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Gain real-world insights from our UC Berkeley–approved instructors who excel in their fields. Our educators share their experiences—in and out of the classroom—and how they got to where they are today.
Meet Your Instructor: Kelly Gearhart
Instructor Kelly Gearhart didn't follow a typical career path to become a green-building company owner, expert and educator.
Emerging Leaders: Josh Halstead
Graphic Design instructor Josh Halstead discusses the origins of his design philosophies, artistic practice and teaching.
Richard Sprott Inspires Extension Students to Become Lifelong Learners
When you skim through the course evaluations for Richard Sprott, Ph.D., you see phrases such as "great course, great teacher." He's...
Taking a Systematic Approach to Improving Individual and Organizational Performance
The origins of Terri Lynn Cardona’s business success lies in a typical college job slinging coffee and snacks. From that initial love...
Real-World Impact: English Skills for Today’s Job Market
Brett Yokom works extensively with international students and teaches our Business English course, geared toward UC Berkeley Extension...
The Urgency of Memory
Carlos Javier Ortiz forges strong bonds with the subjects in his photographs, which document the tragic loss of young life in urban...
Bringing Movement and Timing Into Digital Life
Animation instructor Iveta Karpathyova finds the merging of design and movement and storytelling an exhilarating combination. She had...
Dr. Suzy Thomas Honored as 2017 School Counselor Educator of the Year
On October 23, Dr. Suzy Thomas, a UC Berkeley Extension Honored Instructor, will be recognized as California's 2017 School Counselor...
Meet Your Instructor: Monica Ranes-Goldberg
Longtime UC Berkeley Extension science instructor Monica Ranes-Goldberg has been creating online science courses since 1999.