Our highly experienced teachers get to know each child as an individual.

Teachers & Director

Kathleen Berland, Executive Director

Kathleen Berland

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kathleen turned her focus to the field of education after having studied Engineering at Santa Clara University and was inspired by the growth and development of her two children. While studying Early Childhood Education she was mentored by Terry Gillen, the former head of Berkeley Hills Nursery School (with 35 years of tenure at BHNS) and taught in the Blue Room. This is her eighth year as director.

 

Nisha Rosas

Nisha studied Early Childhood Education at Contra Costa College and has been passionately teaching young children at BHNS for 25 years. She is originally from Guatemala.

Molly Nettles

Molly was born and raised in Berkeley and has over 35 years of experience in early childhood education. She was the director of Sprouts preschool for 8 years and loves working with children, gardening and dancing.