The Berkeley School
Fordy Shoor is an experienced educator currently serving as a Middle School Teacher at The Berkeley School since August 2022. Prior roles include teaching Middle School Language Arts and Art at Stratford School from August 2019 to September 2022, and assisting at Black Pine Circle School. Fordy has developed skills in supervising and managing classrooms, facilitating creative instruction, and supporting students' academic growth across various subjects, including Humanities and writing. Academic credentials include a Master’s Degree in English/Language Arts Teacher Education from California State University - East Bay and multiple degrees in English and related fields from prestigious institutions. Fordy has also contributed to publications as a writer and facilitated workshops, showcasing a strong commitment to education and the arts.
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.