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Her favorite subject in school was Psychology. She has a BA from UC Berkeley, and two MAs in Education, one from the University of Pennsylvania, and one from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is currently learning about dog training - obedience and behavior modification. She loves trail running (and sand dunes at the beach!) with her dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/1f962f1e-c11e-4af6-bf62-6a6f6d244fef/MCarter.jpg Our Team (Copy) Megan Carter believes that quality education and being able to make informed choices about your future is a right for every child, not a privilege. Megan loves building relationships in the school community and seeing students grow and thrive! Megan grew up in London, and then Essex, in England. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Durham, UK, and more recently her graduate study at UC Berkeley, CA. Megan enjoys reading fiction, writing, traveling, and sports -- especially Arsenal FC! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/418b74e1-a2bc-4085-8312-d090d9467475/image_67165185.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out For Toby Childs, working with young adults inspires him and gives him energy. He loves trying to give back to students in the same way the amazing teachers he had in Middle School, High School and College did for him. His favorite subjects were Art, English and Theater and he is interested in learning more HISTORY!! because you can always learn more from different perspectives. He is from Mazama, Washington: Population 137. He has a BA in Creative Writing from Western Washington University and outside of school he enjoys climbing, running, art and doing carpentry around the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/b3105ae4-b17a-49a8-9e99-f7c3d61acf96/ADale.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Ariel Dale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/ed96e038-67a5-4c98-a766-7be67e798722/IMG_4872.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Jeff Grossmann loved his Engineering classes, where he got to work on a team and build projects. But he didn't get to experience this until college so he’s excited to help our students build their creativity and problem-solving confidence in a hands-on way in high school. His favorite subjects are Physics and Algebra. He grew up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has a BA in Engineering from Dartmouth College, and would like to learn more Spanish. Outside of work he spends time with his family, including 2 young daughters, and riding his bike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/4ef1ba38-c93c-41d0-9572-f7ad201380d8/IMG_4633.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/cec0c182-ed4c-42d7-bd7b-8c2d6bc2f470/IMG-4886.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/20b98c9f-5582-4f5c-8b11-4e14e68dfc2c/Musselman.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Bailey Musselman works in education because school was her safe space and gave her the opportunity to discover the world alongside her own identity. She has always loved reading and discussing literature. Her favorite course in college was about Jane Austen's novels and their film adaptations. She has a BA in English Literature with minors in Creative Writing and Spanish from Knox College. She has an MA in Secondary Education from Alverno College and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Education from the University of Dayton. She wants to continue building her Spanish speaking skills and enjoys hiking and journaling outside of work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/680b3f9f-1a0c-478d-bd0d-b505c06ce0fd/IMG_6209.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/e1eb4f3c-f380-4b3e-a505-faeb1b49d2ff/IMG_5440.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Ayesha Khalid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/ba171b39-c327-43c4-a261-67778fc54681/CLiu.jpg Our Team (Copy) Colton Liu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/cc7ae795-70c4-4e20-9497-424054c017da/JLopez.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/a6732ca6-5ff7-4c57-a7fa-22303d81740f/1.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/e81d861b-eb3d-42df-b7dd-2f996f619ce3/IMG-0036.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Yenzy loves working with youth in her community. She likes to be a friendly face to the students that can also support them and guide them toward college. She grew up in the East Bay. English was her favorite subject in high school and Chicano studies in college. She has a BA in Spanish Linguistics with a minor in Chicano Studies. She enjoys going on hikes and baking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/ce3d35a4-2438-45cc-9e1b-9b6329171a68/Tull.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Meka Tull was exposed to the educational field at a young age because her mother was a Speech Pathologist and worked with severely disabled individuals. In high school she wasn’t sure she’d be working in education, but after completing her undergraduate program, her mother proposed she consider a job in school psychology believing it'd be a good fit for her personal and professional goals. In high school she took a memorably physiology class and in college, she loved Black Studies courses, particularly classes related to civil rights issues, and at one time wanted to become a Civil Rights Attorney. Her BA is in Black Studies and Sociology from UCSB and her MA is in School Psychology from Howard University. She recently adopted a rescue dog so has a current interest in getting good at dog training! She was born in Oakland and grew up in El Cerrito/SF Bay Area and outside of work enjoys cooking, cycling, and spending time with family and friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/a17b702d-5e38-4781-ba9e-06b7b8ca4c18/IMG_5430.