All Staff
I am shouting out to all the staff because they all do their work. I hope you guys have a great weekend. -Ryan
I get to hang out and interact with some of the most amazing staff and I am very thankful! -Marci Bower
Beatrice Leon and the Attendance Crew
Thank you for all you do behind the scenes. Field trips, etc. can be rough, you guys always roll with it and I appreciate you! -Sarah Soghomonian
All of you are so kind and patient when you call us teachers for attendance - even when we get lost in the chaos, you are there to check in and we appreciate you keeping everything accurate and up-todate! -Mrs. Shay
GLS CREW
Your jobs are hard! Thank you for all you do to make Sanger West run. -Sarah Soghomonian
Sarah Soghomonian
Tisha Jett and Adrianna Campos
Thank you for all you do for CTE. -Frank
Armando, Itzel, & Megan
Thank you advocates for always taking care of last minute needs and always providing constant support for our students. You guys are much appreciated here on campus!
Marci, Olivia, & Rebecca
Thank you for all the support throughout the year! You guys are amazing and our kids are lucky to have you. Appreciate you! -J. Morales
Thank you, you wonderful humans for being so supportive of our students as they navigate school and life and growing up. Your kindness and compassion help students feel included and valued - like their struggles matter, even if they seem minor at the time. You remind them they are capable and important as everyone else. -Mrs. Shay
Megan, Ashley, Itzel
Thank you for always being there for me and helping me with all this technology my email my phone everything you all have a big heart I appreciate you so much Thank you!!! and Megan you are awesome with the kids they love you girl, and for always and I mean always there to help me with everything and anything your one smarty, Itzel you to so good with the kids and always there to talk to Ashley always there to help with anything Thank you I truly appreciate you ❤️❤️❤️ -Cindy Mendez
Mr. Herzog and Mr. Dallos
Thank you for going the extra mile and providing resources to get our juniors ready for the CAST. Also, many of my former students have mentioned how much they love chemistry! -Mr.Orellana
Mr. Bomhoff, Mrs. Reed, & Mr. Cherry
Hey there superheroes! You all are amazing, compassionate, hard-working and juggle so many things as once. Thank you for always taking the time to check in during PLC, help us out by coordinating retakes, and being so patient when getting form responses for feedback. The students adore you and I am always glad to see you when I sub on that end of 3rd floor. Keep up the fabulous work!
Cynthia and Victor
Cynthia thank you you for all that you do for me and everyone. You have a big heart ❤️ Victor, thank you for all that you do and for everyone and being understanding. I appreciate all that you do. Even with your busy schedule, you always come and check on us if we are okay what we need and how can you help. Thank you. -Cindy Mendez
Johnny and Sim
As my 9th grade admin heroes, I will never be able to thank you enough for all the support you have provided for my freshmen students, their families, and myself. You take concerns and seriously and work tirelessly to provide support and ensure students meet WESTpectations on their way to being their best selves. Thank you!!!! -Mrs. Shay
Anthony, Kirk, Larry, Nick, Dustyn
The REAL MVPs, THANK YOU for being amazing superheroes! Every day you grind to keep everything running and looking impeccable. You’re always hustling. You don’t just take care of our beautiful school, you take care of the incredible staff who teach our kids, too. Thank you for finding our daughter’s water bottle after hours, helping us with chairs and tables for our booths, and every little thing in between. We have so much respect for what you do, especially because someone very dear to us did this same work for 35 years in the district. We know how hard it is, you all work the hardest. We appreciate you all, THANK YOU! -The Pugas
Thang, Anthony & Soraida
Thank you for all that you do when we call you for help with clean ups and everything else. Thang, thank you for always going above we appreciate you all. -Cindy Mendez
Anthony, Kirk & Thang
Appreciate all the help you guys provide for our students and our staff! You guys are always willing to put in the work! Thank you! - J. Morales
Custodial Staff
Thank you for all you do behind the scenes to keep our school clean. I'm often here late and I see all the work that goes into setting up and tearing down events. You guys all rock! -Sarah Soghomonian
You all do amazing work keeping our campus clean and our classroom tidy and functional. I really appreciate a clean whiteboard and wiped down desks when I come to school in the morning and I know the students learn better and feel better in a clean room. Larry - your positive attitude and kindness are always a welcome sight at the end of a long day! Thank you! -Mrs. Shay
SW Child Nutrition Workers
("Lunch Ladies")
The Child Nutrition team has worked diligently in the development of our new kitchen. They strive to provide not only nutritious, well balanced meals but ensure they are made with love and quality, the very best for our students! -Gina Rusca Sr. Food Service Supervisor
Coach Logan and Trainer Alex
I would like to shoutout Coach Logan for believing in me and always pushing me to be the best I can be. He always makes me earn the things that I want. I also want to shoutout the athletic trainer, Alex, for keeping me safe. When I got hurt, he made me feel heard and I felt so much better. He also made me laugh when I was down and it felt super easy to talk to him. Shoutout to both Alex and Coach Logan. -Chieng Y.
Thank you to all my teachers who help me!
