Faculty Thank-You's
As the class of 2025 anticipates their departure from Mayfair, they reflect on people who have made a difference in their academic life. 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. Bacay
“Nonchalant” -Hassan Higgins
“Good personality” -Elijah Beabraut
Coach Bedell
“He's never made me doubt that I could do something. He's fought tooth and nail to help me stay here at Mayfair and has truly impacted me in the best ways.” -Daniel Torres
Mrs. Brown
“She explains assignments well and builds bonds with students” -Savannah Arteaga
“She recommended a book for me, called Jackaby, and OMG I Love It. My favorite book/series” -Rosie Lerma-Ramirez
“They both* accepted me as a new transfer student and made me feel welcomed and wanted.Best teachers I've ever had in highschool.Love them to death shout out both of you guys” -Shaun Fonoimoana
*Suttle, Brown
Ms. Brown
“She's nice and helpful and is always there to help me and other ppl that had ceramics” -Izaiyah Guess
“What makes Ms. Brown special to me is that I am able to be myself when I'm in her class or whenever I talk to her. She has been my ceramics teacher for the past two years and I feel a strong bond with her that I don't really have with any other teacher.” -Alyssa Olguin
“She helps motivate you in a kind and patient way. That you can tell is genuine.” -Jerianne Logrono
Mrs. Burner
“The way she teaches math is the best and she's a fun person in general.” -Caleb Young
Ms. Colln
“She's so chill and makes the class relaxing.” -Richard Ung
Mr. Cross
“He is basically me, but adult and better.” -Joseph Wilson
Ms. Deras
“They* were great teachers and helped me through many challenges” -Jackson Burns
*Mr. Drown, Mr. Geddy, Ms. Deras
Ms. De La Mora
“Mrs T is a very chill and fun teacher to have, she relates well to her students and makes a person like me, who is uncomfortable around adults, welcome and safe in her class” -William Bayan
“These teachers* have made school easy to come to and look forward to. I love coming to school knowing that I will be able to see these teachers everyday. These teachers have all had an impact on my high school career and I could not be more thankful. Between the laughs, the jokes, the lessons they teach me, and the advice. I’ll miss you guys the most!” -Mylen Bradford
*Ms. De La Mora, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Yanes
Mr. Drown
"He teaches us stuff like life skills, how everything in life is not handed to you and how there's gonna be ups and downs but that's just life he has really helped me with a lot there's been some ups and downs but thank you.” -Shane Augustine
“They* were great teachers and helped me through many challenges” -Jackson Burns
*Mr. Drown, Mr. Geddy, Ms. Deras
Mr. Eastham
“He always listens to all my crazy, obscured, serious, and even unserious problems whenever I need to rant. He always provides me with a good giggle every now and then and I love when we playfully banter as well! Mr. Eastham will definitely be a teacher I will remember for the rest of my life, and my kids will most likely hear about him one day, as there are many stories to tell!” -Noah Clark
Mme. Fauben
“She orchestrates a lively class environment and always makes people laugh.” -Charlotte Dang
""She is funny, caring, and friendly she always makes us laugh and she has a good style." -Guadalupe Jimenez
"Shes funny, has good style, and is easy-going" -Aileen Godinez
Mr. Fong
“I've been with him my entire middle and high school career; student and player. Mr. Fong is an amazing and relaxed teacher and coach. I love how fun things can get with him on campus and on the course. He has made middle school history and my entire experience playing golf enjoyable.” -Gerard Mejia
“During quarantine he was really nice, I got into a genre of music and shared it with him and ended up helping him get a better bond with his daughter. “ -Cheyenne Cashion
Ms. Gaylord
“She gave me sugar cookies and hot chocolate twice” -Miriam Mendez
“She's always nice to me, she helps me out when I need it, She knows how to keep me calm in different situations. That's what makes her so special to me" -Alane Lee
Mr. Geddy
“He is so chill and you can just yap to him and just talk about anything. He’s also had a lot of my friends that graduated a while ago so it’s like I knew him already, he just makes learning more fun” -Leahny Diaz
“He's so nice and fun. It's easy to feel safe and happy in his class. I thought the government would be boring but it really isn't.” -Rosie Lerma-Ramirez
“Mr. Geddy is special because he's always really nice and encouraging.” -Kaliyah Moore
“They* were great teachers and helped me through many challenges” -Jackson Burns
*Mr. Drown, Mr. Geddy, Ms. Deras
Mr. Guerra
