Thank you to Mrs. Schroder . I am so grateful for her guidance support and patience. She is such an amazing biology teacher. My son was hesitant to take anatomy and physiology and is now enjoying it thanks to Mrs. Schroder. Thank you

Shout out to Mrs. Simpson for being an amazing admin and athletic director for TPK8.

Shout out to 5th grade at TFK8, what a great team. Ms.Tilley helps with all my questions and is so easy to laugh with!

Mrs. Davis is amazing and works hard to make sure the kids are safe, loved, and seen.

I would like to give a huge shout out to Jessica F. at I.T. She is kind and very knowledgeable. No matter the situation she is able to help you and does it with grace. She is amazing!

Shout out to Aaron Johnson and Robyn Yorke at Ironwood for being the best admin team!

Welcome back, Sarah Clem! MUSD ESS is so thankful that you decided to return and make our district shine again!

A BIG shout out to Mr. Wooldridge with the theater department at MVHS. Students love him and feel truly seen and heard by him. His enthusiasm and openness have encouraged my daughter to be brave and creative in new ways! MVHS is lucky to have him.

HUGE shout out to Mr. Shaheen at MVHS! Our daughter is psyched for h.s. because of the passion and enthusiasm he brings to directing band. We're so happy he's at Mountain View!

Thank you to Cynthia Bustamante, ESS Compliance Clerk! Beyond being exceptional at your job, you are always friendly, welcoming, and willing to help everyone with kindness and positivity. We are so grateful for all that you do and for the support you bring to our team each day!

A big THANK YOU to Gloria Petrolewicz. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do to support our team and school community. Thank you for always going above and beyond! ~PAL Preschool

Shout out to Sarah Whaley! We truly appreciate the way you lead with compassion, professionalism, and vision. Thank you for all that you do for our team and the families we serve! ~ PAL Preschool

A big THANK YOU to Sarah Whaley for her outstanding leadership at PAL! We will miss you next year, Sarah! Best wishes to you in your new role.

Ms. Delajoux at Picture Rocks is an AMAZING speech pathologist. Not only that, she checks in personally with me and always lends an ear for anything. I truly feel like I can call her a friend now instead of a co-worker because she truly cares. Thank you!- From Mrs. Faivre

Thank you so much for our AMAZING volleyball coach! <3

Huge shoutout to Barb and Stacy, our two Transition Specialists, for supporting not only our ESS students and families, but also for helping keep our roles as case managers sustainable and manageable. We truly could not do this work without them. They are amazing, and we are so grateful for their dedication, hard work, and constant support.

Ms.LaPeruta at MVHS is a true treasure. The school would be lost without her wealth of knowledge, willingness to help and the kindness she brings!

Ms. Prosser at MVHS high school goes above and beyond her position, providing leadership and support that keeps everything running smoothly.

MV high school is lucky to have Mr.Armstrong as a rock star both in the classroom and on the actual stage!

Ms. Battor at Mountain View, goes above and beyond every day! Her dedication, care and support make a big difference. Thank you for all that you do!!

Through her care, patience and dedication, Ms. Mills at MVHS is doing an amazing job helping English Language Learners succeed !!!

Mr. Deeb at MVHS plays a vital role in making Mountain View a better place, where students feel connected, supported and eager to learn!

Ms.Hassler at MVHS is kind and compassionate person who cares about others. She consistently goes above and beyond to support students, student-athletes, parents and coaches in anyway that she can.

Ms. Almeida at MVHS an outstanding English teacher who truly cares about her students' success and well-being. The district is incredibly fortunate she chooses Marana and MVHS.

Shout out to Ms. Kati at MVHS for always supporting students and being a trusted and invaluable resource for their well-being and growth

Shout out to Ms.Silver at MVHS for helping all their students feel supported, engaged, and have equal opportunities to succeed!! You rock!!

Thank you to Mrs. Erbe for making my child feel understood and accepted! You have changed her outlook on school and she is thriving this year.

Today while learning to ride his new skateboard my 6 year old paused and said "I am brave. I am strong. I can do hard things." When I asked where he learned it, he said his teacher. Ms. Augustine is the hype person every kindergartner needs. He has grown so much under her guidance, care, and love and we couldn't be more grateful for her!

