Teacher Recognition: 2024 Teachers List /trc/Lists/2024 Teachers List/AllItems.aspx RSS feed for the 2024 Teachers List list. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:33:25 GMT Microsoft SharePoint Foundation RSS Generator 60 en-US Teacher Recognition: 2024 Teachers List /trc/_layouts/15/images/siteIcon.png /trc/Lists/2024 Teachers List/AllItems.aspx 2024 Sponsored Honorees list /trc/Lists/2024 Teachers List/DispForm.aspx?ID=43 uThumbnailPhoto: Lindsay Hack
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​Lindsay Hack

Civics​ Leadership Award

Gilroy Unified School District
​Gilroy High School

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Kevin McCullough​

Arts Leadership Award

Oak Grove School District
Itinerant Teacher​

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​Heather Samson​

Collaboration in STEM Award

Oak Grove School District
Julia Baldwin Elementary School​​

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​Kate Pascoal

Civics Leadership Award

Mount Pleasant Elementary School District
Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary​

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​Alyssa Smith

Civics Leadership Award

Mount Pleasant Elementary School District
August Boeger Middle School​​

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​Rachel McCauley

Arts Leadership Award

Mount Pleasant Elementary School District
Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary​

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​Annette Hernandez

Office of Education | Osborne School​
9th through 12th Grade | Years in the profession: 30 | in the district: 30

“I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment where students feel valued and heard. Building strong relationships is essential; when students trust me, they are more willing to engage and take risks in their learning. I strive to meet them where they are, tailoring my approach to their individual needs and interests, which helps reignite their passion for learning.”​

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​Kandice Harmon

Union School District | Guadalupe Elementary School​
5th Grade | Years in the profession: 8 | in the district: 8

"I believe that incorporating cross-curricular activities and hands-on projects creates the most rewarding learning experiences for students. Through the Green Team club and our garden initiatives, I aim to inspire kids to connect with nature and take pride in caring for their campus and environment."

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​Margaret Jackson

Santa Clara Unified School District | Peterson Middle School
​​6th through 8th Grade | Years in the profession: 36 | in the district: 36​

"I believe that engaging students in their learning begins with understanding their backgrounds and building meaningful relationships. When students feel comfortable and valued in the classroom, they are more willing to share and produce quality work. By fostering a safe and engaging environment with humor, positivity, and respect, I can teach with creativity and rigor, guiding my ELD students through relevant hands-on experiences that enhance their language skills."

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​Sandy Waite-Lopez

Saratoga Union School District | Foothill Elementary School​
4th grade | Years in the profession: 25 | in the district: 25​

“I chose to teach because I love learning, have a desire to inspire, and have a heart for making a difference.”​

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​Cindy Bosworth

Oak Grove School District | Anderson Elementary School
Transitional Kindergarten through 1st Grade | Years in the profession: 11 | in the district: 10

"My greatest accomplishment as a teacher has been the connections I made with my students and their families. Understanding their interests, needs, and challenges allowed me to better support their learning. By fostering a comfortable environment, I encouraged my students to express themselves and celebrate their achievements, making each one feel valued and special."

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​Divya Bhasin

Sunnyvale School District | Lakewood Tech EQ

"Our preschool special education program serves children ages 3-4.5 with neurological differences, focusing on building foundational skills to prepare them for future success. My team and I create a structured environment with clear routines, individualized supports, and a play-based approach to learning, helping students develop communication skills through signs, pictures, or AAC devices. We foster independence, teaching students to follow routines and engage in meaningful, age-appropriate activities. I am deeply committed to building strong home-school connections, working closely with families to understand their child's unique needs and celebrating each small step in their developmental journey."

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Bridgette Goshtasb​​

Board of Education - Authorized Charter | ACE Empower Academy Middle School
7th and 8th Grade (Math) | Years in the profession: 8 | in the district: 4​

"I'm truly passionate about teaching because it's incredibly rewarding to see students who were struggling suddenly start passing their classes and watching their faces light up with happiness. When they go from not understanding something to saying, 'Oh, I get it,' it makes me feel like I'm doing my job, and it fills my heart with joy."