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/777d1fe4-eee2-4ba1-85af-fb10fe1cbda1/IMG_4782.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Alex Perkins works in education because he believes all students deserve the opportunity to pursue their dreams. His favorite subject was Geometry and he has a BA in Politics from Pomona College. He grew up in the Bay Area and is currently educating himself about home improvement. He enjoys road tripping with his family and running/hiking up mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/05e98fb0-4d2f-473b-b477-e3dd0385e2f2/IMG_5432.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/76481a8d-9e86-42be-80a2-48abc336864e/Rahlson.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/f92a4fdb-878c-4c8b-b01b-06789cb40df5/IMG_7243.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Sarah Rhee has experienced firsthand the transformative impact of a great education, and wants to create these opportunities for young people. Her favorite subject in school was English. She went to Virginia Tech and has worked in Bay Area education for close to ten years. She is always working on becoming a better athlete and enjoys reading and getting outdoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/8d0f787c-5f7d-4cca-88ca-f0f63d706d7b/Richmond.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Libby Richmond firmly believes in the transformational power of holding all students to high expectations. She wants doors to be open for all of our students to be able to achieve whatever it is they want to in life. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and has been working in Bay Area schools since 2018. She has a BA in Spanish with minors in political science and chemistry from Knox College. In school, her own favorite subject was math. She enjoys reading and going on long walks with her dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/eecfa4b6-9280-4771-b4e4-d2c7523eedb6/Robinson.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/4807ff9a-a2f2-4fd8-bf7a-df7b7ded4fc2/JSosa.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Jennifer Sosa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/9f6e90ed-b95e-44e4-b8a4-2af8a4f0de16/ARosenthal.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Aaron Rosenthal is passionate about working in education because it presents a unique opportunity to personally transform kids' lives. Originally from our nation's capital, Aaron grew up as a student of DC Public Schools, where he witnessed the profound harm of educational inequality. Aaron’s experience in DCPS always made him want to teach. Now, after graduating from Dartmouth College, Aaron has gotten the chance to do just that. He can't wait! Outside Invictus, you can find Aaron at Fremont High School, where he plays for Oakland's professional ultimate frisbee team, the Spiders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/418b840b-0657-40df-a961-84ff8be908fe/IMG_6217.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Leandro Torres https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/8817a8da-e1a6-4b6f-bd8a-9196d6629476/315003261_5701760713213467_3713415963254604806_n.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Vania Silva truly believes education betters individuals, communities, and societies. She grew up in Reedley, California and her favorite subject was U.S. History. She has a BA in Psychology & Anthropology from Georgetown University and an MA in School Counseling from San Diego State University. She would like to learn sign language and enjoys exploring new areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/d7d4f576-e2f1-4712-8e1a-fa5b271ffd66/IMG_5429.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out Emersyn White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/cd3207ac-02a3-4517-9c42-aed3d51afc6c/IMG-4907.jpg Our Team (Copy) - Make it stand out For Soren Tjernell, any other job seems boring in comparison to education! His favorite subjects were literature and government. He grew up in Marin County, holds a BA in Literature from Claremont McKenna College, and is currently learning French. Outside of school he enjoys building forts with his son! https://www.invictusofrichmond.org/our-team daily 0.75 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/b8de34aa-a7cd-488a-b23e-ecb8ea81003c/Prokopienko.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Esther Prokopienko believes deeply that access to a high-quality education can transform lives and create previously unimaginable futures. She is committed to ensuring that all students are supported to grow and achieve. Originally from upstate New York, Esther has called the Bay Area home since 2012. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/123f5526-3eed-435f-8422-45a6b91c68b5/Kato.