“He feeds me when I'm hungry, also helps me with scholarships” -Alyssa Maldonado
Mrs. Garvin
“She has a really fun and intense personality” -Frederick Dixon
Ms. Gomez
“She has helped me out with everything since my sophomore year” -Maxamis Mitchell
Coach Ibee
“He is like family” -Edgar Mora
Mr. Irving
“He's so calm and he just has a good vibe to him. He's very positive and kind. I look forward to his class even after a rough day. His humor is also very corny and silly. I'll miss him when I graduate. He's so silly! He's also a good teacher though, and he helps me work through the topics I don't understand. He's also a patient person.” -Asia Lee
Sra. Kodesh
“She finds a way to make her classroom fun and interesting.” -Michelle Olvera
Mr. Lee
“He only eats veggies” -Jeffrey Rich
Mr. Martinez
“He's family to me and I've known him since I was a kid. He's a great guy that everyone likes.” -Shaun Fonoimoana
Mrs. McAndrew
“Her vibe” -Matthew Garcia
“She is the only teacher who socializes and encourages it. You can never be afraid to talk to her or ask her a question about something, she gives useful/good advice and she feels for her students.” -Chase Simpson
“Mac is always radiating love to her students and constantly shows appreciation for everything we do for her in ASB. No matter what she always allows us to make her classroom feel like our own home and welcomes everyone with open arms!” -Kendall Beetem
“She has helped me a lot with picking the right classes in order for me to get into 4 year universities, and has also put me in positions that get me recognized and noticed by the school achieving many great accolades.” -Jonathan Arreola
Ms. McDaniel
“She's helped me with other subjects such as English, she was my ELD teacher.” -Miriam Martinez
Mr. McCabe
“He's so calm and he just has a good vibe to him. He's very positive and kind. I look forward to his class even after a rough day. His humor is also very corny and silly. I'll miss him when I graduate. He's so silly! He's also a good teacher though, and he helps me work through the topics I don't understand. He's also a patient person.” -Asia Lee
Sra. Miranda
“She's really nice to her students and she really helps students when they struggle. She's a really good person to talk to.” -Brandon Miguel
Mr. Nguyen
“Mr. Nguyen is a special person because he genuinely cares about his students and takes the time to help them understand, rather than judging them for what they don’t know. When I had him for freshman year math at Mayfair High School, he was always patient and dedicated, making sure I felt supported in my learning. I’ll always be grateful for his kindness and the way he made his classroom a comfortable space where we could talk about anything.” -Adiley Aguilar
“First teacher who ACTUALLY taught me math💯💯” -Samantha Batres
Mr. Palacios (The Wiz)
“Mr. Wiz, or Mr. Palacios is the realest teacher I've had. He keeps everything 100%, and he keeps pushing things forward without care for what others think; he sets goals for himself and his platform, while always finding solutions to his problems whenever he faces them.” -Jordan Mosley
“Nice and helpful” -Kendall Owens
Mrs. Pinkwasser
“She has this weird type of humor that’s kind of dry but it's silly and she's reasonable” -Asia Lee
“Her teaching skill and she takes her time with the students and helps us a lot.” -Khaliq Henderson-Saleem
“she is the most helpful teacher here” -Mariah Garcia
Mr. Philips
“Philips cares for all of his students like his own kids. He would put his life on the line to help any of us and that's what makes him special.” -Brylan Wright
Mr. Ravelo
“What makes Mr. Ravelo special is that he gave me straight A's on my tests, 2 times in a row” -Aysia Bookout
Mr. Rodriguez
“He is very nice and funny and actually cares about his students. He always looks out for us and makes sure that we feel special.” -Isabella Macias
“What make these people* special is that they always made me feel at home like they were my family and helped me with real life problems” -Mylen Bradford
*Rodriguez, Saunders, Suttle, Yanes
Mr. Saunders
“What make these people* special is that they always made me feel at home like they were my family and helped me with real life problems” -Mylen Bradford
*Rodriguez, Saunders, Suttle, Yanes
Mr. Schneider
“He's cool.” -Nathan Collado
“He doesn't assign as much work as I expected. He's fun to be around because he's so nice and cool.” -Rosie Lerma-Ramirez
“These teachers* have made school easy to come to and look forward to. I love coming to school knowing that I will be able to see these teachers everyday. These teachers have all had an impact on my high school career and I could not be more thankful. Between the laughs, the jokes, the lessons they teach me, and the advice. I’ll miss you guys the most!”
