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- Vision & Values
- Superintendent Update
- 2025 Employees of the Year
- Bright Spot: Mission Estancia
- Math 24 District Tournament
- Farm Lab Grade 4: Renewable DREAMS
- EUSD In The News
- EcoLiteracy Fair
- Computer Drive-Thru Event
- Calendar Reminders
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~EUSD Vision~
Ignite the Limitless Potential of All Learners.
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EUSD UPDATES ~ May 2, 2025
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Dear EUSD Community,
Next week, our district will be celebrating Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, and I want to take this opportunity to recognize all of our incredible EUSD employees. Every day, our staff go above and beyond to ensure that our students are learning, growing, and thriving. Their passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment are what make EUSD such a special place—they truly are the heart of our district. From our teachers in the classroom, who work tirelessly to create meaningful learning opportunities for students, to support staff who ensure that EUSD operates at its best, we are lucky to have so many talented people in this district. It's clear from everything they do that they care deeply about their roles and the lives they touch. I’m reminded of this every day as I visit school sites.
We are especially proud to announce the outstanding individuals who have been selected as Teachers of the Year and Classified Employees of the Year at their respective sites, as well as our District Teacher of the Year, Classified Employee of the Year, and Administrator of the Year. These individuals exemplify the values of EUSD and were nominated by their colleagues for their exceptional contributions and the positive impact they have made on our students and district community.
Please join me in congratulating each of them on their well-earned recognition. Their commitment to excellence is inspiring! We look forward to the opportunity to celebrate them at a special award recognition event later this month.
As we head into this special week of celebration, I hope each of our incredible employees feels seen, valued, and appreciated.
Warmly,
Andrée Grey, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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2025 EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
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EUSD Employees of the Year
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EUSD Teacher of the Year - Brooke Klein
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We are thrilled to celebrate Brooke Klein as the EUSD 2025 Teacher of the Year! Brooke has been inspiring young minds as a second-grade teacher at Paul Ecke Central for nearly eight years. Her unwavering positivity, dedication, and passion for education shine through in all she does. As a trusted mentor, supportive colleague, and beloved teacher, Brooke truly embodies the heart of EUSD.
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EUSD Classified Employee of the Year - Lourdes Alarcon
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Join us in celebrating Lourdes Alarcon, EUSD’s 2025 Classified Employee of the Year! As the Community Liaison at both Ocean Knoll and OPE, Lourdes goes above and beyond every day—supporting families in need of additional supports, making students feel seen and valued, and ensuring they have access to the resources they need. From welcoming students with snacks and smiles to solving challenges with creativity and heart, Lourdes brings warmth, care, and unwavering dedication to everything she does. Her impact is felt deeply across our schools and community.
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EUSD Administrator of the Year - Kristine Beverly
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We are proud to recognize Kristine Beverly as the EUSD 2025 Administrator of the Year! As the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and the Board, Kristine is the steady force behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs smoothly with grace and professionalism. Her exceptional attention to detail, tireless work ethic, and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable part of the district. Always ready to lend a hand or a kind word, Kristine supports everyone she works with. Her dedication and warmth uplift the entire EUSD community.
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Site Employees of the Year
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Capri: Eloisa Bulow
El Camino Creek: Sara Weber
Flora Vista: Nicole Berg
La Costa Heights: Kathlyn Grace Kadota
Mission Estancia: Danielle Elliott
Ocean Knoll: Christine Usher
Olivenhain Pioneer: Kristin McCloskey
Park Dale Lane: Mary Bicanic
Paul Ecke Central: Brooke Klein
District Office: Jennifer McIntee
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Classified Employees of the Year:
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Capri: Sean Friedman
El Camino Creek: Amber Zollar
Flora Vista: Kristy Bequette
La Costa Heights: Maria Mical
Mission Estancia: Mimi Leveson-Gower
Ocean Knoll: Lourdes Alarcon
Olivenhain Pioneer: Jennifer Rohr
Park Dale Lane: Carol O'Brien
Paul Ecke Central: Brenda Caddick
Child Nutrition Services: Elvira Barcenas
District Office: Angella Sterling
Administrator: Kristine Beverly
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SDCOE Biliteracy Symposium Honorees:
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Capri: Cynthia Arellano
Paul Ecke Central: Carol Smith
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BRIGHT SPOT: MISSION ESTANCIA
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6th Graders at Mission Estancia Lead Change at Inaugural UN Global Summit
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, our Mission Estancia 6th-grade students proudly participated in the Inaugural UN Global Summit at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. This special event was the result of a collaboration between the superintendents of four San Diego County school districts, with the vision of bringing together students to lead conversations around important global issues.
