Professional Certificate in Education/Instructional Technology. Dr. Clark is currently pursuing an Executive Scholar Certificate in Non-profit Management at the Kellogg School of Management–Northwestern University, and is also a National Association of Independent Schools Aspiring Heads Fellow.

 

Karen Hayes pasó los primeros 18 años de su carrera en Ventas y Marketing en una empresa global de productos de consumo. Como ejecutiva, Karen viajó extensamente a nivel nacional e internacional creando y ejecutando plataformas de venta estratégicas, relanzando marcas de miles de millones de dólares y desarrollando procesos de trabajo de retención para los mejores talentos.

Karen recibió su B.S. en Marketing de la Universidad de Howard y su MBA de la Haas School of Business de UC Berkeley. En la comunidad, Karen ha sido miembro activo del programa Big Brother, Big Sister, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Boys and Girls Club y ha servido como tutora voluntaria. También contribuyó al desarrollo de aquellos que persiguen una educación superior al trabajar como instructora universitaria en los cursos de Administración de Empresas de Florida Atlantic University.

A Karen le encanta pasar tiempo con su familia, explorar nuevas cocinas, viajar y ser voluntaria en la comunidad. Lo que más entusiasma a Karen de unirse al equipo de EBI es tener la oportunidad de ser una fuerza positiva en un mundo cambiante donde nuestros hijos son el futuro.

 

Karen Hayes spent the first 18 years of her career in Sales & Marketing at a global consumer products firm. As an executive, Karen traveled extensively both nationally and internationally creating and executing strategic selling platforms, re-launching billion dollar brands and developing retention work processes for top talent. 

Karen received her B.S. in Marketing from Howard University and her MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. In the community, Karen has been an active member of the Big Brother, Big Sister program, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Boys and Girls Club and has served as a volunteer tutor. She also contributed to the development of those pursuing a higher education by working as a college instructor at Florida Atlantic University for Business Management courses.

Karen loves spending time with her family, exploring new cuisines, traveling and volunteering in the community. What excites Karen most about joining the EBI team is having the opportunity to be a positive force in a changing world where our children are the future.
 

Zeltzin nació y creció en la Ciudad de México, donde estudió Derecho y practicó Derecho de Propiedad Intelectual con especial atención en marcas registradas y derechos de autor. Obtuvo su certificado en Interpretación Legal Español-Inglés de la Universidad Estatal de SF en 2016, y considera que el bilingüismo es una habilidad valiosa y extremadamente útil en la comunidad cada vez más globalizada en la actualidad. Zeltzin se unió a la comunidad de EBI en la primavera de 2012 y está muy feliz de ser miembro de un equipo en el que la diversidad, la riqueza de diferentes culturas y el aprendizaje están presentes todos los días. Ella vive en Oakland con su esposo Russell, y ambos disfrutan viajando, probando nuevos restaurantes y volviendo a visitar sus favoritos favoritos. Y de vez en cuando, quedandose en casa viendo películas.

Zeltzin was born and raised in Mexico City, where she studied Law, and practiced Intellectual Property Law with a focus in trademarks and copyright. She obtained her certificate in Spanish-English Legal Interpretation from SF State University in 2016, and considers bilingualism a valuable and extremely useful skill in today’s increasingly global community. Zeltzin joined the EBI community in the Spring 2012 and is very happy to be a member of a team in which diversity, the richness of different cultures, and learning are present every day. She lives in Oakland with her husband Russell, and they both enjoy travel, trying new restaurants and visiting old favorites. And every now and then, to just stay home and watch movies.

Gary’s personal development and life experiences as a first-generation Filipino immigrant growing up in the Philippines, Guam, and Hawaii, he understands the impact of one’s identity on life outcomes. Gary has a deep understanding of the need to integrate diversity and multiculturalism into institutions and policies. Gary is committed to helping create opportunities, and develop and provide supports for all students, families, schools, and the community.

Gary has 27 years of experience in education as a psychologist, counselor, teacher, educational specialist, professor, consultant, and coach. His experiences are wide and varied, covering a variety of educational, psychological, behavioral, emotional, and cultural issues with diverse populations, and spanning many settings. He has in-depth knowledge of learning, learning differences, research and design, data analysis, psychological foundations and testing, mental health, human development, individual and family counseling, diversity and multiculturalism, and human sexuality. Equally important, Gary applies his knowledge and skills in meaningful and collaborative ways that allow his clients and students to grow and prosper.

Gary holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Washington State University, a M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology, a MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Cal State Northridge, and a B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley.

