Academy of Thought and Industry at San Francisco

Emily is an Arts and Art History educator who anchors her teaching through the visual. She received her Bachelors in Art History and Arts Education from the University of Illinois and her Masters in Visual and Critical Studies from the California College of Arts. In her Masters she studied the efficacy of ethnically specific arts exhibitions and how their presentation often signifies contemporary conflicts in museum practices. In her professional career she has worked at the Art Institute of Chicago in Museum Education, at notable San Francisco non-profit Root Division as the Education Director and at various schools both in San Francisco and New York City. She believes art is a means for understanding culture and a tool for creating community and comprehending the self and others. In her free time Emily enjoys being a mom and creating a life with her two young children and partner. She has a passion for nature, loves gardening, plants, flowers, and flower arranging. She is excited to bring her experience and passions into to Fort Mason this year and activate an appreciation for perception and visual thinking.

Mrs. Stephanie Silverman grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She then completed her Elementary I-II (6-12) Montessori training from the Montessori Elementary Teacher Training Collaborative (METTC) in Massachusetts. Mrs. Silverman most recently attended graduate school at the University of San Francisco and received a master’s degree in Transformative School Leadership. She holds a TK-12 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Wilson Reading Level 1 Certificate, and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential for the state of California. Mrs. Silverman joins our school having 10 years of experience in Montessori education and is looking forward to working with the Guidepost and ATI Fort Mason community. When Mrs. Silverman is not working, she loves to hike, bake and spend time with her family.

David grew up in the California Bay Area and has since spent much of his life working and studying abroad. He holds a doctorate in English Literature and Creative Writing (PhD), as well as degrees in English Literature (BA, MA) and Publishing Media (MA). He is also a published author and playwright. His teaching career has been international and varied. He began by teaching introductory classes in English for undergraduates in Canada. He later provided tutorials and guest lectures within the University of Oxford. Between 2008 and 2012, he also taught and organized high school courses in both English Literature and Creative Writing at one of the more esteemed international summer schools in Oxford. Most recently, he was employed as a Language and Literature Teacher at an International School in Tallinn, Estonia. Besides teaching, he also loves film, old music, and the sea.

Mr. Feinberg graduated from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT with a bachelor's degree in Theatre. He moved to California in 2003 and has been teaching ever since. He specialized in the role of Education Specialist in several schools throughout the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Alameda, Lafayette, and Piedmont. When not in the classroom, Mr. Feinberg enjoys being outdoors, reading, volunteering in the East Bay Regional Parks district, and playing board games.

My name is Israel I love Music & Math, learning about computers and new & emerging technology, creating artwork and having fun I was born and raised in Oakland, CA and have been teaching/tutoring since I was in High School while enrolled in the Education Academy I have helped student understand their requirements to be eligible to attend a UC or CSU, taught students Mathematics for grades K-12 as well as colleagues, & studied Jazz and Classical Music in college