Thank You, Mentors! by Velez

Susie & Christie

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 22:56:24 UTC

From Liliana Lopez : Thank you for your unconditional support Susie and Christie. Having you as part of my support system got me through this year. <3

Desirae

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 22:57:47 UTC

From Ms. Heath : MS D! THE OG!!! Thank you for loving me and reminding me that I am a human that teaches other, smaller, younger humans. Thank you for reminding me to keep the "human element" ALIVE this year in everything we did this year :) Thank you thank you thank you <3 (P.S. I love my coloring book. I haven't put it down since I got it)

Elyssa

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 22:58:13 UTC

From Rebecca Cabrera : Shout out to Elyssa! Thank you so much for all your support, and encouraging me to be reflective. You helped me become a better educator, and develop strategies that would be more engaging for my students. You are the best!

Javier

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 22:58:34 UTC

From Ms. Do : Javier taught me to be more confident in myself and my skills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is my senpai, big brother, all o the above

Andy

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 22:59:06 UTC

From Melanie Orellana : Andy helped me survive this school year. His love and compassion are why he is so amazing at what he does. Thank you, Andy for being the amazing individual that you are! You will be missed dearly <3

Christie

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 22:59:20 UTC

From Preeyam Roy : Christie helped me analyze student work in order to create and implement targeted and individualized supports. Thanks <3

Alix

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 22:59:45 UTC

Carissa Gonzalez : Thank you Alix for helping me stay grounded and supporting me during such a challenging time!

Xochitl

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:00:03 UTC

From Jennifer Anaya : Thank you, Mrs. Bentley, for encouraging Mr. Becerra take risks and continue to cultivate meaningful relationships with his students this year.

Abraham

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:00:31 UTC

Mr. Contreras : Shout out to Mr. Martinez for being a great thought partner! You are definitely shaping the educator I am becoming

Alix

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:02:05 UTC

From Lisa Yasuda : Alix helped me think of different ways to reach more students and supported me every step of the way. She was always a kind ear to listen to my rants and it allowed me to be me. It really made me feel like I could be vulnerable which helped me learn and grow. Thank you so much Alix!

Zach

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:02:19 UTC

From Rebeca oh : Thank you Zach! You’ve been a pillar for me and the students this year! Thank you for your compassion, encouragement, wisdom, and consistency!

Dayna & Lorna

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:02:30 UTC

From Gene Castro : Dayna and Lorna helped our school move forward by providing mentees the mentorship they needed to feel supported and to thrive. Thank you so much!

Nathan

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:02:45 UTC

From Kyle Johnson : Thank you Nathan for always encouraging me, taking time to really value my voice and experience, being incredibly flexible, and helping me always keep the wins in mind. I will miss you!

Alexis

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:03:01 UTC

From Shelby Ramminger : One of the greatest ways that Alexis' mentorship positively impacted my year was through her ability to lend an ear and always remain solutions oriented. Of course, she helped me with NTC-related items, but I most appreciated her willingness to always brainstorm with me and talk through the events of this year!

Everyone!

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:03:15 UTC

From Mr. Garris : Thank you to *all* of our mentors (across many different school sites and SST! -- a silver lining of Zoom) for always supporting our BSSCA teachers!

Andy & Alix

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:03:36 UTC

From Jennifer Anaya : IDK what VAHS would have done without Alix and Andy this year! Thanks for everything that you have done for our ELA and Math teachers this year :)

Carla

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:03:51 UTC

From Mr. Arnhart : Carla Weber set up goals to connect with dfifferent students throughout the year, and I really felt like I have a better relationship with them, because of that

Allison

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:04:08 UTC

From Sara Kim : Allison, you have helped me to see the brighter side of any situation that I was struggling with. Your patience, kindness, humor brings me so much joy and has helped me to stay calm this year:)

Lorna

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:04:24 UTC

From Jose Vasquez : Thank you Lorna for always making yourself available and for supporting me. Joining the team late was nerve wrecking, but you made it much easier. I appreciate all your feedback and for always asking how I was doing. I appreciate you very much!

Marina

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:04:46 UTC

From Anamartin Gonzalez : Marina!! Thank you so much for all of your support!! For keeping me accountable, for checking in with me, and for everything that you did. I truly appreciate you and admire you so much! Your mentorship truly impacted me to continue to strive for the best of my students and myself. I will definitely miss working with you, but I hope we can stay in touch.

From Srta. Santillán : My mentor allowed me the opportunity to analyze student data through another lens and reflect on best practices to support all of our students with equity and love.

Dayna

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:05:43 UTC

Jessica De Luna : Shout out to Dayna,! She was there for me every step of the way, in the most open and warm way. Her ability to connect with me allowed me to think about the best and most efficient way to deliver lessons in whole group and small groups.

Sean

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:06:05 UTC

Kevin Eberhart : I’m so appreciate of Sean Burgess because he helped me keep my eyes on the big picture with my students. He helped me see that it was important to go after student’s well being and how to make students understand and experience music in a way that speaks to them. He’s so passionate about the arts and very understanding about it power and how it can positively affect our students. That has definitely been reflected in my teaching and has impacted our students!

SMCA Mentors

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:06:27 UTC

Ms. Hargins (she/ella) : The SMCA mentors that we have truly lead by modeling. So appreciative to them and their investment and care in this work. From the heart for sure!

Xochitl

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:06:50 UTC

From Becerra Miguel : Mrs. Bentley, Thank you for your support and help throughout this whole year. I really appreciate the long talks we had and for staying/meeting with me late until late in the afternoon. I had so much fun with you being my mentor and all ideas and strategies you shared with me.

Alix

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:07:43 UTC

Christian Sandoval : Duggins making sure im feeling 100 by letting my vent and speak my mind. The support you give to me is invaluable, and hope we get to work together in the future, even after induction.

Alexis & Sam

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:07:58 UTC

Jennifer Anaya : Alexis and Sam are amazing leaders who worked so hard to support our teachers. Thank you!

Elyssa

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:08:19 UTC

From May Oey : Thank you Elyssa for being very positive and supportive. Your ability to support and lend a ear when needed has supportive not only Rebecca but to all at our school.

Sam

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:08:32 UTC

From Brianne Fatemi : Samantha Stern is the best! She helped me tremendously this year. Not only with all the knowledge and experience she comes with but being a listening ear and friend. I am truly grateful! Always there to remind me of self-care. This was one a tough year teaching but also personally, and she was always there for support. Much love to you!!! <3

Laura

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:08:56 UTC

From Katherine Wong : Laura Fernandez helped me gain a newfound confidence with teaching. You always watch ALL my class recordings and give me lists of glows and grows despite your busy schedules. You push me out of my comfort zone to experiment with new strategies, activities, and platforms. You collaborate with me to make such meaningful lessons. You are so kind, patient, knowledgeable, and forgiving. As a first year teacher, you have been my rock during this unprecedented time. I don’t know where I would be without you. I could not ask for a better mentor, role model, therapist, and friend.

Angel

mvelez9 — 2021-06-08 23:09:20 UTC

From Chris Soell (he/him/his) - BSSCA : Angel helped me become more secure in my role as a teacher, as an employee, and as a human who participates in our school. He was always supportive, and authentic in the Angel way (if you know him, then you know what I am talking about). I never felt like I was being being told what to do....just supported and challenged in the perfect way that helped me build my confidence and self-reliance as an educator