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In this episode of the OneSMFC Podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by the Principal at Parkside Montessori, Nima Tahai, Parkside Montessori teacher Rebecca Castiglia and North Shoreview teacher Jason Humphrey. The four discuss the district's public Montessori programs, highlighting the unique and wholesome approach to teaching our kiddos. Meet both Parkside and North Shoreview's admi...

In this episode of the OneSMFC podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dennis Hills and Coordinator of Enrollment Stephanie Gibson. The three discuss important dates that are upcoming for the 2023 - 2024 new student registration and transfer process. They also bring up an important event the San Mateo-Foster City School district holds for current and...

In this episode of the OneSMFC Podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by two Teacher's on Special Assignments (TOSAs), Peter Limata and Eleni Maynard, and the district's Math Coordinator Amy Burke. The four discuss the recent Math Fall Test Scores and explains further the district's strategies to achieve these results. View the District Math Fall Test Scores: Celebrating Gains . Le...

In this episode of the OneSMFC Podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by the Principal at Borel Middle School, Jessica Notte, Science Program Specialist Ian Kastelic, and one of our amazing educators teaching one of our College and Career Exploration (CCE) class, Mark Drumm. The four discuss the newly implemented Paxton|Patterson College & Career Ready Labs and how the students at SMFCSD have...

In this episode of the OneSMFC Podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by three dedicated and passionate individuals who help provide funds for students in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. Our excellent San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation partners are board president Annie Tsai, vice president Marianne Wallace, and executive director Sonja Tappan. The four discuss the upcoming SMF...

In this episode of the OneSMFC podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Assistant Superintendent of Education Services David Chambliss, Director of School Leadership Dr. Christian Rubalcaba, and Coordinator of Communications Diego Perez. The four discuss the recent L3 Report, also known as the Live Lead and Learn Reporting Document, which shows the relationships between internal data and state t...

In this episode of the OneSMFC podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Assistant Superintendent of Education Services David Chambliss and Coordinator of Assessment, Research & Evaluation Dr. Kiela Jimenez. The three discuss the district's recent state test scores, noticing an increase in results from SMFCSD students. The district is excited to share the potential all students at SMFCSD...

In this episode of the OneSMFC Podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dennis Hills and Director of Special Education Heather Morgan. The three discuss the new approach to Special Education for the 2022 - 2023 school year with additional supports in place. Supports include ensuring we get connected with families early in the school year to have paren...

In this episode of the OneSMFC Podcast Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Asst. Superintendent of Student Services, Dennis Hills, and Coordinator of Student Health Suzi Riley. The three discuss our COVID-19 mitigation efforts and Rapid Antigent Distribution events for families upon returning from summer break! We are excited to see our students back on our campuses! Interested in learning more? Che...

In this episode of the OneSMFC Podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by three Middle School Principals. Abbott's new Principal Nicole Sandoval, Bayside's Principal Maria Demattai, and Borel's Principal Jessica Notte. The four administrators discuss the new approach to maximize every student’s opportunity to learn and build positive relationships at school. Each middle school stude...

In this special episode of the OneSMFC Podcast, we are joined by Joydeep Ganguly Senior VP of Corporate Operations at Gilead Sciences and Board Member, Gilead Foundation, and Annie Tsai, Board President for the San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation. The three leaders discuss partnership and the future of SMFC students, curating the next generation of engineers! Interested in learning more? Ch...

In this episode, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Science Teachers on Special Assignments (TOSA) Ian Kastelic and Angel Yan, and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Middle Schools, Kenyetta Cook. We are very pleased to announce that our Middle school Science department has found a wonderful new program that reflects the newest California State Science Standards , known as the Next Gene...

In this episode, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Director of Facilities and Construction, Amy Ruffo, Project Manager Bob Price, and the San Mateo-Foster City's sitting Board President, Alison Proctor. We are excited to share with you all about our current projects and the timelines! Interested in learning more? Check out our recent On the Road to Year 3 Annual Report!

