Staff Shout Outs

REY HERNANDEZ

We appreciate Mr. Hernandez! Thanks for coming back to our school to teach in our need! The kids love your teaching and we are so lucky to have you!

MEGAN D. - Parent

AMY HUNT

We appreciate Ms. Hunt! She is fun and keeps the kids motivated! Her expertise and excitement for pickleball is contagious, also. Thank you, Ms. Hunt!

MEGAN D. - Parent

LISA GRANGER

We appreciate Ms. Granger! She keeps our child interested in reading and excited about different books and writing! Way to go, Ms. Granger!

MEGAN D. - Parent

JEFF LUNA

We appreciate Mr. Luna! He holds our school together and is easily one of the best in his field. He takes on all challenges, and does it with a smile. He is also likable and everyone gravitates towards him. He listens and is understanding. We are very lucky to have him leading our school!

MEGAN D. - Parent

We appreciate Ms. Strauss! She excites our children for learning and teaches them more than I ever knew about history. Keep up the awesome work!

MEGAN D. - Parent

ROBERT WOOD

We appreciate Mr. Wood! He is always challenging the kids and ensuring that they challenge themselves. He also monitors the boys' locker room, so he deserves a special star for that job!

MEGAN D. - Parent

DANIELE RODE

We appreciate Danièle Rodé! Always passing on a kind word about the kids and looking out for our children--we appreciate you!

MEGAN D. - Parent

DEB DUNCAN

We appreciate Ms. Duncan! She is always smiling and helpful and puts everyone at ease. It is great to always see her smiling face at the front office!

MEGAN D. - Parent

GABBY SANCHEZ

We appreciate Gabby Sanchez! She always is organized and knows all the kids, and also does her job with a smile each day! We are lucky to have her at Muirlands!

MEGAN D. - Parent

STEVEN PETERS

We appreciate Mr. Peters! He excites the kids about history and makes learning fun! We are lucky to have him at Muirlands!

MEGAN D. - Parent

ROBERT TINDALL

We appreciate Mr. Tindall! He advocates for our kids and their best interests. He spends so much extra time in committees and meetings, so that our kids can have the best possible math education that fits their needs. We are lucky to have him at Muirlands!

MEGAN D. - Parent

ROBIN DOMINGUEZ

Our family really appreciates Ms. Dominguez! She is dedicated to our family and knows our kids well. She advocates for our kids, and knows them well. We are lucky to have her at Muirlands!

MEGAN D. – Parent

LORI TROMBLEY

Hi Ms. Trombley, You have made science super fun this year. I like how laid back you are!

BEN S. – Student

MARK HEINZE

Hi Mr. Heinze, I like being in your class because you are very funny and nice. You're an awesome teacher.

BEN S. – Student

Thank you making science fun and for being Reese's favorite teacher!

SHAWN R. – Parent

Miss Yim - It makes me SO happy to see how animated Pearl is, after taking your science class everyday. Based on the stories I hear, I can tell that you are creative, caring and really teach the kids, by creating a fun, uplifting environment. I know it is a lot of work to make the classroom experience so special. Thank you for being awesome!

MELISSA P. – Parent of Pearl

I really appreciate How friendly and kind you are and how you listen to me talk and how you make it easy to explain things. You feel like friend were in I can tell you more details then to my teachers, you are the best counselor ever.

MARTY S. – Student 

Thank you Coach Gray for making PE fun and rewarding for all students, and for being a kind and thoughtful role model for the girls and boys. You are the best!

SYLVIA B. – Parent

Thank you Coach Gray for bringing the joy of music to lunch!

FRANK O. – Co Worker 

REGINA TAYLOR

Mrs.Taylor, thank you for making History so interesting and fun for the students. My son has definitely enjoyed learning through projects and discussions in class. He looks forward to your class everyday! Truly appreciate all you do!

LISA B. – Parent 

So many friendships are established outside of classes for students. Most seem to form through sports activity. How wonderful to have an alternative social option? THANK YOU to all the sponsors who offer their time and ENERGY to make this happen for these students!!

Three big cheers to all those who volunteer their time sponsoring clubs! Maybe I'm wrong, but I believe most students form close social bonds from sports activities outside of school. Providing these clubs provides a social outlet for kids who, for whatever reason, do not have that option.

FRANK O. – Co Worker 

MUIRLANDS STAFF

Just want to say thank you to all Muirlands staff for doing your part to create stability in such unstable times…for showing up day after day to provide consistency in nurturing and the education of our kids. Your commitment is powerful and we appreciate you very much!