Mrs. Mari, Mrs. Megan, Mrs. Carroll & Mr. Gonzalez
I’d like to start by thanking you for all you’ve done for me throughout my high school years you guys have truly made a huge impact in my life and I appreciate you. I thank you for all your hard work and support it truly means a lot to me. I’ve personally never been a big fan of school but when you have great staff that is always helpful and caring it truly means a lot. So I just want to say thank you and I appreciate you. -Manuel S.
Security Team
Thank you for all those student pick ups throughout the year! And always making our students feel comfortable and safe on campus. Appreciate all you guys!
Josiah, Abraham, Mari, Andrew
We can’t forget the BEST CSOs! Thank you for loving and looking out for the kiddos. We always know our daughter is safe on your watch. Thank you for being someone she can laugh with, cry with, and confide in. You’re helping us raise our kids. -The Pugas
Cel, Coach Costa, Karl, Cindy & Gloria
Thank you all so much for ensuring that students feel supported and that they are also getting to and from class in a timely manner. I appreciate the check-ins and your willingness to escort students as needed. You are always kind and it makes me so happy to see you each day! -Mrs. Shay
Mr. Friedenberg, Ms. Gomez, and Mr. Serrano
Thank you for contributions to the Biology PLC this year. Really enjoy working with you all. -Mr. Orellana
Mr. Xiong
I would like to give a shout-out to my very awesome coach and math teacher, Mr. Xiong. Mr. Xiong was my volleyball coach, and he helped me improve with such skills. I could also always go to him whenever I needed help with math and he would always give me understanding feedback. -Charlotte
This staff member is amazing because he recovered from a sickness.
We can't wait for you to come back. I hope you get well soon! A great math teacher! -Moua Vang
We miss you mucho! Our family loves seeing your updates. The school just isn’t the same without you. Keep getting stronger, everyone misses that face, especially us! Hurry back to your peeps! -The Pugas
Mark Tackett
Happy 40th birthday! -The Social Science Department
Alan Moffet
Your hard work and dedication to your students does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do to make sure the bands at SWHS are taken care of! Thank you for being an amazing part of our Music Team here at SWHS. -Laura Ramirez
Ms. Lee
Ms. Lee is very understanding and is flexible with her students. -Allesandra
Abraham
I appreciate him because he’s funny, kind, and doesn’t fail to make your day.
He is chill.
Leticia Gonzalez
I want to make sure you know that I appreciate all your hard work. I know how busy the front window can be and you tackle the challenge on a daily basis with a smile! -Beatrice
Ms. Aguirre
You are a great teacher and really nice and calm to your students.
I appreciate my teacher because she teaches me Spanish and helps me learn a second language.
I appreciate Ms A alot because she is very understanding and patient with all her students. She is kind and has a sweet soul.
Thank you, for being such a nice and patient teacher.
Ms. Vargas, it was a pleasure meeting you at Open House, so nice to finally put a face to the name! MVP says your class is another one she really enjoys and finds fun. Thank you!
Mr. McNitt
McNitt is a person so positive who never gives up and he is very sweet and kind to everyone and is my favorite teacher and my best friend. -Zyra M.
Mrs. Bretado
You are missed! We’re so sad we didn’t get to finish out the year with you, but we’re grateful for the time we did have. We’re excited to see you at graduation! Thank you for all the work you’re still doing for our kiddos. And thank you for always supporting our girl! Today is a big day for them, I hope you can finally take a moment to breathe. -The Pugas
Ms. DeLeon
She's nice and supportive.
Mr. Gilliam
I would like give a shout out to Mr. Gilliam because he impacted my computer skills.
Mrs. Landseadel
- Thanks for the inspiration.
- She has a nice presence in her classroom and a comforting presence to talk to.
- I would like to give a shout out to Mrs. Shay because she is kind and thoughtful and supportive because she helps me and is nice to me. -Alejandro
- Thank you for all the support you provide to my students and for the continued collaboration. It's truly appreciated! -Mr. Bomhoff
- Thank you for always listening to my stories about my characters! -Jasleen K.
- Miss thank you for being an amazing person and teacher! I love talking with you everyday about anything. I hope you have a good year because you deserve it! -Harleen
- Thank you for being my teacher this year ^^ I think I’m one of the lucky students who got into your class. You are definitely the type of cool teacher.
- I would like to give you a shout out because you are always joyful and encourage my class to do our best. You always make people feel welcomed and always provide the support to let us exceed. -Joshua C.
- I chose Mrs Shay because she makes sure no one feels left out. Also, she is one of my favorite teachers because I feel like I can trust her with anything and she helped me learn a lot of things that I thought I knew but really didn’t. She is the best teacher I ever had and she is the reason why I still try my best so I’m thankful for her being my teacher this year. -Yasmine F.
- You are so caring and I can be myself around you. Thank you for being one of the best and most attentive teachers I’ve ever had. -Alex M <3
- I would like to give a shout out to Mrs Shay because she always kept me in a positive mind set when I felt down. -Evan F.
- This staff member is kind because she is always asking how we are doing.
- I would like to give a shout out to Mrs. Shay because she is kind and thoughtful and supportive because she helps me and is nice to me. -Alejandro
- Mrs. Shay is one of the most wonderful and inspiring teachers I’ve ever had. She’s one of a kind! I love her like a family member and hope she’s always able to smile and be happy. -Vee
- Best ELA teacher in the world!
- Thank you.
