By: Greer Olson
The transition from middle school to high school for students is undoubtedly exciting and nerve-racking. But what about a couple of new teachers?
Elizabeth Castillo is a former ranger and one of the new teachers in the English Department. Castillo says “I’d like to add that I am super excited to be here at Redwood. I love the school spirit, the staff are amazing, the students are amazing and I’m really excited for this year.”
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Castillo previously worked at Divisadero Middle School. Since transitioning from middle school to the high school division, she says, “High schoolers tend to be more serious, whereas in middle school they didn’t really have anything to strive for.”
Castillo notices says, “Now that they’re in high school they see that upperclassmen get to leave at lunch and get to leave early if they take summer school and if they take a pre-first.” She says, “They’re more involved, they’re more willing to join clubs, they’re more willing to join sports because they do have more options. Even in the classroom, I do notice that they are turning in assignments more because to them it matters now.”
Another difference she points out is how there is more school spirit in high school. She says, “In middle school, there was not as much school spirit as there is in high school. Like the icebreaker assembly, it was amazing. It was not as hyped up in middle school.”
Greer Olson
Greer Olson '27 is in her first year of journalism and isn't quite sure what she exactly wants to write about, but is interested in learning about the people of Redwood and what makes everyone individuals.
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