Woodland School (Independent School in Portola Valley)
Tryphena Tandriarto is an experienced educator currently serving as a K-3 Innovations Teacher at Woodland School in Portola Valley, focusing on fostering creativity in young students through hands-on projects. Previous roles include Environmental Solutionary Teaching Fellow at the San Mateo County Office of Education, where climate action was integrated into the curriculum for Title 1 middle school students, and iLab Teacher at KIPP Public Schools Northern California, where a comprehensive makerspace skill badge system was developed for grades 5-8. Additionally, Tryphena worked as an Innovation Space Teacher at Marquardt Middle School, enhancing student engagement in STEAM subjects through design thinking methodologies. Tryphena holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Wheaton College, earned in 2018.
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.