Degrees, Credentials, and Certifications

Catherine Furtado is excited to join Oakwood as a High School History Teacher, bringing nine years of classroom experience to her new role. She previously taught in the Social Science Department at Presentation High School, where she taught a variety of courses and notably helped develop the school's first Ethnic Studies curriculum, which ultimately became a graduation requirement.

Catherine is dedicated to creating a joyful, welcoming classroom where students feel seen, heard, and empowered to advocate for themselves and spark positive change in the world around them. Above all, she aims to ignite a natural curiosity in her students, showing them that exploring history and understanding the world can be meaningful and genuinely fun.

She holds a B.A. in History from Sonoma State University and an M.A. in History from San José State University. Outside the classroom, Catherine loves spending time with her husband and two young sons, traveling, visiting museums, and cheering on the Warriors, 49ers, and Sharks.