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Maren Kato has over 14 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, developing diverse teams in educational and behavioral health organizations. In 2012, she earned her MAEd in Adult Education and Training to enhance her understanding of the adult learner. For six years, Maren taught GED classes to adults with serious mental illnesses (ages ranging between 18-68!). Observing the challenges that her adult students brought with them to their learning spaces, she created and implemented programs that addressed the underlying barriers to education including stress management, trauma recovery, executive functioning impairments, and access to resources. Finding a passion for this work, she pivoted to team development and leadership roles within behavioral health, crisis work, charter school staff sustainability initiatives, and Special Education. She advocated for bringing therapeutic interventions to vulnerable populations AND the professionals who serve them. Maren is committed to improving the student experience by empowering the adults who serve them while approaching complex issues with curiosity, fairness, equity, empathy, and vision. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/4fca7331-98ad-4ba2-8bd6-d77baf26d480/Baah.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Ms. Baah grew up in Ghana, where she learned to value education as a way to open doors and create opportunities. Her journey eventually brought her to Arizona State University, where her passion for learning and teaching deepened. Now, she’s dedicated to helping others reach their potential and build brighter futures through education. Her experiences have taught her that education isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about relationships, growth, and making a difference in people’s lives. When Ms. Baah is not working, she loves reading, cooking traditional dishes, and spending time with family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/b3423ac1-d9c1-4fb4-bce5-1ee3bd08873d/Childs.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Tobias Childs is an educator because of his High School Art teacher, Mr. McCabe, who instilled a love of art and creativity in Tobias who now wants to pass on that passion and education to more future artists of California. Tobias grew up in the mountains of Washington State where he studied art, theatre and creative writing. When he is not painting, drawing, writing or producing a comedy show, he is climbing, skiing, running, cooking or gardening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/12aad1a0-5e06-413e-b5f8-e0c47e2c3b4d/Ding.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Jiayi Ding grew up in Shanghai, China. She attended elementary school through high school there. Ms. Ding then applied for universities in the United States and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from UC Davis. In her spare time, she enjoys video editing and creating animations, which allow her to express her creative thoughts. These hobbies have also helped her develop valuable technical skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/fc781f3e-4126-4a83-973c-cd73a38b8a9e/Rios.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Lucia Rios is passionate about working in education because she wholeheartedly believes that we all deserve a high quality education regardless of our background. As someone who grew up in Richmond, she has seen the impact that a caring and dedicated teacher can have on a students. Having an educator who can truly understand a student’s experience and perspectives truly makes a positive impact on students. This impact lasts throughout high school and beyond, influencing the decisions and paths we take. Ms Rios’s educators pushed her to reach the goals she set for herself. Their guidance led her to Williams College where she studied American Studies and concentrated in Latinx Studies. She was heavily involved in student organizing within her affinity groups and leading the Latinx dance team on campus. Her educators equipped her with the skills and confidence to pursue her interests in and outside of school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/8b976237-3ac9-4467-8123-aa7a2dd00a06/Robertson.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Olivia Robertson grew up in San Luis Obispo, California, where she started tutoring at her school’s after-school math lab in seventh grade. Through middle and high school, she had fantastic teachers who nurtured her love for math, even as she struggled with the subject sometimes. Ms. Robertson attended UC Berkeley to study mathematics, while also continuing to work as a math tutor. It was through this work that she first fell in love with education. She is passionate about working in education because she knows what it feels like to struggle in math class, and also knows that math is for everyone. She wants to pass on her love for the subject to her students, and give them the same problem-solving tools and confidence that her math teachers encouraged in her. In her free time, she enjoy cooking and baking, reading speculative fiction, playing board games, and going on long walks with her rescue dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/a6e985d7-df34-4346-b82d-5ff3b7345e5e/Schauss.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Mr. Schauss focuses on teaching concepts that will be useful to humans, not only in the classroom, but in the course of everyday life. It is his calling to teach students how to locate those concepts in literature, especially when the source material belongs to a different historical moment than ours right now. Though born in San Francisco, Mr. Schauss spent his childhood years in Spain and England. He has a PhD in Philosophy from the New School for Social Research, where his favorite classes were on the history of Western thought and architectural design. Outside the four walls of the classroom, you can find him watching soccer (Hala Madrid!) and on East Bay playgrounds with his six-year-old. