7EDUCATION AND YOUTH Mountain Views News Saturday, March 14, 2026 
SPUSD NAMES DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR 
The South Pasadena Unified School District announced on Tuesday that Arroyo Vista 4th grade 
teacher Jennifer Simon has been named the 2026 SPUSD Teacher of the Year. 
SCHOOL DIRECTORY 
Alverno Heights AcademyPrincipal:Aimee DyrekSimon will represent 
SPUSD in the Los Angeles 
County Office of Education 
Teacher of the Year 
program, which recognizes 
educators who have 
shown exemplary dedi200 
N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
holyangelsarcadia.net(626) 
355-3463Head of School: Joanne Harabedian 
High Point AcademyE-mail address: 
1720 Kinneloa Canyon Roadjharabedian@alvernoheights.org 
Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
Head of School: Gary Stern 626-798-8989 
Arcadia Christian School website: www.highpointacademy.org1900 S. Santa Anita Avenue 
cation, compelling classroom 
practices, positive 
accomplishments, and 
professional commitment 
to their students. 
In addition, the following 
teachers who were 
named by faculty and staff 
members as their school's 
Teacher of the Year: 
Arcadia, CA 91006La Salle College PreparatoryPreschool -TK - 8th Grade 
3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca.
626-574-8229/626-574-0805(626) 
351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.orgEmail:inquiry@acslions.comPrincipal Ernest SiyPrincipal: Cindy Harmonwebsite: 
www.acslions.com 
Monrovia High School325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 
Arcadia High School91016 
180 Campus DriveArcadia, CA91007(626) 
471-2800 Principal Darvin JacksonPhone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent 
Email: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.usForsee 
bforsee@ausd.net 
Odyssey Charter School•Jennifer Simon, ArroyoVista, 4th Grade 
•Cecily Phalen-Bartolome, Marengo, 4th Grade 
•Janet Lim, Monterey Hills, Transitional Kindergarten 
•Ani Atoyan, South Pasadena Middle School, English 
•Dave Baughman, South Pasadena High School, Special Education 
SPUSD’s teachers help ensure the success of children and young adults. 
For more information, contact: South Pasadena Unified School District, Office of the Superintendent, 
scarroll@spusd.net. 
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PASADENA 
OPENS REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 
CAMP GREAT FUTURES 
750 kids from greater Pasadena area areexpected to register 
Pasadena, CA – The Boys & Girls 
Club of Pasadena is excited to welcome 
families to Camp Great Futures: 
The Ultimate Journey 2026, 
an engaging and adventure-filled 
summer experience. The 9-week 
full-day Summer Camp will serve 
kids ages 5-18 at their two Pasadena 
Clubhouses Monday through Friday, 
725 W.Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001Arroyo Pacific Academy(626) 
229-0993 Head of School: Lauren 
41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca,O’Neill 
(626) 
294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarkewebsite: www.odysseycharterschool.orgE-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org 
Pasadena High SchoolAssumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca.
School (626) 
396-5880 Principal: Dr. Eric Barba 
Ms. Rose Navarro, Principalwebsite: http://phs.pusd.us 
2660 East Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, Ca 91107St. Rita Catholic School 
626-793-2089 
322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca.
https://school.abvmpasadena.org/ 
91024 
Principal: Jon McMaster (626) 355-6114Barnhart School mcmaster@st-ritaschool.org240 W. 
Colorado Blvd 
Arcadia, Ca. 
91007 
Website: www.st-ritaschool.org(626) 
446-5588Head of School: 
Tonya BeilsteinSierra Madre Elementary SchoolKindergarten - 8th grade141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 
website: www.barnhartschool.org 
91024 
(626) 
355-1428Bethany Christian SchoolPrincipal: Dr. Jodi Marchesso93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 E-mail address: marchesso.jodi@pusd.us(626) 
355-3527Preschool-TK-8th Grade 
Sierra Madre Middle School 
Principal: Jonathan Hawes160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024website: www. bcslions.org 
(626) 
836-2947 Principal: Garrett NewsomE-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.usClairbourn School 
8400 Huntington DriveWalden School 
San Gabriel, CA9177574 S San Gabriel Blvd 
Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172 
Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166FAX: 626-286-1528 
www.waldenschool.net 
Marianne Ryanadministration@clairbourn.orgWeizmann Day SchoolE-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org 
1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107(626) 
797-0204Foothill Oaks AcademyLisa Feldman: Head of School 
822 E. Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010(626) 
301-9809Wilson Middle School 
Principal: Nancy Lopez300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107and promises a wide range of themed 
activities and weekly field trips. The 
Club’s goal is to create wonderful lifelong 
memories for local kids, and up 
to 750 local children and teens are expected 
to participate in this unforgettable 
summer experience. 
This year’s Camp Great Futures features 
two dynamic four-week sessions designed to spark imagination and creativity:
Session 1: Creative Worlds – Design, Build, Explore (June 8 – July 2): Club members will stepinto giant “game worlds,” becoming creators and explorers as they become heroes in their own 
creative universe. 
www.foothilloaksacademy.org(626) 
449-7390 Principal: Ruth Esselnoffice@foothilloaksacademy.org 
E-mail address: resseln@pusd.us 
Frostig SchoolPasadena Unified School District 
971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 351 S. HudsonAve., Pasadena, Ca. 91109(626) 
791-1255(626) 
396-3600 Website: www.pusd@
Head of School: Jenny Janetzke 
pusd.usEmail: jenny@frostig.org 
Arcadia Unified School District 
The Gooden School 234 Campus Dr.,Arcadia, Ca. 91007 
192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. (626) 
821-8300 Website: www.ausd.net 
91024 
(626) 
355-2410Monrovia Unified School District 
Head of School, Jo-Anne Woolner325E.HuntingtonDr.,Monrovia,Ca. 91016 
Session 2: Story Book Quest – Step Into the Page (July 6 – July 31): Each week opens a new 
chapter, inviting youth to dive into literary-inspired adventures and create stories of their own.
New this year, the Club is introducing “Week 9” – Let the Party Continue! (August 3 – August 7)
—a bonus week filled with celebration, connection, and summer fun for Club members. 
Throughout the summer, campers will enjoy hands-on STEM projects, arts and creative expression, 
gym sports, dance, team-building games, leadership activities, and age-appropriate 
enrichment experiences. Swimming remains a highlight of Camp Great Futures, with pool time 
website: www.goodenschool.org 
(626) 
471-2000Website: www.monroviaschools.net 
Holy Angels SchoolPK-8th Grade 
Duarte Unified School District 
360 Campus Drive1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010 
Arcadia, CA91007(626)599-5000626-447-6312 
Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.us 
office@holyangelsarcadia.org 


