2020 Bonar Street, Third Floor, ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥, CA 94702
Hours: Monday-Friday l 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM / 510-486-8012
Dr. Mathew Espinosa-Castro, EAB Director
Roquael Baham, EAB Administrative Assistant
ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ the EAB Department
The Equity, Achievement, and Belonging (EAB) Department supports ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥â€™s efforts to transform the conditions contributing to equity gaps experienced by ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ students and families. The EAB Department supports initiatives and programs across the following areas:
- Universal Equity Programs: Support for district-wide equity-focused programming including Equity Teacher Leaders (ETLs), culturally and linguistically responsive and inclusive practices, and equity leadership practices.
- Targeted Equity Programs: Support for equity programs prioritizing identified focal populations (Black/African American students and Spanish-speaking Latinx students) to eliminate equity gaps they experience.
- African American Success Framework (AASF)
- Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS)
- Superintendent’s African American Success Advisory Committee
- ¡Adelante! Latinx Success Initiative & the Latinx Resolution
- ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ Puente Program
- Office of Family Engagement and Equity (OFEE): Support for family and community engagement with a focus on addressing inequities experienced by ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ families.
- Diversity and Belonging: Support for lifting up the voices, histories, and experiences of marginalized populations, celebrating the diversity of the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ community, and improving the sense of belonging and cultural affirmation of students with marginalized identities.
Department Directory
Name | Position | Contact |
Dr. Mathew Espinosa-Castro | Director, EAB | mathewespinosa@berkeley.net |
Roquael Baham | Administrative Assistant, EAB | roquaelbaham@berkeley.net |
Carla Gayden | Coordinator, Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS) | carlagayden@berkeley.net |
Kamar O’Guinn | Manager, African American Success Project | kamaroguinn@berkeley.net |
Lydia Gebrehiwot | Supervisor, Office of Family Engagement & Equity (OFEE) | lydiagebrehiwot@berkeley.net |
Nabatah Ahmed | Family Engagement & Equity Specialist | nabatahahmed@berkeley.net |
Leticia Amezcua | Family Engagement & Equity Specialist | leticiaamezcua@berkeley.net |
Jocelyn Foreman | Family Engagement & Equity Specialist | jocelynforeman@berkeley.net |
Alejandra FrÃas | Family Engagement & Equity Specialist | alejandrafrias@berkeley.net |
Erika Hawkins | Family Engagement & Equity Specialist | erikahawkins@berkeley.net |
Lily Howell | Family Engagement & Equity Specialist | lilyhowell@berkeley.net |
Melina Landry | Family Engagement & Equity Specialist | melinalandry@berkeley.net |
Ernesto Marin | Family Engagement & Equity Specialist | ernestomarin@berkeley.net |
Yesenia Moran | Family Engagement & Equity Specialist | yeseniamoran@berkeley.net |
Irma Parker | Family Engagement & Equity Specialist | irmaparker@berkeley.net |
Carol Perez | Family Engagement & Equity Specialist | carolynperez@berkeley.net |