The Berkeley School
Emily Becerra Sigel is a dedicated educator with extensive experience in teaching and the arts. Currently serving as a Lead Teacher at The Berkeley School since August 2017, Emily has also held the position of Assistant Teacher at the same institution. Prior roles include Teaching Artist Intern at The Berkeley School from 2015 to June 2017 and Art Instructor at the Bakersfield Museum of Art from September 2011 to December 2014. Additionally, Emily worked as an Art Instructor and Sales Associate at Color Me Mine from January 2007 to June 2011. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts and Political Science from California State University, Bakersfield (2006-2011) and an Associate Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education from Merritt College (2018-2021).
The Berkeley School
Founded in 1963, The Berkeley School is an independent, progressive pre-K through 8th grade school located on two campuses in the heart of Berkeley. TBS fulfills its mission (to ignite curious minds, awaken generous hearts, and engage a changing world) through hiring, developing, and retaining exceptional teachers who innovate to meet the intellectual, academic, social, and emotional needs of children in the context of both on- and off-campus learning environments. Filtered through the lens of civic engagement, students’ academic experience is intertwined with their social and emotional development. Alongside a strong curriculum are key conflict-resolution opportunities, empathy-developing role playing and student-led community campaigns, all of which reinforce that what matters in education matters in life.