The Crucible
Drew Prober is an experienced educator and carpenter with a robust background in construction and woodworking. Prober serves as a Construction Teacher at the Oakland Unified School District and has held various teaching roles within the district, including Carpentry Instructor. Prober has also been a faculty member at The Crucible since September 2015. As a carpenter, Prober has operated Drew Prober Woodwork since January 2006 and previously worked with Eby Construction, Incorporated, and Fox Natural Building. Prober holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion/Religious Studies from Oberlin College and a Teaching Credential in Career and Technical Education from UC Berkeley Extension.
The Crucible
The Crucible is a nonprofit educational facility that fosters a collaboration of Arts, Industry and Community. Through training in the fine and industrial arts, The Crucible promotes creative expression, reuse of materials, and innovative design while serving as an accessible arts venue for the general public.