We Are SFUSD

We Are SFUSD

Aaron Washington, an SFUSD alum

The best part about going to school in SFUSD was meeting people of so many different cultures and experiencing diversity in the classroom.

Aaron Washington

SFUSD Alum (El Dorado ES, Visitacion Valley MS, Balboa HS)

Galileo student Nancy Galicia posing at her summer construction class at John O'Connell High School

I really like math and decided to take both Geometry and Algebra II in the same year, which has helped me practice how to multi-task.

Nancy Galicia

11th Grade, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology

Joanne Yen, SFUSD Class of 2022 Alum

My experiences in high school fueled my passion to support others and helped me discover potential career paths aligning with community empowerment.

Joanne Yen

Class of 2022, Abraham Lincoln High School

Tashi Gotlieb, SFUSD Class of 2022 Alum

Being a part of a unique and inclusive cohort challenged me to aim for the stars within the classroom while always practicing self-introspection.

Tashi Gotlieb

Class of 2022, Lowell High School

Un Ieng Sit, SFUSD Class of 2022 Alum

My teachers and counselors have been great resources for me to get support and keep track of my progress.

Un Ieng Sit

Class of 2022, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology

Jazmine Guzman, SFUSD Class of 2022 Alum

SFUSD helped me strengthen my leadership, collaboration, and empathy skills. As a student representative, I improved my dedication, persistence, and advocacy.

Jazmine Guzman

Class of 2022, John O'Connell High School

Carlos Huang, SFUSD Class of 2022 Alum

Thanks to my American Democracy class, I can see myself getting more involved in the changes of a better San Francisco because the existing issues require the voices and engagement of everyone.

Carlos Huang

Class of 2022, Balboa High School

Zainab Wisniewski, SFUSD Class of 2022 Alum

As a result of all the experiences navigating my high school education, I have gained leadership experience and learned to have empathy for others.

Zainab Wisniewski

Class of 2022, San Francisco International High School

Mandeep Sethi, music teacher at June Jordan School for Equity posing with DJ turntables

I love learning about my students’ art and creativity, and sharing a sacred space together and building creative energy off of each other.

Mandeep Sethi

Music Teacher, June Jordan School for Equity

Mariano Tabios, SFUSD parent and alum

When I was an SFUSD student I knew that my teachers cared about me, and now I feel that all my daughters’ teachers care about them.

Mariano Tabios

SFUSD Alumnus and Stevenson Elementary and AP Giannini Middle School Parent

Sarah Bayer, a garden teacher at George Peabody Elementary School, stands in the school garden

I really love that I am able to witness children connecting with and caring for the environment at such a young age.

Sarah Bayer

Garden Educator, George Peabody Elementary School

AJ Johnson, 2nd grade teacher at Leonard R. Flynn Elementary School and Pathway to Teaching teacher

It’s really nice to see the connection that I make with people of my culture, and to be that inspiration for them to see they can also be a teacher.

AJ Johnson

2nd Grade Teacher, Leonard R. Flynn Elementary School

Luis Vadalon-Suzuki, math teacher at John O'Connell High School

As a math teacher I know that every student has the capacity to think like a mathematician, and by working together we can reach our fullest potential.

Luis Vidalon-Suzuki

Math Teacher, John O'Connell High School

Mashkoor "Tunji" Elegbede, a Student Nutrition Services worker at SFUSD, at Bryant Elementary School

Food is the path to history and also to the future.

Mashkoor "Tunji" Elegbede

Student Nutrition Services

Shari Balisi, Principal at Abraham Lincoln High School

Our students are our core and we will get through this because of their energy which keeps us going every day.

Shari Balisi

Principal, Abraham Lincoln High School

John Murphy

I like being a substitute for the freedom and the excitement of every day.

John Murphy

Substitute Teacher

Rita Molloy

I went to McAteer High School back in the 80s - education makes sense in the trajectory of my life and I want to give back by working with teens, especially in career technical education.

Rita Molloy

Career Pathways Specialist

Tanya Harris, Assistant Principal at Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School

I am so proud and encouraged by SFUSD’s commitment and dedication to our students.

Tanya Harris

Assistant Principal, Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School

Eric Harper, an RSP Special Education and Outdoor Education Teacher at Independence High School

SFUSD gives me the opportunity to show my students San Francisco, and not just in a classroom.

Eric Harper

RSP Special Education and Outdoor Education Teacher, Independence High School

Anita Alonzo, a 12th grader at Downtown High School

It’s nice that we’re doing something to help the community by building a playground through the Wilderness Arts Literacy Collaborative (WALC).

Anita Alonzo

12th Grade, Downtown High School

Catherine Arenson

We’re a neighborhood school serving the Excelsior District and community and have so many deep traditions.

Catherine Arenson

Principal, Balboa High School

Patricia Barraza, SFUSD Alum

I am a constant advocate for young adults moving into their careers in SFUSD.

Patricia Barraza

SFUSD Alum

Lisa Richardson, Family Liaison at Malcolm X Academy

What I love about SFUSD is the diversity and that people from so many different cultures come together.

Lisa Richardson

Family Liaison, Malcolm X Academy

Erica Lingrell, Program Administrator at the Student and Family Services Division of SFUSD

I love being of service to students, staff, and families and writing lesson plans and curating curriculum to support social emotional learning.

Erica Lingrell

Program Administrator, Student and Family Services Division

This page was last updated on June 26, 2024