People
Vtwo Liang
December 22, 2025Vtwo Liang is currently studying mathematics and data science at UC Berkeley and completed her high school education in China with a strong foundation in the humanities. Her background includes…
Miles Asher
December 15, 2025Miles Asher is an early career professional who supports students and staff through maintenance and improvement of the technology that enhances learning at Black Pine Circle. Born and raised in…
Nitya Jain
August 19, 2025Nitya Jain earned a B.S. in biomolecular engineering & bioinformatics, a B.A. in philosophy, and a minor in computer science from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her teaching journey…
Caitrin Wright
August 14, 2025Caitrin is the CEO of Silicon Schools Fund, an organization that provides seed funding to launch new schools and transform learning environments so all students can reach their full potential….
Patrice Wakeley
August 14, 2025Patrice Wakeley is a dedicated educational leader with a strong commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments. Experienced in developing and implementing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strategies, providing…
Gary Borden
August 14, 2025Gary is a partner at the City Fund, an organization dedicated to transforming urban public school systems to improve opportunities for society’s most vulnerable children. In this role, Gary and…
Kara Kersey
August 13, 2025Kara Kersey’s love for working with children began in her hometown of Berkeley, where she was born and raised. A mother of two, Kara understands the importance of patience, warmth,…
Rinat Manhoff
July 29, 2025Rinat Manhoff has undergraduate degrees in political science and Middle Eastern studies from UC Berkeley, where she wrote her honors thesis about Ethiopian Israeli teenagers and African American stereotypes. After…
Hande Erdem
July 17, 2025Originally from Istanbul, Turkiye, Hande Erdem received her bachelor of music degree from Istanbul University State Conservatory. During her undergraduate studies she performed with the Istanbul State Symphony and the…
Jase Turner
June 27, 2025Jase Turner joins Black Pine Circle School as head of school with over 15 years of experience in independent school education and leadership, spanning preschool through high school. Most recently,…