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I have had the pleasure of working with Christina this year as an Outreach Fellow with BAYAC. She has helped us tremendously in gaining a better social media presence and also increasing our visibility to other schools and organizations. Her enthusiasm and energy are infectious and this has also helped to get folks excited about our program, as well as getting member involvement to tell their stories on our social media platforms. Christina, I have enjoyed our weekly conversations and brainstorming sessions. We are deeply grateful for all the contributions that you have made to our program. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors and can’t wait to see what comes next for you!
-Danise Sugita, BAYAC AmeriCorps

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I cannot say enough about how much we love Dulce! She has been so instrumental in helping our school function and support students this year. We will miss her greatly and wish her the best in all of her future endeavors. She came with a willing spirit, positive attitude, & joyful presence. She is always welcome at our school.

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I gave you a whole speech already about how wonderful you are and how awesome it has been to have you here at ASAP, but Ima write it down here too!!! I have been so impressed with your growth over this year, both personally and professionally. You have a keen sense of how to be critically aware of the needs of our students while being approachable, energetic and always down to go the extra mile for them. You, undoubtedly, will go very far in life in whichever path you choose, and I look forward to hearing about your escapades and adventures. Thanks for all the funny stories, music and food musings, and for always lending a listening ear!  - Adiza :)

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Chris! I can’t thank you enough for all of the wonderful contributions you’ve made to the in-schools team this year. You put so much care into every interaction with our students and they can feel every bit of love and support. Thanks for everything you’ve done for us as a program associate. - Ryan, Secondary In-Schools + 826 Valencia

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Andre! It’s been such a pleasure working with you from day 1. Your positive attitude and willingness to do whatever it takes to support our students at 826 Valencia is so appreciated. Thanks for always being reliable and for your amazing work as a tutor and program associate.  - Ryan, Secondary In-Schools + 826 Valencia

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Morgan is brought such a sense of calm, positivity, and willingness to to whatever it takes to support our students and 826 Valencia's programs. Thank you for all the ways you saw students as individuals, and made them believe in themselves! xoxo, Ashley Smith, BVHM + 826 Valencia

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Lori has brought her energy, optimism, and ideas to our programs at 826 Valencia, and our students have blossomed under her thoughtful support. We appreciate all that you do, each and every day! xoxo, Ashley Smith, BVHM + 826 Valencia

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Casey is a joy to be around, and I'm SO SO grateful he was a part of our team this year. Regardless of the setting (Zoom, at a school, at the office, etc.), Casey has played a vital role in both the success and climate of the project at hand. He brings his all everyday, exhibiting his authentic leadership by asking questions, offering creative perspectives and solutions, and taking the lead on essential parts of projects. Casey cares deeply for anyone he interacts with and he makes that clear with his communication and actions. Thank you so much for choosing the Ed Fund and OSV, Casey!!

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It has been such a pleasure getting to work with Ms. Caroline this year! Caroline was quick to jump in where she was needed and has grown to be an important member of our Bella Vista community. Her work did not go unnoticed! She was able to coordinate and lead numerous student groups and events to better our community and it's been a joy to see Caroline grow as a school leader herself. Thank you Ms. Caroline for all that you did for our Bella Vista students, staff, families and community this year!
- Rana Lau, Bella Vista Elementary

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Ms. Yarely is a champ being at our site ALL DAY! I have seen her grow into an important member of our school community who gets along with everyone and is so patient and flexible working with our students we love the most. The kids love her! Thank you for your care, reliability and consistency with them. Rosana Covarrubias, Bridges Academy CSM

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I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Riley this year. This was his first year at Laurel , at first he was a little nervous about what the year would bring , he wanted to make sure he was doing things the right way. After some time he began to fit right in. Mr. Riley began to form relationships with our students who needed extra attention and they took off form there. I would catch him on the ground talking to students to make sure they were ok and even reading a book in the hallway with students.
Thank you Mr. Riley for all your  support this year . Jamie Williams, Laurel Elementary

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I am so grateful to have had the honor of working closely with Nilya Abdul this year. Nilya has been a leader this year around all things COVID, first of all. From making sure all students get vaccinated to testing and contact tracing for students and staff, Nilya has led the way for our school.  Nilya has also supported so many other aspects of school life this year, too many to mention here---but I do want to recognize that Nilya has supported student leadership. She has provided support for seniors to plan their prom and graduation ceremony. What makes Nilya's work special is that she was once a student here. I love how she is a role model for students. I am excited for Nilya's future plans. I know that Nilya will make her mark where ever she goes!

With great respect and admiration,
Veronica Garcia Montejano
Oakland International High School

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I have had the pleasure of having Emmanuel Tril as my school's BAYAC volunteer for 2 years. It has been an incredible experience. I had a vision on how I wanted the school to include college planning and Emmanuel went above and beyond. Not only does he work with our graduating seniors with college enrollment and financial add, he partnered with Cal State East Bay and created a Financial Aid information night for the school. It was amazing. His loss will impact the school but I know he will be wonderful no matter where he ends up. Thank you Emmanuel for our heart and dedication to our students.

With Warm Regards,
Dr. Tracey Burns, Opportunity Academy