It’s the Sunday before school starts. Can’t wait to welcome learners and families back to school. 💛🖤

Year 18 in education. Year 5 in Principalship. Here we go! Excited for the school year! #DayBeforeFirstDayOfSchool Inspired by the vast ocean and bioluminescence, our theme is- Ocean Glow: Lighting Up our World from Within

Mixed medium portrait by one of our talented learners. (She was on point with my bun! 😆) She gifted it to me on the first day back, expressing her excitement to return back to Casita. 🥰 This is my why. So many smiles and so much love as learners connected/reconnected. 💛🖤

My families know the way to my heart. 💚 A parent gave me some fresh worm castings for my garden beds. 🥰 #SoilofGold #PrincipalDiaries

Worms at work. #Vermicomposting

Golden Hour: There’s nothing like sunsets after a hot day in SoCal. #sunsetvibes

Just taking stalk of our new aMAIZEing journey. I’m sorry was that too corny? #CorninContainers #Homegrown💚

This! 🙌🏼 It’s our collective responsibility to help our learners see themselves as a math person and develop the thinking skills and build their confidence. edutopia

Flew towards SoCal from NorCal. Someone told me this is a “cloud dimple.” 😆 Really though, can someone explain this phenomenon to me?

My school had a habitat work party and we found these two gems in the Willow Grove area… mushrooms!!! 🧡

Happy Fall! 🧡🍁🍂

Today’s Jog-A-Thon Fundraising Spirit Week theme was dress like your everyday hero. This young learner decided she was me today!!!! 😭😭😭 💛💛💛

Comet hunting ☄️ #CometATLAS

POV: When you’re a principal and you love your community.

Loved visiting Anza-BorregoDesertSP and seeing the metal sculptures created by sculptor Richard Breceda.

Happy Fall Break all. 🧡 Wishing families a safe and peaceful break.

As we step into 2025, let's embrace new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and endless possibilities. ✨ May this year bring you joy, peace, health, and unforgettable moments. #HappyNewYear #2025 #NewBeginnings #CheersTo2025

We hosted a virtual book club based on Jonathan Haidt’s Anxious Generation. The rich conversations with families started with would you send your child to Mars leading to chats about nostalgia, reflections, case studies, and positives and negatives of a device based childhood.

We were inspired by the NFL Draft and created an 5th grade International Baccalaureate exhibition version called PYPx DRAFT! Launched with a United Nations rep leading to teachers selecting their mentor groups of learners- the room was full of energy, excitement, and the eagerness to take action! 💛🖤

#Casita4Life