The Literacy Team

  •  Renee Harris

    Renee Harris

    .4 Literacy/.4 ELD

    I started my career teaching preschool on the central coast and joined BUSD teaching kindergarten 17 years ago.  This is my fifth year at John Muir and I feel grateful every day to be working with such an incredible team!

  • Olivia Sanders

    Olivia Sanders

    .6 Literacy

    I am in my 15th year of teaching, the last eight of which have been as a Literacy Coach at John Muir. Before that I taught 4th grade for six years here at John Muir and in Oakland. John Muir is a great place to work and learn!

  • Simone Miller

    Simone Miller

    .6 Literacy/.2 ELD

    I started out as a first grade teacher and then went to Cal for  my masters and reading specialist credential. This is my 22nd  year in BUSD as a literacy coach and my 12th at John Muir. I love working with JM kids, families, teachers and this amazing team!

  • Donna Suzuki

    Donna Suzuki

    Special Education

    John Muir has been my home for over 30 years! I’ve worked as the Deaf and Hard of Hearing teacher and also have supported students using Reading Recovery, Wilson, and Orton Gillingham reading programs.

  • Alexandra Codina

    Alexandra Codina

    Special Education

    Before joining the John Muir community as a Special Ed teacher, I was a 1st and 2nd grade classroom teacher in NYC and Mexico City. I love working with teachers and families to to find the best ways to support our kids as they grow from year to year!