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Brian Travis: PUSD Graduate, Marshall School
Inspiration behind Buddy Club: Starting the Buddy Club: Bridging the Gap between Students and Administrators: Personal History prior to Buddy Club: Personal Grudge with School:
Marilyn Travis: 12th Grader, Marshall School
Experience in Foster Care: Continuing Buddy Club: Applying for College Scholarships: Personal Struggle with School:
Jame Griffiths, Kathleen Martin, Lisa Spigai: K-1 Inclusion Teachers, Sierra Madre Elementary School
Teaching a K-1 Inclusion Class: Explaining Special Needs to General Education Students: Don’t judge a book by it’s cover: Benefits of 3 Teachers in One Classroom:
Mary Barrena: Speech and Language Pathologist, Hodges Early Intervention Center
Importance of Team Evaluations: Team at Hodges EIC: Successes of Early Intervention and Therapy:
Merissa Shnorhokian: 6th Grade Robotics Student, Wilson Middle School
Praise for Public Education: How to Make Friends in Middle School:
Teri & Jeff Griffith: Parents of Spanish Immersion Student, San Rafael Elementary School
Perks of Spanish Speaking Children: Choosing Spanish Immersion Program:
Nickella Schlanger: Parent Volunteer, San Rafael Elementary School
Passion for Volunteering and the Arts: Benefit of Other Volunteer Parents:
Alyson Beecher: Principal, San Rafael Elementary School
Significance of Literacy Café: Food and the Literacy Café: Spanish Dual-Language Immersion Program:
Teri Griffith: Parent of Spanish Immersion Student, San Rafael Elementary School
Praise for Public Education: Disappointment in Public School Gossip: Praise for Public Education: Personal Beliefs About Public School: Importance of Parent Volunteers: Public Schools Benefit All Children!: Cultural Aspects of Spanish Immersion Program: Successful Spanish Immersion Program: Importance of Bilingualism: Values of Spanish Immersion Program:
Corrie Osuna: Mother of Special Needs Student, Hodges Early Intervention Center
Good Experiences with Hodges EIC: Private vs. Public School:
Alison Garfinkel: 8th Grade History/English Teacher, McKinley K-8 School
Kids Make Teaching Worthwhile:
Priscilla Leon: 2nd Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher, San Rafael Elementary School
Spanish Dual-Language Immersion Program: Difficulty of Spanish Immersion Program: Importance of Spanish Immersion Program:
Felix Lopez: Custodian, Washington Middle School
Custodial Responsibilities: Belief in Education: Budget Cuts: Personal Education Background: Pride in Students who go to College: Importance of Education: Passion for Being a Custodian: Importance of Clean Facilities:
Amy Taylor: Early Childhood Psychologist, Hodges Early Intervention Center
Assessing Children: Belief in Special Needs Inclusion:
Gareth Seigel: Teacher for At-Risk Students, CIS Academy
Importance of Alternative Education: Importance of Public Education: Center for Indepent Study Academy (CIS): Passion for Educating:
Gilbert Barraza: Principal, Pasadena High School
Importance of Parent Involvement: Raising Up of Students:
Commander Stubbe: Senior Naval Science Instructor, Pasadena High School
Passion for Teaching JROTC: JROTC Issues with California PE Policies: Unique JROTC Program: Why Everyone Appreciates JROTC:
Esther Chun: 3rd Grade Teacher, Franklin Elementary School
Worthwhile Teaching Moments: Art Project Planning Process: Praise for Public Education: Budget Cuts and Pink Slips:
Samantha Gale: 11th Grade JROTC Student, Pasadena High School
Praise for Public Education:
Gloria Reynolds: Community Volunteer, Altadena Elementary School
Passion for Volunteering and Helping Kids: Importance of Education: Praise for Public Education: Importance of Parents and Teachers: Wonderful Volunteers:
Koko Williams: Counselor, CIS Academy
Center for Indepent Study Academy (CIS): Importance of CIS Academy:
Eileen Roth: Librarian, Longfellow Elementary School
Unique Public Schools: Budget Cuts: Passion for Being a Librarian:
Kathleen Bautista: K-2 Special Ed Teacher, Don Benito Elementary School
Teaching Special Needs: Wonderful Classroom Assistants: Importance of Student-Teacher Relationships:
