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“The relationship among the adults has more to do with the character and the quality of a school than any other factor.”
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Faculty
Elizabeth Rivera grew up in the Bay Area and is a recent graduate of Los Medanos College in Pittsburg. She received her AA in liberal arts: behavioral science and social science, AST for early childhood education, and a Certificate in Child Development. She wishes to continue her educational path toward a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education. She has been working with children since 2018, and is looking forward to her third year as the kindergarten assistant teacher. In her personal time, Elizabeth enjoys short but pleasant walks around her neighborhood in Oakland. She also enjoys time for reading and writing stories. She loves being able to attend concerts and the satisfaction of completing a puzzle!
Teaching Since
2022
Pronouns
she/her
Contact
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Why I Work with Children
I love being able to learn from them and getting to do something that I find so much joy in.
A Favorite Book
The Magic of Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi
Lower School Spanish Teacher
Aïda attended the same elementary school as opera tenor Josep Carreras.
Full Bio >
Kindergarten Head Teacher
Where I was born, now stands a Yoda statue
Lower School Art Teacher
Started clowning at age 9
Lower School Physical Education Teacher
Has developed a secret pizza sauce
Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Science and Second-Fifth Grade Garden Teacher
Apprenticed at the National Theater of Croatia
Kindergarten-Third Grade Music Teacher
Was a college volleyball coach
BPC String Orchestra Leader
Creates musical arrangements for fun