Shout out to our ESS department! The work they put into supporting our students and teaching teams across the district is amazing!

Big shout out to our Adaptive Cluster teachers and teams! They work tirelessly to provide such amazing opportunities for our students!

We would like to recognize Mrs. Akins for creating an amazing class environment, being so engaging with her students, and having amazing communication. Everyday when I ask my daughter what her favorite part of her school day was, she says 'EVERYTHING' 🙂

Huge shoutout to Mrs. Geyer! The best in the business! Dove Mountain is lucky to have her.

Shout out to Mr. Norris for being an amazing teacher and making everyday fun and fulfilling for all his students!

Huge shoutout to the entire staff at roadrunner elementary school , they made my kids transition to this school so warm and welcoming and my kids are so happy to be here each and every day. Thank you for being so amazing !!!

A huge shout-out to Krissy Verdugo, a true pillar of kindness at Quail Run! Your smile is contagious, your willingness to help never goes unnoticed, and your warm energy makes everyone feel welcome. Thank you for showing kindness in every interaction and for lifting up those around you.

We would love to recognize Ms DuPont, not only is she very sweet and respectful but she has worked so hard with our daughter. My daughter always talks about how sweet her teacher is and how much she is learning. Thank you Ms DuPont you are changing little lives and don’t even know it 💕💕💕We appreciate you !

The whole staff at Marana Vista Academy! Special consideration for Mrs. Kronmiller-Bales! Such a comfort that my daughter is surrounded by the cream of the crop of educators. We are so grateful!!!!🙏🙌

Dove Mountain 4th grade teacher Mrs. Mitchell has taught 2 of my boys and she is so knowledgeable! I can tell she has many years of experience and I'm so glad my children get to learn from an amazing teacher in such an important grade. We <3 you so much!

DM-JAGUAR CAFE
I just wanted to ro say a big thank you for holding things down while I'm away!
To my longtime ladies Virginia and Maria
you're the heart of the kitchen.
To Diana Cruz - you have been doing an awesome job, keep it up!
And to Helne our newest team member- welcome! So glad you're a part of our
Crew.
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Shout out to Ms.Tracy Williams at Estes Elementary, not only do you remeber all of the kids names but you always make sure to greet and answer phones with love and care! Keep being AMAZING!

Thank you for pouring love and knowledge into our children. Your efforts are not overlooked you are more appreciated than you know. God Bless you & give you strength to carry on this journey of teaching & guiding America's youth with kindness, resilience- So that you may be a beacon of light and a source of true inspiration for our precious children. Thank you to all M.U.S.D. Staff.

Thank you Dove Mountain CSTEM Cross Country Coaches for encouraging your athletes daily.

Thank You to all Twin Peaks but a special shout out to Mrs Kornacki & Ms M!!! You both have made a great start to this school year for Emma!!! I love the connection & things she's learning!!! Thank You!!!

Ms. Svenson has the most beautiful "core memory" board in her room to capture the best of 4th grade! It is such a wonderful way to build relationships and community in her classroom.

Quail Run LEAP staff are super stars! Thank you for providing engaging opportunities for our Quails before and after school . We appreciate you all!

SSC at Quail Run makes our campus look and feel beautiful. Thank you!

Ms. Robledo at Quail Run has gone above and beyond to support our quails as our Counselor to ensure their needs are met and they are off to a great start! Thank you, Ms. Robledo!

Sheila Callahan at Quail Run is the Queen of building people up! She makes all of our staff, especially our new teachers feel so great and confident.

A big shout out to all of our ESS staff in the schools- Teachers, OTs, PTs, SLPs, psychologists, and district office ESS staff! We appreciate you all!

Big shout out to the wonderful teachers my 2 little ones have.. Mr.M and Ms. Cada.. Jesus and Maya already enjoy you both as their teachers. We thank you both for your dedication, patience and devotion to educating our students.. let get it 💪😎💯

Landis at TFK8 with her innovation! The pick up line is efficient and effective because of your bag of ice and cell phone. Utalizing those 6-8 TA students helps our school run smoothly.

