Thank you for the sacrifice and hard work you give every single day so that our students can learn and grow. Your dedication to improving the lives of students, both in and beyond the classroom, makes a lasting impact not only on individual children but also on the community and the public at large. You are anxiously engaged in service that uplifts, inspires, and transforms.

As John Hattie reminds us, “The greatest effects on student learning occur when teachers become learners of their own teaching, and when students become their own teachers.” Your commitment to this continual growth—both for yourselves and for your students—truly changes lives.

This week let’s recognize Melissa Trujillo, principal of Stansbury Elementary. Here’s what one of her teachers had to say about her:

“Melissa has encouraged the staff here at Stansbury to create and foster an environment of team work, critical thinking, and continual growth. She works hard to make sure every staff member and every student know their potential and helps them work to find the keys to unlock that potential. Melissa is always encouraging and realistic, she sets goals that are attainable and push us to be our best. She has put her heart and soul into creating a safe, fun, and productive culture at Stansbury and continues to do so everyday. She has created an environment that makes it easy to come to work and love my job.”