Why I Learn Where I Learn
Our video and written storytelling series, 'Why I Learn Where I Learn,' highlights students, their accomplishments, goals, and perspectives on being a student at an MPUSD school.
Here are our student highlights for the 2024-2025 school year:
Why I Learn Where I Learn - Student Highlights Archive
2023-2024
- Hailey Rippee: 'I like that we have arts and music'
- Diana Soto: 'Don't be afraid ... the students and staff are welcoming'
- Kalissa Barrera: 'Teachers give you more 1:1 time'
- Maryam Mousa: 'I need to advocate for what students want and need'
- Joe Hernandez-Islas: 'It’s really nice to be included'
- Andy Aquino Bernardino: 'Try to communicate with others'
- Valeria Esparza Arrazola: 'Don't be afraid to be yourself'
- Sara Maldonado: 'Be yourself'
2022-2023
- Grace Flores: 'I get to see inside how the teachers are'
- Sediqa Karem Sha: 'They are all very understanding and there for you'
- Stephanie Martinez Flores: 'I never want them to be be out represented by a man'
- Kamala Encinias: 'I think we like the family feel of it'
- Sia Halai: 'Our students are so positive towards one another'
- Angel Luis Vazquez: 'Shoot for the stars'
- Tionee Funk: 'There is a place for everyone here'
- Desiree Torres: 'Grades don't equal your self-worth'