Faculty Thank-You's
As the class of 2024 begins their countdown for their final days here at Mayfair, they can't forget the people that helped impact their academic lives. Thank you staff -- not just one the ones mentioned -- but all of you for your hard work and dedication you put into your job here. Now, to hear from some of our seniors!
“Mr. Bacani was my first English teacher that made me like going to English class and I can have full conversations with. I have the most respect towards him.”
- Elizabeth Limones
“Mr. Bacani is special to me because he doesn’t feel like a teacher, he feels like a friend. He would always mess with me and I wouldn't take it seriously and I would do the same to him, and he's just really funny to talk to. I honestly wished I had him for my senior year.”
- Mark Geczi
“Mrs. Balogh is a great teacher to start my middle school and high school experience.”
- Sebastian Gonzalez
“I actually never had Ms. Barberie as a teacher but I met her back in sophomore year and she was so welcoming. She was the former volleyball coach and kept her door open for volleyball players and other athletes. Since it was my first year playing, she would talk through plays, serving, and other volleyball skills I was struggling with. I would leave my backpack in her room and almost every day, I would warm up my lunch in her microwave. Ms. Barberies always has her door open for all students and has made my student-athlete life so much easier. Thank you so much Ms. Barberie.
- Chisom Okoye
“Mrs. Beatris has helped me out so much and she makes me feel better understood. She likes my interest and sees me as a person. She helps me realize who I am as a person and always believes I can have a good future. I appreciate her help greatly and I'm glad for all the help she has given me. She is a special person to me and I appreciate her greatly.
- Sophia Campos
“Coach Bedell, Coach Powell, Melton, Mr. Suttle, Mr. Yanes, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. VanderBaan, Ms. Mazerie, Ms. Cole-Edwards, Ms. Hernandez, Mr Harriston, Mrs. Head, Ms. ElHessen: All these people are special because they have been with me through a lot, helped me a lot and have always been there.”
- Gerald Myles III
“Mrs. Bookout puts a lot of time and effort into what she does and she's obviously very passionate about it unlike other teachers at this school who are obviously sick of it. She's very encouraging and talented so when she teaches it's really cool. I'm not in the Color Guard anymore but she's still very nice to me and I really feel comfortable around her but like not too comfortable like, I still respect her a LOT. She does a lot for her teams that goes unappreciated or unseen and she also does her best to make her teams the best versions of themselves.”
- Sophia Renteria
“Mrs. Bookout always believes in her students and always gives everyone a chance to succeed.”
- Perla Magana
“What makes Boppell special is that when I needed help financially with school events/sports he would help me out and be there to always talk to me when I needed support. Mrs. Walker has always been kind during my high school years and would always let me talk to her about personal things.”
- Natalia Delgado
"Mrs. Breig helps me when I need help with my school work and she is really nice.”
- Zowie Gomez
“Ms. Brown in ceramics is so special because she is caring and shows love to each student. If she notices a student struggling in her class, another class, or just in life, she asks them how they are and if they need help. For example, when a student of hers was transferring to Somerset and was upset, she helped him with the transition and with feeling better about it.”
- Tristan Taylor
“Ms. Brown is my favorite because she always makes me laugh.”
- Emma Price
“Ms. Burner made the first year of high school special and fun despite the challenges that we faced during the pandemic and at home. Going back in person felt a bit weird and a bit nerve-racking, but going to her class was always calming which is ironic since it's a math class. I made friends in that class, my brother has had a class with her, as well as other friends. She always pushed me to be the best and do the best even when I didn't feel like doing or being it.”
- Valerie Reyes
“Mrs. Campbell always brought positive energy to the class, and went out of her way to get to know her students.”
- Emerson Keels
“I love Ms. Chavez as a person and as an important figure in my life. She has always been there for me and she drove me to do my all-time best in PE where I got a medal for one of the fastest mega lap times of that year in our class. She's always done her best to support her students and she still remembers me to this day and hugs me as well as being happy to see me. She’s my role model in a special way.”