Dave Mitchell is a Bay Area native originally from Alameda. Dave has worked as Security at Amoeba Music, a Sales Rep at the East Bay Express, and a Custodian at Griffin Nursery School. As a Facilities Worker at EBI, Dave strives to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency. Dave enjoys writing, collecting vinyl records, and amateur photography in his free time.

Sara nació en la Ciudad de México y creció en San Diego, CA. Criada en un hogar bicultural, los viajes entre México y los Estados Unidos establecen sus fuertes raíces en la comprensión intercultural y el amor por los viajes. Sara completó su licenciatura en biología y estudios de posgrado en enseñanza de inglés como segundo idioma en la Universidad Gonzaga. Su experiencia profesional es en educación superior internacional, enfocada en servicios estudiantiles, enseñanza del idioma inglés, reclutamiento, admisiones e inscripciónes. La misión de EBI resuena con la filosofía educativa de Sara y está entusiasmada de ser parte y promover la comunidad de EBI.

En su tiempo libre, Sara disfruta probando nuevas comidas, leyendo, viajando, mantenerse activa a través de la exploración y ser la mejor tía del mundo para sus sobrinos y sobrinas.

 

Sara was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Diego, CA. Raised in a bi-cultural household, travel between Mexico and the U.S. set her strong roots in cross-cultural understanding and a love of travel. Sara completed her Bachelors in Biology and graduate studies in Teaching English as a Second Language at Gonzaga University. Her professional background is in international higher education, focused on student services, English language instruction, recruitment, admissions and enrollment. EBI's mission resonates with Sara's own educational philosophy and she is excited to be a part of and promote EBI's community.

In her free time, Sara enjoys trying new foods, reading, travel, staying active through exploration and being the world's best Tía to her nephews and nieces. 

A nerd, a writer, and a physics buff, Reggie is a small-town guy from Northern California making his way in the big city. Reggie is a proud (dog) dad to two little girls, Rumi (7 years old) and Gremly (under one year). Reggie is a big fan of the outdoors, whether he’s snowboarding, camping, or just hiking with his dogs through Tilden Park. Reggie moved to Berkeley in 2013 to cover investment in real assets and energy as a reporter and journalist. He has also worked in marketing and PR for a number of bay area tech and blockchain startups. Reggie is a musician whom you may catch playing bass at a local venue in the East Bay. Reggie is excited to share his love of math with EBI students and help them find their numerical groove.

Kyla es nativa de Berkeley y apasionada por enseñar y tocar música. Violinista desde los cinco años, Kyla creció estudiando música clásica y música klezmer y descubrió su amor por la improvisación a través de la exploración de Son Jarocho, Son Huasteco, "jazz gitano", música balcánica, danzón y boleros. Desde entonces, ha viajado a Veracruz varias veces para estudiar, grabar y actuar con sus mentores allí, y actualmente toca con los grupos locales Tarimba y Cascada de Flores. Kyla es una maestra dedicada; además de muchos años impartiendo clases de alfabetización a estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria en Richmond, enseñó música en la Escuela Primaria Wilson y clases de violín y música en el East Bay Center for the Performing Arts. En 2016-17, Kyla participó en el programa Adventures in Music de la Sinfónica de San Francisco, realizando un programa interactivo de música mexicana desde Pre-Kínder hasta segundo grado en más de cien escuelas públicas de San Francisco. Más recientemente, Kyla completó la pasantía intensiva de enseñanza de música Orff Schulwerk en la Escuela de San Francisco. ¡Está muy emocionada de ser parte de la comunidad EBI!

Kyla is a Berkeley native who is passionate about teaching and playing music. A violinist since the age of five, Kyla grew up studying classical and Klezmer music and discovered her love of improvisation through the exploration of Son Jarocho, Son Huasteco, "gypsy jazz", Balkan music, danzón and boleros. She has since traveled to Veracruz a number of times to study, record and perform with her mentors there, and currently plays with local groups Tarimba and Cascada de Flores. Kyla is a dedicated teacher; in addition to many years teaching literacy classes to middle and high school students in Richmond, she taught music at Wilson Elementary School, and violin and musicianship classes at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts. In 2016-17, Kyla participated in the San Francisco Symphony's Adventures in Music program, performing an interactive Mexican music program to kindergarten through second graders in over one hundred San Francisco public schools. Most recently, Kyla completed the intensive Orff Schulwerk music teaching internship at the San Francisco School. She is excited to be part of the EBI community!