KEEGAN D. – Parent

ALL OF CONNORS TEACHERS (PAST & PRESENT)

So many times I have thought it is such a shame the parents of these lucky students can't see what I see daily. I have told Connor's parents many times how the teaching staff at Muirlands are absolutely amazing. I cannot single out any particular teacher because they have all been truly incredible! Each teacher offers a whole unique experience that seems to inspire such enthusiasm...I should say here they are mostly Seminar kids. Even in non Seminar classes like art, music and PE (God I love our PE family) the teachers are simply magnificent. So much work and preparation goes into their classes and I have been blown away as an adult observer. It is a form of theater and Muirlands has an Oscar winning staff!!

FRANK O. – Colleague

REGINA TAYLOR

Dear Ms. Taylor. Thank you for making history so much fun. My daughter is loving it and so excited for her upcoming debate! We've waited eight long years to finally have you as a teacher! It's been well worth wait!!! You are the BEST!!!!

MIRA C. – Parent

JULIE LATTA

Ms. Latta, Thank you for always explaining science so well to all the students. It really helps me understand the unit and feel very confident on a test. Thank you for inspiring me to love science more throughout the units.

TATUM T. – Student

LAURA PREISMAN

Speechmasters was awesome. She made me better at writing as a whole and still is my best English teacher so far by a long shot

LUKE B. – Student

LAURA PREISMAN

Dear Ms Preisman, your way of committing students to the projects and assignments makes their learning of English Language Arts a unique experience. They do not even realize they are learning; and they are proud to do so! Thank you for your work and for the weekly updates to us, parents!

ANNE F. – Parent

LORI TROMBLEY

Dear Ms. Trombley, your science lesson are enjoyable for the students and they remember what they learn in class because they are committed to the way you teach them. Thank you for making science a positive and rich experience!

ANNE F. – Parent

MARK HEINZE

Mr. Heinze, thank you for making our children grow up and still caring about making sure they have the tools and mindset to do so. Thank you for being there as a support for them while teaching them how to get to the next level.

ANNE F. – Parent

ALL STAFF

Just want to wish a happy Thanksgiving and appreciate all your hard work👍

KAZEM D. – Parent

LAURA PREISMAN

Ms. Preisman, I really appreciate the way you give my child very challenging work and also give her the proper instruction to complete the work that you assign on her own. It is so important for children to be independent, and I can see the look of determination in my child's eyes when she works on the assignments that you give to her.

KRISTOFER T. – Parent

VICTOR TOTORIS

Thank you, Mr T, for helping my son stay on top of his math work and for encouraging him to bring his best self to your class. We especially have appreciated you taking your time early in the morning to meet with him and us and to show him you care deeply about his progress.

SUSAN W. – Parent

APRIL MICOLINO

Despite being out on medical leave, Mrs M continues to grade work and provide helpful feedback to her students. I really appreciate her extra dedication to the kids. Furthermore, she has taken the time to find my son’s strengths and help him build on them. This is so important to him, as he has struggled in his English classes before and wasn’t able to connect as well with his teachers. Get well soon, Mrs Micolino— we miss you!

SUSAN W. – Parent

MICHAEL PHILLIPS

I appreciate that he always brings a fun and happy vibes to the classroom and he is ecstatic to teach and will always take time out of his day to help anyone!

AIDEN H. – Parent

LORI TROMBLEY

I just wanted to thank you for making Reese love science. You are her favorite teacher and she really cares what you think. Thank you for all your hard work!

SHAWN R. – Parent

JEFF LUNA

Mr Luna, I have been so impressed with you and all the teachers at Muirlands. Coming from a private school in 7th grade during a very trying time with Covid you all went above and beyond. Reese has straight A's and is so proud of herself. She's made wonderful friends and is having a great experience. I think a lot of that is due to your leadership. My mother was president of the school board years ago and a founding member of High Tech High and served on the board for 23 years as a volunteer. Education is a big deal in our family and I have been singing Muirlands praises. Great job!

SHAWN R. – Parent

ALL TEACHERS, MUIRLANDS STAFF & ADMIN.

Thank you

JASMIN F. – Parent

BILLY WYATT

I really appreciate the way he has stepped into a tough situation teaching 3 preps and has done a bang up job!!!

VICTOR T. – Colleague

Ms. Latta, you are a great teacher. You give excellent explanations to all students. You are a great / funny person.

ROSHAN J. – Student

JEFF LUNA

Mr. Luna, you are so cheerful and happy. I really enjoy talking to you. You have a huge effect on the happiness of the

dolphin community

ROSHAN J. – Student

MARK HEINZE 

Mr. Heinze, you are a great social studies teacher. I love your enthusiasm and kindness. You are very kind. You also have a great personality and understand all your students very well. You are also very helpful to the Muirlands Community.

ROSHAN J. – Student

JENNY NASH

Thank you for the help this morning with Reya. She was having such a difficult time and I don't know what I would have done without your help. It was obvious you have been through this scenario before. Your skill was impressive. She was excited with everything today; from your help to all of the teachers. Thank you again!

KATIE K-M. – Parent