Jefferson PTA

Names & Numbers

Contact the PTA

Etree

Monthly Meetings

on 2nd Thursday

See Calendar for details.

Jefferson School

1400 Ada Street

Berkeley, CA 94702

Map/Directions

510-644-6298

Fax 633-6984

PRINCIPAL

Maggie Riddle

SCHEDULE

M, Tu, Th, F:

Kindergarten:
8:15 - 1:25

Grades 1-3:
8:15 - 2:20

Grades 4-5:
8:15 - 2:25

Weds:

MINIMUM DAY

Kindergarten:
8:15 - 1:25

Grades 1-3:
8:15 - 1:30

Grades 4-5:
8:15 - 1:35

Valene Kuan

Valene Kuan has been teaching at in the Chinese Bi-Cultural program at Jefferson Elementary since 2004. She went through the Berkeley public schools herself as a child, and is thrilled to have the opportunity to be in the district as a teacher. She received her teaching credential from Mills College in Oakland, and is currently getting her Masters in Education there this year.

Valene recently got married in July 2007. In her spare time she likes to read, dance, and spend time with friends and family.

Contact Information

Email: vkuan AT berkeley.k12.ca.us

Prefer to be contacted by: email

The best time to reach Ms. Kuan is anytime before 9:00pm.

Helping Valene Kuan's Classroom

Ms. Kuan appreciates the following support:

  • Classroom Volunteers - work one-on-one or in small groups
  • Parents sharing thier expertise, cultures, traditions, etc as mini-lessons for the whole class.

What Parents Can Do At Home

Parental involvement in your child's education can mean:

  • Read, read, read at home!