- Thank you for helping me see English in a more positive way. I appreciate all that you do.
- Ms. Shay is one of the best staff members because she has exceeded expectations and has do everything to help students in need in her class. -Kai Z.
- I would like to shout out Mrs. Shay Landseadel for being a great teacher and helping me on school work. -Justine F.
- YOU ARE A ROCKSTAR!!! You are such an incredible, kind, and compassionate human being. I am so blessed to get to work along side you everyday. Thank you for all you do for ALL students (: -Mr. Cherry
Mrs. Melendrez
I appreciate her.
Mrs. Melendrez
She's funny.
Mrs. Melendrez
You handle some tough classes with so much calm. It doesn’t go unnoticed! -Mrs. Reed
Mrs. Melendrez
Thank you for all the support you provide to my students and for the continued collaboration. It's truly appreciated! -Mr. Bomhoff
Coach Gabriel Bañuelos
Thank you Coach Gabe, for giving me an awesome freshman season. Playing soccer first year varsity was a huge part of my freshman year, Being able to come to practice everyday knowing that you’d make me laugh was the best start to practice. I thank you for believing in me all year and always pushing me to be a better person on and off the field. -Gerardo C.
Ashley Wills
To Ashley for the daily “anything new?” check-in—it means a lot. Thank you. -Kim
Ashley Wills
Great at what she does and super supportive of our students! Thank you for always asking if there is anything you can do to help. I know our department and students appreciate your support. Thank you! -Mr. Bomhoff
Mr. Vazquez
Armando Aguilar
Thank you for listening to me! -Madisyn
I would like to give a shout out to Mr Aguilar because he always makes the time to listen to me when I have a bad day and succeeds to put a smile on my face. Aguilar is my safe space whenever I need to talk no matter good or bad. -Kween R.
Matthew Nelson
Mr. Nelson is probably one of the best teachers I’ve had in a while. He’s pretty chill and gives us ample time to work on projects, like any goat would. -Simeon Torres
Coach Costa
Thank you for all you do behind the scenes. Field trips, etc can be rough, you guys always roll with it and I appreciate you!
Thank you, Coach!
Mr. Thao
He helped with the design of this website!
Mr. Thao
Thank you for taking every effort to do a good job with the Hmong books! -Moua Vang
Mr. Gilliam
Thank you for being an amazing computer science teacher as I have learned a lot from you.
Mr. J Morales
The powerful work you do with our students in RJP is so important and I can see a real difference in each of my students who has spent time with you reflecting on their actions, planning the future, and showing growth in better behaviors. Keep up the amazing efforts! -Mrs. Shay
Ms. Agnes and Mr. Thao
Thank you for all the awesome events the library puts on and working with our WESTcast crew! -Sarah Soghomonian
Stephanie and Touger
Thank you for all of the student engagement you provide for our students, especially when it comes to Minga! Appreciate you two! -J. Morales
Stephanie and Touger
Shout-out to the best library crew ever! Not only did you manage to keep supporting students through a move mid-semester but you continue to provide fun activities that foster inclusivity with the library events and let student ideas shine through the Library Advisory Committee. Thank you both! -Mrs. Shay
Melissa Moreno
Thank you so much for everything you do not only for Prodigy, but the kiddos! You always make sure everyone is taken care of and we appreciate you so much! -Prodigy Counselor Yasmin
Ms. Atwal
I want to shout her out because even though we haven’t interacted much, I think she’s still really nice and cool.
Armine Sargsyan
Thank you for always being so kind, caring, inspiring, creative, and someone I can always depend on. I always look forward to see you at work everyday. The work you do for the kids has a lasting positive change for them. Thank you for all the hard work you do. I am so glad this job brought us together so that I got the chance to collaborate with you. I wouldn't want to competition speed walk to meetings with any one else but you! -Xena Senn
Mrs. Reed
Amazing case manager for our students and deserves tons of credit for all the hard work and long hours she puts in to support our students! -Mr. Bomhoff
Ms. Lee
Thank you for all you do for us and making our PE class super fun and keeping me in shape. I’m excited to say you're my PE teacher. -Gemma K.
Mrs. Lee
Thanks to Mrs Lee. She is very chill and her class is very fun.
Mrs. Barajas
She always makes everyone feel appreciated.
Mrs. Barajas
Mrs. Barajas is such a fun and amazing teacher to be around. She always makes any bad day into a fun and silly day. At times when I don’t feel like doing anything she makes sure to make whatever boring thing to a silly and funny thing.
Mrs. Kershaw
Fantastic at her job and always willing to learn something new to support our students. Greatly appreciated! -Mr. Bomhoff
Ms. Gomez
Thank you for being the best teacher in the school.
Sarah Soghomonian is... a great teacher respectful awesome
Thank you for everything you’ve done and will do. Keep being awesome! -Spencer
Sarah, Thank you for always being so willing to dedicate your time to helping our kids finish projects, met deadlines and develop their skill set. You are very appreciated. -Adrianna Campos
Thank you for being a great teacher, Soghomonian.
Thank you being an awesome, respectful teacher.