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/2875f157-3473-4e97-accf-7072f757caf0/Taylor.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Matt Taylor is passionate about working in education because of a sincere desire to contribute meaningfully to the next generation's growth and development. Mr. Taylor was born and raised in Gainesville, GA and graduated from Middle Georgia State University in 2017. He migrated west for work and found himself landing in California over 10 years ago. He fell in love with the state and has never looked back. When he is not teaching Government and Economics, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing with his dog, reading (especially fantasy and sci-fi), and gaming (at a computer or around a table). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/ef80e8c8-126b-4b86-8beb-5b5d08c597ca/Wiersema.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Julia Wiersema grew up on the beach in Pacific Grove, on the tip of the Monterey Peninsula. Ms. Wiersema went to school at U.C. Santa Barbara… also on the beach! She loves swimming, hiking with her dog, photography, reading, hanging out with her cat, and playing the piano, the cello and the ukulele. She thinks there is nothing more important than opening up the minds of the future! It is a serious and awesome responsibility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/84128980-89b7-424a-9429-5cf1c4c7cebf/Diener.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Chris Diener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/45d5a41a-b7bd-4300-92de-b5fce24367f5/Freeburg.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Rachel Freeburg grew up in Berkeley and went to schools there. She has been an instructional aide for 18 years and loves what she does. Some of her hobbies include reading, doing arts and crafts, walking with her dog, spending time with friends/family, and listening to 90’s R&B, pop, and hip hop. Ms. Freeburg loves working with young people and seeing the world from their unique perspectives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/ac32e140-f2bf-43ba-9cfa-3e4ffe7bfc69/Hansleben.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Ms. Hansleben is passionate about working in education because it is a field that, for her, provides a perfect combination of challenge and reward. She loves the challenges and rewards of building and being part of a learning community that can serve to improve lives and create opportunities for young people and families. She is also passionate about her personal interests and feels it is her job to inspire others to try new, challenging activities no matter what age or skill level. Personal interests and activities have significantly enriched her life and those of her students; some of her favorite activities include flow arts and juggling, garden science and ecology, paddleboarding, hiking, and rollerskating. Ms. Hansleben grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and attended Columbia College for her undergraduate degree in Social Work. Shortly after earning her bachelor's degree, she moved to Arizona and attended Northern Arizona University and earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/a094bc40-d296-48f8-928c-b355d6b82565/Nieves.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Christian Nieves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/ef827d26-73d7-4f53-b71b-bb49b1ca3d28/Benjamin.jpg Our Team Shawn Benjamin believes that education opens doors and opportunities for students to have access to the careers and lives they want to live. She was born in Michigan and grew up in the Bay Area, primarily Marin. Her favorite subject in school was Psychology. She has a BA from UC Berkeley, and two MAs in Education: one from the University of Pennsylvania, and one from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is currently learning about dog training, obedience, and behavior modification. She loves trail running (and sand dunes at the beach!) with her dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/b8de34aa-a7cd-488a-b23e-ecb8ea81003c/Prokopienko.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Esther Prokopienko believes deeply that access to a high-quality education can transform lives and create previously unimaginable futures. She is committed to ensuring that all students are supported to grow and achieve. Originally from upstate New York, Esther has called the Bay Area home since 2012. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/123f5526-3eed-435f-8422-45a6b91c68b5/Kato.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Maren Kato has over 14 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, developing diverse teams in educational and behavioral health organizations. In 2012, she earned her MAEd in Adult Education and Training to enhance her understanding of the adult learner. For six years, Maren taught GED classes to adults with serious mental illnesses (ages ranging between 18-68!). Observing the challenges that her adult students brought with them to their learning spaces, she created and implemented programs that addressed the underlying barriers to education including stress management, trauma recovery, executive functioning impairments, and access to resources. Finding a passion for this work, she pivoted to team development and leadership roles within behavioral health, crisis work, charter school staff sustainability initiatives, and Special Education. She advocated for bringing therapeutic interventions to vulnerable populations AND the professionals who serve them. Maren is committed to improving the student experience by empowering the adults who serve them while approaching complex issues with curiosity, fairness, equity, empathy, and vision. