Administration
Andrew Solter
Upper School Mathematics Specialist
Originally a Southern California transplant to Berkeley, Andrew fell in love with Bay Area living. He studied biology at Cal and has worked in math and science education since 2007 at various grade levels from K–12. He enthusiastically believes the middle school years are some of the most educationally pivotal and is passionate about helping students find their own rhythms that set the tone for their future successes. Outside of school, Andrew tutors math, science, and standardized test preparation. He enjoys hiking, biking, and camping in the outdoors, tending to his garden and houseplants, and has recently rediscovered a love for tennis. After a practice round with three small dogs, he and his wife now raise three small children, chasing them around to parts unknown. Andrew is happy to be part of the learning services team at BPC.
Other Faculty for This Grade
Alyson Mitchell
Eighth Grade History & Geography Teacher
Keen on floating houses and mutant Basset Hounds
Carwai Seto
Eighth Grade Math Teacher and Dean of Upper School Curriculum and Instruction
Loves to travel
Gerry Branner
Upper School Physical Education Teacher, Upper School Athletic Director, and Dean of Upper School Student Citizenship
Jerry Kennedy
Seventh and Eighth Grade Music Teacher, Band Director
Performed music in South Africa during the end of legal apartheid.
Melissa Jiménez
Upper School Art Teacher
Once entered a Mean Girls t-shirt design contest and, after winning, my shirt was sold in stores and was able to see Mean Girls on Broadway!
Torin Coffino
Sixth Grade History Teacher
Played Gaelic Football as a youth, and won a Minors championship in Ireland
