* Favorite Book = Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
* Favorite Movie = “The Goonies” (it’s SO hard to choose just
one!)
If Mrs. Bliss could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to
Europe. She wants to go to WWII historical sites in England &
Germany and see ruins from Ancient Civilizations in Greece and
Rome. Mrs. Bliss would also like to go to Ireland, Scotland, and
Denmark to visit the lands of her ancestors.
Favorite Book: The Little Engine that Could by Watty
Piper
Favorite Movie: “The Lion King”
If Mrs. Huerta could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to
Ankor Wat. She wants to visit the amazing temple and take in all
of the rich history.
“The more that you READ, the more things you will know. The more
that you LEARN, the more places you’ll go.”–Dr. Seuss
* Favorite Book = Little House on the Prairie by
Laura Ingalls Wilder
* Favorite Movie = “Moana”
* If Ms. Johnson could travel anywhere in the world, she would go
to Scotland, Ireland, and Sweden to see where
her family came from and to continue her research into
her family’s history.
* “Our character is what we do when we think no one is
looking.” -Jackson Brown, Jr.
* Favorite Book = The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
(part of the Broken Earth trilogy)
Favorite Movies = “The Godfather”, “Star Wars”, and “The Lion
King”
Mrs. Kennedy loves to travel and has visited many countries, she
is planning a trip to Greece this spring and has set her sights
set on going to Vietnam one day.
“Travel opens up your heart, broadens your mind, and fills your
life with stories to tell.” -Paula Bendfeldt
* Favorite Book = So many favorite books, but currently her mood
calls for The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series by
Douglas Adams
* Favorite Movie = “The Princess Bride” (Ms. Merriman challenges
you to watch it and try not to laugh:)
If Ms. Merriman could go anywhere by plane that she has not
yet visited, she would like to visit Italy to soak up the beauty
and history. By foot, she plans to eventually hike the
Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada.
* Favorite Movie = “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost
Ark”
If Mrs. Newman could travel anywhere in the world, she would go
to New Zealand. New Zealand is home to massive underground caves,
lush rainforest and enchanting landscapes. She wants to gain
diverse range of experience in New Zealand.
* Favorite Quote = “If happiness is the goal – and it should be,
then adventures should be a top priority.” -Richard Branson
Favorite Book = The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Favorite Movie = “Luca”
If Ms. Sorenson could travel anywhere in the world, it would be
to Italy and Croatia to see family and to eat as much Italian
food as possible because she loves to cook!
“Talent doesn’t win football games. But talent, heart, and desire
do. A good coach will recognize what’s inside.” - Rudy
Ruettiger
* Favorite Book = The True Confessions of Charlotte
Doyle by Avi
* Favorite Movie = “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie
Society”
If Ms. Tacherra could travel anywhere in the world, she would go
to Argentina and Chile. She wants to backpack through Patagonia
and Tierra del Fuego. She also wants to visit Ushuaia, the most
southern point in the world, besides Antarctica.
* Favorite Book = Tal : His Marvelous Adventures With
Noom-Zor-Noom by Paul Fenimore Cooper
* A Favorite Movie = “Elf”
* Mrs. VanHeel would love to visit Switzerland, where
another favorite movie, ”The Sound of Music“, takes place. She
would like to see the beautiful Alp mountains and museums, taste
the Swiss chocolates, and hear the famous yodeling.
* “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
-Aesop
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FACULTY
Ms. Luke
Principal
* 26th year in education (14 years teacher, 12 years Principal)
* 26th year @ HPE ⭐️
* Favorite Book = Little Squeegy Bug by Bill Martin Jr. ( she read it every night to her son when he was growing up)
If Ms. Luke could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to Italy, Spain, and Greece to take in the culture and history.
“You can’t always get what you want. But, if you try sometime, you’ll find, you get what you need.” –Rolling Stones
“Be your best self.” -Ms. Luke
Ms. Aronhalt
Kindergarten
* 27th year of teaching
* 27 years @ HPE ⭐️
* Favorite Book = Froggy books by Johnathan London
* Favorite Movie = “Free Guy” (big fan of Ryan Reynolds:)
* If Ms. Aronhalt could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to the Bahamas because she loves tropical places
* “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud” Maya Angelou
Mrs. Bliss
6th Grade
* 26th year of teaching
* 26 years @ HPE ⭐️
* Favorite Book = Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
* Favorite Movie = “The Goonies” (it’s SO hard to choose just one!)
If Mrs. Bliss could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to Europe. She wants to go to WWII historical sites in England & Germany and see ruins from Ancient Civilizations in Greece and Rome. Mrs. Bliss would also like to go to Ireland, Scotland, and Denmark to visit the lands of her ancestors.
Mrs. Bridges
1st Grade
* Teaching since 1998.
* Teaching @ HPE since 2015.
* Favorite Book = Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
* Favorite Movie = “Finding Nemo”
* If Mrs. Bridges could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to London to visit her brother, Ian.