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/cec0c182-ed4c-42d7-bd7b-8c2d6bc2f470/IMG-4886.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Brittany has personally experienced the transformative power of a college education. She is committed to ensuring that students in underserved communities have similar opportunities to earn a college degree, fostering economic mobility and well-being for themselves, their families, and their communities. Brittany grew up on a farm in West Virginia and later moved to California to pursue her bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Education at Stanford University. To follow her passion for education, she completed Stanford's Teacher Education Program (STEP), earning both a master's degree in education and a teaching credential. Brittany taught and served as a teacher-leader at Robertson Continuation School for six years. Looking to expand her leadership in education, she went on to earn a second master's degree in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship from Harvard. Brittany’s favorite subject in school was history, and in her free time, she enjoys watching Formula 1 and playing video and board games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/37270032-e0c0-4c2f-8c0b-0bf959455f26/CWashington.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Born and raised in Oakland, Chris Washington is a passionate advocate of college access and high quality public education. As a first-generation college graduate, he has experienced the uplifting power of mentorship, one-on-one support, and rigorous coursework. He holds a BA in Philosophy from UC Santa Barbara, and a Masters Degree in English with a specialization in TESOL from San Francisco State University. Chris has spent the past decade designing curricula and supporting faculty as an Assistant Dean and Program Director at Hult International Business School, and most recently as the Managing Director of Academics at Noodle, an online program management firm. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking (and cooking shows), live music, video games, and hanging out with Mariah Carey and Nina Simone (his cat and dog). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/4fca7331-98ad-4ba2-8bd6-d77baf26d480/Baah.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Ms. Baah grew up in Ghana, where she learned to value education as a way to open doors and create opportunities. Her journey eventually brought her to Arizona State University, where her passion for learning and teaching deepened. Now, she’s dedicated to helping others reach their potential and build brighter futures through education. Her experiences have taught her that education isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about relationships, growth, and making a difference in people’s lives. When Ms. Baah is not working, she loves reading, cooking traditional dishes, and spending time with family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/1f962f1e-c11e-4af6-bf62-6a6f6d244fef/MCarter.jpg Our Team Megan Carter believes that quality education and being able to make informed choices about your future is a right for every child, not a privilege. Megan loves building relationships in the school community and seeing students grow and thrive! Megan grew up in London, and then Essex, in England. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Durham, UK, and more recently her graduate study at UC Berkeley, CA. Megan enjoys reading fiction, writing, traveling, and sports -- especially Arsenal FC! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/fdc99d24-5cbf-413c-bfa4-52e2d1fafb36/ETramiel.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Eric Tamriel is passionate about working in education because he believes every young person deserves a champion—someone who sees their potential even when they can’t see it themselves. Education has the power to transform lives, and Eric is driven by the opportunity to create environments where students feel safe, challenged, and inspired. Through a blend of structure, compassion, and high expectations, he strives to support students in becoming the best versions of themselves. Whether through academic support, behavior intervention, or life skill development, he is committed to being a consistent presence in the lives of youth—especially those who need it most. Dean Tamriel grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana, where his roots in community and service were shaped early on. He attended Fair Park High School and later went on to play collegiate basketball at the University of North Texas, where he earned my degree. Athletics played a major role in his development, instilling values like discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. Because of athletics, he has had the opportunity to spend a decade living internationally in countries such as Argentina, Israel, and Chile. Outside of work, he enjoy traveling to new places, staying active through basketball, scuba diving, and horseback riding. These interests fuel his belief in experiential learning and the importance of giving students opportunities beyond the classroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/58163be7-cd89-4544-9045-df476cc2d72e/RShapiro.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/d042270a-4e77-4d4d-9abc-30b251fb6e59/Boettcher.