Thank you for all that you do, Sarah! Loved the PSA videos you have helped share throughout the year and all of the other amazing productions you have here on campus. Appreciate you! - J. Morales
Mr. Osier
It's often lonely at the top! Thank you for being principal. It can't be easy. I appreciate you! -Sarah Soghomonian
Mr. Friedenberg
Thanks for being our Fishing Club teacher at this school. -Edward L.
Miss Senn is... awesome sauce nice funny kind helpful
- She’s awesome sauce and nice 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
- She really brings me joy throughout the school day and makes me laugh even when I’m in a bad mood. I really appreciate her and her class. -Natalee S.
- I am shouting her out cause she makes me feel seen, she’s funny and I love her class.
- She has made a positive impact because she is kind, and willing to help you with assignments, etc. and is just an amazing teacher overall!
- This staff member is very kinda, supportive, and, she is always very patient and I am very thankful to have her as my teacher. -Jazlynn D.
Samantha Horton
Thank you for letting me crash your classes this year! Thank you for being flexible with our RSP students. I'm going to miss your classroom next year. You are truly one of a kind (:
-Mr. Cherry
Cassandra Seichert
Thank you for making math class fun for our MVP. She says you’re funny and that you really enjoy helping your students, which we appreciate. -The Pugas
Steven Martinez
Mr. Martinez, we couldn’t think of a better person to step in for Mrs. Bretado! Thank you for stepping up to the plate, you’re doing a great job. We appreciate you! -The Pugas
Johnny Sanchez
Dear Mr. Sanchez,I wanted to take a moment on your last day to send a huge shout-out and thank you for everything you’ve done for us. Starting 9th grade can be pretty overwhelming, but having you as our counselor made the whole transition feel a lot less stressful.Whether you were helping us fix a messy class schedule, giving us solid advice when things got tough, or just being a friendly face to talk to in the halls, it really made a difference. You always took the time to actually listen and make sure we were doing okay, and that’s something we aren't going to forget.It’s definitely going to feel different around here without you, but we’re all so excited for whatever you’re moving on to next. Thank you for being such a great advocate for the freshman class and for always having our backs.Best of luck with your next chapter—they’re lucky to have you!
Ms. Leon
Thank you for always responding so quickly to our emails and phone calls, especially each time our daughter is tardy or absent LOL. We appreciate your promptness! We appreciate you more than you know! -The Pugas
Beatrice
Thank you for all the hard work that you do for our kids! Especially every Friday!! Appreciate you. -J. Morales
Cindy
Thx for keeping me posted when it’s important, taking care of me when I’m not feeling well and feeding me, lol….i appreciate all your hard work!!!! -Mrs. G
Cindy
Thank you for all the laughs! Your unique sense of humor always brightens my day. You truly are one of a kind. -Francis Lopez
Mai Moua
I want to express how lucky I am to have you as part of the attendance team.Thank you for always stepping up to any challenge. You are a valuable asset! -Beatrice
Mr. Hernandez
Thank you so always being a smiling face early in the morning and letting me pick your brain or share the scaffolds or supports I try out for our MLLs. You do so much to ensure our multilingual students know their incredible value and capabilities while ensuring they get equitable access to content and can do their very best. You ROCK! -Mrs. Shay
Mr. Hernandez
Mr. Hernandez, I appreciate you for making sure that everyone in class is listening and making sure that they do good in school I also appreciate you for making people feel comfortable In your class either in class time or even during lunch time.
Mr. Hernandez
Thank you for your support and leadership, especially in the MLL coalition. I appreciate your guidance and encouragement in helping me improve my instruction and support for multilingual and all learners. -Miss Castillo
Andi Sanders
Thank you for always going above and beyond! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. I truly appreciate you. -Francis Lopez
Andi Sanders
Andiiiii, you're amazing! Thank you for always being a phone call away and for knowing everything LOL. I really appreciate you. You're the one person I can go to for anything, and for that I am thankful 🙂 -Ashley Tuli
Andi Sanders
Thank you for everything you do for the Class of 2028, I know it’s not always easy! Thank you for always taking the time to answer my questions. We know we can always reach out to you for anything, and our family appreciates you. -The Pugas
Mr. Bennett
He is always very helpful and gives the best advice whether it's for school or just life in general.
Thank you for helping us understand our math, letting us joke around, and just letting us come hangout in your class at lunch.
You're very goofy and fun to talk to.
Ms. Alvarado
I would like to shoutout my prodigy teacher Ms. Alvarado as she has made a positive impact on my life by always looking out for me.
Ms. Castillo
Mr. Serrano
Thank you for making your class so enjoyable and really being engaged in our learning. Your class is always my favorite one of the day.
Mr. Serrano
Serranooo, thank you for making science class so fun for our daughter. MVP truly enjoys your class! She always comes home talking about the great conversations she has with you. Anyone who can keep up with her talking, we applaud you! LOL, I don’t think she ever stops. All jokes aside, we appreciate you! -The Pugas
Miss Mari
She let's me talk to her when I need to talk to someone.
Ms. Mari
Thank you for your hard work
Coach Zavala
Thank you for being nice and making me laugh.
I appreciate Mr Zavala as not only has he always believed in me when it came to softball, but he helped me strive not only as a player on the field but also strive to be a good person. I’m grateful for the time and effort he puts into our team to help us get better.
Miss Winkler
I appreciate all that you do for the SDC program! You have been a constant support for me during my time at Sanger West. Thank you! -Mrs. D.
