Hear From Our Community

Prospect Sierra families and staff represent diversity reflective of the community in which we live. While they represent different ethnicities, socio-economic means, occupations, interests, and beliefs, they share in common the desire to provide their children with an authentic and superior education. The school experience, including the community, is important for both the children and for their families.

Click on the videos below to learn about the Prospect Sierra experience for these members of the community.

Suzette Duncan is a sixth grade teacher at Prospect Sierra School and winner of a Klingenstein Summer Fellowship at Teachers College, one of the most respected graduate schools of education in the nation. A dedicated teacher, Suzette articulates her passion for teaching middle schoolers. (3:08)

Julie Goldsmith Lopez and Jose Lopez are new kindergarten parents. They are both active on school committees. Julie, in particular, has been working closely with our Director of Service Learning to conduct a self-assessment of that program. (1:46)

Richard and Jody Garcia are parents of two boys in the elementary school. Both boys entered Prospect Sierra in the first grade. Richard is a member of the Board of Trustees and gives a great deal of time to the school. (1:27)

Yolanda Weinmannn is the parent of two boys at Prospect Sierra. Her sons both entered at Kindergarten and are currently in 6th and 7th grades. Both are active in student government - one being Student Council Vice-President. Yolanda, past co-chair of the Parent Association, is very active on the Diversity Committee and in the school community. (1:39)

Ken Cheitlin is the father of three Prospect Sierra alums. His children include a son who is a recent graduate and now attends Marin Academy, a daughter at Pitzer, and a daughter who graduated from Connecticut College and is pursuing a career in teaching. (1:14)