Tessellations Family Voices
Like you, I wear many hats. One of my favorite hats is mother of three active, curious, kind and persistent children. When I’m not mothering, I help bring babies into the world and keep women healthy as an Ob/Gyn. As a family, we love to explore the great outdoors and travel.
Highlights: Academics, Peers, Transition to Tessie, Reputation
I am mom of a curious, active and energetic 5-year old who I have to work hard to keep up with! I am very excited about and extremely grateful for the Tessellations school, not just for its personalized and advanced education program for my child and us parents, but also for its wonderful and close-knit communities for all its Tessie families.
Highlights: Community, Camping, Transition to Tessie, SEL, Peers
I work in product development for a technology company and hold an MBA degree. I am a mom to a 2nd grader. My husband and I struggled to find the right school for our child until we discovered Tessellations. I am grateful that our child is supported by teachers, who are trained to work with gifted students, on all dimensions.
Highlights: Transition to Tessie, Agency, Academic differentiation, SEL
I’m a hardware engineer, a STEM enthusiast and a busy mom with two curious and energetic children at Tessellations. I’m humbled by the lessons my parenting journey has taught me and I’m incredibly grateful for the bond I share with my children.
Highlights: Ability-based Math, Electives, SEL, Peers, Community
I am a stay-at-home dad who used to be an engineer and operations manager in high tech. The pandemic helped me to focus on my family more and Tessellations has been a big part of that journey. I’m volunteering with Tessellations in a graphic design capacity.
Highlights: Staff, Community, Transition to Tessie
I have lived in the Bay Area since graduating from college, and my child started at Tessie in Kindergarten. My husband and I live on the Peninsula and have two children. Our oldest is at Tessie and our youngest is in a local neighborhood preschool.
Highlights: Ability-based Math, SEL, Impact on family, Parent-teacher relationship
I am the father of 2 boys at Tessellations and I have lived in the Bay Area most of my life. I’m a physician and my wife used to work in special education as a teacher. We are happy to have found such a supportive school for both of our children.
Highlights: Ability-based Math, Peers, Happiness
I’m a former tech leader in User Experience, currently a stay at home mom of 3 exploring next steps, reconnecting with friends, and volunteering in city initiatives. My youngest is in her 3rd year at Tessie while the older two are in High School and Middle College.
Highlights: Academic differentiation, Growth mindset, Project based learning
I am the lead applications developer and part of the founding team at Summer Robotics, Inc. I am mother of an 8th grader and a 6th grader at Tessellations. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, playing boardgames, and spending time with family and friends.
Highlights: Ability-based Math, SEL, Staff, Culture
I have 13-year-old twins in 8th grade, and they’re both thriving since starting at Tessellations. An educator myself, I’m in love with the project-based curriculum! Most of all, I love how the teachers see my kids for who they are, offering support and challenges that meet them where they are.
Highlights: Project-based learning, Music, Community, Belonging
I’m a proud parent to a Tessie graduate and a 5th grader at Tessellations. Transferring our kids to Tessellations is one of the best parenting decisions we’ve made. I work as an economist/data scientist at a tech company and love hiking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Highlights: Community, Staff, Project based learning, Afterschool activities