Maritoña es de Tapachula, México. Ella vino a los Estados Unidos en 2009. Tiene varios años de experiencia trabajando como niñera en México y en los Estados Unidos. En su tiempo libre le gusta cocinar y estudiar técnicas de medicina natural y compartir con otros su conocimiento al respecto. Está emocionada de unirse al equipo de Aventura porque le encanta enseñar español a sus alumnos y aprender de ellos mientras juegan y se divierten juntos.

Maritoña is from Tapachula, Mexico. She came to the United States in 2009. She has several years of experience working as a nanny in Mexico and in the United States. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and studying natural medicine techniques and sharing with others her knowledge about it. She is excited to join Aventura team because she loves teaching her students Spanish and learn from them while playing and having fun together.

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Carmen Hernández nació en México, donde vivió hasta que emigró a los Estados Unidos hace varios años. Carmen continuó sus estudios sobre el desarrollo infantil en los EE. UU. Carmen ha trabajado en las escuelas públicas de Berkeley durante más de 14 años y le apasiona la educación y el apoyo al profesorado y al personal. Además, Carmen ha apoyado a la comunidad EBI desde que se fundó la escuela, primero como voluntaria y luego como asistente. Carmen está casada y tiene tres hijos, la más joven de los cuales es una antigua alumna de EBI.

Carmen Hernández was born in Mexico where she lived until she migrated to the United States several years ago. Carmen continued her studies of childhood development in the U.S. Carmen has worked in Berkeley public schools for more than 14 years and is passionate about education and supporting faculty and staff. Additionally, Carmen has supported the EBI community since the school was founded, first as a volunteer and later as an assistant. Carmen is married and has three children, the youngest of which is an EBI alumni.

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Beatriz Martínez es hispanohablante, originaria de Colombia y ahora reside en Oakland con sus dos hijas y su esposo. Beatriz es la última incorporación de EBI al equipo español de PK, pero ha estado involucrada con EBI en varias capacidades a lo largo de los años. Le apasiona ayudar a los niños a prosperar, así como brindar apoyo continuo a sus familias. Beatriz tiene una licenciatura en educación de la primera infancia, experiencia como maestra de preescolar y como maestra asociada de español de segundo grado en EBI. Beatriz está muy emocionada de trabajar en EBI porque, como aprendiz de un segundo idioma, valora y comprende la importancia de la adquisición del idioma. Ella es una educadora entusiasta que brinda orientación positiva mientras sus alumnos aprenden orgánicamente español a la vez que comprenden los conceptos de Pre-K. En su tiempo libre, Beatriz disfruta llevar a sus hijas al parque, a nadar y a visitar la biblioteca.

Beatriz Martínez is a native Spanish speaker, originally from Colombia and now resides in Oakland with her two daughters and husband. Beatriz is EBI's newest addition to the Spanish PK team but has been involved with EBI in various capacities over the years. She is passionate about helping children thrive, as well as providing ongoing support to their families. Beatriz has a degree in early childhood education, experience as a preschool teacher, and as a Spanish second grade Associate teacher at EBI. Beatriz is very excited to work at EBI because as a second language learner herself, she values and understands the importance of language acquisition. She is an enthusiastic educator who provides positive guidance as her students organically learn Spanish while grasping Pre-K concepts. In her free time, Beatriz enjoys taking her daughters to the park, swimming and visiting the library.

 

 

Alex nació en El Salvador y está casado con una maravillosa mujer salvadoreña. Juntos tienen tres hijos increíbles: dos hermosas niñas y un niño maravilloso. Alex estudió en la Universidad Nacional de El Salvador de 1998 a 2004 para obtener una licenciatura en enseñanza del idioma inglés. Trabajó como profesor en UNICAES (Universidad Católica de El Salvador) enseñando gramática y composición de inglés y también trabajó como profesor de traducción de inglés (estrategias de enseñanza para traducir inglés al español) en IEPROES (una guardería) en Santa Ana, El Salvador. Alex trabajó durante diez años como maestro principal en los grados 1-3 en la Escuela Primaria Lamatepec en la ciudad de La Libertad en El Salvador. Alex también tiene una Maestría en Consejería Familiar y ha ayudado a muchas familias a desarrollar planes educativos para sus hijos que van desde los siete hasta los diez años. Alex trabajó durante 12 años en las escuelas del Bachillerato Internacional del mundo como maestro del Programa de Año Primario. Ha trabajado en la Escuela Bilingüe Internacional desde 2015. Alex aprende continuamente y, a través de cursos de desarrollo profesional, siempre está aprendiendo técnicas nuevas y creativas para hacer que el aprendizaje sea divertido y significativo. Lo que más le gusta a Alex de sus estudiantes es su espontaneidad y curiosidad por aprender cosas nuevas. Planea escribir un libro que comparta sus experiencias de aprendizaje como maestro para guiar a otros educadores en su viaje de enseñanza a medida que aprenden tanto de sus habilidades más fuertes como de sus errores.

