Stories from KIPP Northern California teachers, students, alumnni, families & staff!
My name is Miriam Fernandez, and I’m one of the eight KIPP alumni who interned with the KIPP Regional Support Office (RSO) this summer in Oakland. Since 2013, KIPP NorCal has hosted the summer...
I was born and raised in Oakland. The city life is what I was used to, but on my 10th birthday, my family and I moved to a suburban neighborhood in San Lorenzo. Moving...
My name is Sandra, and in the summer before 6th grade, my family and I moved to West Oakland. My mom and I were excited to be part of the community and enroll in...
When I was considering entering the world of teaching, I thought a lot about the kind of school I wanted to work at. My ideal school is one where students don’t just receive an...
*Nafisa’s story as told by Andy Santiago My name is Nafisa Adams and I grew up in San Francisco, a city that was ever changing. In 2011, I started my KIPP journey as a...
My name is Ryan Tran, and as a kid growing up in East San José, my parents wanted my older sister and I to be educated in an environment that prioritized academic rigor while...
Oakland, CA – August 7, 2024 – Ellis Stephens, an art teacher at KIPP Navigate College Prep in San José, has been named a 2024 Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Award Winner. Stephens is...
At KIPP Northern California, our Teacher Residency program is designed to cultivate passionate, equity-minded educators who are committed to serving students. By blending theory and practice, the program aims to develop lifelong education practitioners...
At KIPP Northern California, we provide all the resources our students need to thrive – which can include teams of specialists, like our occupational therapy (OT) team. This year, our OT team is incorporating...
As an entrepreneur, I know the importance of believing in yourself and embracing continuous learning. My name is Iliana Flores, and as a kid growing up in San Lorenzo, California, my parents wanted my...
My name is Kevin Tran. I was born and raised in East San José, California. I began my journey at KIPP Heartwood Academy in fifth grade and then attended KIPP San José Collegiate for...