Frances Weissenberger: Principal, Hamilton Elementary School
Discipline Tactics: Praise for Public Education: Importance of Knowing Students: Importance of Communication:
Caroline Bermudez: Principal, Franklin Elementary School
Budget Cuts to Good Teachers!:
Linda Wittry: IB Primary Years Coordinator, Willard Elementary School
International Baccalaureate Programme (IB): Budget Cuts:
Mrs. Vargas: Mother of 11th Grader, Blair High School
Importance of Financial Donations: Statistics of Rating Schools:
Esmeralda Cerezo: Parent Volunteer, Madison Elementary School
Impacted by Family Center: Impacted by Madison Elementary: Support from Madison Elementary: COME TO MADISON!: Importance of Parent Volunteers: Why She Loves Volunteering: Small Acts of Kindness Matter!: Importance of Teachers:
Burke Large: Husband of Librarian, Eliot Middle School
Libraries and Budget Cuts:
Nancy Schwartz: IB Coordinator, Blair High School
International Baccalaureate Programme (IB):
Jon Gundry: Superintendent, Pasadena Unified School District
Praise for Public Education: High School Career Academies: LESS Federal Control over Education!:
Angelica Vargas: 11th Grade IB Student, Blair High School
Pros and Cons to Public School: Volunteering and Supporting Public Schools:
Camille Pierce-Trujillo: Guidance Counselor, Rose City High School
Different Student Backgrounds:
Whitney Reese: 2nd Grade Teacher, Jackson Elementary School
History with Jackson Elementary: Jackson’s Free Lunch Plan: Importance of Yoga: Budget Cuts: Provided School Supplies: Purchasing Supplies: Budget Cuts: Proud to Work in Pasadena: Importance of Art Education: Acting For Students: Public School Furlough Days:
Maura Large: Librarian, Eliot Middle School
Unique School Days: Librarian Schedule: Passion for Educating and Parenting: Budget Cuts:
Jannrillynn Burke: Healthy Start Case Manager, Madison Elementary School
Healthy Start Program:
Debbie Lopez: Community Volunteer, Madison Elementary School
Passion for Health and Volunteering: Volunteer Activities:
Tamara Mark: Mother of Two Autistic Boys, Sierra Madre Middle School
Difference between her Boys: Struggles when Raising Disabled Children:
Adrienne Lett: Booster Club President, Muir High School
Booster Club: Passion for Volunteering: Importance of Education: Busy Schedule: Passion for Volunteering:
Ramon Miramontes: School Board Member, Pasadena Unified School District
Role as Hispanic Board Member: University vs. Trade School: Public School: Acceptance of All: Politics of School Board:
Garrett Newsom: Principal, Sierra Madre Middle School
Personal Experience with Special Needs: Budget Cuts: Public School Inclusivity:
Carmen Serrano: Principal, Madison Elementary School
Benefits of Family Center: Importance of Parent Involvement: Importance of Parent Volunteers: Praise for Public Education:
Sarah Rudchenko: Principal, Wilson Middle School
School Diversity: Teenage Changes: Faculty Influence:
Ben Lambert: Chemistry Teacher, Pasadena High School
Student Potential: Believing in Students: Varying Student Levels: Students are Good and Grateful: Opinion about School District: Personal Story: District Diversity:
Roxanne DuBoucheron: Music Specialist, Jefferson Elementary School
Purchasing Supplies: Student Diversity: Passion for Job: Wonderful School Community: Budget Cuts: Classroom Routine: Passion for Music Education: Teaching Difficulties: Praise for Public Education: Good Music Program:
Ana Rodriguez: Ceramics Teacher, Norma Coombs Elementary School
Importance of Art Education: Passion for Art: Public vs. Private School: Education through Art:
Houry Sevani: 5th Grade Teacher, Webster Elementary School
Varying Student Levels: Different Teacher Challenges: More Teacher Challenges: Teachers Want Respect:
Charles Vines: English Teacher, Muir High School
Praise for Public Education: Benefit of Academy Programs:
Melanie Kobiyashi: Special Ed Teacher, Sierra Madre Middle School
Importance of Special Day Class: Importance of Parents: Special Day Class (SDC): Individualized Education Plan (IEP): Engage in Relationship: Special Needs Students are NORMAL!: