Rebecca P., fifth grade
Rebecca is such a caring and helpful person. She helped all the preschoolers find a seat on the bus and made sure they were buckled properly. She was so sweet with them and took the time to see that they were sitting with a buddy and that they had a seat they liked. She is such a fantastic role model for the younger kids!
-Tori Nissly, MMS parent
Simone Sampson and Anaiya Goodline, Preschool
“Simone and Anaiya have been wonderful in welcoming our new student Skai. They have included in her in many games and have been very kind to her. They model the inclusivity we value at MMS!”
-Jasmine Horan, preschool teacher
Giavanna Iacocca, fifth grade
Giavanna is a great model of a Mount Madonna School Hawk. She is an up-stander for all her friends and role model to younger students. She is a strong school supporter, fundraiser and an attentive and respectful student with a heart of gold.
– Kami Pacheco, lower school director
Zara Sidhu first grade
Zara is so gentle and kind. We had a new student and Zara sat down to draw her a beautiful and colorful welcome card.
She also rushes inside anytime someone is hurt to obtain a bandaid and write a little “feel better soon” note. She is new to our school this year and a model student both academically and socially.
She also is extremely creative and loves art. She embodies the values we teach here at MMS.
– Cassia Laffin, first grade teacher
Katherine Nissly, second grade
John Welch, high school science and engineering teacher
Chris Pierce, sixth grader
Cassia Laffin, First Grade Teacher
Cassia shows up every day making a super- fun learning environment for her first grade students! “She’s the best teacher!” one of her students said this week. After over 11 years at MMS, many students would agree! – Anonymous
Chelsea Otterness, Dance Teacher
Chelsea arrives at work each day with a deep sense of gratitude. She openly shares that she loves having the opportunity to work with students of all ages and meeting them where they are at that moment in their journey. She also rocks because she exhibits and models the 21st century skills that we are working to develop in our preschool to twelfth grade students! – Ann Goewert, head of school
Victory Gulizia, Seventh Grade
“This person is the most kind and generous person I’ve ever met. Can you guess who? Victory! She is always there for our class, and she is a friend to everyone. She is always willing to help you out, and she definitely deserves some appreciation! Victory is a loyal, brave person and I’m so glad I met her!” – Anonymous
Bella Campbell and Mariah Cohen, Eleventh Grade; Sophia Manzur, Tenth Grade
A big shout-out to juniors Bella Cambell and Mariah Cohen and sophomore Sophia Manzur for taking time out of their busy schedules to help coach and ref for our Hawks middle school girls volleyball team this week while Coach Sam Lee is away!Amaya Bakhru, Third Grade
“Amaya has been kind and supportive all year to my daughter Simone (a first-year preschooler). Amaya helps Simone with her seatbelt and bags, and at the beginning of the year when Simone was sometimes tearful on the ride to school, Amaya would sit with Simone and read books and sing to her. I am so grateful to Amaya for treating Simone with such care and kindness.” -Brooke Sampson
Sara Sobkoviak
Thank you to Sara Sobkoviak for leading Tuesday’s Day of Service at the upper school,as well as the all-school track and field day. Sara wears many hats at the school, from Spanish teacher and track and field head coach, to student government advisor. We are so grateful for Sara’s dedication to making Mount Madonna School a place we all want to be a part of!
Beth England
Beth works extra hard this time of year to ensure enrollment goes smoothly and goes above and beyond. – Rosa SeguraMateo Borrego
Mateo had a fantastic game and led the Hawks soccer team to a 5-2 win over Tierra Pacifica last week. Mateo scored four goals and more importantly, was a team player who continued to distribute the ball to his teammates, even when he could have scored himself. Great job Mateo and to the middle school soccer team as a whole! GO HAWKS!
Bella Cambell
Bella helped set up an amazing Valentine’s Day picnic for the whole upper school. from cheese slices to cold-brewed coffee, she really made the day special for her peers!Nicole Tervalon
Responsible, dependable and always willing to help, that’s Dr. Nicole! From resolving issues with printers or equipment, to helping students solve challenging academic questions, working to keep the campus safe and secure, to the huge – and critically important – task of class schedules, Dr. Nicole is a dedicated team player, colleague and friend!