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/040a3cc8-c149-466f-a5f2-e12f81b1f9ba/CBuller.jpeg Our Team - Make it stand out Ms Buller grew up 30 minutes South-East of Seattle. She then attended the University of San Francisco where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in English (writing concentration). She is passionate and excited to start her career as an English teacher because in high school her English classes were always a place where she felt safe and understood. She is enthusiastic to bring her experiences and passion to the classroom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/b3423ac1-d9c1-4fb4-bce5-1ee3bd08873d/Childs.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Tobias Childs is an educator because of his High School Art teacher, Mr. McCabe, who instilled a love of art and creativity in Tobias who now wants to pass on that passion and education to more future artists of California. Tobias grew up in the mountains of Washington State where he studied art, theatre and creative writing. When he is not painting, drawing, writing or producing a comedy show, he is climbing, skiing, running, cooking or gardening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/12aad1a0-5e06-413e-b5f8-e0c47e2c3b4d/Ding.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Jiayi Ding grew up in Shanghai, China. She attended elementary school through high school there. Ms. Ding then applied for universities in the United States and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from UC Davis. In her spare time, she enjoys video editing and creating animations, which allow her to express her creative thoughts. These hobbies have also helped her develop valuable technical skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/ed96e038-67a5-4c98-a766-7be67e798722/IMG_4872.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Jeff Grossmann loved his Engineering classes, where he got to work on a team and build projects. But, he didn't get to experience this until college, so he’s excited to help our students build their creativity and problem-solving confidence in a hands-on way in high school. His favorite subjects are Physics and Algebra. He grew up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has a BA in Engineering from Dartmouth College, and would like to learn more Spanish. Outside of work he spends time with his family, including 2 young daughters, and riding his bike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/cbd70449-763e-41fa-9bef-88b2d91d81fe/JHostetter.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Julie Hostetter's passion for education stems from a desire to inspire curiosity, foster a love of learning, and help students discover their interest in science. Her own high school chemistry teacher instilled in her a love for the subject, and she strives to make a similar impact on her students. She is originally from the East Bay and holds a BS in Chemistry from UC Santa Barbara as well as an MS in Polymer Science from Cal Poly SLO. Outside of school, she enjoys long distance running, hot yoga, and watching the latest drama series on TV. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/cc7ae795-70c4-4e20-9497-424054c017da/JLopez.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Jasmin Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/ba377709-0cf7-4960-a783-554766248bc6/MReyes.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/fc781f3e-4126-4a83-973c-cd73a38b8a9e/Rios.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Lucia Rios is passionate about working in education because she wholeheartedly believes that we all deserve a high quality education regardless of our background. As someone who grew up in Richmond, she has seen the impact that a caring and dedicated teacher can have on a students. Having an educator who can truly understand a student’s experience and perspectives truly makes a positive impact on students. This impact lasts throughout high school and beyond, influencing the decisions and paths we take. Ms Rios’s educators pushed her to reach the goals she set for herself. Their guidance led her to Williams College where she studied American Studies and concentrated in Latinx Studies. She was heavily involved in student organizing within her affinity groups and leading the Latinx dance team on campus. Her educators equipped her with the skills and confidence to pursue her interests in and outside of school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/8b976237-3ac9-4467-8123-aa7a2dd00a06/Robertson.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Olivia Robertson grew up in San Luis Obispo, California, where she started tutoring at her school’s after-school math lab in seventh grade. Through middle and high school, she had fantastic teachers who nurtured her love for math, even as she struggled with the subject sometimes. Ms. Robertson attended UC Berkeley to study mathematics, while also continuing to work as a math tutor. It was through this work that she first fell in love with education. She is passionate about working in education because she knows what it feels like to struggle in math class, and also knows that math is for everyone. She wants to pass on her love for the subject to her students, and give them the same problem-solving tools and confidence that her math teachers encouraged in her. In her free time, she enjoy cooking and baking, reading speculative fiction, playing board games, and going on long walks with her rescue dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/9f6e90ed-b95e-44e4-b8a4-2af8a4f0de16/ARosenthal.