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Faculty

A skilled staff composed of dedicated professionals has been recruited to make the curriculum come alive and to make The Model School a true model school alternative.

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Each classroom staff is composed of a headteacher and co-teachers or instructional assistants. ​

All headteachers at The Model School meet and generally exceed state requirements. Co-teachers may be qualified teachers, while instructional assistants are experienced caregivers or teachers in training.

Founder

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FOUNDER

Dr. Daisy L. Rivers-Mante

Administration

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr. Haneefah Shuaibe-Peters

Haneefah Shuaibe-Peters Ed. D (Dr. Peters) has worked in the field of early education for over 19 years. She holds a Masters in Early Childhood Education and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from San Francisco State University. She also has an extensive background in leading ECE programs, parent education, and community college instruction. Her specialty areas include infant toddler care, preschool environments, parent education, and professional development. Asa Bay Area native and mother of two, she is most passionate about providing ECE professionals with practical tools for providing excellent care to young children, while also supporting the families they serve. 

 

Dr. Peters has served the TMS community for the past 2 years with a focus on teacher professional growth, philosophy definition, and curriculum development. She has also established a strong partnership with our board of directors to ensure that we make decisions to continue the rich legacy of TMS in the Berkeley community.

Directors

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CO-DIRECTOR

Nagwa Salih
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CO-DIRECTOR

Yvonne Steen

Infant/Toddlers

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 TEACHER

Maria Duman
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TEACHER

Popy Jahangir

Preschool

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SEA STARS

Mariam Nazeer
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JELLY FISH

Marilyn Terry

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ASSISTANT TEACHER

Rodiya Garcia
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JELLY FISH

Kaylene McCoy
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ASSISTANT TEACHER

Darahne Steen
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ASSISTANT TEACHER

Ferryn Steen
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ASSISTANT TEACHER

Terri Smith

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