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Mountain View‑Los Altos Union High honors 13 retiring educators with clocks and certificates
Summary
The Mountain View‑Los Altos Union High School District presented commemorative clocks and certificates to 13 retiring educators at a board-hosted ceremony; a student-produced film and remarks recognized decades of service.
The Mountain View‑Los Altos Union High School District honored 13 educators retiring this year at a board presentation that included a student-produced film, commemorative clocks and certificates and brief remarks from district staff and trustees.
District staff said the event was “very humbling” to organize and noted the retirees’ long service to Mountain View‑Los Altos students and schools. The presentation included a short film produced by the district’s Freestyle program and students with teacher Matt Taylor; staff described the film as a testament to student talent and the retirees’ collective work.
The district named the following retirees and the years of service announced during the ceremony: Patricia (Patty) Frambini, 16 years; Margaret Bennett, 23 years; Tiffany Caro, 31 years; Terry Salzman de Rodriguez, 32 years; Joanne Miyahara, 34 years; Todd Wongsness, 36 years; James (Jim) McGurk, 38 years; and Robert (Bob) Randall, 49 years. Organizers said they had verified records for all honorees and corrected a few certificate entries during the program.
Margaret Bennett, an English teacher at Los Altos High School, reflected on her career and the district’s culture: “I have loved being a teacher,” she said, adding that collaboration and a focus on continuous improvement drew her to the district and helped sustain her through 34 years in the classroom.
Staff noted that one colleague, Michael Adam Bridal, was featured in the video and had recently died; the district said it would take time during the program to honor him. The board and superintendent presented plaques and clocks, stood for photographs with each retiree and invited those who wished to speak briefly to address the audience.
Organizers told attendees the program would run under an hour, that site-level commemorations are planned at school sites, and that retirees are welcome to return to district classrooms for future volunteer and mentoring opportunities. After the formal remarks, the district provided cake and cupcakes for attendees.
The ceremony focused on recognition and appreciation; there were no policy votes or board actions tied to the presentation.