- Audreanna Peters
"Ms. Chick is an amazing and patient math teacher. My strongest subject was never math, but she never made me feel down for not being the best in class. She also made me want to actively participate, and attend class each day. Not only is she an amazing math teacher, but also a genuinely amazing person. I remember she'd take care of the stray cats when her class was down in the bungalows, and she would also sacrifice her free time to help her students in need. I think she deserves more recognition, and she earned the title of my favorite teacher."
- Mariana Gonzalez
“I've had Ms. Colln for two years of the four years of my high school career and she always made the class a chill and safe environment. Sometimes I would walk into class not wanting to do anything, but she always managed to keep me on track and encouraged us to be better people and the best versions of ourselves. Thank you Ms. Colln because you let us have a good work environment and for caring for all of us. P.S. You are my favorite AP teacher.
- Valerie Reyes
“Ms. ColIn and Ms. Cole-Edward are just very sweet and nice teachers to be around. If you were to have a bad day, you can just go up to them to talk to and they really help their students step by step. They are very caring teachers and very silly too!”
- Naomi Lopez
“Ms. Colln is so special because we always end up laughing together and talking about things in class together.”
- Brylee Kluck
“Ms. Contreas, Ms. Yepiz, Ms. Jennifer, and Mrs. Walker are all really hard working and have been there for me more times than I could count. I think they do a really good job helping people and inspiring them to progress and reach their goals.”
- Jeremiah Costello
“Mr. Cross runs the Windjammer, which is a huge help to the school community. He is always approachable and will help you anytime he can. Don't even get me started with all his costumes and his corny humor. Overall, Mr. Cross is an amazing teacher and has helped me through my years in high school ever since I've known him.”
- John Ruiz
“I've had Mr. Cross for three years out of the four years of my high school career. He made his classroom a safe space and made everyone feel welcome. I'll be honest, at first I was a bit surprised about him considering how young he was, and the fact he dressed all fancy just to make himself look older since he didn't have tenure yet. But despite the classwork and homework, everyone in that class would talk. Whether it was English or Journalism, everything else didn't matter.
- Valerie Reyes
“Mr. Cross, Mr. Green, Mr. Headley, Mr. Bacani, Ms. Pinkwasser: You five have been the most important teachers in my development as an individual. Picture me a plant. I came to you, Mr. Cross, a dying plant, and you reminded this plant that it was just a flower. Mr. Green, you encouraged this flower to sing its song through the six-stringed fungus in its roots. Mr. Bacani, you helped this flower understand that it must know its audience. Mr. Headley, you taught this flower that its petals would one day be blue. Ms. Pinkwasser, you provide to this day the fertilizer that will ensure this flower’s petals stay blue but shall control the extremity of its petals’ hue. I hope I am understood.”
- Julian Guerrero
“Mr. Cross, Mr. Rodriguez, and Ms. Gaylord are some of the best English teachers I have ever had in my life, they are definitely in my top 5, they made English interesting and fun.
- Savannah Gutierrez
“Ms. De La Mora helped me recover from injuries.”
- Ryan Heredia
“Mr. Durk was most likely one of my favorite teachers in recent years and treated me nicely while the class was not too hard and did fun things when we were done.”
- Gavin Jimenez
“Mrs. Ellis is very helpful when you ask her for help and she's very nice, as well helped me so much during the district writing essay, she played a big part in that and I will never forget that.”
- Jared Dublan
“When I had Mrs. Ellis for English, she would always help me with things that I did not understand and would help me stay on task to complete my work.”
- Alexis Vargas Lopez
“Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. VanderBaan are my two favorite teachers. They are the nicest teachers I've ever had and they are both really helpful and understanding people. I wish I had them all in high school for English. Ms. Viska has been my favorite math teacher I've ever had. And the way she would teach math was really simple to follow and she was just a cool teacher in general.”
- Ivan Tadeo
“Madame Fauben has tolerated our class, was always friendly, and made learning French fun and easy. We were in class but it didn't feel like it thanks to the safe learning environment she created. It was because of her that I was able to get out of my comfort zone and feel confident in speaking French to French people and listening to songs in French.”