Susanne Peterson
Shout out to Mrs. Peterson for her kindness!
Jasmin Avila
Jasmin, thank you for everything you do! You are such a hard worker and I miss being with you! Looking forward to being a team again. Thanks for being the best! 🙂 -Ashley T.
Mr. Thompson
He keeps me on my feet, and makes everything fun. It's fun to stay active and I’m very thankful for that. -Violet
Mr. Cherry
- Just an awesome dude who is genuinely appreciated, who does everything he can to support our students here at Sanger West! -Mr. Bomhoff
- Nic, you always go all in for your students, your team, this school, and our drama department. I am so grateful I get to work along side you because not only do we get it done 👏🏽 we laugh the whole time we do it! P.S Thank you for always being my dress up buddy on themed days! -Laura Ramirez
- You do so much for our team. I appreciate you! -Kim
- I would like to say how helpful you have been in supporting me through my IEP. Thank you for always being patient, understanding, and taking the time to make sure I succeed. I really appreciate everything you do for me and the effort you put into helping me reach my goals. -Nevaeh C.
Jose Herrera
You have made such a positive impact on me and everybody else, you encourage and supported our team, you also provided us with things that we needed. You made a negative day to a positive day. I really appreciate you for being here. -Jesikah
Jade Martinez
Shout out to Mrs. Martinez for her patience!
Mrs. Wallace
Thanks to Mrs Wallace for being a teacher on my level of speed.
Ana Ortega
Mr. Stocks
Shout-out to Mr. Stocks for being so helpful!
Malory Meiss
Malory, thank you for everything you do for our fire program! We appreciate you and all the time you invest in our kids. -Adrianna Campos
Erica Mardirosian
Mr. Brigdon
I would like to give a shout out to my wrestling coach Mr. Brigdon. He teaches JFK PE, he was my wrestling coach this year for the season and was a really good coach. He helped me perfect my technique and helped me be a better person overall. He taught me how to be respectful and kind to others. -Aidan S.
Mr. Stocks
Thank you for all the support you provide to my students and for the continued collaboration. It's truly appreciated! -Mr. Bomhoff
Mr. Martinez
Jenny Schmidt
Shout out to Mrs. Schmidt for her cool outfits and shoes!
Ms. Megan...
I’d like to shout out Ms.Megan because she’s always making sure the students at Sanger west are on task with their school work. She’s always willing to help students keep up with school. And she’s always caring about the students. -Makayla
Ms. Megan has helped me accomplish all four years of high school more than anyone. This is my last year. I'm graduating in a month and it’s literally all thanks to her. I reached a 3.5 GPA, and freshman year me would have been shocked because I was really going downhill. She really provided so much confidence in me and support, (especially, you know, providing so much food which no staff members do other than her. It’s definitely not normalized, so it’s good she does that and even for Christmas and my birthdays she always got me presents and multiple bags of Takis and DoorDash. food is one way to my heart that’s for sure). Without her, I would have graduated with at least a 2.0. I would have been struggling. -Emma Guerra
She is always making sure I’m okay and on top of work. She is also very nice and very helpful when I need something or need someone to talk to. -Kyleigh Hernandez
Ashley Tuli
Ashley, thank you for everything you do!! We appreciate you and love you very much. You're the best! -Adrianna Campos
Ashley Tuli
Thank you for all you do, for always willing to help and for having patience. I don't know what I would have done without you, you are the Best!! -Esther G.
Mrs. Reed
What an amazing addition to our RSP team this year. I am so blessed to get to work with you everyday. Thankful for you. -Mr. Cherry
Olivia Ruiz
Shout out to Ms. Ruiz for the care and compassion you bring to our students and team. Your support helps create a more inclusive and understanding environment 💙🐝 -Jessica Winkler
Olivia Ruiz
Ms. Ruiz is always dedicated to doing what is best for students. She puts students first and meets them where they are at. Sanger West is better because Ms. Ruiz is here!
Olivia Ruiz
Thanks for all you do! You are amazing! -Kim
Mr. Sanchez
Thanks for always helping me out when I need it. You made asking for help easy and not scary and I’d like to thank you for that because not many teachers are like you. We’re going to miss ya when you leave so visit when you can. Anyways thanks for being an awesome person de veras. -Aleida A.
Mr. Orellana
- He does so much for the Biology Department not just as a head but as an individual, always willing to help out when needed.
- I appreciate him teaching me biology and letting us eat in his class everyday during lunch. -Kaylinh Wickman
- You’re so funny and you match my energy. You always let us eat in your class too. Thank you. -Jai Lia
- Mr. Orellana is a very supportive teacher. He matches my energy so well and he is so funny. He allows us to have lunch in his class and accompany him. #BESTTEACHEREVER -Deanna Yang
- Thank you for being patient with me and Angelique in class. -Ariana H.
- I appreciate how he encourages me to do and finish my work. He wants me to do my best on my work as well. Whenever I enter his classroom I feel a want to do my work. -Meligan V.
- Mr. Orellana is sooo appreciated for all of his work leading the Biology Department as our department Chair. He continually works hard to provide the best outcomes for our students and creates plans that ensure we are giving them the best possible learning experience! Kudos for a job well done!! -Mr. Friedenberg
- He’s a chill man and funny. He helps whenever you need help.