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Aaron Rosenthal is passionate about working in education because it presents a unique opportunity to personally transform kids' lives. Originally from our nation's capital, Aaron grew up as a student of DC Public Schools, where he witnessed the profound harm of educational inequality. Aaron’s experience in DCPS always made him want to teach. Now, after graduating from Dartmouth College, Aaron has gotten the chance to do just that. Outside Invictus, you can find Aaron at Fremont High School, where he plays for Oakland's professional ultimate frisbee team, the Spiders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/a6e985d7-df34-4346-b82d-5ff3b7345e5e/Schauss.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Mr. Schauss focuses on teaching concepts that will be useful to humans, not only in the classroom, but in the course of everyday life. It is his calling to teach students how to locate those concepts in literature, especially when the source material belongs to a different historical moment than ours right now. Though born in San Francisco, Mr. Schauss spent his childhood years in Spain and England. He has a PhD in Philosophy from the New School for Social Research, where his favorite classes were on the history of Western thought and architectural design. Outside the four walls of the classroom, you can find him watching soccer (Hala Madrid!) and on East Bay playgrounds with his six-year-old. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/4807ff9a-a2f2-4fd8-bf7a-df7b7ded4fc2/JSosa.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Jennifer Sosa is passionate about working in education because it has the power to break down barriers, challenge prejudices, and create a more inclusive and compassionate society. She believes in helping others think critically, freely, creatively, and with empathy. Ms. Sosa grew up in Richmond and attended school in Richmond so she is very excited to serve her own community! She obtained a BA in Hispanic Studies from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. She loves going to bachata social dances and would love to try other types of social dancing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/9ea67260-5dfb-43a8-9e68-87be26d7b5e8/ZSparks.jpeg Our Team - Make it stand out Ms Sparks was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and spent her childhood moving around and attending a plethora of different schools. For a while, school felt like the only constant she had since she knew what to expect when walking into a classroom. It was her senior year of high school when it clicked for her that she wanted to teach. Ms Sparks wanted to contribute to the lives of students in a way that enables them to meaningfully contribute to the world they live in. She is passionate for teaching English because she believes when students learn to read, write, and think critically they can accomplish anything they put their mind to. They can advocate for themselves and their communities. She received her undergraduate degree in English Literature and studied African and African American History at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She then went on to get her masters in Creative Writing with a focus in poetry at San Francisco State University. She has lived in The Bay Area now for three years and hope to continue to be here for a long time. In her free time, she likes to do trivia games, read, and play magic the gathering or dungeons and dragons. She is truly a homebody. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/4502d0ac-bdb9-48d9-90a4-ba0a89771e71/HZhang.jpeg Our Team - Make it stand out Mr Zhang is a Bay Area native who loves hiking, gaming, chess and cultivation. Nothing clears his mind like exploring nature trails. A wise person once said "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" (Google it). As a teacher, he pushes students to approach problems from different perspectives because the best solutions often come from unexpected angles. Whether outdoors, at the board, or in the classroom, he believes curiosity and adaptability make life rewarding. His goal is to build a solid foundation for his students so they are ready to take their first step in society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/2875f157-3473-4e97-accf-7072f757caf0/Taylor.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Matt Taylor is passionate about working in education because of a sincere desire to contribute meaningfully to the next generation's growth and development. Mr. Taylor was born and raised in Gainesville, GA and graduated from Middle Georgia State University in 2017. He migrated west for work and found himself landing in California over 10 years ago. He fell in love with the state and has never looked back. When he is not teaching Government and Economics, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing with his dog, reading (especially fantasy and sci-fi), and gaming (at a computer or around a table). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/cd3207ac-02a3-4517-9c42-aed3d51afc6c/IMG-4907.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out For Soren Tjernell, any other job seems boring in comparison to education! His favorite subjects were literature and government. He grew up in Marin County, holds a BA in Literature from Claremont McKenna College, and is currently learning French. Outside of school he enjoys building forts with his son! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/ef80e8c8-126b-4b86-8beb-5b5d08c597ca/Wiersema.