Ms. Nadelberg holds a Bachelor and Master of Arts degree in Education and Child Study and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, along with a Cross Cultural, Language and Academic Development Certification. She has continued her professional development with the Project Zero Classroom at Harvard University Graduate School of Education, California Early Literacy Learning Program, Visual Arts and The Project Approach at Museum of Children’s Art, and the Poetry Residency Education Project at University of San Francisco. For twelve years Regan taught Kindergarten or First Grade in a variety of public, alternative and charter school settings. She took a break to be home with her own children, then returned to the classroom in 2019. When Regan is not teaching, she enjoys the arts, reading and time in nature.

Ms. Laub holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Comparative Literacy Studies with a Creative Writing Emphasis, along with a Certificate in Sustainable Farming from the University of Vermont Farmer Program. Arielle has worked as an elementary school reading and writing teacher, a tutor for students elementary through high school with special learning needs and a communications manager for a theatre group before coming to her love of farming and gardening. She is experienced with diversified vegetable farming, organic soil fertility management, soil testing and crop rotation, composting, native planting, greenhouse management and CSA management. Ari has taught garden to table cooking programs and gardening in several residential and school programs. When not teaching, Ari can be found digging in the dirt!

Bridgette Turner, Handwork Teacher Ms. Turner is a professional weaver with over ten years experience in fiber processing, the fleece to garment cycle, growing and using dye plants and many forms of handcraft. Bridgette started her own fashion brand that creates 100% handwoven and handmade apparel from upcycled natural fibers. Bridgette has worked as a site manager of a farming operation in Oregon, and as personal support worker assisting children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Bridgette enjoys cooking, hiking and all things fiber.

Ms. Harrison holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management from Southern New Hampshire University, graduating with honors: Cum Laude. Jeni has taught elementary and middle school PE, as well as led camps and coached youth and adult sports teams. She has served as Head Coach of community youth soccer, Regional Team Leader for the U.S. Youth Soccer-Olympic Development Program, State Team Administrator for the Cal North-Olympic Development Program, and coached Marin Woman’s Soccer League and Golden Gate Women’s Soccer League.

Mr. Gulick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education) from Sonoma State University, and CBEST Certified California Basic Education Skills Test (Math, English, and Writing), along with a California Youth Soccer Organization National ‘D’ Coaching Certificate, a ITTF Level 1 Certified Coach with the International Table Tennis Federation. Alan has taught PE in grades K-5, facilitated Ropes Course, and coached K-12 soccer, badminton, and table tennis. In addition to coaching and teaching, he has USATT Master Level Rating and worked as a Professional ping pong player putting on exhibition matches, tournaments and for kids or corporate events. Alan lives with his family in a rural setting where he built their home and among the latest sports he enjoys are fishing and dirt bikes.

Mr. Degiulio holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree from UC Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design. Lucas has taught art, environmental sciences, games/movement for children in Kindergarten through Middle School. He has served as a travel guide and lead expeditions to national parks, historical sites, organic farms and natural landmarks through the country. In addition to teaching studio art, Mr. Degiulio is an accomplished artist himself, winning the Headlands Center for the Arts 2017-18 Tournesol Award which recognizes one local painter each year in the Bay Area. Lucas enjoys backpacking, hiking, nature, and the arts.

Reily Urban, School Librarian

Ms. Urban holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and worked in communications, marketing, and event production in the business world before coming to education through children’s literature nearly 10 years ago.  First producing book fairs for her daughters’ elementary school as a volunteer, and then professionally producing book fairs for Book Passage, Reily discovered her passion for teaching young students about the world by sharing and reading books together.  While working as a public school librarian, Reily revitalized a 12,000+ book collection by bringing in leveled nonfiction series, quality fiction, and biographies galore.  Her specialty is finding the right book to hook those reluctant readers!  When not reading, Reily enjoys British mysteries on PBS and playing board games with her family.

Dawn Aotani, Assistant Librarian

Ms. Aotani holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History, has received the Mary Laughlin Beardmore Award and studied graphic design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Dawn worked in the admissions office at a private school, and as a senior producer responsible for media, corporate presentations, new technology, content programs and advertising. She researched and wrote scripts, oversaw graphics, sound design, post-production and editorial work. Ms. Aotani has spent countless hours volunteering in children’s libraries and theater as well as assisting teachers in classrooms.