In this episode of the podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Schools, Pamela Bartfield, and Principal at San Mateo Park Elementary, Cristina Haley. San Mateo Park Elementary ranked in the top 3 of the district's first Spring Break Literacy challenge on Footsteps2Brilliance! To learn more about our Footsteps2Brilliance visit our distri...

In this episode of the OneSMFC podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Amanda Driscoll, principal at Baywood Elementary, Stephanie Fraumeni, principal at Meadow Heights Elementary, and Pamela Bartfield, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Schools. The four administrators discuss our upcoming Spring Break challenge starting Friday, March 25, 2022, through Sunday, April 10, 2022...

Welcome to Season 2 of the OneSMFC  Podcast! We are excited to introduce to our families, community members, and stakeholders to a new approach from district for our student's education: Warm Demands. Superintendent Ochoa is joined by two of our Math Teachers on Special Assignment (T.O.S.A.) Robin Lovell and Amy Burke, and our Director of Curriculum and Instruction Pam Bartfield. The four dis...

In this episode of the OneSMFC, Superintendent Diego Ochoa is joined by our Wellness Coordinator Wini McMichael and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dennis Hills. The three discuss Social-Emotional learning and the districts efforts in educating our students about wellness.  SMFCSD Social-Emotional Learning Instruction using Second Step: Growth Mindset Emotion recognition and managemen...

In this new episode of the OneSMFC podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Coordinator of Student Enrollment Stephanie Gibson, Principal at Fiesta Gardens International Jeannette Ramirez and Community Worker at Fiesta Gardens international Elementary School Margarita Velasco. The four discuss the upcoming changes the District has made to new student registration and our upcoming Fiesta de Opcio...

In episode 14 of the  OneSMFC  podcast Superintendent Diego Ochoa is joined by Maria Demattei, recently appointed principal of Bayside Academy. The two educators discuss Maria Demattei's educational history and background living and attending school here at SMFCSD. Tune to learn about Bayside's amazing rockstar of a principal, Maria Demattei! Interested in learning more? Check out our re...

In episode 13 of the  OneSMFC podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Sue Wieser and Director of Human Resources John Cosmos. The three discuss our SMFCSD's trends of employment, what working for SMFCSD is like, and how you can apply today. Visit: https://www.edjoin.org/ Search: San Mateo-Foster City School District Interested in learning more? C...

In episode 12 of the OneSMFC Podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Principal of Foster City Elementary Amanda Goll and Chief Medical Officer at San Mateo Medical Center Yousef Turshani MD. In this podcast the three speakers cover on how the community working together can succeed together during these times. Dr. Yousef speaks to listeners about vaccination information for children and how to b...

In episode 11 of the  OneSMFC  Podcast, Superintendent Diego Ochoa is joined by Assistant Superintendent of Ed Services David Chambliss, Science Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Angel Yan, and Science TOSA Ian Kastelic. The four discuss NGSS: Next Generation Science Standards which is a new way of looking at Science instruction.  NGSS have been adopted by 47 states in whole or in part and are...

In Episode 10 of the OneSMFC Podcast, Superintendent Diego Ochoa is joined by three amazing colleague that have made endless strides keeping the SMFCSD community, staff, and students healthy and safe. Superintendent Ochoa speaks with Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dennis Hills, Coordinator of Student Enrollment and Pool Testing Stephanie Gibson, and Coordinator of Student Services an...

In Episode 9 of the  OneSMFC Podcast , Superintendent Diego Ochoa is joined by Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dennis Hills and Coordinator of Student Enrollment Stephanie Gibson. The three discuss all things Pooled Testing within our district. For more information about the Pooled Testing Packet, Consent Forms, and helpful videos for students to practice the self PCR test, visit our...

In Episode 8 of the  OneSMFC Podcast , Superintendent Diego Ochoa is joined by San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation's  President Annie Tsai and Director Colleen Sullivan! The three discuss the work SMFC Ed Foundation has done. They further highlight and show appreciation to the Donors as well as highlight the upcoming Moonlight Masquerade Gala & Auction! For more information on join...