Victoria Hall is a public school teacher of almost 15 years, and is passionate about elementary education, building strong relationships with families, and valuing each child’s unique contributions to the classroom and community. Mrs. Hall grew up in the Bay Area and received a BA from Stanford University in 2005 and an MA in Education from Stanford in 2006. She went on to study Public School Building Leadership and Administration, earning an MEd from Columbia University in 2011.

 

Mrs. Hall lives in Southern California with her husband and two small children. In addition to education, she is passionate about playing the flute, finding safe and creative activities for her family, and - of course! - reading (currently many picture books).

Heidi Baumgartner is a trained researcher of child development and has an interest in all things related to learning. She grew up in the Bay Area and earned a BA from Stanford University in 2005 and a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of California, Davis in 2014.

 

Dr. Baumgartner lived in Providence, RI for a few years while working in a cognitive development lab at Brown University, and is thrilled to now be back in the Bay Area living near friends and family (especially her amazing nephews). In her spare time, she loves crafting, sports, and - of course! - reading.