Montera Middle School

I have worked at Montera Middle School for over four years now. I am an Intervention Specialist in an Inclusion program for students with special needs. Since it is inclusion, I am in 5 general education classes a day including a workshop class with the special education teacher. I have to say that a majority of the teachers are amazing. Of course there are a few which are less than perfect, but the Montera community and family is one that has always been welcoming and warm. I have seen two principals come through, but Montera’s morale has stayed strong.
It is in a beautiful neighborhood with lots of trees and great students. It is open enrollment, so after the kids of the neighborhood get first pick, students from all over Oakland have the opportunity to come to Montera. They have the support of AC transit with over 10 buses from all over Oakland both pick up and drop students off, ensuring safe transportation.
I love Montera and hope to teach there some day after completing my credential program! I do wish OUSD would pay teachers better, but alas things are not as great for teachers in Oakland as other neighboring cities…