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College Going Culture

One major goal at PAES is to cultivate a college-going culture among students.  Classrooms are named after colleges and universities that represent high academic achievement.  PAES teachers believe ALL students have great potential and can pursue a college education and beyond!

Piedmont Avenue Class Colleges and Universities


Transitional Kindergarten-
  • (Ms. Duff)
Kindergarten-
  • San Jose State (Ms. Partido)
  •  Holy Names (Ms. Njemanze)
  • Chapman University (Ms. Fruci)
1st Grade-
  • UCLA (Ms. Hertel)
  • Laney College (Ms. Miles)
  • (Mr.L)
2nd Grade-
  • UC Berkeley (Ms. Mathews)
  • UNLV (Ms. Haider)
3rd Grade-
  • University of Oregon (Mr. Ambers)
  • Tulane University (Ms. Drake)
4th Grade-
  • Texas A&M (Mr. Coleman)
4th/5th Combo-
  • Mills College (Mr. Day)
5th Grade-
  • Reed College (Ms. Wheels)


Oakland Unified School District
​Piedmont Avenue Elementary School
Last Updated  June 2, 2023
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  • Home
  • About
    • About PAES
    • We are the Piedmont Panthers!
    • PAES on Facebook
    • PAES on Instagram
  • Resources for Families
    • Bell Schedule
    • Pick up Schedule
    • Communication Tools
    • School Culture Handbook >
      • Vision and Mission
      • Core Values
      • College Going Culture
      • Expectations for Behavior
    • OUSD Parent Guide
  • OUSD Calendar and Events
    • 23-24 OUSD Calendar
    • Upcoming Events
    • Parent Education Events
    • Prospective Family Events
  • Teachers and Staff
    • Meet our Principal
    • Teachers and Staff Info
  • PTA
  • CLASS After School
  • Programs
    • AAMA
    • AAFE
    • Transitional Kindergarten
    • MOSAIC
    • FOSS Science
  • Contact Us