- Valerie Reyes
“Madame Fauben has been a prime example of teaching students in engaging ways that can make a difference in their lives. I've been in her class for all of my high school career and it makes me happy to have been with her that long! I hope whatever happens in her life is great and full of wonders!”
- Jaiyah Harrison
“Mr. Fong has always been the person I go to for everything. Need someone to talk to? He's always there. Need some advice? He is always there to help. He has been the best mentor, teacher, coach, and everything else for the past 6 years. Thank you for helping me through everything Fong and thank you for putting up with me for the past 6 years because I know that is a tough job! You will always be a part of my life and my success; you're the best Fong!”
- Sadie Saez
“I have many good memories of Mrs. Garvin’s class and the clubs that she is the advisor to. She gives good advice when you need it and is always realistic with her students.”
- Dana Velasquez
“Ms. Gaylord is always joking around with me so much and always making me laugh.”
- Thomas Raynell
“Mr. Geddy is special because he always puts effort into his classes and is very funny. Mr. Geddy is also someone who is always hyper and just lightens up one's mood. I enjoy going to Mr. Geddy's class and seeing what new things he has planned for us. I also enjoy walking into his class on Fridays and hearing the Friday song he puts on for us.”
- Emily Arceo
“My favorite teachers include Mr. Geddy – always with his mic , Mrs. VanderBaan who was very sweet and the class was easy to pass, and Mr. McCabe and all his jokes (that were actually funny).”
- Rebeca Aguilar
“Mr. Geddy is understanding and funny.”
- Yocelyn Paredes
“Ms. Gomez has made me a better man and helped me more than any other teacher on campus and Mrs. Daisy is the nicest and most real person you can meet.”
- Andrew Alaniz
“Ms. Gomez always takes care of me and she is always willing to help me out with any situations I have going on, especially in school. She keeps me on top of my grades and makes sure I am always thriving when it comes to school. She encourages me to fix bad grades quickly and is always willing to speak to teachers about me and my status in my classes.”
- Sopolagi Tuitasi
“Mr. Headley is chill and we talk about soccer a lot and since our teams are rivals, it’s very fun to have debates with him and he gave me water when I really needed it.”
- Julian Macias
“Mr. Irving is so easy to talk to, and an amazing teacher with a good teaching style.”
- Reymiya Barajas
“Mr. Irving encourages his students to do great things. He's also a really cool teacher to have.”
- Cecilia Martinez
“Mr. Irving was the first teacher I ever had that I was really able to have a conversation with whenever I would see him. I would even say that he gave me the confidence to talk to more of my teachers. Without him, I could see myself continuing to not say a word in any of my classes.”
- Daniel Franco
“Mr. Irving is a great teacher and cares about his students.”
- Angel Vallejo
“Mrs. Kodesh has been so open to us for the two years I've had her, she loves hearing and telling gossip as much as everyone in the class. Feels like such a homey place to be in and with her.”
- Cristal Martinez
“Mr. Lopez puts work into his teaching and taught the students a lot about financial issues.
- Chantal Meza
“The Lunch staff gave me seconds even if they didn't know it.”
- Benjamin Douglass
“Ms. Luo always found creative ways to learn/teach the language. Her class always felt welcoming and she showed that she genuinely cared for her students.”
- Yazlene Garcia
“Ms. Luo is the only teacher that I know that is truly dedicated to her specific students. She's not just teaching us, it feels like she has so much love for us and I feel very taken care of with her.
- Matilda Tellez
“Mr. Malonzo was the reason why I enjoyed history and 7th grade. We liked a lot of the same things and related a lot.”
- Julian Macias
“Mrs. McAndrew and her class are fun, the lessons are easy to understand, she gives us plenty of free time, and I like the test she gives.”
- Tysen Savoy
“Mr. McCabe is always happy, even in the mornings.”
- Melonni Elli
“Mr. McCabe is the funniest teacher I've had. He also explains things well and helps you to understand the content if you don't.”
- Dana Velasquez
“Mr. McCabe has been an incredible support system for me in and out of the classroom. I had him for Anatomy and he made the class so interesting and motivated me to learn.”