- You're the best teacher, by the way. -Carter
- Mr. Orellana makes his class fun and something to look forward to going to. He makes sure his students are on task and understand the topic. His lectures are very straightforward and simple to understand. Overall, I believe Mr. Orellana is a great teacher.
- I really appreciate Mr. Orellana. He made my bio year fu and he's very helpful.
Coach JT
I would like to give a shout out to Coach JT. This staff member is supportive because he helps me with basketball. One time, JT made my day when he gave me a late pass while helping me so that I wasn't marked late. Thanks! -Jaylen K.
Ms. Schuler
Thank you for all the hard work and dedication to our students this year. I know it's been a huge learning curve, but you've come in and supported our team and built some great relationships with students. It's truly appreciated. Thank you for your hard work! -Mr. Bomhoff
Mrs. Horton
Thank you for all the support you provide to my students and for the continued collaboration. It's truly appreciated! -Mr. Bomhoff
Frank Santillan
- Thank you for always being so easy going, and always being willing to help us!! We are so lucky to have you as a teacher. -Adrianna Campos
- Thanks for always being there.
- I appreciate how Frank is just a really cool teacher and how he and I get along well and are able to have actual conversations together. -Julius A.
- He is a good teacher. -Jacob P.
- One time Frank made my day because he’s chill and funny.
- Thank you for being an awesome classroom neighbor these last 5 years. I appreciate your support with Skills USA and our Universal Trip. You've helped make my job easier. Much appreciated! -Sarah Soghomonian
- Thank you for helping me in class. -Gavinpreet S.
Mary Salazar
Mary, Thank you for always being so compassionate and kind. Your work is so appreciated and thank you for all of the time you dedicate. Our trips wouldn't be the same without you! -Adrianna Campos
Mrs. Salazar
Mrs. Salazar is so passionate about helping us students fully understand our medical work. She explains the skills with great detail and helps us understand the medical terminology. She always has a positive attitude and makes sure her students are doing well inside and outside of class. Thank you so much Mrs. Salazar! -Jasmine Kaur
Mary Salazar
Thank you for being the best partner anyone could ask for. -Mrs. G.
Mrs. Calandra
Thank you for being a great teacher. You challenged our daughter in AP Seminar this year, and we couldn’t be more proud of her growth. It’s never easy to watch your child struggle, but when it’s a productive struggle that leads to growth, it becomes something rewarding. We’re grateful for the way you’ve pushed and supported her along the way.
I want to give a shout out to our Summer Calandra for consistently checking in and offering a kind ear. Your support has meant a lot to me!
Francis Lopez
Frances,
Thanks for always being such a reliable and supportive teammate—I’m really glad I get to work with you. Thank you for always answering my questions and being patient. -Ana Ortega
Francis Lopez
Frannnnyy, we don’t know what we’d do without you! You never miss the millions of emails I send your way. You do so much for all the families, and our family appreciates you! -The Pugas
Francis Lopez
You have one of the hardest jobs on campus and make it look easy! Thank you for staying calm while I’m losing it haha. -Sanders
Celeste Bowers
Shout out to Mrs. Bowers for her upbeat demeanor!
Victoria Maxon
Thank you for all of your help with Hornet of the Month! You've been awesome all year. Appreciate you! - J. Morales
Ashley Tuli
Norma Vargas
- Big shout out to Ms. Norma!! 🙌 Your behind-the-scenes work, positivity, and support hold everything together. -Jessica Winkler
- Thank you for everything you do and for always being available to answer all of my questions. You are truly appreciated! 🙂 -Ashley T.
- Norma, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all the support and guidance you’ve given me since I started. Being new can feel overwhelming at times, but your patience, encouragement, and willingness to answer my questions have made a real difference. I truly appreciate the time you’ve taken to help me learn and feel more confident in my role. It means a lot to know I have someone I can rely on as I get up to speed. Thank you again for everything—I’m grateful to be part of the team and to have you as my supervisor. -Ana Ortega
- Norma, Thank you for ALL you do for this campus! Your hard work is truly appreciated and our music department would be lost with out you! -SWHS Music Department
- You are the Sanger West OG. Thank you for all your help, especially with field trips and transportation. You're awesome! -Sarah Soghomonian
- Big shout out to Ms. Norma!! 🙌 Your behind-the-scenes work, positivity, and support hold everything together. -Jessica WInkler
- I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for all that you do. Your kindness and hard work truly makes a difference not only for me, but for all the students and staff here at Sanger West. I appreciate all your support more than words can say! -Francis Lopez
Ms. Gordillo
Ms Gordillo is very patient and sweet to her students. She makes sure my grades are good and she makes sure I do my work in class. She motivates me to be a better student.
Ms. Gordillo
She is a good teacher.
Ms. Gordillo
Thank you for being a great World Language Department Chair! -Moua Vang
Moua Vang
I would like to give my shout out to Moua Vang because he has taught me how to be fluent in Hmong and has always been a caring and helpful staff to me.
I am shouting out Mr. Vang because he has the best class.
Thank you so much Mr Vang for teaching Hmong in class. You’ve helped me learn so much!
He a really good teacher and can teach Hmong well, he helped me know how to speak and read it.
