Bright Star Schools
Summer Silbart is an experienced educator currently serving as an AP Biology, AP Psychology, and Founding Environmental Science and APES Teacher at Bright Star Schools since August 2018. In this role, Summer focuses on rigorous science instruction while fostering inquiry and inclusivity among students in STEM. Additionally, Summer holds the position of Science Department Lead for the 2023-2024 academic year to guide the professional development of the science teaching team. Previous experience includes teaching math and SAT preparation at Campbell Hall Episcopal, student teaching roles at Warren Easton Charter High School and Lusher Charter School, and a research assistant position at Tulane University's Social Perception Lab. Summer earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Miami University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tulane University.
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Bright Star Schools
At Bright Star Schools, we prepare our students to become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. In nine, tuition-free public schools in three communities in Los Angeles -- South Los Angeles, Koreatown, and the San Fernando Valley -- our 3,500+ students experience rigorous academics, inclusive education, social-emotional support, and rich life opportunities beyond the classroom. We are people-first as an organization, and we are students-first across all of our school sites. Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We make it a high priority to create a safe and inclusive environment for our students and staff and to cultivate leaders from within who are invested in Bright Star Schools’ mission. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive teacher support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in teacher voice, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development.