- Isabella Ocho
“Mr. McCabe is such a cool dude.”
- Reasmey Moth
“When Sra. Miranda asks about your day or asks what's wrong, she genuinely cares about your answer. She notices when you are struggling and understands your life outside of class and cares for you like a part of her family.”
- Luke Elias
“Ms. Monteleone is a one-of-a-kind teacher! She's so sweet and she's refreshing to be around because of the way she's honest and kind. She's also very generous.”
- Cecilia Martinez
“Mrs. Montes was there for me when no one else was.”
- Aniyah Mingo
“Mike and Mrs. Tony are my favorites because I've known them for almost 3 years ever since I've been at this school.”
- Daniel Palma
“Mr. Nelson is very kind and easy to talk to. He isn’t like a teacher who just teaches and after they’re done talking they just sit in the back of the class while kids do assignments. Mr. Nelson is very interactive and tuned into conversations. He makes jokes and never disappoints at putting smiles on peoples faces.”
- Janelle Clark
“Mr. Nelson is a great person and a great teacher. He allows us to express ourselves through our art. As the Art Academy teacher, he has a lot on his plate but he still lets us choose what we want to do with our art. He doesn’t put us in a box but lets us break the box of expectations of what high school students should be drawing. Instead, he lets us just enjoy what we do and helps us when we need it, such as when we’re struggling with a certain art medium. This is why Mr. Nelson is a great teacher: he lets us be ourselves.”
- Arlette Najera
“I have a lot of love and respect for Mr. Nyguen. I only had his class for a couple of weeks because I dropped it, but in my short time being in that class, I developed such a high respect for him. He respects all of his students and is one of the most understanding and empathetic teachers I have ever seen. He takes his student's opinions seriously and treats us all like equals. He even let us have a say in some of the work we did. But on top of all the great teaching, he is just such a great person as well. He has come to almost – if not all – home games for almost every sport. He supports his students and has a high school spirit. I am always so surprised and grateful to see him in the stands at these events. He has been at almost all of our volleyball home games as well and never fails to support his students. Mr. Nyguen is literally such a goat!”
- Gerardo Luque
“What makes Mrs. Ozier so special is how she is always making sure everything is on track for me and has pushed me harder to do classes I wouldn't have taken.”
- Cecilia Markham
“Mrs. Ozier has been a wonderful counselor. From the day I met her, I knew she would be placing me in the right classes and making sure I received the best education possible in order for me to graduate. If I were to give one teacher a shout-out, it would be Mrs. VanderBann. I met Mrs. VanderBann at my IEP meeting. She has done a wonderful job preparing all students for our next chapter in life, adulthood. She makes sure we all know what to do after high school. She is always making learning fun in the best way possible. She is always making sure we are prepared for graduation. I am proud of Mrs. VanderBann,not just as my teacher, but as my case manager.”
- Jayden Lu
“Ms. Parks is a great teacher and a great person overall!”
- Aneleia Sok
“Ms. Parks is a bright and positive person, along with being very caring and supportive. She also makes learning enjoyable. To be honest, if it wasn't for Ms. Parks, I probably would have lost my love for math, but she brought back the spark in it. For that, I will forever be thankful for being capable of saying I was one of her students, that I was lucky enough to have her as a teacher.”
- Janie Hicks
“Ms. Parks made math enjoyable and had a good learning environment.”
- Sebastian Gonzalez
“Mr. Phillips has been working here since the year 2000 and he has put Mayfair first even before his own band. This year he decided to take the band to play at a football CIF game instead of going to a parade the band was a sweepstakes winner of.”
- Ellisjames M. Pride
“Mr. Phillips has great passion, energy and love for music, and the connection he makes with his students along with his funny and memorable jokes. Phillips’ charisma cannot be compared to anyone elses. Although he is retiring very soon, his legacy will forever be remembered.”
- Chimaobi Iwuanyanwu
“No matter what obstacle was thrown Mr. Phillips’ way, he always continued to move through them with ease. He turns the impossible into possible.”
