The Berkeley School
Katherine Campbell is an experienced educational professional specializing in reading and academic support. Currently serving as a Reading Specialist at Oakland Unified School District since August 2021, Katherine has also held the position of K-5 Academic Learning Support Specialist at The Berkeley School since August 2014. Previous roles include Reading Resource Aide at Piedmont Unified School District and Reading Specialist at The Country School and Education Solutions, where Katherine developed individualized instructional plans for students with language-based learning difficulties. Katherine holds a Sixth Year Degree in Remedial Reading and Language Arts from Southern Connecticut State University, a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Lesley University, and a Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Literature from Skidmore College.
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.