‘Step into Teaching’ event will offer guidance for prospective teachers
In an effort to increase qualified teaching candidates, the Santa Clara County Office of Education will host a “Step into Teaching: Opportunities in Silicon Valley Public Schools” event 9am to 1pm Feb.10 at 1290 Ridder Park Drive in San Jose. During the Saturday event, attendees will learn what is needed to become a teacher, how to navigate the credentialing process and receive information about compensation, benefits and retirement.
More local graduates to benefit from Mushroom Mardi Gras Scholarships
Mushrooms are sprouting more scholarship money for local graduates than ever before through the annual Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Scholarship program.
New MHUSD trustees to tackle variety of issues at Dec. 13 meeting
Three new board members will be officially sworn in prior to what is a full docket of education-related matters on tap for the Dec. 13 school board meeting.
May 12 school board meeting to be held at Martin Murphy Middle School
Morgan Hill Unified School District’s staff and Board of Education will hold the May 12 school board meeting at Martin Murphy Middle School (141 Avenida Espana in San Jose) with closed session beginning at 4 p.m., followed by public session at 6 p.m.
MHUSD Board of Ed. trustee recipient of California Peace Award
Board of Education trustee Claudia Rossi for the Morgan Hill Unified School District will be one of five recipients presented this evening with a 2013 California Peace Award.
Student of the week: Diana Fuentes
What inspires you?Both of my parents have been my inspirations. They’ve shown me that with hard work and dedication I can accomplish what I propose to myself; that giving up shouldn’t be an option because even though they are deaf, they didn’t give up. They found a way to get over their struggles and overcome their obstacles. I admire everything they do for me and my siblings, in order for us to achieve our goals.What is your favorite subject in school, and why?My favorite subject at school at the moment is Economics. It has led me to learn so much more about our world and economy on how everything financially functions.If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?There are a couple things I would like to change in the world. I would make sure there’s equality, no discrimination, for everyone to treat each other kindly and for immigrants to have an opportunity to stay in the U.S.If you could go anywhere, where would you go?I would say Europe. As well, I would love to travel to anywhere in the world and learn about that certain place and its culture.Name one big challenge in your life right now:Trying to balance my academic life and personal life.What do you want to do after high school?Go to college and pursue a higher education.What is your dream job?I don’t have a specific dream job. But I would love to help my community and those in need. Helping others has always been a part of me that I love doing. As well, I would love to have a job where I can travel, meet new people and continue learning from others.Something that makes you smile?Making others smile.What are your three favorite things?Spending time with my family, going on adventures, and sleeping.Favorite book:“The Hunger Games” series by Suzanne Collins.Top three most played songs on your iTunes or iPod:—“Hero” by Enrique Iglesias—“Tenerte” by Luis Coronel—“Si tal Vez” by OV7
Problems plague aging Nordstrom portables
Students at Morgan Hill Unified School District’s most sought-after elementary school are attending class in decades-old portables with constantly leaky roofs, saturated carpets and the smell of decaying matter, according to teachers at Nordstrom Elementary School.
