Meet the Principal
Welcome! I have the pleasure of serving as the principal of Berkshire Elementary. This is my 39th year in education and my 35th year with Panama-Buena Vista Union School District(P-BVUSD).
I have always been honored to say I work for the P-BVUSD family. It's a place of growth, compassion, and genuinely doing what is best for children. As someone who has a set of principles and vision as who I am as an administrator, P-BVUSD matches my beliefs of every child being treated with dignity, respect, shown grace, and given every opportunity to be academically, emotionally, and socially successful.
Over my 39 years, I have taught grades 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and adults. Additionally, I have served as an Academic Coach for our district.
My husband is Kern County Firefighter, I have three grown married children andfour grandchildren. I love to read, hike, bike, write and spend time with my family.
Amy Mensing
Principal