IVA Faculty

Catherine Nguyen

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Catherine is a Vietnamese-American educator who has taught for seven years in Irvine, California; Biển Hoa, Vietnam; and Oakland, California.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English & Education from UC Irvine and a Master’s in Education from Brandman University. Catherine is passionate about helping all students thrive in and out of the classroom.  As a yoga teacher and fellow of the Resilient Mindful Learner program, she seeks to help students develop intellectual character, grit, and compassion for themselves and others. Catherine believes the arts play a critical role in helping students blossom into wonderful humans.  

“I’m honored to be a part of this robust program that helps students understand themselves, others, and the world in a deep and meaningful way. The virtues which this program and school were founded on align deeply with my own values and vision to help create a more open-minded and courageous world.”