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Julia Wiersema grew up on the beach in Pacific Grove, on the tip of the Monterey Peninsula. Ms. Wiersema went to school at U.C. Santa Barbara… also on the beach! She loves swimming, hiking with her dog, photography, reading, hanging out with her cat, and playing the piano, the cello and the ukulele. She thinks there is nothing more important than opening up the minds of the future! It is a serious and awesome responsibility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/301bc299-5846-4b3e-b267-4a7b9864286b/EAguilar.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Emma Aguilar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/b3105ae4-b17a-49a8-9e99-f7c3d61acf96/ADale.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Ariel Dale attended Fordham University in New York City and played Division 1 basketball. She developed an interest in entertainment while studying at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Dean Dale has collaborated with many successful producers of shows on Youth Radio, Amoeba, Under Armour, and iHeart Radio, all while working alongside young people. Over the past six years, she has been developing leadership skills and empowering young people in Oakland. She’s proud to be an educator. She enjoys watching the students evolve and take pride in their accomplishments. She wants them to know that someone genuinely cares enough about their future to invest time and energy to develop their potential for leadership. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/84128980-89b7-424a-9429-5cf1c4c7cebf/Diener.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Chris Diener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/45d5a41a-b7bd-4300-92de-b5fce24367f5/Freeburg.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Rachel Freeburg grew up in Berkeley and went to schools there. She has been an instructional aide for 18 years and loves what she does. Some of her hobbies include reading, doing arts and crafts, walking with her dog, spending time with friends/family, and listening to 90’s R&B, pop, and hip hop. Ms. Freeburg loves working with young people and seeing the world from their unique perspectives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/d35bff0a-0a32-46e5-9ec5-e48e24d99557/TAdenau.jpeg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/d786b791-9d0a-41a8-beeb-736217842b2f/GBates.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/71876a60-caf3-4dc6-bdf6-bec555028f4c/BGraber.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Ben Graber is passionate about working in education because he believes in the transformative power of learning- especially when young people are given tools to question, explore, and shape the world around them. Education is not just about mastering content, but about helping students find their voice, their confidence, and their sense of purpose. He is committed to creating spaces where every student feels seen, challenged, and supported, and where their diverse identities and lived experiences are honored in the classroom. Mr Graber grew up in Berkeley, California and earned my AA from Laney College before earning an BA and MA from San Francisco State University. His academic and teaching career has centered on amplifying voices often left out of traditional narratives, with a focus on oral history work in partnership with California tribal communities. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys stargazing, exploring old bookstores, tutoring students in a range of subjects and spending time with my family. He’s also presented research at conferences across the state and maintain a permanent exhibit on Alcatraz Island about the 1969 Occupation. At heart, he is a storyteller, a listener, and someone who never stops learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/ac32e140-f2bf-43ba-9cfa-3e4ffe7bfc69/Hansleben.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Ms. Hansleben is passionate about working in education because it is a field that, for her, provides a perfect combination of challenge and reward. She loves the challenges and rewards of building and being part of a learning community that can serve to improve lives and create opportunities for young people and families. She is also passionate about her personal interests and feels it is her job to inspire others to try new, challenging activities no matter what age or skill level. Personal interests and activities have significantly enriched her life and those of her students; some of her favorite activities include flow arts and juggling, garden science and ecology, paddleboarding, hiking, and rollerskating. Ms. Hansleben grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and attended Columbia College for her undergraduate degree in Social Work. 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Jack knows that all students have unique strengths and face unique challenges, so he is excited to offer tailored solutions so students can meet their academic goals. He grew up in San Diego, then later moved up the coast to earn his bachelor’s degree at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. Since finishing his double major in Political Science and History, Jack has been working as an education specialist in Inglewood California. In his free time, you’re likely to find Jack exploring nature, jamming on his guitar, or playing with his orange tabby cat Tingmo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a1400aa5790a7c3fc8a49a/ce3d35a4-2438-45cc-9e1b-9b6329171a68/Tull.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Meka Tull was exposed to the educational field at a young age because her mother was a Speech Pathologist and worked with severely disabled individuals. 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