I will start this week’s blog by recognizing and appreciating all the parent love that came onto campus this week via food and gifts. Thank you very much, our hearts and tummies are full. As I enjoy all the love and gratitude, it makes me think of everything I appreciate about everyone here at Saklan. Hence, it might be fitting to share some of the things I appreciate about those I work with.
Each person on this team brings something unique and meaningful to our school community. Here’s a snapshot of the qualities I appreciate in each of them:
- Annette – Brings a 100% can-do attitude, always willing to do more, and is genuinely a Math Guru.
- Christina – Cares deeply about student growth, both academically and social-emotionally.
- Dianne – Meets pressure with creativity and calmness, a rare and steady force.
- Emily – Has a vision for what’s ahead and catches every detail before it’s missed.
- Erin – Solid, dependable, and incredibly caring—always there when needed.
- Ester – Brings a breath of calm to every interaction, soothing and grounded.
- Hector – Infuses fun into everything he does and is always ready to lend a hand.
- Isaac – Offers a unique and powerful approach to both music and life.
- Ivonne – Passionate about all things Spanish.
- Javier – Can fix almost anything, but his true superpower is uplifting spirits.
- Jennifer – Committed to turning good writers into great ones—one word at a time.
- John – Helps students solve problems with agency, notices details about students we sometimes miss.
- Joy – Always calm, always positive, always caring.
- Kim K – Absolutely dependable and level-headed—our steady anchor.
- Kim P – Deeply passionate about children and education; dedicated, caring, and always ready to help others.
- Lauren – Creative and caring, always thinking outside the box.
- Linda H – A voice of wisdom when it comes to understanding what children truly need.
- Linda L – Deeply committed and tenacious—takes on the hard stuff with thoughtfulness and care.
- Lisa – Knows her students through and through; thorough and fully committed to children.
- Maggie – Takes on challenges with humility, humor, and a healthy attitude.
- Maria – Brings a deep love and warmth to every interaction.
- Meredith – Her passion for children and books has made reading a central tenet of Saklan life.
- Mylesa – Radiates happy energy and an infectious “we got this” attitude.
- Peta – Her wealth of experience makes every conversation about students a learning experience.
- Philippa – A hidden talent of excellent writing paired with high creativity.
- Riva – Brings extraordinary care and attention to every one of our kindergartners.
- Rob – Models how to deliver high expectations with warmth and genuine care.
- Saul – Calls himself the Math King (rightfully so!)—he takes students to the deep end of the pool.
- Shay – Resourceful and adaptable, and keeps us all organized.
- Vickie – Has a passion not only for science, but for all things learning, kids, and exploration.
- Victoria – Quiet but deeply helpful and incredibly knowledgeable.
- Yette – A great sense of humor, task-oriented, and a problem solver.
- Zuly – Always positive and caring, with just the right dose of humor—and a laugh that lights up the room.
With gratitude and appreciation to everyone,
David
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