Shout out to Martha Bishop at TFK8. She is a team player to start this school year at a new school! So kind and collabortive.

Shout out to the Gladden Farms LEAP team! Mari and Jadine are amazing and my boys love them so much! They greet everyone with a smile. They put in sooo much work to create a fun and exciting learning and play environment. Thanks ladies!

A shout out to Lucy Turner at Tangerine Farms! You are truly an amazing kindergarten teacher! Your classroom is filled with so much kindness, support, and love. Those kindergartners are so lucky to have such an amazing teacher!

Shouting out Ms. Trista Augustine , Gladden Farms elementary ,for being the kind of teacher who makes a real difference. Her classroom is a true safe space—filled with kindness, encouragement, and so much heart. Every student knows they’re valued, supported, and loved in her room. MUSD and GFE is lucky to have her!

A huge shout out to MHS Admin and their team, who made sure Twin Peaks 8th grade students could see inside the auditorium in preparation for their Promotion Ceremony. Your kindness is appreciated greatly by students, families and staff!

Huge shout-out to our amazing H-Pod Twin Peaks team! Your dedication, compassion, and tireless work make a world of difference every single day. Thank you for being advocates, educators, and champions for every student—your impact is immeasurable! Thank you for all you do!

Jennifer Harmon, ABLE Program Ironwood Elementary,
Thank you for your devotion and dedication to these precious children in your care. You never give up and you create inspiring lessons to help them build skills. You have a big heart and we love you.

Thank you Mrs. Akins for being AMAZING! Your advocacy for students is hard to match! Your teaching style of clear expectations and genuine encouragement provides an environment Little Humans thrive in! Dove Mountain is beyond lucky to have you! Our children our beyond lucky to have you!

Thank you to maintenance and our cleaning crew at MMS to create a safe and clean environment for our staff and students! you guys work so hard, you are appreciated!

Thank you to Pat Southard who makes MMS the best place to work, you're what keeps MMS a family! We love you Ms. Pat!

Thank you, Dan Anich for providing meaningful and engaging physical therapy to our students! We appreciate you!

Ms. Ashley Edwards,
Thank you so much for your tireless dedication to the students at PRE! The students and I adore you! -Mrs Faivre

Mr. Tad you’re truly an asset to our school. Thank you for your kindness to all our students here at TPK8.

Jim Sexton is an AMAZING bus driver! He was so kind and fun, we couldn't have asked for a nicer driver! We are so thankful we got to ride on his bus for our school field trip. Thanks Jim, keep up the incredible work, you are an asset for MUSD!

Thank you for your help and guidance, Jamie Liedenfrost! We appreciate you!

To our incredible Speech-Language Pathologists: Your dedication changes lives! Thank you for your patience and passion! YOU ARE APPRECIATED : )

The self-contained GEM program at TPK-8 is awesome! Students are challenged and engaged all day everyday!

Thank you facilities team for taking care of our schools!

Thank you to Amanda Wolfe (TPK8) for being an amazingly kind human being to all of her co-workers and students. You are the best!

Thank you to Raina York for caring about our 8th graders and organizing a fun and educational trip. We appreciate what you do for our kids!

Shoutout to Ms.Persaud at GFE! Your kindness to me and my family this school year has meant so much to me! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to show such compassion ❤️

Shout out to ALL of our special education teachers and support staff! You are all AMAZING! Thank you for what you do for our kiddos each and every day! You rock!

We miss you, Ms. Ponder, and hope you’re doing well! Take care—your colleagues.

Shoutout to Mr. Fulks for always making Study Skills fun and for explaining tricky ideas in a way that’s easy to understand! You make learning awesome! - Brandon

A big shoutout to Sandy Faulk, my amazing instructional coach and ESS mentor! Your support, guidance, and confidence in me have been essential to my growth as a new MUSD teacher. Thank you for always encouraging me to take a deep breath!

Mrs Baden at Twin Peaks K-8 thank you for your kindness and patience. Always taking the time to explain everything to our class. Thank you for the Wright Flight program and for the Aspen field trip. You are a very compassionate teacher and I have learned to much from you. From Ryan

Shout out to Twin peaks k-8 special education team, you always go above and beyond to help kids thrive.

