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Shika Bindal has been a part of The Girls’ Middle School community since 2015 and serves as the After School Program Director and Transportation Director. She holds a Master of Public Health from Touro University, a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Merced, and a Certificate in Accounting from the University of California, Berkeley.

Shika has nearly two decades of experience in education and youth-centered programs, with a background in program management, student support, operations, and community engagement. At GMS, she oversees the After School Program and student transportation, working closely with students, families, and staff to create a safe, supportive, and engaging experience for students beyond the school day. She especially enjoys developing programs that give students opportunities to explore their interests, build connections, and feel supported within the GMS community.

Outside of work, Shika enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, listening to audiobooks, and exercising.

Gabriela completed her entire academic journey in Argentina, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Education, a Postgraduate Diploma, and a Master's Degree in Higher Education alongside her primary teaching credential. After beginning her teaching career in Argentina, she moved to the United States to continue her passion for education. She began teaching at GMS in 2015.

Beyond the classroom, she works as a private tutor and enjoys reading, cooking, tending to her plants, and watching movies. Above all, she loves traveling, discovering new cultures, and bringing those global perspectives back to her students.

Rodrigo Castillo has been working at GMS since the 2013-14 school year. Over his time at GMS he has been a shuttle driver and a part of the facilities team.

In his free time, he likes to go on walks with his dog, watch baseball and spend time with his family at home.

Alice received her BS in Computer Science with a minor in Psychology and MS in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Alice has over ten years of experience at startup companies in the software industry. Her expertise is in user interaction design and cross disciplinary teams. She has also initiated training programs at the Cupertino Union School District in the area of critical thinking in mathematics, and worked closely in classrooms with teachers on various academic subjects. Alice joined the GMS faculty in 2012.

Caitlin began at The Girls’ Middle School in 2013. While her primary role is teaching 7th grade Humanities, she also is fortunate enough to co-direct the Fall Musical (and has since its inception in 2015), work as a part of the Admission Team, and lead the student production of the Yearbook. At her core, Caitlin believes learning is a joyous endeavor, one that is full of life and energy, especially in the Middle School years. As Middle School students, especially 7th graders, became capable and adept at analytical thinking, the world of possibilities opens up in what they can reason, posit, and defend in their writing. She finds true delight in being a part of each student’s experience.

Prior to GMS, Caitlin taught 7th grade Social Students for two years in Montgomery, Alabama through the Alliance for Catholic Education while earning her Master of Education at the University of Notre Dame. She then worked as the Assistant Director of Academics for the Alliance for Catholic Education, where she mentored first year teachers and worked on school-wide curriculum development.

Caitlin enjoys spending time running, reading, and spending time with her family - including her two amazing and enthusiastic children.

Matt earned his BA in General Psychology at San Francisco State University. Prior to joining GMS in 2004, Matt founded and ran Elevate Trucks, a skateboard products company. He then worked for Rhythm and Moves as a contracted PE teacher to numerous schools in the Bay Area. Matt also owns and operates University of Surfing, a surf school in his hometown of Pacifica. He is a life-long athlete with special interests in surfing and skateboarding, and also the proud father of two children, Liam and Hannah.