Fifty 6th graders from each participating district were selected to attend. Mission Estancia was proud to represent EUSD. Thanks to the generous support of local San Diego businesses, all costs for the venue, transportation, and food were fully covered, making this incredible experience accessible to all students.
Leading up to the event, our students engaged in a deep learning project centered on Sustainable Development Goal 3: Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-Being for All at All Ages. In class, they conducted research, explored creative solutions, and built expertise around this global issue. Working in teams, students developed presentations highlighting the causes behind health and well-being challenges and proposed meaningful actions to address them.
At the Summit, our students confidently shared their findings and led thoughtful conversations with peers from across the county. They also created interactive table displays, engaging both students and visitors at the Fleet Science Center. Their hard work and passion shone brightly throughout the day, demonstrating their growth as skilled communicators, confident collaborators, innovative thinkers, global citizens, wellness advocates, and empowered learners.
This authentic experience gave our students an opportunity to deepen their knowledge, practice leadership, and make connections between their learning and real-world challenges. We are so proud of their outstanding work and the difference they are already making in their communities.
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The EUSD Math24 District-Wide Tournament brought together more schools and students than ever before, filling LCH's MPR with enthusiastic 3rd–6th grade participants from eight schools across the district. It was inspiring to see so many young mathematicians eager to showcase their skills in this exciting competition. Congratulations to all the students who competed, and a special shoutout to our winners! We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Encinitas Education Foundation, our incredible Math 24 committee and site representatives whose hard work made the event such a success.
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Top School: Mission Estancia
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FARM LAB GRADE 4: RENEWABLE DREAMS
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Ocean Knoll puts on Zero Waste Festival at school farm
San Diego Tribune: Encinitas Advocate
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”
The quote by British explorer Robert Swan was clipped to one of many flourishing vegetable and flower beds in the Ocean Knoll Children’s Farm at the third annual Ocean Knoll Zero Waste Festival on April 18. The school community was invited into the sprawling farm, the largest in the Encinitas Union School District besides the Farm Lab, to explore life before plastic and learn ways to be more green at home by reducing, recycling and reusing.
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District Teachers of the Year Honored at Annual Event
San Diego County Office of Education
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) and Cox Communications celebrated San Diego County’s 51 school district teachers of the year at the 35th annual “Cox Presents: Salute to Teachers” event April 25, 2025.
Dr. Andrée Grey accompanied EUSD Teacher of the Year, Brooke Klein at the event where she was honored as one of the county's district teachers of the year.
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Leucadia Wastewater District helps Encinitas students learn about water conservation
San Diego Tribune: Encinitas Advocate
The Leucadia Wastewater District (LWD) has visited two Encinitas Union School District campuses this year to provide an engaging lesson on water conservation and how they play a vital role in protecting our oceans.
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Teachers, students share successes of Leucadia Wastewater District grants
North Coast Current
From kindergartners to teenagers, local students lined up before the Leucadia Wastewater District Board of Directors on April 9 to show what the district’s Teacher Grant Program has meant for them and their schools.
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Encinitas Global Citizens in action! Learn how EUSD students are taking the lead in reducing waste, preventing pollution, and caring for the health of our planet! Join us on May 6 at the EUSD Farm Lab from 5-6:30 pm.
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County Computer Drive-Thru Event
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Memorial Day Holiday: May 26 - No School
Sixth Grade Promotions: June 11 - Check with your child's school for more information
Second Semester Report Cards Sent Home: June 11
Last Day of School: June 11
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ENCINITAS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT | 101 S. RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024
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