The Alludo
K-12 Holiday Nice List

"Jeanne constantly goes above and beyond for students and teachers. After school hours and on weekends and breaks, she helps students apply for schools and scholarships, sends transcripts, and counsels with mental health supports."

- Beth Smith

"Always goes above and beyond for anyone!"

- Karrie VanZuilen

"For Gloria's patience, guidance, and education on getting our new K12 process! Kudos for her kindness and hard work (especially for our special needs)."

- Laura Chavarria

"Dr. Gatewood is helpful. She is always encouraging me to keep moving, she accepted to be a part of my dissertation committee and she will also be helping with reviewing my work."

- Uloma Achinanya

"Alle is always giving of her time and her efforts to make her coworkers feel loved and cared for. She is an advocate for students in Special Education as well as all adults facing personal challenges." 

- Hector Robles

"Lisa has done an incredible job with the large classroom of students she has this year. She has some super tough behaviors to work with and doesn’t let it get her down. She is a great role for her student teachers and colleagues as well. Even when the little ones steal her coke and hide it because they’ve been drinking it, she doesn’t give up! She’s 1 in a million!"

- Jo Walker

"Brittney created new proactive attendance strategies. She shared with the other principals. It is helping us have fewer students missing school."

- Lee Ann Kwiatkowski

"Wendy is a wonderful and hard-working person."

- Mollie Steimle

"She gives it her all, whether it be for students or staff. She gives time, money, support, encouragement, and hope to all. Thanks for all you do for our school!!!!"

- Amanda Grant

" 'Ms. Tina' constantly goes above and beyond her daily teaching by supporting peers with IEP's and coming in every day at 6:30 am to organize and prepare for the day."

- Michelle Atter

"Mr. Brantley has the students' and teachers' interests at heart. He is a very hands-on and involved principal who believes in the development and growth of his team."

- Uloma Achinanya

"Sughey has monitored Cajon 365 and managed our store front while I am out on maternity leave."

- Jenn Petraglia

"Holly goes above and beyond to support our district TEDEd leads help our students find their voice through TED Student Talks!"

- Jenn Petraglia

"Hannah always pitches in to do what is best for students. She inspires me every day."

- Casey Steinert

"Meg has been instrumental in moving our district's professional learning forward in embracing research informed mind/brain educational practices. She brought the ResearchED conference to our district this fall as well."

- Colleen Bernard

"She is an inspiration!!! Has a chipper attitude, helpful, encouraging, and quick wit!! Thank you for all the help you give me!"

- Amanda Grant

"Gives 110 percent daily for others!"

- Tracy Fasick

"Shannon provides daily support, encouragement, and guidance to all CTE and Cultural Arts teachers. She is a true advocate for teachers and students."

- Melinda Fornes

"Mr. Rowland always takes the time to appreciate other people with kind and thoughtful communication."

- Nicole Chun

"She is an amazing teacher!"

- Capri Kilby

"Christalyn is a wonderful caring teacher that continues to incorporate her professional learning into the lessons with students!"

- Carrie Northcott

"Melinda Gerome has the biggest heart for her students! She truly is an amazing example of a lifelong learner with her dedication to learning in our Professional Learning Game!"

- Carrie Northcott

"As a new administrator in our Induction program, Vivian has taken it upon herself to help another, newer SAUSD administrator. She has helped her with the Induction program and offered her support."

- Marisol Rexach

"Elizabeth exemplifies what it means to be a lifelong learner. She is always willing to help others, and she will go the extra mile for her students."

- Kim Tredick

"Ms. Parker is an inspiring leader that focuses on what is best for children first!"

- Deborah Luevanos