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March 2025 Message
I notified the Board of Education of my plans to retire at the end of this school year after 36 years of service to the students of Santa Clara County, including 16 years in Sunnyvale and the last five as Superintendent. As I prepare to step away, I am more convinced than ever of the potential of Sunnyvale School District because of the rare combination of the engagement of our families, community support, outstanding, committed employees, and a clear, shared vision for equity and inclusion.
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January 2025 Message
As we begin a new calendar year, it is an opportune time to remind ourselves of the Sunnyvale School District Promise and to reaffirm our strong commitment to our District’s goals. Foundational to all we do is an unwavering commitment to keep every student and staff member safe and secure.
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December 2024 Message
As we enter the holiday break, the sort-of “half time” of our school year, I reflect upon how grateful I am for the support the Sunnyvale community shows for our children and their education. The most recent example of our community’s unwavering commitment to the education of our children was the overwhelming support for Measure Y on the November ballot. We are truly humbled and grateful that over 82% of voters chose to invest in the future of our students. This level of support for any measure is truly unheard of.
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September 2024 Message
We are encouraging our students to hypothesize, try new things, learn from mistakes, and know that every step makes them better learners, so they can be prepared to shape the future they want.
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June 2024 Message
Our new strategic plan outlines the specific goals we are working to achieve, and the new Portrait of a Sunnyvale Learner serves as our guide.
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March 2024 Message
Thank you for your ongoing support of our students and schools in passing Measure C, which will provide the funding necessary to continue rebuilding the Sunnyvale School District!
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December 2023 Message
As we approach the holiday season, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for being an integral part of our SSD community.
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September 2023 Message
Helping students learn in an equitable way contributes to a positive class environment for all students, as do our values of inclusion and belonging.
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June 2023 Message
District staff is more committed than ever to ensuring high levels of academic, social emotional, and behavioral growth for every student.
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March 2023 Message
Social, emotional, and cultural lessons are built into our school days and are increasingly integrated into math, science, and language arts, social studies, and even physical education lessons.
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December 2022 Message
I believe neighborhood public schools are the cornerstone of our communities and even of our democracy. I often reflect on the important responsibility we accept as educators and as a community in support of Sunnyvale’s schools.
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September 2022 Message
This year, we will continue to build on our equity work, improving student outcomes by meeting individual needs with tailored support. Our goal is to create a joyful learning environment in which every child is encouraged to bring the full measure of their creativity and selves to help them reach their fullest potential.
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June 2022 Message
Between students’ progress through another challenging year and our District’s advancement toward its own goals, we have much to celebrate as we head into summer and continue to emerge from the pandemic.
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