Spotlight

Ms. Sun Il Yang

"The goals we have for our students, they're not just academic; it's for their mental and emotional (needs). It's to grow as a whole person."

- Sunnie Yang, Paraeducator

Ms. Trina Gentile

"I try to find a positive relationship with all the students. I try and connect and be visible and available."

- Trina Gentile, Counselor

Ms. Pam Williams

"You have to (...) build the relationship piece," Williams said. "I think the relationships are what's really important to make them feel comfortable and able to learn and to take those risks with language."

- Pam Williams, English Leaners Teacher

Ms. Zaidya Hirschman

"I'm teaching them to explore their own voice. I say 'You have this thing your voice can do. It does this singing thing. Let's do it together.'"

- Zaidya Hirschman, Music Teacher