Manhattan Beach Unified School District

MBUSD celebrates Week of the School Administrator (October 13-19) ?? We are beyond grateful for the incredible leadership, dedication, and hard work our school administrators bring every day to support our students, teachers, and staff. From keeping everything running smoothly to fostering a positive learning environment, they are the heart of our schools. Let's take a moment to thank and celebrate these amazing leaders who make a difference in our school communities! Thank you for your leadership and commitment to making our schools thrive! ?? #WeAreMBUSD

We kicked off the 2024-25 MBUSD school year with an energy-packed staff Opening Day! Our theme "Exceeding Expectations, Building Collaborative Connections" set the stage as our incredible staff engaged in professional development and teamwork. A special thank you to keynote speaker Jonathan Mooney, a former MBUSD student, for his inspiring speech, and to Kinecta for treating us to a delicious lunch. We also celebrated 103 dedicated team members with service pins, marking milestones from 5 to 35 years. ???? Congrats to all! We can't wait to welcome our students back tomorrow! #WeAreMBUSD

We are hiring a new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources! Apply today at edjoin.org/mbusd.

The MBUSD Classified Employee of the Year is Payroll Technician Katy Yeh! She is in her 5th year in this role. ???? Katy has been an indispensable force since day one. When she first came on board, she joined one other member of the team who managed payroll for the entire District, making it a mighty team of two that now oversees payroll for 950 MBUSD staff members. Katy has repeatedly proven to step up to challenges and be a collaborative team member. She is described as patient, kind, and gracious. Her supervisor, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard, says Katy deserves this honor because of the many hats she wore this year and her contributions to the payroll division. Katy’s dedication goes beyond just a job—she’s a payroll superhero! Congratulations to our District Classified Employee of the Year! We are so grateful and proud to have you on our team. We will honor Katy and our Classified Employees of the Year at our Board meeting this Wednesday. ?? #ClassifiedEmployeeoftheYear #WeAreMBUSD

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ?? ?? Thank you to our amazing #MBUSD teachers! We are fortunate to have a team of skilled and dedicated teachers who go above and beyond. They are committed to maximizing the academic success of each student while making a difference in their lives! From embracing diversity to fostering a love for learning, they're shaping future leaders! Throughout the week, school sites are giving thanks in many ways to show their gratitude for our staff! Thank you for all that you do! ?#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeAreMBUSD?

It has been an exciting week celebrating our teachers! At this week's Board of Trustees meeting, it was standing room only as students, staff, and families came to recognize and show support to our amazing 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year! ?? Lilla Foster - MCHS Special Education Department Chair ?? Dana Vaccaro - MBMS English Teacher ?? Jeannette Shaw-Bueno - Grand View 4th Grade Teacher ?? Michelle Mangan - Meadows TK?Teacher ?? Connie Liu - Pacific Science Specialist ?? Juliet Smith - Pennekamp Kindergarten Teacher ?? Danielle Weiss - Robinson 4th Grade Teacher ?? Stacy Wilder - Manhattan Beach Preschool Teacher The Board of Trustees also approved a resolution recognizing?National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10) in MBUSD!?? #WeAreMBUSD

Join us in celebrating the outstanding dedication of our MBUSD Classified Employees of the Year! ?? Congratulations to: Katy Yeh - Payroll Tech - District Office Cipriano Salgado - Grounds Maintenance - M&O Jerry Trevino - Custodian - Mira Costa Luci Cabrera - Office Manager - MBMS Reyna Struwve - F&N Lead Assistant - MB Preschool Teresa Rojas - Instructional Assistant - (IBI) - Meadows Barbie Jimenez - Office Specialist - Pennekamp Rodolfo Aguilar - Custodian - Pacific Alan Elias - Instructional Assistant - Grand View Valerie Edwards - Teacher EDP/Makerspace Tech - Robinson Dalia Hernandez-Berthelli - Cook - F&N Services We’re proud of the incredible commitment these individuals show in their roles and our community every day. #WeAreMBUSD

Join the Manhattan Beach Education Team! The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation is seeking several professionals dedicated to the MBEF Mission of enriching the educational opportunities for all students with supplemental funding. MBEF is hiring for the following positions: Communications Manager Donor Relations Manager Development Coordinator In addition to the skills essential to each position, the ideal candidate adheres to high personal and professional standards, understands non-profit fundraising practices, and appreciates the collaborative effort required to achieve success with a small team. To learn more about the positions and how to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gPQ_ezHE

We have BIG news! Michelle Mangan, Meadows’ Transitional Kindergarten Teacher, has been named the 2024 District Teacher of the Year! Congratulations, Michelle! ?? ?? This week, Meadows Elementary School Principal Michelle Krzmarzick, MBUSD Superintendent Dr. Bowes, and other District leaders surprised her with this incredible honor. With an impressive 30 years of service in MBUSD and experience in four of our elementary schools, Michelle is truly exceptional. She has been an educator for 40 years! ?? Now, she’s gearing up to represent MBUSD in the Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year (TOY) competition! Watch this video capturing the special surprise! #WeAreMBUSD #TeacherOfTheYear #MBUSD

?? Meet our 2024 exceptional Teachers of the Year!?? Congratulations to our dedicated educators who are now in the running for District Teacher of the Year: ?? Lilla Foster - MCHS Special Education Department Chair ?? Dana Vaccaro - MBMS English Teacher ?? Jeannette Shaw-Bueno - Grand View 4th Grade Teacher ?? Michelle Mangan - Meadows Transitional Kindergarten Teacher ?? Connie Liu - Pacific Science Specialist ?? Juliet Smith - Pennekamp Kindergarten Teacher ?? Danielle Weiss - Robinson 4th Grade Teacher ?? Stacy Wilder - Manhattan Beach Preschool Teacher Our MBUSD Teacher of the Year Selection Committee interviewed and observed each nominee this week. Next, one teacher will be chosen to advance to the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Teachers of the Year competition! We're proud of all our exceptional teachers who make a difference every day for our students. These educators represent the excellence we have across our District. We will recognize them at the Board meeting on May 1st! ?? ?? #TeacherOfTheYear #MBUSDExcellence #WeAreMBUSD