Sunset Cooperative Nursery School

TEACHERS

Sunset offers separate morning and afternoon sessions, with at least four permanent staff members and six parent workers per session to assist classes of up to 35 kids. Director Jamae Tasker, Pre-K teacher Jackie Thurman and Rhaetia Hanscum and Johanna Main have all worked at the school as a parents and teachers. Teacher Marshall Thurman is a Sunset alumnus and April Deustchle all form t

he 2021-22 Teacher roster. Learn more about our teachers in our website under the Teachers tab. PARENTS

Parent participation is the backbone of Sunset’s philosophy and strength. Our community comprises 50 to 60 families, which govern the school through its board of directors. Each family commits to a half-day of work per week, plus monthly community meetings and parent education courses. Each family also has a fundraising responsibility and a school job, and must provide a nutritious, organic snack about once every six weeks. The weekly workday allows us to maintain a significant presence in our children’s world while allowing for the growth of independence and social skills. We learn about other families, share the joys of child rearing, and benefit from a supportive adult community. Our children see us interacting with other families in a cooperative atmosphere. Once a month, at least one parent must attend a community meeting and at least one of two parent education meetings. These meetings provide the opportunity to speak to the community and to learn updates from the board. The parent education courses entail learning from experts about our children’s education, well-being, behavior, and development. All admissions inquiries can be made through the Sunset Cooperative Nursery School website. ANTIRACISM AT SUNSET

We are living through a pivotal time in history. What we do now will be remembered for years to come and have a lasting impact on our children — our future generation. In that spirit, we are taking action to stand with Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in seeking equality and real justice for all. We believe Black Lives Matter. We acknowledge that our school sits over stolen land that first belonged to the Ramaytosh, Ohlone people. On behalf of the board of directors, we want to share with you our commitment to putting in the antiracist work that will serve as the foundation of our organization. “Antiracism is the practice of identifying, challenging, and changing the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism.” - Ontario Anti-Racism Secretariat

To view our entire Antiracism Statement, please visit our website under the About Us section.