The Berkeley School
Rebecca Blythe is an experienced educator with a strong background in early childhood development and leadership. Since June 2014, Rebecca has served as the Lead Teacher at The Berkeley School, where a focus on fostering a nurturing learning environment is paramount. Previously, from September 2001 to June 2006, Rebecca was the Family Center Program Director at Brooklyn Friends School, responsible for creating and implementing an engaging curriculum for preschool-aged children. Earlier in Rebecca's career, from September 1994 to August 1998, leadership skills were honed as a Customer Service Team Leader at HomeStyles Publishing & Marketing, overseeing a team dedicated to exceptional service and efficient problem resolution. Rebecca holds a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lawrence University.
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.