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​Geetha Manjunath​​

Mount Pleasant Elementary School District | Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary
8th Grade | Years in the profession: 14 | in the district: 12

“The opportunity to inspire curiosity, instill knowledge, and foster critical thinking skills in students excites me. I see teaching as a noble profession that allows me to make a positive difference in the lives of learners, helping them realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society.”​

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​Kara Thayer

San José Unified School District | Herbert Hoover Middle School​
6th through 8th Grade | Years in the profession: 17 | in the district: 3

"Teaching where I am rooted here in is important to me because this is the school system that educated me and is helping me to educate my own children."

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​Marco Arce

Mountain View Whisman School District | Crittenden Middle School​
8th Grade | Years in the profession: 13 | in the district: 13

"My philosophy has always been that teaching begins with a relationship. When people feel valued and respected, they are more likely to be motivated to learn. Building a safe environment where students can think critically, take risks without judgment, and explore new concepts all starts with a relationship."

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​Debbie Pavlos

Moreland School District | Baker Elementary School
Kindergarten and 1st Grade | Years in the profession: 36 | in the district: 36
"I was able to form strong bonds with my students and their parents. I developed a much stronger understanding of my students' needs and learning styles. Together we were better able to reflect on past progress to help enhance future progress."

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​Teresa Rounds

Morgan Hill Unified School District | Live Oak High School​
High School Culinary | Years in the profession: 15 | in the district: 15​

 “My core belief is that what we need to do is get kids ready to take care of themselves and the people they love.”​​

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​Sappho Chow

Milpitas Unified School District | Anthony Spangler Elementary School​
4th through 6th Grade | Years in the profession: 13 | in the district: 9​

"As an immigrant, I understand that everyone learns in unique ways, and I apply this perspective to how I teach Science. My approach focuses on creating an interactive classroom where students are encouraged to engage in discussions and learn and teach one another. I believe that peer-to-peer interactions are one of the most effective ways for students to truly grasp concepts. To support different learning styles, I incorporate a variety of teaching methods and activities, ensuring that each student has the opportunity to connect with the topics we learn in class so they can develop their curiosity."

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​Marion Clark

Metropolitan Education District | Silicon Valley Adult Education​
Adult | Years in the profession: 12 | in the district: 4

"Teaching is a career that has taken me around the world and enabled me to give something back to the students that I have had the pleasure to teach and the communities I have had the pleasure to serve."​

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​Michael Tyler

Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District | Saratoga High School​
9th through 12th Grade | Years in the profession: 28 | in the district: 28​

 "My mission has been to help students tell the important stories of our school community. Guiding them through the transformative experience of school publications not only enhances their writing skills but also fosters leadership and builds the confidence they need for college and the workforce. Despite the long hours and the pressure of deadlines, the true reward lies in witnessing the profoundly positive impact this program has on my students."​

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​Maria Pulizzano

Los Gatos Union School District | RJ Fisher Middle School​
6th through 8th Grade | Years in the profession: 25 | in the district: 8​

 “I strongly believe in education, because it is the key to a better quality of life for any individual. Education provides access to acquiring and developing different skills or skill sets, uplifting and empowering one's capabilities to contribute in becoming a better member of the society. Therefore, education should be accessible and available to all.”

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​Joe Chan

Los Altos School District | Los Altos School District​​
4thh through 6th Grade | Years in the profession: 31 | in the district: 20​

“Aside from the teaching aspect, I value the importance of developing relationships with my students. It is through this student-teacher bond that I can reach my students more effectively.”

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​Michelle Bowen

Loma Prieta Joint Union School District | Loma Prieta Elementary School​
3rd Grade | Years in the profession: 9 | in the district: 9​

"I have always loved working with kids! My father was a teacher and I got to see first-hand the impact he had on his students. Our K-8th grade school district plays such an important role in our mountain community. Our teachers, staff, administrators, and parents all work together as a team to create a strong, supportive, and inclusive environment for our students to thrive.​"

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​Kathy McKinney

Lakeside Joint School District | Lakeside School​
Transitional Kindergarten through 5th Grade | Years in the profession: 20 | in the district: 20​

"My students really love PE, which is what brings me the most satisfaction, knowing that my class will be one of the best parts of their school day."​


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