Alpha Public Schools

We are proud to share that Alpha: Blanca Alvarado School has been approved for a five-year charter renewal! Alum Rock Union School District’s board voted on September 26 to approve the school's renewal. This decision is the result of so much hard work by the Blanca team over the last seven years - students, staff, leadership, and families have invested deeply in our mission and community. In the heart of our school’s renewal, the community came together in a powerful display of unity and hope. The photos capture something more than just faces—they reflect the beauty of connection, the strength of collective belief, and the unwavering support for the school’s future. Each photo tells a story of resilience, where challenges are met with compassion and aspiration. Together, they transform the renewal into more than just a process—it becomes a celebration of the enduring spirit of community. We are so grateful to the hard work of the school staff, the renewal core team, our advocacy team, and our parent leaders who have been putting time and energy into this process for many months now. It was wonderful to see so many folks from our other campuses showing up to support our Blanca teammates. This win is the result of us truly living the value One Team, One Purpose!

Today's #TalenTuesday features one of our new members to the Alpha: Jose Hernandez team, Flora Shahrokh. Flor joined the Alpha community as a 2nd-grade teacher this year, but has been working in education for about 7 years. “I began my career as an English teacher in my home country in 2012 and also spent a year as a volunteer teacher in Boston.” Flor is excited about Alpha’s close-knit community. “I’m thrilled to be part of such an amazing, friendly, and supportive community. I feel incredibly welcomed at Alpha and am learning a great deal from everyone here.” Flor is passionate about teaching kids and loves incorporating fun, laughter, and joy into learning. “It’s what excites me the most about this profession.” “My teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of persistence and individualized learning. I believe in never giving up hope on a student’s ability to learn and understand that each child has their own unique pace of learning.” We're so excited that you're part of the Alpha community, Flor!

Alpha Public Schools is so excited to be one of the amazing coalition partners in the Together We Vote, Together We Win Coalition. Check out the press conference mentioned here https://lnkd.in/gpGMSr8i Looking forward to sharing all of the incredible things that will be accomplished by this coalition to get out the vote! ???

Today at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado, students kicked off the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by learning five different Latin dance styles! It was an incredible opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the rich cultural traditions of the Latin community, while also having a blast together. A huge thank you to the amazing team who organized this event: Kelsey Wilk- MFA Theatre Education, Nelly Gutierrez, Jin Yun, and Chris Cordoni, you truly brought our community together in such a meaningful way. The energy was contagious, and it was a beautiful reminder of how our core value of joy can be woven into everything we do. From salsa to cumbia, the smiles, laughter, and pure enjoyment in the room were a testament to the power of celebrating our diverse cultures. ???? Grateful for moments like these that bring us closer as a community! #HispanicHeritageMonth #CultureAndJoy #Community #DiversityMatters

?? Exciting Opportunity Alert -- Community Referral Bonus! ?? We’re looking for exceptional Assistant Principals to join our amazing team at Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School. This is the perfect fit for leaders who are passionate about coaching and supporting teachers to become the best instructors they can be, and for folks who care deeply about building strong relationships with students, families, and staff. We've always known that we are strongest when we work together; when we collaborate with and learn from all members of our community. To that end, we are asking for your help in finding the right leaders! We're offering a $2,500 referral bonus for anyone whose referral results in a hire for the Assistant Principal role. It’s our way of saying THANK YOU for helping us build a stronger school community. If you know a superstar who would thrive in our dynamic environment, send them our way! You can reach out directly to Alfonso Ayala III, Vanessa Pineda, Erin Bryan or [email protected] to share your referrals. Let's work together to find the perfect match for our school community and our students. Your referral could help shape the future of our school and earn you a bonus too! ?? Thanks for helping us grow our community and for being a part of our journey. #ReferralBonus #AssistantPrincipal #SchoolCommunity #Leadership #Education

Good morning?and happy?Tuesday! Alpha Public Schools?is currently seeking a High School Assistant Principal at Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School. Our assistant principals are instrumental leaders on our school sites who provide instructional coaching and support to our teachers. To do this well, Alpha provides a great deal of internal and external professional development opportunities, coaching, and leadership workshops. If this interests you and you are committed to strength-based coaching, modeling strong instructional practice, and building strong relationships with?staff, students, and families, please apply here (https://lnkd.in/gcxhAj9v) or reach out to me or my colleague Alfonso Ayala III ([email protected]).

We are over the moon excited to welcome the newest members of the Alpha Public Schools community this morning during New Staff PD! There are still a few roles we're hiring for; reach out to Vanessa Pineda or Alfonso Ayala III if you're looking to join a team of passionate educators making an impact in East San José! #WelcomeToTheTeam #OneTeamOnePurpose #NewStaff #WorkAtAlpha #JoinOurTeam

Happy Monday! We are still hiring a few roles for our 24-25 school year and we'd love to welcome passionate equity-centered educators to our team. You can view all of our openings online and reach out to Vanessa Pineda or Alfonso Ayala III on our Talent Team to learn more about opportunities! #WeAreHiring #WorkAtAlpha

We're excited to be participating in tomorrow's Futura Fest, hosted by Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley. Be sure to stop by the Alpha Public Schools table to chat with Vanessa Pineda and Elizabeth Marquez Bernardino to learn about opportunities at Alpha and the work we're doing in the community!

The end of the school year is a time of reflection and transition. As we think about the various stages of transitions happening at Alpha--Kindergartners moving onto first grade; eighth graders promoting to high school; seniors stepping into their post-secondary lives; staff stepping into new careers within Alpha; other staff parting ways with Alpha for new adventures--we are overwhelmed with excitement, joy, and gratitude. The 2023-2024 school year has been full of challenges, opportunities, and accomplishments. Through it all, we made it to the last day of school together in community. We hope that everyone has a restful and restorative summer, and we look forwarding to welcoming teachers and students back to campus for an amazing 2024-2025 school year!