Alex was born in El Salvador and is married to a wonderful Salvadoran woman. Together they have three awesome children - two beautiful girls and an amazing little boy. Alex studied at the National University of El Salvador from 1998 to 2004 to obtain a B.A in English Language Teaching. He worked as a professor at UNICAES (Universidad Católica de El Salvador) teaching English Grammar and composition and also worked as a Translation English Teacher (Teaching strategies for translating English into Spanish) at IEPROES (a Nursery School) in Santa Ana, El Salvador. Alex worked for ten years as a lead teacher in Grades 1-3 at Lamatepec Elementary School in the city of La Libertad in El Salvador. Alex also has a Masters Degree in Family Counseling and has helped many families develop Educational Plans for their children ranging in ages from seven to ten years old. Alex worked for 12 years in the International Baccalaureate schools of the world as a Primary Year Program teacher. He has worked at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional since 2015. Alex is a continuous learner and through professional development courses, he is always learning new and creative techniques to make learning fun and meaningful. What Alex loves most about his students is their spontaneity and curiosity for learning new things. He is planning to write a book that shares his learning experiences as a teacher to guide other educators in their teaching journey as they learn from both his strongest skills and also, his mistakes.

Tiffany was born in Toronto, Canada but grew up in Hong Kong and Massachusetts. She has a BA in English Literature and a MA in Literary & Cultural Studies. She brings both national and international experience at the elementary and high school levels, having taught IB Diploma and IGCSE English in a bilingual school in Hong Kong before relocating to California where she taught 5th grade. She is excited to be in the Bay Area and to join the EBI community!

 

Judith nació en Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Se graduó de la Universidad Católica de Honduras en Administración de Empresas y trabajó como secretaria en una organización sin fines de lucro de Alemania. Al mismo tiempo, participó trabajando con niños en actividades lúdicas para desarrollar y desarrollar la autoconfianza. Más tarde comenzó su propio negocio y luego se mudó al Área de la Bahía con su esposo. ¡Le encanta trabajar con niños y está muy emocionada de trabajar en EBI como maestra de Aventura!

Judith was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. She graduated from Universidad Católica de Honduras in Business Administration and worked as a secretary in a Germany non profit organization. At the same time she was involved working with children in playful activities to build and developed self-confidence. Later started her own business and then moved to the Bay Area to her husband. She loves working with children and she is super excited to work in EBI as an Aventura teacher!

An enthusiastic, dedicated educator who has an exceptional love of learning. 

Dee-Ann graduated from teachers training college in Johannesburg, South Africa with a 4 year double diploma (HDip Ed PP/JP) specializing in teaching children from 6 to 10 years in age. She has had the privilege of working in the teaching profession for 20 years. Dee-Ann ran her own business, an educational robotics design and technology program, with emphasis on training teachers and giving back to the community. She got to meet and work with renowned speech and occupational therapists, enhancing her understanding of how students learn in different ways and has had a rich and diverse experience in educating children from all over South Africa. In December 2014 she relocated to the Bay Area from South Africa. Dee-Ann moved after winning our diversity visa in the green card lottery, she still didn't want to leave her home country and families but after her husband, Kevin, got an incredible job opportunity in San Francisco, Dee-Ann could not say no. They feel very fortunate to live this amazing adventure. They have a daughter, Gabriella, in Middle School and a son, Cameron, in High School and two rescue dogs who flew all the way from South Africa with us. Dee-Ann loves to learn and study, at the moment she is learning as much as she possibly can about IB PYP, having just completed her 1st level certification. She am in the process of learning all there is to know about the California educational system. Dee-Ann looks forward to this wonderful opportunity of being a part of EBI and getting to know and teach everyone of your 2nd graders.

Alicia was born in Lima, Peru. She has been working at EBI since 2013 as a substitute teacher in different levels, as well as an Aventura teacher. This year she is excited about working in Aventura at PK classroom 2, and as an assistant teacher in Verde during the day. She loves reading, listening to music and walking on the beach. Also, her favorite hobby is solving puzzles.

