This year I've had the tremendous honor of working with the fantastic folks over at Eagle Rock Junior Senior High School, up in Eagle Rock (just east of LA). Fate brought me to them as a WASC Visiting Committee Member, but little did I know how that experience would basically change my life.

Long (loooooooong) story short, I had the incredible privilege of sharing my ERJSHS experiences with my Roadrunner crew. A boatload of miscommunication and logistical kinks later worked out to allow me to bring Camron, Juliana, Bravo, Momberg, Danial, Jared, Marci (the GOAT!), Heather, Jessica, Alex Gonzalez, Kate, and VERY especially Mr. B up to Eagle Rock. As a 7-12 IB school running an eight period block schedule, I wanted the SHS team to authentically see things for themselves and have the opportunities to interact with the ERJSHS staff and students.

Here are their stories. {cue Law & Order music}

ERJSHS Visit: Marci Channels

ERJSHS Visit: Alex Bravo, Alex Gonzalez, Juliana Morgan

ERJSHS Visit: Camron Conners, Jared Mendez, Julie Momberg, Danial Putros

ERJSHS Visit: Jessica Aguirre, Ed Bustamante, Heather LaBare, Kate Tran (recording TBA)

My deepest gratitude and eternal appreciation go to ERJSHS Principal Mr. Derek Steinorth, AP Tess Leonido, ELA Teacher Scott Martin-Rowe, and most importantly Magnet Coordinator Joe Cohen. Thank you, as well as the rest of my new ERJSHS family, for your hospitality and generosity!!

Starting today. EVERY Tuesday. By the flagpole. COME OUT AND SUPPORT!!!