Briah Luther is a Lead Teacher in Sequoia. This is their second year teaching at UMCS. Previously, Briah was a middle school Montessori teacher at Bowman School for four years. Prior to that, Briah obtained an MA in Comparative Literature at SFSU while also working as a Program Manager at an RDNC, where Briah helped implement a strong socio-emotional, restorative justice, art and recreational program throughout the various schools within the Richmond District. Briah received their 9-12 Montessori training through METTC in Boston, and has a BA in Comparative Literature from Cal State Long Beach. Briah loves critical theory, social justice, activism, reading, creative writing of all forms, playing sports, going to conferences and plays, and traveling.