providing fun, skill-building, and a refreshing way to spend warm summer days. Campers can 
also participate in friendly competition by joining a Clubhouse swim team. High schoolers will 
enjoy additional enrichment opportunities, including driver’s education, college campus visits, 
culinary creations, and more. 

Lunch and a breakfast snack are included and served daily. Camp hours are from 7:30am to 6:00 
pmMonday through Friday for elementary and middle school children. Hours are from 8:00am to 

6:00 pm for high schoolers, who will be served at the Club’s new Dena Teen Center, adjacent to 
BGCP’s North Fair Oaks Avenue Clubhouse. Camp costs are $250 per session, or $400 for both 
sessions, and $75 for Week 9. However, all children aged 13 and older can attend any and all 
weeks free of charge. 
“Summer is a time for kids to discover new passions, build friendships, and create joyful memories,” 
said Lisa Cavelier, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena. “Camp Great Futures is 
designed to give young people meaningful experiences in a safe, supportive environment where 
they can truly thrive. Our team is ready to make this the best summer yet.” 

Registration for Camp Great Futures: The Ultimate Journey is now open. For more information 
and to register, families can visit https://www.bgcpasadena.org/camp-great-futures. 

About Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena 

Since 1937, the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena has enriched the lives of young people in our community, 
enabling them to reach their full potential as productive, caring, healthy, and responsible 
citizens. Serving more than 


1,500 youth, ages 5 – 18 annually, 
BGCP focuses on Academic 
Success, Healthy Lifestyle, Life 
and Workforce Readiness, and 
Good Character and Leadership. 
The Club experience fills 
the gap between school and 
home – year-round – providing 
a welcoming, safe and positive 
environment in which kids and 
teens have fun, participate in 
life-changing programs, make 
friends and find encouragement 
with caring adults. The Club operates 
five locations in the Pasadena 
area: Slavik Branch on E. 
Del Mar Blvd., Mackenzie-Scott 
Branch on N. Fair Oaks Avenue, 
the Dena Teen Center at the 
Mackenzie-Scott Branch, Odyssey 
Charter School – North, and 
a new site in the Kings Villages 
housing community on North 
Fair Oaks Avenue. 


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