Dear Families, As we enter the holiday break, the sort-of “half time” of our school year, I reflect upon how grateful I am for the support the Sunnyvale community shows for our children and their education. The most recent example…
Superintendent
Dear Friends, I am delighted to welcome you back to school! Our district team has been hard at work preparing for the new year. Our action plan is the sum of all we have learned in recent years about bolstering…
Dear SSD Families, Summer is approaching once again with what seems to be impossible speed. Our teachers are already facing typical end-of-year emotions: a little sadness mixed with joyful celebration as their students prepare to leave their class and move…
Dear Friends, Thank you for your ongoing support of our students and schools in passing Measure C, which will provide the funding necessary to continue rebuilding the Sunnyvale School District! More than two-thirds of voters approved this school bond. Measure…
Dear Sunnyvale School District (SSD) Families, As we approach the holiday season, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for being an integral part of our SSD community. The holiday season is a time for…
Dear SSD Families, Welcome to a new school year! At six weeks in, I am still struck by how quickly our children grow over the summer. Some who needed help to reach a top library shelf last year are as…
Dear Friends, As we look toward summer, I marvel at the progress we have seen in our students in the past ten months. Teachers are sharing stories of student achievement, and their growth is inspiring. District staff is more committed…
When we consider how an elementary school district should prepare children for high school and beyond, we typically think of academic skill building. We know our students will need the ability to speak and write clearly, research and process information,…
Dear Friends, You may know that our district motto is, “Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.” Though it was established years ago, the message remains vital, relevant, and clear. I believe neighborhood public schools are the cornerstone of our communities and even…
The joyfulness of students, teachers, and staff filled our corridors as we all returned to school last month. These are sounds I look forward to every year. Our teachers, principals, and staff are all ready for the year with positive…
Another year has flown by, this one a very special one. Our students have grown so much over the past 10 months, academically and social-emotionally, with the support and involvement of our wonderful District community —our teachers and support staff,…
Dear Friends, As we emerge from the pandemic, the value and importance of community are more evident than ever. We are interconnected; that which impacts one of us ultimately impacts us all. Teachers know how important it is to actively…
Impossible as it seems, the year 2022 is already on the horizon. I can genuinely look toward the new year with hope and excitement. When I began in the superintendent’s role, I believed we had a strong team of teachers…
Dear Friends, It has been such a pleasure to welcome children back to our campuses for in-person instruction. On one hand, it seemed as though it had been forever. On the other, once the students were back together at school,…
Our Board of Education and Superintendent were presented with an Honorary Service Award from the Cupertino Fremont Sunnyvale Council of PTAs (CFSPTA) on May 26 recognizing their flexibility, dedication and commitment this past school year. Congratulations to Board Members Michelle…