Starting a New Year

Next week Berryessa students will once again enter our campuses, eagerly awaiting the new year of school, ready and excited about learning. District staff has been working hard all summer to make sure the campuses are ready for all the activity they will be seeing.

Our new Superintendent, Mr. Will Ector, started on August 1, and has been getting to know our campuses, staff, and community. He has hit the ground running and will be a tremendous leader for our district.

This morning, the district welcomed back all employees with a reception and kickoff event. Today is the first official day back at work for teachers. They, and all the staff, are what make our district a special place. Some employees have been with Berryessa for over 40 years, showing an amazing dedication to the education of our children. At the kickoff event, this year's employees of the year were recognized. They were nominated by their peers for doing exceptional work at their sites. There is one honoree from each of the employee groups. This year's teacher of the year is Marsha Yee, a resource specialist at Northwood Elementary School. The classified employee of the year is Judy Kling, who works in the special education department. Linda Talmage, a classified administrator in the Education Services Department, was honored as administrator of the year. Congratulations to these three dedicated employees.

Thanks to all the employees who work so hard for our children and our community. And welcome to an exciting new school year.