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Rita was born in El Salvador and moved to the Bay Area in 2008. She has been a teacher and Family Advisor for preschool and first grade for 10 years. She obtained her teaching degree from the Evangelical University of El Salvador and holds an MA in Counseling and Family Education from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Before coming to EBI, she taught 6-year-old children at Centro Escolar La Floresta. As a teacher, one of her goals is to educate children with joy and freedom. Rita has worked with the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate for six years, and hopes to encourage students to develop the attributes of the PYP profile. Rita is married and has a daughter, and she feels fortunate to belong to the EBI family.

Yanet is originally from Sinaloa, Mexico. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and has experience working with children of various ages, including preschoolers. She is very passionate about working with her team and students to learn in new and creative ways.

Ms. Susy is a native Spanish speaker originally from the country of Ecuador, where she previously owned and ran a school for 26 years. There she gained invaluable experience, exposing her to all aspects of education and education administration from the role of teacher to the role of principal. After immigrating to the USA, Ms. Susy became a Spanish teacher at Lighthouse Community Charter Public School in East Oakland. There she taught Spanish and ESL and loved to incorporate lessons about Latin American culture into her classes so that students become engaged and learn about their Latino heritage.

As a teacher, she uses a practical and flexible approach in order to promote interaction and incorporate student creativity. With 30 years of teaching experience, she is proud to have taught generations and to have seen some of her best students grow up to become successful contributors as adults. 

When she is not teaching, Ms. Susy enjoys singing, dancing, cooking, riding roller coasters and visiting Ecuador to see her family and kids, Joshua and Sarah. She is so excited to join EBI family and learn to become an even better teacher.   


 

Olga nació y creció en Colombia. Estudió en la Universidad Javeriana de Bogotá, especializándose en Educación. También estudió Gestión de Instituciones Educativas, en la Universidad del Tolima en Columbia. Trabajó durante 20 años en educación en Columbia. A Olga le gusta viajar para aprender sobre otras culturas y comparte el amor por el fútbol con su hijo menor.

Olga was born and grew up in Columbia. She studied at the Javeriana University of Bogota, majoring in Education. She also studied Management of Educational Institutions, at the University of Tolima in Columbia. She worked for 20 years in education in Columbia. Olga likes to travel to learn about other cultures and she shares a love of football with her youngest son.

Carla Williams-Namboodiri aporta más de 20 años de experiencia como educadora en los niveles de educación media, secundaria y superior. Comenzó a enseñar inglés en el International House en Johannesburgo, Sudáfrica. En la actualidad, se desempeña como especialista en Humanidades en el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Oakland y como consultora del Proyecto de Escritura del Área de la Bahía, una organización dedicada a mejorar la enseñanza y los usos de la escritura, donde coordina los programas de escritura después de la escuela y durante el verano. Además, Carla ha enseñado enseñanza culturalmente receptiva y multiculturalismo en Holy Names University a estudiantes graduados en el programa de Maestría en Educación. Originaria del sur de Chicago, se graduó de la Universidad de Harvard con una licenciatura en Historia y Gobierno, y más  tarde obtuvo una maestría en francés de la Universidad Clark de Atlanta. Carla también tiene diplomas de posgrado en Enseñanza del Idioma Inglés de la Universidad de Cambridge y ha completado cursos de doctorado en Humanidades. Carla y su esposo Mohan tienen dos hijos: Neelu, estudiante de tercer año en la Universidad Loyola Marymount, y Vijay, un estudiante de octavo grado en Bentley School. Su familia disfruta viendo jugar a los Warriors, los paseos por Albany Bulb y la comida india casera. Ella está agradecida de vivir y trabajar en East Bay y muy emocionada de ser parte de EBI.

 

Carla Williams-Namboodiri brings over 20 years of experience as an educator at the middle, high school, and higher education levels. She began teaching English at the International House in Johannesburg, South Africa. At present, she serves as a district Humanities specialist for Oakland Unified and as a consultant for the  Bay Area Writing Project, an organization dedicated to improving the teaching and uses of writing, where she coordinates after school and summer writing programs. In addition, Carla has taught culturally-responsive teaching and multiculturalism at Holy Names University to graduate students in the Masters in Education program. A native of Chicago’s south side, she graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor of arts in History and Government, later earning a masters in French from Clark Atlanta University. Carla also holds graduate diplomas in English Language Teaching from the University of Cambridge, and has completed doctoral coursework in Humanities. Carla and her husband Mohan have two sons—Neelu, a junior at Loyola Marymount University, and Vijay, an 8th grader at Bentley School. Her family enjoys Warriors games, walks at the Albany Bulb, and homemade Indian food. She is grateful to live and work in the East Bay, and very excited to be a part of EBI.