Archway Staff
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Barbara Wall : Sixth Grade, Seventh Grade, Eighth Grade
When she first came to Archway in 1999, Ms. Barbara brought with her an engineering degree, science teaching experience and her Native American culture to share. Whether teaching 4th grade curriculum (as she did for several years) or Science, Ms. Barbara actively engages her students with inquiry-based lessons and projects and she enhances it all with her talent as a storyteller. Favorite science labs are DNA exploration, hot-air balloon building, and popsicle stick bridge construction.
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Barry Turner : Kindergarden, First Grade
Mr. Barry came to Archway from North Carolina in 2001. He quickly became known for his love of gardening and cooking, all of which are highlights of his classroom. Each year students hatch, raise and release baby trout and participate in community service projects with People's Grocery, bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to residents of West Oakland.
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C.J. Lee : Second Grade, Third Grade
Famous in the East Bay for his many years as After School Director at This Land is Your Land Summer Day Camp, Mr. C.J. joined our staff in 2004. His classroom is a place where lively discussions are encouraged and students learn to be confident in their own voice, to invent and create, and to take on the rotating responsibility as class President. Group projects teach critical thinking and help students learn to compromise, rely on one another, communicate honestly and take responsibility for their contributions.
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Hilda Ortiz : Kindergarden, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, Sixth Grade, Seventh Grade, Eighth Grade
A native Spanish speaker from Peru, Ms. Hilda arrived at Archway in 2004 to create the ultimate cultural experience in her classroom. Students cook, perform skits, sing, play games, and laugh. Among many classroom traditions, students study El Dia de Los Muertos and build an altar for departed loved ones. Ms. Hilda makes it a priority that her students have so much fun they forget that they are learning Spanish!
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Johanna McCormack : Administration
This is Johanna's second year with Archway as Head of School. Johanna has had a broad range of educational experiences that have helped to shape her philosophy and practice. Originally an elementary teacher in the public schools of Marin County, Johanna joins the Archway community after six years as a division head with Brandeis Hillel Day School, the largest independent Jewish Day School in the Bay Area. Prior to Brandeis, Johanna had the opportunity to build an elementary school from the ground up with a charter school in the Tahoe/Truckee area.
Originally from Boston, Johanna graduated in 1989 from Boston College with a major in English and a minor in Black Studies. Johanna obtained a Master's degree in educational leadership from Chapman University in 2009. -
Kym Johnson : Administration
Ms. Kym came to Archway School in 1997, after having worked for 25 years as a director at Planned Parenthood and obtaining a degree from St Mary's College in Health Education. As the Lower Campus Coordinator, Kym runs the front office, acts as the school nurse, lunch lady, and yard teacher.
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Mollie Mowat : Sixth Grade, Seventh Grade, Eighth Grade
Mollie Mowat joined our Middle School Humanities team in 2010. Having more than a decade of experience teaching History in independent schools and a warm, engaging spirit with both her students and her colleagues, Mollie was a natural choice for Archway. Her classroom comes alive with theatrical extensions of the curricula, such as an Iron Chef course during world studies in China and an annual Poetry Slam.
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Pamela Landes-Brenman : Sixth Grade, Seventh Grade, Eighth Grade
Ms. Pamela has been with us since 1996, and before her present position as the middle school English teacher, taught both third and sixth grades. Known for making literature come alive in her classroom, English students create projects like hobbit holes, marionette puppets, and masks to supplement their reading. Highlights of the year are Book Talks and our annual Poetry Night, which provide opportunities for Ms. Pamela’s students to share their work with the school community.
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Piper Smith : Kindergarden, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, Sixth Grade, Seventh Grade, Eighth Grade
Long a favorite substitute, Ms. Piper was quickly embraced as the new art teacher in 2008. Art projects are inspired by student interest and have ranged from manga and anime drawing to photo collage self-portraits to abstract painting. Ms. Piper has successfully spearheaded community service efforts and jumped right in to lead the 7th grade camping trips.
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Sarah Guy : Kindergarden, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade
An Archway teacher since 1999 and former After School Director, Ms.Sarah is an enthusiastic and popular member of the faculty. As the Lower Campus P.E. teacher, Ms. Sarah encourages teamwork and individual challenge with activities like obstacle courses and the popular Archway Olympics.
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Saul Zippin : Fifth Grade, Sixth Grade, Seventh Grade, Eighth Grade
Straight from Cal University and Summer Camp Director (This Land is Your Land), Mr. Saul joined Archway School in 2003 to teach PE and Pre-Algebra. Since then he has embraced his growing responsibilities of leading the student council and coaching sports teams, adding cross-country and volleyball. Mr. Saul finds creative ways to inspire all students to be more active and all with a great big smile on his face!
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Shauna Sullivan : Fifth Grade
An East Bay native and Archway School employee for the past 18 years, Ms. Shauna has taught in almost every classroom and uses her breadth of experience to enchant each fifth grader. Her students learn to be detectives in a classroom “crime scene,” construct a one-room schoolhouse, and visit Fort Ross in a recreation of a 19th century Russian trading village.
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Teresa Chen : Fourth Grade
Ms. Teresa came to Archway in 2008 and immediately made herself at home in the 4th grade and in our community, bringing her wisdom as a former 5th grade teacher to help guide her students. Features of the 4th grade experience include Conflict Resolution Training, building Native American homes, visiting the Gold Country to pan for gold, and collaborating with the 5th graders to ensure a smooth transition to the Berkeley Campus.