*Ms. De La Mora, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Yanes
Mr. Sneddon
“Mr. Sneddon is one of my favorite teachers because when I took AP Biology he was always supporting me throughout the year especially when I was struggling during the first semester. He helped me stupendously to lock in and actually be able to understand what we were learning. I also enjoyed our time talking about music and all the funny jokes he'd make. I'm glad to have had him as a teacher and to know at least one person on the campus will support me to strive for excellence.” -Katelynn Tarango
Mr. Suttle
“He’s a W teacher” -Saul Molina-Hernandez
“He makes learning fun and very hands on with all the labs we do” -Ava Aguilar
“He is super funny and kind.” -Tyler Aaron
“He's different and funny from the rest” -Kevin Hernandez
“They* are funny and good to talk to” -Smantha Rozak
*Suttle, Jenn
“They both* accepted me as a new transfer student and made me feel welcomed and wanted.Best teachers I've ever had in highschool.Love them to death shout out both of you guys” -Shaun Fonoimoana
*Suttle, Brown
“What make these people* special is that they always made me feel at home like they were my family and helped me with real life problems” -Mylen Bradford
*Rodriguez, Saunders, Suttle, Yanes
Ms. Tony
“She's a staff member I've loved since I came to Mayfair in Middle School, she is the sweetest person and is always willing to listen and give her own input.” -Presley Foy
“Tony is special because she not only kept our school environment safe, she also made it comfortable. She always lent a listening ear and gave me the best advice that I will honestly cherish my whole life. She has a friendly face and always gives a welcoming smile.” -Audrey Talavera
“She is very easy to talk too” -Darius McClair Jr
Mr. Tran
“He is my coach and has always been very supportive and friendly since the first day I joined.” -Arianna Zavala
Mr. Unger
“Always talked about sports and was really chill.” -Jacob Bowline
Mrs. Valenzuela
“What makes Mrs. V so special is she is one of the most genuine teachers I have ever met. Mrs. V is one of the few teachers on campus who truly takes the time to talk to every individual student and checks in on how they are doing, feeling or whatever it may be. Mrs. V has truly helped me through so much and has always been there for me with open arms. You're the best and I will miss you so much ! Best teacher mom ever!” -Emma Rivera
“She makes me feel so seen, as well as many other alumni who have mentioned her. She’s there to talk and help students whether it be with schoolwork or with personal stuff. She helped me so much during my college admissions process, and overall made that time of my life much more positive and easy. She’s an inspiration as a teacher, but also as a person.” -Kylee Thompkins
“Not only does she always make me feel loved as my teacher, but as a second mom. Anytime I have questions, concerns or even any random comments, whether they are academic or personally, she takes the time to validate how I feel and shows me how much I matter. I appreciate everything she has done for me and all the advice she has given me!” -Kendall Beetem
Ms. Viska
“Genuine person who goes out of their way to try and help her students learn.” -Robert Renteria
Mr. Vo
“Listening to all my drama, and life experiences that were lowkey random. #yolovo” -Valerie Ordonez
Mr. Yanes
“Mr. Yanes has helped me out and is kind to everyone” -Vanessa Acuna
“They have helped me for the past 4 years with school and have gone above and beyond to make sure I was doing good.” -Christian
“He's funny and nice” -Savannah Arteaga
“These teachers* have made school easy to come to and look forward to. I love coming to school knowing that I will be able to see these teachers everyday. These teachers have all had an impact on my high school career and I could not be more thankful. Between the laughs, the jokes, the lessons they teach me, and the advice. I’ll miss you guys the most!”
*Ms. De La Mora, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Yanes
“What make these people* special is that they always made me feel at home like they were my family and helped me with real life problems” -Mylen Bradford
*Rodriguez, Saunders, Suttle, Yanes