BIHS teachers
Core faculty
Richard Conn
BIHS co-lead teacher
Cultural Aesthetics
G108B
Email: richard_conn@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Bio:
Matt Meyer
BIHS co-lead teacher
Comparative Economic Systems
H205
Email: matt_meyer@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Jordana Anderson
Freshman Literature & Composition
C220
Email: jordana.anderson@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Jared is in his 4th year teaching at Berkeley High and was an original design team member of Berkeley International High School. Prior to teaching at BHS, he received a Master of Arts in Teaching English and a California secondary teaching credential from Stanford University School of Education As a classics major at Middlebury College in Vermont, he learned the value of literature and the of the liberal arts in general. Having taught in private, parochial, and other public schools he prizes the diversity of Berkeley High and believes in making the highest level of study available to all students. In his spare time, he teaches meditation and studies classical Tibetan language at the Nyingma Institute here in Berkeley.Jared Baird
Junior IB English, Freshman Literature & Composition
C221
Email: jbaird@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Bio: Jared is in his 4th year teaching at Berkeley High ...Jared is in his 4th year teaching at Berkeley High and was an original design team member of Berkeley International High School. Prior to teaching at BHS, he received a Master of Arts in Teaching English and a California secondary teaching credential from Stanford University School of Education As a classics major at Middlebury College in Vermont, he learned the value of literature and the of the liberal arts in general. Having taught in private, parochial, and other public schools he prizes the diversity of Berkeley High and believes in making the highest level of study available to all students. In his spare time, he teaches meditation and studies classical Tibetan language at the Nyingma Institute here in Berkeley.
Gabriel Berent
BCM (G107)
Cultural Aesthetics
Email: gberent@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Doug Dohrer
Freshman Global Studies
C230
Email: doug.dohrer@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Kerry Erspamer
Global Literature
C217
Email: kerry.erspamer@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Rebecca Isaacson
Global History
C216
Email: risaacson@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Susan Jones
Junior IB English
C-231
Email: sjones@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Maria Kersey
Cultural Aesthetics
BCM (G109)
Email: mkersey@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Religion has been one of my personal passions and interests throughout life and I consider it my utmost privilege to be able to teach a subject as fascinating, important and relevant as world religion. I believe that a thorough understanding of our world's religions is absolutely vital to understanding both the development of history and our world today. Although this course is only a semester long, I consider it a cornerstone in the development of knowledge, critical thinking and empathy that will enable students to become mature and informed scholars, able to understand, interact and influence their world and generation. I grew up in Fresno, CA and did my undergraduate work in Philosophy at UC Berkeley. Graduating in 2003, I originally intended on pursuing a career in law, but this plan was cut short after I caught a vision for public education. I haven't looked back since, and though I sometimes wonder during those weeks when I hit 60+ non-billable hours whether it's all worth it (law joke), I haven't regretted my decision for a minute! I consider it the greatest privilege to be able to work with the future of our generation each day and I love it! I am currently working on a Masters in education at UC Berkeley and in my free time, I enjoy reading a good book over a hot espresso, hiking, jogging, snowboarding, playing sports and spending quality time with friends.Jeff Liu
Comparative Values & Beliefs / Global Literature
C128
Email: jeffrey_liu@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Bio: Religion has been one of my personal passions ...Religion has been one of my personal passions and interests throughout life and I consider it my utmost privilege to be able to teach a subject as fascinating, important and relevant as world religion. I believe that a thorough understanding of our world's religions is absolutely vital to understanding both the development of history and our world today. Although this course is only a semester long, I consider it a cornerstone in the development of knowledge, critical thinking and empathy that will enable students to become mature and informed scholars, able to understand, interact and influence their world and generation. I grew up in Fresno, CA and did my undergraduate work in Philosophy at UC Berkeley. Graduating in 2003, I originally intended on pursuing a career in law, but this plan was cut short after I caught a vision for public education. I haven't looked back since, and though I sometimes wonder during those weeks when I hit 60+ non-billable hours whether it's all worth it (law joke), I haven't regretted my decision for a minute! I consider it the greatest privilege to be able to work with the future of our generation each day and I love it! I am currently working on a Masters in education at UC Berkeley and in my free time, I enjoy reading a good book over a hot espresso, hiking, jogging, snowboarding, playing sports and spending quality time with friends.
Ashley Milton
International Baccalaureate coordinator
Email: amilton@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Megan Nakamoto
Freshman Global Studies
C233
Email: megan.nakamoto@berkeley.k12.ca.us
I was born and raised in San Jose where both of my parents taught at the high school level for 35 years. I did my undergraduate work at UC Davis and finisihed with a double-major in Political Science and Organizational Studies. While at Davis, I studied abroad at James Cook University in Australia and interned in the United States Senate. After Davis and some time working in Sacramento, I completed a Masters degree in International Relations at the University of Delaware in Newark, DE in 2005 followed by a teaching credential at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD in 2006. This is my first year at Berkeley High School. Prior to coming to Berkeley, I taught government and economics for two years at Patterson High School in Baltimore, Maryland. I am extremeley excited to be a part of Berkeley International High School.Ross Parker:
Global History / Comparative Economic Systems
G204
Email: ross_parker@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Bio: I was born and raised in San Jose ...I was born and raised in San Jose where both of my parents taught at the high school level for 35 years. I did my undergraduate work at UC Davis and finisihed with a double-major in Political Science and Organizational Studies. While at Davis, I studied abroad at James Cook University in Australia and interned in the United States Senate. After Davis and some time working in Sacramento, I completed a Masters degree in International Relations at the University of Delaware in Newark, DE in 2005 followed by a teaching credential at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD in 2006. This is my first year at Berkeley High School. Prior to coming to Berkeley, I taught government and economics for two years at Patterson High School in Baltimore, Maryland. I am extremeley excited to be a part of Berkeley International High School.
Carl Rodgers
Freshman Literature & Composition, Global Literature
C224
Email: carl_rogers@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Peter Rodrigues
Global History
C232
Email: prodrigues@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Miranda Thorman
Global Studies
C230
Email: miranda_thorman@berkeley.k12.ca.us
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