- Daniella Castro
“Mr. Phillips is special because he makes me work hard and is always proud of me.”
- Nancy Gomez
“Mr. Phillips has always been there are cares about each and every one of his students and looks out for all of us.”
- Dallin Cox
“Mr. Philips truly sees every single one of his students not unlike other teachers who don't really talk to you. He creates a safe and fun but also when needed serious and educational environment for all of his students, and he will do everything in his power to help you. He is truly one of the few teachers who care about their students in a way that goes beyond asking how their day was.
- Allyson Morales
“Mr. Philips is a knucklehead who is also a ray of sunshine in everyone's lives. His positive attitude and fierce ambition make the Mayfair Monsoon Marching Corps do great things. It's hard to forget Mr. Philips, that cannot be said about many people.”
- “Cheeso” Bueno-Hill
“I have been in Mr. Phillips’ class for my whole high school experience and he has shown great care for his students. He always wants the best and emphasizes that his students follow interests they like, regardless of it being in music or something else.”
- Johanna Grijalva
“Coach Ravelo brought me into the school and the baseball program with open arms and made me feel so at home. He truly made me feel included and a part of the team as soon as I got there. He's done so much for me and I could not thank him enough for that.”
- Ryan Diggle
“Mr. Rodriguez is pretty chill, pretty cool, balanced his classwork, and at the end of the period everyone would strike up conversations with either him or Mr. Yannes.”
- Luis A. Cunha
“Mr. Rodriguez communicates with us, helps us out on assignments and makes the class seem easy and fun. Mr. Banes is special because he made math fun and would always tell us stories about himself.”
- Desman Botts
“ I've known Mrs. Sandy since I was a little kid and I have so many memories with her.”
- Stephanie De Guzman
“Ms. Saucedo is the counselor who helps students with college and more. I think I've been to her office about 50 times this semester (sorry about that lol) but she is always there to help. I am a first-generation student who doesn't have older siblings to help me with the college application process or financial aid and I know I'm not the only one which is why I am very thankful for Ms. Saucedo who helps students like me figure these things out. I understand that it is her job, but it is the way that she goes about helping that makes her really special. She is very kind and patient towards the students who ask her for help. Overall, Ms. Saucedo is a great person who has shown me kindness, patience, and more and has helped me tremendously in figuring out the right steps for the future that awaits me. Thank you Ms. Saucedo for everything! ”
- Sarahi Quiahua
"Mr. Saunders is my favorite because he teaches me about movies/musicals behind the scenes. How are props made and to learn how to build props.”
- Saul Gonzalez
“Mr. Saunders is just so funny and fun, and he gets my humor. Also, I think we've gotten close just in a short time.”
- Cameron Bennet
“Mr. Shaheen can be so silly sometimes but he is very passionate about photography, he's one of the only teachers I feel comfortable joking with and making fun of, and he makes fun of me in turn, I think the funniest thing about him is that he's so serious, and sometimes I just can't take him that seriously, I look forward to second period because he's created a fun environment to do creative things. He is just a cool dude.”
- Madison Roman
“Mr. Schneider is really fun and laid back, and his class is always a ton of fun whenever I go.
Mr. Suttle is very caring about his students and I love the way he teaches.”
- Otto Ziemann
“Mr. Schneider, Mr. Suttle and Mrs. McKay each have their own unique personalities and it is amazing because for example Mr. Shneider is very chill and you can get along with him so well. Mr. Suttle is just the funniest teacher I've met and his personality brightens my mood every time I step foot in his class. Ms.McKay is special because she makes a subject like government very entertaining and fun. She always is in a good mood even though she's had a bunch of classes before me.”
- Brayan Sanchez
“Every single morning after they takes some time for himself to socialize after snack, Mr. Suttle and Mr. Phillips allows my period to socialize, then asks us about our day and our lives, which makes my day more enjoyable every time.”
- Terrance Neo Benjamin Guillor
“Mr. Suttle is very funny and he cares for his students.”
