Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 25. Jessica Kant, Preschool Speech, enjoys guiding students & their families in navigating the challenges of education when faced with communication challenges. In her free time she enjoys running, cycling, collecting plants, playing guitar & traveling.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 24. Erika Cruz, Occupational Therapist, loves working with kids & finds joy in helping them reach their full potential. She is a team player who is anxious to create an inclusive & fun work environment at IME. She enjoys hiking, reading, & her dogs.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 23. Rachel Colwell, preschool, works hard to create a learning environment for her students that is safe & caring. She wants all students to feel valued & appreciated. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 22. Anne Ghiozzi, Preschool Speech, is inclusive, authentic, & funny! She strives to ensure that everyone has a voice & feels heard. In her spare time she enjoys crafting & adventures with her corgi. Anne looks forward to building a strong culture at IME.
Congratulations to the 2024-25 Parents' Club Board.
The littlest Leopards at Loma Vista have outgrown their space and will be joining the Montañez Family. We are excited to welcome the Preschool Team to the Home of the Otters.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 21. Camila Regalado, counselor, is excited for the opportunity to be part of a team & community that will create the school culture & find the common values & beliefs that will foster a positive environment where all students can grow! She loves traveling.
Meet the newest members of the Montañez Family. They are excited to work with the school community.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 20. Christie Liebengood, 4/5, is loyal, compassionate, & honest. Teaching feeds her soul, especially when students experience AH-HA moments- their smiles & sense of pride are amazing. The relationships formed & laughter shared are priceless.
Calling all IME parents! We need you to cast your vote for Parents' Club elections. We have heard from many of you but there are so many more we want to hear from. Please take a few minutes to complete the ballot available on the website.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 19. Michelle Grimshaw, intervention, has showered BUSD students over the last 20 years with her humor, respect & empathy. Her collaborative, positive nature makes her an ideal teammate. She enjoys cooking & spending time with her loved ones.
A BIG shout out to the Otterly Amazing IME staff who eagerly dug into the work of creating the Founding Principles for the school. Your hard work, collaboration, & enthusiasm are appreciated & commendable. IME students are so lucky to work with such a dedicated staff.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 18. Jessica Houghton, K, is a kind, creative, empathic teacher who ignites a spark for learning. She is a team player who is excited about working with the IME staff to shape the culture of the school. In her free time she enjoys roller skating.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 19. Mallissa Silveira, 4, strives to build impactful relationships with her students & loves witnessing all the growth they make throughout the year! She is excited to meet so many new faces & be a part of the starting stages of the new school.
Thank you to all of the parents and families who joined us last Wednesday for the Parent Meeting. The staff loved seeing familiar faces & meeting new families. We are excited to start our partnership on this journey. A special thank you to Ike Montañez for his guest appearance.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 17. Jenneliza Baysa, Speech (SLP), is passionate about supporting & inspiring students from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds. She looks forward to building a strong team at IME with staff & students. She enjoys long walks with her dogs.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 16. Melissa Bower, 3rd, aims to inspire a love for learning & is a champion for all students. She is excited about the opportunity to build a school culture with the IME team! She enjoys exercising, reading, spending time with family,& going to the beach.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 15. Maia Correal, ISP, has wanted to be a teacher since 2nd grade. She is excited to join the IME team & be a part of creating systems to best support students. Maia is an avid reader & believes it is important to "Be the change you want to see."
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 14. Tre Collins, psychologist, is looking forward to establishing systems & foundations at IME that will foster growth & positivity. He finds joy in educating & helping kids develop into upstanding community members. Tre enjoys coaching basketball.
Meet the IME Staff, Pt. 13. Kristen Barnard, 1st, is a team player & looks forward to creating a positive school culture with the IME Team. She welcomes the hard work ahead knowing there is going to be a lot of fun along the journey. Kristen enjoys watching baseball & hockey.
