Community Roots Academy
Caitlin Cherry is an experienced educator currently serving as a 2nd grade teacher at Community Roots Academy since August 2018. With a solid background in teaching, Caitlin previously held a similar role at St. Junipero Serra Catholic School from May 2016 to 2018, which included responsibilities as a long-term substitute for 4th grade. Earlier positions include serving as an instructional assistant at Serra Catholic School and as an associate teacher at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue. Caitlin's career also encompasses roles such as manager at Maysville, program coordinator at Helpusadopt.org, and associate at Rosie Pope Maternity. Educational credentials include a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University, Long Beach, and a Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Media Arts from Temple University.
Community Roots Academy
MISSION Community Roots Academy (“CRA”) is a Kindergarten through eighth grade learning community where learning is embedded in a meaningful real world context and where children are deliberately taught to see the connections between their formal education and the world. Not only do CRA students meet and exceed the California content standards, but they also are enabled as leaders now and for the future by learning to think independently, to solve problems creatively, to articulate their ideas and to work productively while collaborating with diverse people. At CRA, students learn to combine curiosity and application, leading to a deep understanding of content, self-motivation and confidence. These skill sets empower students to take on challenges to become who they want to be and excel beyond their potential.