- Kainoa Figueroa
“I have known Mr. Suttle since my sophomore year, when my good friend Stella wanted to open up the Thrift Club. Now in my senior year having him as my forensics teacher, I've gotten to know him more. Mr. Suttle is not only a fantastic teacher, but he is a person who really loves his job and cares for his students. He always asked how their days were and what was going on in their lives. He always shows up to school with a smile on his face ecstatic to teach us something new. He is a pretty funny guy who just knows how to grab his students’ attention when needed. All in all, Mr. Suttle is not only a great teacher, but an amazing person.”
- Maritza Sanchez
“Mr. Suttle makes the classroom environment feel joyful and makes learning not feel like a job.”
- Sebastian Gonzalez
“Mr. Suttle is funny and engages the class in enjoyable small talk.”
- Genesis Osa
“Mr. Suttle is very special to me because he always gives the best advice, and he is really honest about how he prefers to help his students in the easiest way possible. He’s made his forensic class very fun for his seniors and will always have a smile on his face for his students no matter what day of the week!”
- Mariana Magallon
“Mr. Suttle makes his class just a very welcoming environment and makes his students feel seen in the classroom, no matter if they are quiet or social.”
- Brieseis Rodriguez
“Mr. Suttle is charismatic, loving, and most importantly fun. He shows great compassion for his students. As his TA, I feel I have a greater insight into his nature. He knows exactly how to connect with his students, how to teach the material, and how to make the class enjoyable. He is a wonderful man and an even better teacher.”
- Farrah Keierleber
“Mr. Suttle is so special to me because these last couple of weeks I have been going through it with a lot of family stuff. I think about it all day every day, however, when I go to Mr. Suttle's class, he makes me forget all about it. He listens to me vent and always tries to help me when it comes to that. We have grown a strong bond this year and I wouldn't choose to have this bond with anybody else. He just brings a lot of light to me and I just love it.”
- Malaya Landren
“I decided to take forensic science my junior year and I have to say it was the best idea. Mr. Suttle from the start was so welcoming with all of us and I always looked forward to 6th period. He helped me discover what I truly wanted to study after I graduated and that is to major in criminal justice. I have to say that he has been the most supportive teacher throughout all my years here at Mayfair. Although I no longer have his class he still continues to care about how I am doing and is always checking in on what is going on in my life.”
- Gisselle Carrillo
“Mrs. Tony, and Ms. Virginia both always made sure to greet me and give me the best advice. If anything is ever wrong, I can always turn to them. They have been there for me since 7th grade. Much Love!!!!”
- Aniyah Solomon
“Mr. Tran is always there for me on and off the courts. He is always helping me through my struggles and giving me advice that helps me stay strong. He will always be there to help me when I need it.”
- Makayla Sotha
“Mr. Tran has been with me since sophomore year and has been the best coach ever! He's very passionate about the sport and goes above and beyond when trying to give us the best resources for tennis and school.”
- Sara Villalta
“Mr. Tran has been very inspirational and is a very funny man. He helped give me insight and motive when I had lost it. He is a pretty great guy.”
- Kyle Gonzalez
“Mr. Tran was my coach from my sophomore year to my junior year. He not only taught me how to play the sport but also taught me life lessons that I will forever cherish. He treated all of the people on the team as his own and made sure we did our best. He is someone that I will forever hold dearly in my life. I never thought that I would have had a coach/teacher who would be so special to me, but thankfully Tran showed me what it felt like to be cared for by someone at school.”
- Aileen Romano
“Mrs. Valenzuela is my favorite teacher because I was able to talk to her during a tough time during my junior year. She also was very open with me if I ever needed someone to talk to.”
- Ivan Caro
“Mrs. Valenzuela is great because when I was in her class, there was a balance of time for things like engaging conversation and fun activities and time to work either independently or in groups.”
- Dominic Bourgeault
“Even though this is my first year with her, Mrs. Valenzuela makes me feel comfortable enough to go to her with whatever issue I may come across, academically and personally.”
- Natalie Chavez
“Mrs. Valenzuela supported me with personal statements and is a great example of an amazing English teacher.”