Mr. Campbell
Thank you for supporting the science team this year. Your dedication and hard work has not gone unnoticed!
Laura Ramirez
Christina Lopez Martinez
Thank you for all you do to support our students and the relationships you build with them. I know the kids really appreciate the help you provide, and so does our department. Thank you! -Mr. Bomhoff
Dan Peña
Peña, thank you for all your time, effort, and passion you put into the band programs here at SWHS! Your dedication to music is inspiring and it truly makes a lasting difference. Thank you for being the heart of our Music Team here at SWHS and thank you for always making us laugh. -Laura Ramirez
Rebecca Jensen
Thank you for everything you do for our students. Your dedication is truly inspiring! PS the delicious treats you bake for us are THEE BEST! -Francis Lopez
Rebecca Jensen
Shout out to Mrs. Jensen for the incredible impact you make behind the scenes and beyond. Your expertise and thoughtful approach help ensure our students get the support they need to succeed! 💙🐝 -Jessica Winkler
Mrs. Jensen
Thank you for all you do! You are fabulous! -Kim
Marci Bower
Thank you for your constant support for the HHC. We are so thankful for you! ☕️🐝💙 -Jessica Winkler
Marci Bower
You will work endlessly to help a student in need - you change people's lives!
Itzel Cruz Jimenez
Thx for all your help keeping these kids accountable. Also for helping me when I need you for all the other things too, lol!!!!! -Mrs. G
Miss Cruz, thank you for the support you provide to our pathway students. Your support has assisted not only them however me as well!! -Mary H. Salazar
Thank you for helping me. -Isaiah
Thank you for being our CTE advocate!! Thank you for always being willing to help with everything we are working on and always wanting what's best for our kids. We appreciate you! -Adrianna Campos
Esther Gonzalez
Esther,
Your professionalism, reliability, and positive attitude have not gone unnoticed. You stepped in, adapted quickly, and consistently delivered quality work. I enjoy working with you here at SWHS. -Ana Ortega
Andrea Martinez-Lucero
Mrs. Lucero has helped me and encouraged me a lot through out the year and has given me the confidence to work towards bigger things for my future. With her words of encouragement, it motivates me to be all that I am expected and more. -Malaya Cortez
Mrs. Amanda
Shout out to Mrs. Amanda—thank you for always going above and beyond for our students. We see you and appreciate you! 💙🐝 -Jessica Winkler
Shawn Bomhoff
Students are so lucky to have a male role model like you. Your care and understanding for the students is awesome!😎 -Ashley Wills
Mr. Bomhoff is an awesome teacher and is always there to answer questions. He welcomed me into the classroom and made me feel like part of the team. He is understanding and builds connections with his students! -Miss Kershaw
Thank you for being an amazing mentor and advocate for our students!! So blessed to work with you. -Mr. Cherry
I appreciate your consistency and support! -Kim
Jaswinder Kaur
Thank you for all that you do! -Jessica Winkler
Cel
Thank you for everything you do. It’s great having you back!
Jerry Trevino
Hey Jerry,
Just wanted to say thanks for always being so helpful. No matter what the issue is, you somehow manage to fix it (and make it look easy). -Ana Ortega
Coach Josiah
I appreciate him for being real with us and also funny. -Timothy X.
Thank you for being a great coach. You’re super funny and silly and you always make sure to include everyone!! I can’t wait for the next badminton season and the ones so on. The team appreciates you a lot!!!!!!!!! 😀 -
He's the goat.
Thank you for letting us leave early for badminton games. -Bryson X.
Gloria
Thx for always remembering my birthday and airway saying hi and smiling. Luv u bunches Gloria!!!! -Mrs. G
Gloria
Gloria, Thank you for all that you do and for always being there. Even though we argue like sisters you can sometimes be a pain, but we are always there for each other being chemoshias. Lol Love you friend -Cindy Mendez
Gloria "My Dear"
Thank you for always helping me with the door and being the face I see when I get to work. I've enjoyed working with you the last 5 plus years. -Sarah Soghomonian
Tisha Jett
Thx for all your help. Couldn’t do it without you!!!!! -Mrs. G
Mrs. Jett 🙂 thank you for all the hard work you contribute to our pathway! Your hard work does not go unnoticed!-Mary H. Salazar
Tisha, Our CTE program is successful because of the time and dedication you invest in it. We appreciate all the efforts and time away that you invest in our kids and their opportunities. We couldn't do it without you! -Adrianna Campos
Thank you for bringing your organizational and professional skills to the CTE Department. I really appreciate all you do to keep things rolling. Much appreciated! -Sarah Soghomonian
Stephanie Agnes-Crockett
Thx for doing this for all of us and helping with my students when I need it. Hope to see more of you now that you have moved to the dark side, next to the H building, lol….. see you soon -Mrs. G
Adriana Campos
Thank you for all the behind the scenes support you provide our CTE Department. I especially enjoy having you on my field trips! Thank you, for helping me keep things smooth and organized.
Thank you for all the behind the scenes support you provide our CTE Department. I especially enjoy having you on my field trips! Thank you, for helping me keep things smooth and organized.
