The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Students in Lius Chinese class taking a test during a Monday tutorial.

Double time

Ananda Singh March 11, 2024

Former MVHS art teacher Jodi Johnson recalls the emotional and physical toll of having to drive back and forth between MVHS and Cupertino High School every day. Currently, all MVHS teachers juggle their...

Experienced educators

Experienced educators

Meggie Chen and Liz Liu November 17, 2023

My first teaching experiences all began with speech. Illustration | April Wang

Lessons on teaching

April Wang, Copy Editor November 28, 2022

Honestly, I think I’m a good teacher. That wasn’t really something I ever thought I’d say. It still isn’t. Looking at all my favorite teachers, they’ve always been patient. Professional....

starting fresh

starting fresh

Alan Tai and Eric Zhou November 12, 2022
sharing teachers’ first experiences at MVHS
Dance Instructor Anagha Kulkarni teaches her students a dance routine at the Arete Dance Center in Los Altos. 

Photo Courtesy of Anagha Kulkarni | Used with permission

Coaching through the ages

Sameer Maheshwari and Gauri Manoj November 12, 2022

Coaches often have to change their teaching styles based on the age and skill level of each player in order to bring out the best in them, often taking the players’ health into account. Dance Fitness...

Graphic by Michelle Zheng

Age in Sports

Exploring the athletic experiences of different age groups and the effects of age on one's journey in sports and coaching style
Three teachers give their thoughts on the transition to hybrid learning.

Teachers voice their opinions on hybrid learning

Krish Dev, Web Editor May 14, 2021

As conditions in California with COVID-19 continued to improve, MVHS transitioned to hybrid learning as of April 19. Most students remain at home, but some students chose to go to school in person...

Zoom School: MVHS Edition

Zoom School: MVHS Edition

MVHS community devises ways around the challenges of distance learning
Professor Pedro Noguera listens to superintendent Polly Bove introduce him to MVHS faculty. Noguera came to MVHS by request of Polly Bove to speak on equity in the classroom. Photo by Om Khandekar.

Professor Pedro Noguera gives equity presentation for staff

Priya Reddy September 22, 2017
Presentation for staff seeks to teach them about equity and better teaching practices
A New Chapter: English teacher Jackie Corso transitions to a teacher mentor

A New Chapter: English teacher Jackie Corso transitions to a teacher mentor

Chetana Ramaiyer May 30, 2017
After 8 years teaching in the classroom, English teacher Jackie Corso moves on to become a teacher mentor
Q&A: C++ club makes changes in teaching style

Q&A: C++ club makes changes in teaching style

Nathan Stevens April 17, 2017
Club officers explain their more interactive curriculum for next year
Photo by Fatima Ali

Substantial: The stories of our substitute teachers

Andrea Schlitt April 8, 2016
Examining the different lives of substitute teachers outside of school
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