Amelia von Gerer

Amelia von Gerer currently serves as the Principal for Monarch Elementary and Alternative Family Education within Santa Cruz City Schools, a position held since August 2020. Previously, Amelia was the lead teacher for a hybrid homeschool program and taught 3rd and 4th grades at Rosemary Elementary in Campbell Union School District, emphasizing hands-on cross-curricular units. Additional experience includes mentoring student teachers at San Jose State University, serving as a Digital Innovation Teacher, and holding various teaching roles in early childhood and elementary education. Amelia's academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Education from Stanford University, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley, and an Associate of Arts from Cabrillo College.