Who We Are
At 360 Level Up, our mission is to elevate the journeys of school and business leaders at every stage of their career—whether they're new to their role, aspiring to advance, or seasoned veterans. We provide comprehensive coaching services tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals striving to achieve their goals, offering guidance in life, executive, leadership, academic, and business coaching. Additionally, we are committed to empowering underrepresented groups in leadership, including women leaders and people of color, by providing the support and resources they need to thrive in their respective fields. Through our holistic approach, we aim to empower individuals to recognize and harness their full potential, ultimately facilitating their growth and success in both their personal and professional endeavors.
Meet the Team at 360 Level Up, where we embody our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Equity, and Strategy in everything we do.
Our Team
Taera Childers
Chief Executive Officer
Throughout her 17-year educational career, Ms. Taera Childers has served at various leadership positions, including Principal, Superintendent, and VP of Expansion. Born and raised in the Antelope Valley (a suburb in California), she started her career as a substitute teacher in an independent study charter school in Palmdale, where she quickly realized working with underserved youth one-on-one was her passion. After receiving her teaching credential, she quickly moved into school administration to make a greater impact on the students in the community that she loves. Ms. Childers believes in the power of synergized teams to bring change in the community and in the power of dedicated staff to change student lives through meaningful connections. Ms. Childers’ leadership philosophy is Leadership is Service. She has a talent for building a positive culture on campuses and investing in and mentoring the team members that she serves. She holds a BA from The Master’s College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from CSU Northridge and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Leadership at Liberty University. She also holds a Clear Administrative Services Credential, a Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential in History, as well as certifications from Cornell University in Performance Leadership and Executive Leadership. Taera is also a Tier II credential coach with ACSA (Association of California School Administrators), where she gets to invest in future generations of school leaders.
Michelle Berry
Chief Strategy Officer
Throughout her 23-year career in education, Michelle Berry has served as a passionate advocate for equity and inclusivity, dedicated to increasing all students’ access to educational opportunities. With expertise in steering community-wide efforts to empower learners through a social justice-centered approach, Michelle is a collaborative leader, a seasoned instructor, and a champion for students along every point of their academic journeys.
In her former role as the Area Superintendent, Michelle serves 9 high schools in Los Angeles’ Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valley region. Focused on engaging at-promise students—including those who have been incarcerated, are parents, or are newcomers to the country—Michelle works closely with teachers to ensure students achieve grade-level standards across all subject areas. Trauma-informed instruction and social-emotional well-being are at the heart of Michelle’s educational philosophy; she strives to create pathways and programs for students to meet benchmarks in innovative ways that correspond to their holistic needs and today’s complex challenges. Bringing together families and school stakeholders, Michelle encourages the whole community to view at-promise students’ resilience and tenacity through a strengths-based lens.
Michelle credits her success to her commitment to integrity, her openness to new ideas, and her empathy. As the first in her family to graduate college, Michelle understands firsthand the critical connection between education and opportunity. She also acknowledges the dynamic group of leaders in her school network who have contributed to her professional growth over the last 15 years. Inspired to re-invest the mentorship she has received, Michelle guides teachers and administrators as an Association of California School Administrators Certified Coach, and Ruby Payne Certified Trainer in Emotional Poverty.
To pursue her goal of helping the next generation of educators lead equitable organizations, Michelle is working towards her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership. A mother of two, Michelle is also an avid hiker and world traveler who loves exploring and experiencing new adventures.
Tinisha Hamberlin
Chief Impact Officer
Tinisha Hamberlin, a visionary educational leader with over two decades of transformative experiences in both traditional and charter urban contexts, possesses a transformative touch that has left an indelible mark in the field of education. A stalwart advocate for empowerment through education, Tinisha is deeply committed to fostering meaningful engagement and uplifting communities.
With an impressive skill set in program design, strategic planning, and coaching, Tinisha Hamberlin has been the driving force behind continuous improvement throughout her professional journey. Trained in the Art of Coaching, Advanced Cognitive Coaching, Restorative Justice, and Trauma-informed practices, she brings a nuanced and empathetic approach to her leadership.
Rooted in a deeply ingrained ethos, Tinisha's leadership is guided by an unwavering commitment to cultivate sustainable education environments and enhance the capacity of individuals to lead within these spaces. She thrives on high expectations, not only for those she leads but also for her own continuous learning journey.
Armed with a B.A. and two M.A. degrees, with an Ed.D. in progress, Tinisha Hamberlin's academic achievements are complemented by a passion for collaborative learning with her teams. It is in these collective experiences that she finds true enlightenment.
A beacon of humility, integrity, and excellence, Tinisha aspires to serve the community with unwavering dedication. A family person at heart, she draws inspiration from her own children, hoping to kindle the flame of genius within them. Excited about the prospects of expanding her reach, Tinisha looks forward to building trust, empowering others, and inspiring communities to reach new heights. In every endeavor, Tinisha Hamberlin is a catalyst for positive change, leaving an indomitable legacy in the realm of education.