- Sebastian Gonzalez
“Although I've only had Mrs. Valenzuela for a semester, she's been able to make such a meaningful impact on my life and learning nonetheless! She's an amazing teacher and her personality shines so brightly when she's teaching, conversing, and bonding with her students! I adore her kind heart, caring soul, and determination to nurture students to success. I’m beyond grateful to have been given the opportunity to be one of her students in the midst of all my class changes after 1st semester. It was a lucky miracle! Thank you for being you and for driving your students to be the best version of themselves, Mrs. V! Yes, YOU are incredible and so awesome! Thank you for everything, and I’ll miss you so much once I graduate!”
- Stephanie De Guzman
“Mrs. Valenzuela is my favorite staff member because she lights up the classroom with her fun personality. She is one of the most caring teachers I've met towards her students and goes above and beyond for them. She is always supportive and strives to make her students have the best learning experience.”
- Abbie Simon
“Mrs. Valenzuela is a very rare teacher, she has the ability to make her students comfortable and she's so fun to be around!”
- Cecilia Martinez
“Mrs. Valenzuela is always there when you need to talk, and always makes you smile. Thank You! Mr. Cross is always there to give good advice: "it depends".”
- Mayte Sonnenberg
“Mrs. VanderBaan has always been there for me in my times of need; she was the first teacher to make me feel appreciated and loved. She treats me very kindly and has a big giving heart. I find myself always mentioning to my friends that she is my favorite teacher. She has helped me so much throughout these years even now and she isn't even my teacher anymore. This is why she is special to me.”
- Ciara Harding
“What makes Mrs. VanderBaan so special is that she has always been sweet and supportive. I enjoyed having both of her classes in English 11 and Success, she made it a wonderful experience.”
- Cerena Harding
“Ms. Viska was an excellent teacher.”
- David Usim
“When I had Mr. Vo, I heard from friends who were in other chemistry classes that it seemed like he had the easiest way of understanding chemistry, especially covalent bonds. Thank you, Mr. Vo.”
- Mark Serebour
“Mr. Vo has always been cooperative with me. I've always felt out of place entering this school, and he helped alleviate some of my anxiety problems. When I had him in sophomore year we were both new on campus, and we had a connection in his chemistry class, since I was passionate about the subject, and he was eager to make his students understand what he taught.”
- Luke Salvador
“Mrs. Walker is very easy to talk to and is always willing to help you with whatever you need.”
- Edgar Espinosa
“Mrs. Walker is special to me because she helps me through a lot of challenges that I face.”
- Ryann Williams
“Mrs. Walker makes sure everyone is good and always supports and uplights everyone.”
- Aniyah Solomon
“Mrs. Walker is a very helpful counselor.”
- Kaylene Diaz
“Mrs. Walker is very friendly and helpful to people who barely started talking to counselors.”
- Keyon Gonzales
“Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Valenzuela, Ms. Hill, Mr. Suttle, Ms. Johnson: Thank you!”
- Jada Williams
“Mrs. Walker is someone who always checks up on me, even when she's busy herself. Mrs. Walker is one of the kindest people I know, and she has helped me in so many ways throughout my high school career.”
- Janaia Eggleston
“What makes Mrs. Walker such a special person is that she is always so willing to help those who need her. Not only was she a huge help for me during my college applications but I noticed that she was also taking care of other people's needs at the same time. She is a strong resilient woman who is very admirable and someone many should strive to be like.”
- Dayanara Flores
“Mr. Wiz is one of the best teachers in my opinion. He helps you with anything you need.”
- Dashawn Mitchell
“Mr. Wiz is so inspiring to me. He is always there for me and it is always fun to be in his class. He encourages me to do my work and more.”
- Daniel Chica
“Mr. Wiz is the one who made me want to become a better person; he never gave up on me, and he always believed in me and in my potential and what I could do. I can say with full confidence if I never met him I don't know where I'd be in life.
- Devante Brown
“Mr. Yanes is so genuine, has a great sense of humor, and is just overall easy to talk to when help is needed with anything.”
- Alexander Izazaga