Adrianna, you're the BEST! I always look forward to seeing you. Thank you for always being such a ray of sunshine and always listening to me vent. I appreciate you so much 🙂
Thank you for all the behind the scenes support you provide our CTE Department. I especially enjoy having you on my field trips! Thank you, for helping me keep things smooth and organized.
Thx for all your hard work and support. Best trip planner ever!!!!!
Cyrus Crittenden
Shout out to Mr. C—thank you for always being dependable and showing up for our students every day! 💙🐝 -Jessica Winkler
Mrs. Rocker
Another year of putting up with our girl, just kidding! Thank you for continuing to pour into Maddilynn and help shape her into the leader she’s becoming. We’re grateful for the time, patience, and heart you give not just to her, but to all your students. You are the backbone of Sanger West and someone who makes a difference every single day. There will never be another Mrs. Rocker. -The Puga Family
Thank you for being such a great teacher. You're so sweet and kind!
Appreciate everything you do for our students and staff!! -Sanders
Thx for helping keep my events organized. I really appreciate all your support!!!!! -Mrs. G
Thank you for helping put the FUN in Sanger West and for your support of Sanger West Productions! -Sarah Soghomonian
Thank you for all that you do for our campus! Sanger West would not be the place it is without you. Appreciate you! -J. Morales
Christina Lopez
Thank you for the support you give our students! -Kim
Mr. Navarro
Assistant Principal Navarro, we are HUGE fans of you! Thank you for always taking the time to greet our family, it doesn’t matter what you’re doing or where you are, you always stop. That says so much about who you are. Your investment in the students, the school, and the community shows. You’re an amazing leader, and we’re excited to watch your journey and wish you nothing but the best. -The Pugas
You’re the best addition to SWHS! What would we do without you?! Thank you for being amazing! -Ashley T.
Nichole Gallagher
Nichole, Thank you for going above and beyond for all of our kids!! You are the very best! We appreciate you and all the time you invest. -Adrianna Campos
Nichole Gallagher
Mrs. G, just want you to know you're an amazing teacher. Your kids are very lucky. You may be hard on them, but that’s because you want the very BEST for them. You've got a lot of love for them. You're a GREAT teacher. -Cindy Mendez
Nichole Gallagher
Mrs. G, you are top notch! Thank you for allll your support and encouragement! I am proud to work aside you everyday!! -Mary H. Salazar
Mr. Greenberg
Thank you for all the support you provide to my students and for the continued collaboration. It's truly appreciated, sir! -Mr. Bomhoff
Jason Greenberg
Thank you for all the support for our students and always willing to do what is best! -Jessica Winkler
Mr. Banuelos
Thank you for always grinding to make sure our athletes are taken care of. As parents of a student-athlete, we see the time and effort you put in, making sure our kids are hydrated, have what they need, and still showing up to support them at games. It doesn’t go unnoticed, and we appreciate you. -The Pugas
In four years you've led our athletics program from literally the ground up. Thank you for allowing Sanger West Productions to be part of the experience. -Sarah Soghomonian
Ms. Mason
You are the light of this school, your smile, warmth, and kindness shine on everyone. Thank you for always taking my money with such a great attitude, even when you see us multiple times a day because our daughter forgets something needs to be paid. You never complain, and we appreciate you. -The Pugas
Thank you for all you do behind the scenes with clubs, etc. Thank you for being my money girl! -Sarah Soghomonian
Pailey Carroll
Mr. Morales
Mr. Morales is the coolest staff member, in my opinion.
Mrs. Torres
Mrs. Cynthia Torres, thank you for everything you do for the students, families, and the entire school. Our daughter knows she can always come to you for anything, and as parents, you’re often our first call, we always count on you. We see how much you give to the school, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. The kids love you, and so do we.
Thank you Cynthia for everything you do and always having the brightest smile everyday! You make the kiddos and staff feel loved and appreciated everyday and Prodigy couldn’t thank you enough for it!
You’re the best!!! I love everything about you. Thx for being one of my besties!!!!!
Sarah Delgadillo
Thank you for pouring your heart and soul into Sanger West’s SPED population, it’s not an easy job. I’ve had the pleasure of working with you and have watched that fire to serve grow in you. We know you’re always putting in the work to be your best for these kiddos, and it shows. You go, Glen Coco!
Shout out to Mrs. D—your hard work and heart for students never go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do! 💙🐝 -Jessica Winkler
Jesse Gonzalez
Thanks for being amazing! Truly appreciate all that you do! These seniors are lucky to have you 🙂 -Ashley T.
Victor Gutierrez
Victor, thank you for being open and willing to learn all things VAPA. We truly appreciate you. Thank you for listening and having our backs this year. You have no idea how much it means to us. You are AMAZING.
In my six years at Sanger West, I've had a different AP each year. I can honestly say, I sure hope you are back again next year. Thank you for all you go 🙂
Victor, Thank you for being the biggest supportor of the SWHS VAPA Department! We are so lucky we have you. We appreciate all you do for us, this school and our students!
Mr. Sanchez
I would like to give a shout out to Mr Sanchez because he's made a positive impact in helping students pick their classes and help around the school. This staff member is kind because he says hi to everyone.
Dennis Costa
He is the best coach in Sanger West and he’s the chilliest staff member you will ever meet and HE IS THE GOAT OF ALL TIME. -Kirpal S.