Administration
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,…
Diana Mitchell
June 23, 2025Diana Mitchell brings over a decade of financial management and senior leadership experience to BPC. Her diverse background spans various sectors, including art conservation, offshore wind, research and development, and…
Sam Cantrell
December 11, 2024Sam Cantrell has worked in the educational space for close to a decade. Born and raised in Berkeley, he has been committed to giving back to the community that helped…
Susana Barajas
October 30, 2024Originally from a small town in Mexico, Susana Barajas has been living in the U.S. for nearly a decade, embracing the Bay Area’s vibrant, polycultural atmosphere. She holds a B.A….
Madalyn Wang
October 9, 2024Madalyn has lived her whole life in the Bay Area, except for four years studying English at Mount Holyoke College. While earning an MA at San Francisco State University, she…
Andrew Solter
August 16, 2024Originally 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…
Michael Stokes
July 30, 2024Michael Stokes has been an educator for over 15 years and is excited to be in his second year at Black Pine Circle. Originally from Massachusetts, Michael completed his undergraduate…
Lina Kim
July 23, 2024Lina Kim is a California native with over a decade of experience as a math instructor. Although she has transitioned from teaching into operations, her passion for education remains strong…
Michael Gutiérrez
June 23, 2023Michael Gutiérrez has held various roles in his decade of experience as an educator, including tutor, advisor, researcher, and teacher. He received his B.A. with honors in Spanish, education, and…
Sasha Levine
September 1, 2022Sasha Levine deeply values connection and is honored to get to know those that she works with on a deeper level. Sasha has worked as a psychotherapist in a variety…