Thursday Washington High had their Wellness Garden Kick-off & Resource fair. It was great to see all of the Students engaged & asking questions. Plus Principal Torres, Mr. Castro from our Mental Wellness Department & myself got to plant an Apple tree which we named Washington.

I want to Thank Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL) the great opportunity to learn, become aware of the water world & to become a stronger Leader. It was an honor these past 5 months to be part of this cohort of elected officials which I now call Familia. Thank you.

It feels good when you volunteer to help others have a Great Thanksgiving. Thank you for letting me help.

CRY-ROP'S Counselors Roadshow. This morning we toured the different Pathways at Bloomington High. I am always impressed by the Students' enthusiasm and knowledge in the Pathway Course. Thank you to the CRY-ROP Team and Ambassadors for being outstanding hosts and Leaders.

27th Annual Make a Child Smile event was held at Walmart in S. Colton this morning. Our sincere appreciation goes out to our courageous firefighters for continually bringing happiness to CJUSD students. Santa Claus was in attendance, joining in the celebration with the students.

My favorite time of the year. When my good friend Santa Claus Spread all that Great Christmas Cheer. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🎁🎁🎄

I am Honored to be part of this Coalition that brings education on the dangers of Vaping in our Children & young youth. I have had the opportunity to be part of this Coalition since it started & we have achieved success in passing Tobacco Retailing Licences in many of our cities.

This evening I had the pleasure of attending the NJROTC Christmas Party. I was honored to see these students recognized for their achievements. Future scholars are emerging. Thank you for the invitation.

This evening I had the honor to participate in a Food giveaway Drive thru at Rialto High School. It was so much fun to see so many families, get free Groceries and Gifts for the Holidays. Thank you for the invite. ❤️ More pictures to come.

Young Visionaries in San Bernardino successfully hosted their annual Winter Wonderland celebration, with Santa Rudolph & the Grinch in attendance. The event was a huge success, spreading joy & smiles among all attendees, thanks to the dedication of Terrance Stone & the YV Team.

Congratulations to all Awards Recipients. Ruth O Middle honored Students last night for Exceeding and meeting State testing Scores. Great Job, Scholars. Everyone looked really sharp. A Black Tie event.

CJUSD 37th Science and Engineering Award Ceremony. Congratulations to all of the Award winners. Great job to all of our Students.

Today I had the pleasure of attending the Grow, Bloom & Thrive Summit at the University of Redlands, led by the exceptional team of SB County Superintendent of School, which proved to be an inspiring day filled with Guest Speakers, activities, networking and Food 😁. Thank you!

I would like to thank Commander Monfore NJROTC from Bloomington High for inviting me to speak to his six periods yesterday. What a remarkable group of young men and women. Thank you again for having me share my story.

This morning, we had the pleasure of hosting SBC Sup of Schools Ted Alejandre & other SBCSS Reps visited Colton HS to support our Avid program. CJUSD Sup. Dr. Miranda & Assist. Sup. Dr. Ortiz & Dr. Petersen also attended. The visit with the Avid Students was exceptional.

The birthday surprises continue. Today, while doing voiceovers for IPS, I received a surprise birthday cake, balloon, and card. I want to Thank the IPS team for their awesome Blessing. ❤️

Some exciting events are coming. Check them out.

Yesterday, I was pleased to serve as a panelist for the SB County Superintendent of Schools Students Advisory. The students showcased their talents through impressive presentations. It is clear that these students have bright futures ahead of them in their schools and community.