Our students are our core and we will get through this because of their energy which keeps us going every day.
Shari Balisi
Principal, Abraham Lincoln High School
I like being a substitute for the freedom and the excitement of every day.
John Murphy
Substitute Teacher
I went to McAteer High School back in the 80s - education makes sense in the trajectory of my life and I want to give back by working with teens, especially in career technical education.
Rita Molloy
Career Pathways Specialist
I am so proud and encouraged by SFUSD’s commitment and dedication to our students.
Tanya Harris
Assistant Principal, Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School
SFUSD gives me the opportunity to show my students San Francisco, and not just in a classroom.
Eric Harper
RSP Special Education and Outdoor Education Teacher, Independence High School
It’s nice that we’re doing something to help the community by building a playground through the Wilderness Arts Literacy Collaborative (WALC).
Anita Alonzo
12th Grade, Downtown High School
We’re a neighborhood school serving the Excelsior District and community and have so many deep traditions.
Catherine Arenson
Principal, Balboa High School
I am a constant advocate for young adults moving into their careers in SFUSD.
Patricia Barraza
SFUSD Alum
What I love about SFUSD is the diversity and that people from so many different cultures come together.
Lisa Richardson
Family Liaison, Malcolm X Academy
I love being of service to students, staff, and families and writing lesson plans and curating curriculum to support social emotional learning.
Erica Lingrell
Program Administrator, Student and Family Services Division
Every day, I go to school and can work and play - it doesn’t even feel like work.
Tobias Cain
Security Aide at Marshall Elementary School
I’m hopeful that if we can show youth that we care about them and we are here to support them, they can develop into the amazing leaders of tomorrow that we so desperately need.
Matt Valdez
SFUSD Alum
Our priorities are keeping our students safe, building community and connection with our students, and making sure that every student is sharing their thinking.
Esther Fensel
Principal, Everett Middle School
I try to end the stigma of talking about mental health and wellness by normalizing those conversations - that’s my way of talking to our youth.
Geraldine Punzalan
School Social Worker, James Denman Middle School
Wellness Ambassadors is a group of students focusing on supporting our peers’ wellness. Last year we created videos for the school and district addressing social justice issues.
Joyce Truong
Alum (Class of 2021), Abraham Lincoln High School
I joined Foodwise Teens because I wanted to learn how to cook, learn customer service skills, and get better with socializing with others.
George Ghanayem
Student, Mission High School
I’m glad to be part of a school where our students exhibit excellence and pride in what they do.
Gary W. Johnson
Athletic Director, Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School
"I want to meet students where they see themselves and build from there with each student who I encounter."
Marcus Christmas
Wellness Coordinator, John O'Connell High School
We are excited to help students rebuild the relationship they have with school from the home context and back to the community of a school learner’s context.
Ben Klaus
Principal, Jose Ortega Elementary School
My role involves serving as a thought partner and collaborator with teachers and staff with the goal of improving our school's outcomes for students.
Courtney LaKroix
Instructional Reform Facilitator, James Lick Middle School
Each individual is important to this community - like a puzzle, if just one person, piece, is missing, this whole image is incomplete.
John Dixon
Special Education Teacher, A.P. Giannini Middle School
I am proud to be in a school community where we believe in each and every child's brilliance and power while overcoming challenges together.
Lily Chen
National Board Certified Teacher, Kindergarten Cantonese Biliteracy, Jean Parker Elementary School
Someday, I want to learn how to cook, so I can create my own recipes and write a cookbook.
James
3rd Grader at Rooftop PreK-8 School
Fifth grade was one of my funniest years and when I grew the most as a student. I will never forget poetry night and our camping trip.
Ziontaye
8th grader at Rooftop PreK-8 School
This page was last updated on June 27, 2022