Great job Quail Run Kindergarten team all attending the CPI training !! You ladies are awesome!!

Great job Quail Run 6th grade team coming together as a cohesive team and teaching with the departmental schedule. Ms Hill was a great ++addition++ to the team. 🙂 Best wishes with the rest of the semester, San Diego field trip and 6th grade graduation. Because of you we have hope in our future adults!!

The MUSD District Spelling Bee had quite a few challenges this year. Alisha Meza, at Transportation, maintained a great attitude, and was extremely flexible with all changes we needed. I knew our students & families would be taken care of. THANK YOU for your ongoing commitment to MUSD. We see you and appreciate you!

Mrs. Kathy Agers, our MUSD hearing impairment specialist, is a true unsung hero that deserves to be celebrated! She pushes into classrooms all over the district, making sure that all of our hearing-impaired students are receiving the supports they need to succeed. She truly cares about all of her students and makes every effort to build her teacher-student relationships. Thank you, Mrs. Agers!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Mr. Fulks! I miss you and TMS. ~ Domanique

Thank you Mr. Mac for always making the students at ESTES feel so welcomed. Your kindness and spirit will be missed by all of us! We hope you enjoy your retirement!

Shout out to Ms Morrison for the December music program! The littles were so excited to share their songs with the audience. FUN! The 3rd and 4th grade coordination with the recorders and their vocal ensemble sounded lovely.

Shout out to Secret Service Agent Walsh for her performance aka participation during December staff secret spirit day.

Go Army! Beat Navy!
TMS is enjoys this friendly - yet intense - inter-service rivalry and wishes to express gratitude to military veterans, especially our teachers, for their service and wish them a happy holiday season.
Go Army! Beat Navy!

Mandy Smith, thank you for your outstanding leadership as department lead and your dedication to making a positive impact on our students' lives.

~ Your team from TMS

Go Army! Beat Navy!
TMS is enjoys this friendly - yet intense - inter-service rivalry and wishes to express gratitude to military veterans, especially our teachers, for their service and wish them a happy holiday season.
Go Army! Beat Navy!

Thank you, Yareli Murillo, for your hard work at GFE! Your expertise and commitment shine through in everything you do.

Thank you, Jadine Rafus, LEAP at GFE, for your incredible heart and kindness. Your willingness to go above and beyond to support a student, even one from another school, is truly inspiring.

Congratulations, Mr. Fulks, on receiving the 2340 Foundation Mini-Grant for your TMS Positivity Project. We look forward to seeing the results. Great work!

Neal Fulks, our Behavioral Cluster teacher at TMS fosters belonging and growth for students with unique challenges. His expertise, empathy, and collaboration drive student success, while his dedication inspires colleagues and students alike, making him an invaluable asset to our school.~ A teammate

Thank you Ms. Rivera for planning the STEAM night this week at Ironwood Elementary.

Thank you, Sandy Faulk! Your support of our ESS educators makes all the difference in what we do. Your guidance, knowledge, and dedication for both educators and the students we serve is invaluable.

Aubry Leonard is a shining star at Quail Run! I'd like to thank her for being inclusive of all students and staff. She's easy to talk to. She truly listens and encourages you to reflect or see things from multiple perspectives. On top of it all, she makes teaching look easy!

Ms. L at Quail Run is such a kindhearted person and I'm grateful that I have had the opportunity to work with her. She's quick to lend an ear, offer a kind word, or provide a helping hand. She's made some great connections with the students on our campus. She's simply wonderful!

TPK8 First grade team is the best! Thank you Faulkner, Noriega, Delaney and Kornacki for always being positive and kind. Your students are lucky to have you.

For her kindness and generosity and providing me with her time, support, teaching me, uplifting me, her guidance …and so much more…
I thank Shelia Callahan! 🤗

Shout out to Mr. Hubble for his dedication to shaping the next generation of good citizens at Tortolita Middle School! Your passion for history and civic responsibility makes a lasting impact—thank you for all you do!