Our Jefferson Teachers Will Bring the Ocean to Our Classrooms

Our Jefferson Teachers Will Bring the Ocean to Our Classrooms
Congratulations, Ms. Walker, Ms. Paris, Ms. Signore, and Ms. Luciana — Jefferson is so proud of you!

We are incredibly proud of four of our own — Diana Walker, Maria Paris, Julie Signore, and Amy Luciana — who have been selected as Fund for Teachers grant recipients, made possible through the generous support of the Dalio Foundation.
 

On March 31, Jefferson, we gathered for a special surprise announcement. Principal Cesar Nina and Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella, joined by representatives from the Dalio Foundation, revealed the exciting news!

This summer, these dedicated Jefferson educators will travel to California for a hands-on marine ecology experience, visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Santa Cruz Island, Catalina Island, Año Nuevo State Park, and Big Sur. They'll study coastal ecosystems, observe elephant seals, and snorkel through kelp forests alongside real marine scientists. But this journey is truly about our students. Every discovery made, every skill learned, and every experience shared will come back to Jefferson's classrooms — enriching science, literacy, STEAM, and environmental education for all 460 of our students. From kindergarten through 5th grade, our kids will feel the impact of what these four incredible educators bring home.

At Jefferson, we believe our students deserve teachers who are as curious and passionate about learning as they are. Principal Nina and the entire Jefferson family couldn't be more proud of these four outstanding educators for earning this well-deserved recognition.