Woodland School (Independent School in Portola Valley)
Daniel Cristiani has a diverse work experience. Daniel currently serves as the Director of Teaching, Learning, and Professional Growth at Woodland School. Prior to this, they were a Board Member at Athena Academy. Daniel worked as a Senior Research Analyst at The Hoover Institution, Stanford University from 2019 to 2021. From 2017 to 2019, they held the position of Dean of Academics, Grades 5-12 at The Nueva School. Daniel also worked as a Teacher and Dean at The Nueva School from 2013 to 2019. Daniel served as a Subject Matter Expert at zSpace, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Before that, they worked as a Teacher, Department Chair, Faculty and Teaching Coordinator at Pinewood School from 2004 to 2013. Daniel's earliest work experience includes being a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UC Berkeley in 2003.
Daniel Cristiani holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree from UC San Diego. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University. No specific start or end years were provided for either degree.
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Woodland School (Independent School in Portola Valley)
Located just west of 280 at Alpine Road, Woodland is an independent day school that offers a joyful approach to learning in a diverse and inclusive environment for students in early childhood through eighth grade. Empowering, Nurturing Education We specialize in education that empowers students by nurturing each individual’s voice, intellect and character. At Woodland School, we also believe that students learn to their potential when they are inspired. With rich content and an emphasis on student-driven projects, students are empowered and encouraged to be active and engaged learners. Kindness is in the Curriculum We focus on character building because it takes both strength of mind and heart to live with integrity, to find one’s passions, and to create meaningful change in the world.