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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Food is the path to history and also to the future.
Mashkoor "Tunji" Elegbede
Student Nutrition Services
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
I like being a substitute for the freedom and the excitement of every day.
John Murphy
Substitute Teacher
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
I am so proud and encouraged by SFUSD’s commitment and dedication to our students.
Tanya Harris
Assistant Principal, Raoul Wallenberg Traditional 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
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
We’re a neighborhood school serving the Excelsior District and community and have so many deep traditions.
Catherine Arenson
Principal, Balboa High School
I am a constant advocate for young adults moving into their careers in SFUSD.
Patricia Barraza
SFUSD Alum
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
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
Every day, I go to school and can work and play - it doesn’t even feel like work.
Tobias Cain
Security Aide at Marshall Elementary School
I’m hopeful that if we can show youth that we care about them and we are here to support them, they can develop into the amazing leaders of tomorrow that we so desperately need.
Matt Valdez
SFUSD Alum
Our priorities are keeping our students safe, building community and connection with our students, and making sure that every student is sharing their thinking.
Esther Fensel
Principal, Everett Middle School
I try to end the stigma of talking about mental health and wellness by normalizing those conversations - that’s my way of talking to our youth.
Geraldine Punzalan
School Social Worker, James Denman Middle School
Wellness Ambassadors is a group of students focusing on supporting our peers’ wellness. Last year we created videos for the school and district addressing social justice issues.
Joyce Truong
Alum (Class of 2021), Abraham Lincoln High School
I joined Foodwise Teens because I wanted to learn how to cook, learn customer service skills, and get better with socializing with others.