* ”Mistakes are proof that you are trying.” -Unknown
Mrs. Huerta
2nd Grade
5th year of teaching
1st year @ HPE
Favorite Book: The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper
Favorite Movie: “The Lion King”
If Mrs. Huerta could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to Ankor Wat. She wants to visit the amazing temple and take in all of the rich history.
“The more that you READ, the more things you will know. The more that you LEARN, the more places you’ll go.”–Dr. Seuss
Ms. Johnson
4th Grade
* Teaching for 25 years
* 21 years @ HPE ⭐️
* Favorite Book = Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
* Favorite Movie = “Moana”
* If Ms. Johnson could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to Scotland, Ireland, and Sweden to see where her family came from and to continue her research into her family’s history.
* “Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.” -Jackson Brown, Jr.
Mrs. Kennedy
SDC 4th-6th Grade
* 24 years in SCUSD
* 8 years @ HPE ⭐️
* Favorite Book = The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin (part of the Broken Earth trilogy)
Favorite Movies = “The Godfather”, “Star Wars”, and “The Lion King”
Mrs. Kennedy loves to travel and has visited many countries, she is planning a trip to Greece this spring and has set her sights set on going to Vietnam one day.
“Travel opens up your heart, broadens your mind, and fills your life with stories to tell.” -Paula Bendfeldt
Ms. Merriman
Speech
* Speech Pathologist since 1998
* 7 years @ HPE ⭐️
* Favorite Book = So many favorite books, but currently her mood calls for The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series by Douglas Adams
* Favorite Movie = “The Princess Bride” (Ms. Merriman challenges you to watch it and try not to laugh:)
If Ms. Merriman could go anywhere by plane that she has not yet visited, she would like to visit Italy to soak up the beauty and history. By foot, she plans to eventually hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada.
Ms. Mosely
3rd Grade
* 18th year of teaching in SCUSD
* 5th year @ HPE ⭐️
* Favorite Book = What Should Danny Do? By Adir Levy
* Favorite Movie = “The Princess Bride” (Favorite Disney movie = “Aladdin)
* If Ms. Mosely could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to Greece for the food, the beaches, and the architecture.
* “A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” -Duke Ellington
Mrs. Muchowski
RSP
* Teaching for 7 years
* 7th year @ HPE ⭐️
* Favorite Book = The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
* Favorite Movie = “The Lord of the Rings”
* If Mrs. Muchowski could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to Switzerland because she has always wanted to see the Alps.
* “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” —Jennifer Dukes Lee
Mrs. Newman
SDC 4th-6th Grade
* 5th year of teaching
* 5 years @ HPE ⭐️
* Favorite Book = Holes by Louis Sachar
* Favorite Movie = “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark”
If Mrs. Newman could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to New Zealand. New Zealand is home to massive underground caves, lush rainforest and enchanting landscapes. She wants to gain diverse range of experience in New Zealand.
* Favorite Quote = “If happiness is the goal – and it should be, then adventures should be a top priority.” -Richard Branson
Coach Plant
Physical Education
* 19th year of teaching
* 21 years @ HPE (including long-term subbing)
* Favorite Book = The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
* Favorite Movie = “Saving Private Ryan”
* If you could travel anywhere in the world, he would go to Alaska to see it’s wilderness.
* “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.”–Coach Jim Valvano
Ms. Sorensen
2nd Grade
* 2nd year of teaching
* 1st year @ HPE ⭐️ Yay!
Favorite Book = The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Favorite Movie = “Luca”
If Ms. Sorenson could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to Italy and Croatia to see family and to eat as much Italian food as possible because she loves to cook!
“Talent doesn’t win football games. But talent, heart, and desire do. A good coach will recognize what’s inside.” - Rudy Ruettiger
Ms. Tacherra
5th Grade
* 5th year of teaching
* 6th year @ HPE ⭐️ (includes student teaching)
* Favorite Book = The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi
* Favorite Movie = “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society”
If Ms. Tacherra could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to Argentina and Chile. She wants to backpack through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. She also wants to visit Ushuaia, the most southern point in the world, besides Antarctica.
Ms. Takechi
SDC 1st-3rd Grade
1st year of teaching
1st year at HPE ⭐️
Favorite Book= Something from Nothing by Phoebe Gilman
Favorite Movie= “Lilo and Stitch”
If Ms. Takechi could travel anywhere in the world she would go to Australia because she’s always wanted to see the Great Barrier Reef.
“Do small things with great love.” –Mother Teresa
Mrs. VanHeel
TK (Transitional Kindergarten)
* 25th year of teaching
* 3rd year @ HPE ⭐️
* Favorite Book = Tal : His Marvelous Adventures With Noom-Zor-Noom by Paul Fenimore Cooper
* A Favorite Movie = “Elf”
* Mrs. VanHeel would love to visit Switzerland, where another favorite movie, ”The Sound of Music“, takes place. She would like to see the beautiful Alp mountains and museums, taste the Swiss chocolates, and hear the famous yodeling.
* “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” -Aesop
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