Alicia Dantzker

Math, Science

aliciad@maybeckhs.org

BA Human Biology
Stanford University

MA Psychology
Stanford University

MA Education
Western Governors University

Alicia grew up in Berkeley a short walk from Maybeck. At Stanford, she pursued her love of neuroscience and human behavior and developed a passion for ultimate frisbee.  After graduating, she fell in love with her first teaching job and hasn't looked back.  Alicia has taught a variety of courses, including physics, chemistry, biology, and electives at independent and charter schools around the Bay Area before joining the Maybeck community.  She thinks not only that science is fascinating, but that it teaches students to approach the world, each other, and themselves with curiosity and openness.  

When not teaching, Alicia loves traveling near and far.  She has played in ultimate frisbee tournaments on 4 continents, sometimes winning championships, but now spends much of her free time backpacking, skiing, and eating delicious foods.  She lives in Berkeley with her husband and daughter, who are enthusiastic participants on all her adventures.