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Sage Ellenwood completed his undergraduate degree in psychology and child development at Michigan State University. He worked in youth mental health for five years before getting his masters in education. He taught in Oakland for eight years, founding and running the maker space at his school, coaching his team of business students to a win at state championships, building a tiny home, and starting a school garden. Throughout Sage’s career he has taught and developed a wide range of science and engineering classes as well as fashion, cooking, philosophy, and robotics! His business entrepreneurship course (BUILD) was used as a model to develop a national program blending product design and business. He has also mentored new teachers through the process of clearing their teaching credentials. Sage joined the BPC faculty in 2023 and loves teaching middle school and supporting his students in their discovery of science and finding joy in learning. When Sage is not teaching or mentoring you can find him playing board games with his friends, reading, rock climbing, or traveling the world with his wife and daughter.
Teaching Since
2015
Pronouns
he/him
Contact
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Why I Work with Children
Learning is so much fun for me, and I want to share that joy. I love that when I am excited, my students are excited too!
A Favorite Book
The Hidden Spring, Mark Solms. A fascinating exploration of the origins of consciousness.
Quick Fact
Kissed a shark once!
Seventh Grade Math Teacher, Math Club / Math Team Coach
Played soccer on a Zambian teacher team
Full Bio >
Eighth Grade Spanish Teacher
I speak several languages.
Upper School Physical Education Teacher and Upper School Athletic Director
Seventh and Eighth Grade Music Teacher, Band Director
Performed music in South Africa during the end of legal apartheid.
Sixth & Seventh Grade Math Teacher
Seventh Grade History Teacher
Upper School Assistant Teacher
Fluent Russian speaker
BPC String Orchestra Leader
Creates musical arrangements for fun
Sixth Grade Spanish Teacher
My birthday is April 1st, no joke!
Seventh Grade English Teacher
Obsessed with the Salem witchcraft trials
Upper School Mandarin Teacher
Once ate deep-fried silkworms
Seventh Grade Math Assistant, Math Team Coach