Guardians of the Grounds: The Untold Stories of Campus Supervisors

The campus supervisors at Redwood High school are not always recognized for the job that they carry and the relationships that they have with students on campus. Four campus supervisors share their roles at Redwood and how they impact the Redwood community.

By: Carissa Chavez and Emmah Abney

Often times Campus supervisors at Redwood go under the radar to students at Redwood campus. Students at Redwood may see these supervisors as people on golf carts, but they have more of a role than that. Campus Supervisors, like William Cifuentez, uncover more about their role as a supervisor at Redwood High school.

William Cifuentez, Campus Supervisor, says, “I feel like it helps me help them mature a little bit, because I remember when I was in high school and I wish I had somebody to do that for me.”

Being a campus supervisor is a very important job to the community because it helps keep children discipline within their school and can help support them in their maturity.

“Princess” Lea Padilla, Campus Supervisor, says, “It does connect me because I have to deal with them, make sure they are in class, and monitor the bathroom.”

As many kids use bathrooms on a daily, this can be a good way for Padilla to meet new students and create bonds with students around campus.

Cifuentez goes above and beyond his job description, showing his true attribution to his job by helping students learn and mature as they are the next generation of adults and will be in charge.

Cifuentez says, “I think it’s helping the next generation. You guys are eventually going to take over. I think I can be a brick on the wall in your guys’ life.”

Padilla says, “My favorite memory is [when] I passed out one time. The funny thing was, it was my first day on the job.”

This memory can be comical as a special day turned into something scary for Padilla. She shared the idea of this medical situation and the big day for her which can be seen as a big deal.

Marty Silvas, Campus Supervisor, says, “It gives me a chance outside of the classroom so an informal setting and it makes it easier to get to know students on a personal level.”

When students are comfortable, they tend to find space to talk with the peers in their life and create relationships and bonds that can indulge in friendship with their mentors.

Isaac Mendoza, Campus Supervisor, says, “I think it is awesome that I work here. I went here for high school so it’s kind of cool to be back helping out and being a part of the family again.”

As a Redwood alumni, Mendoza is able to experience the Redwood High school life that he once did before and have a role in shaping students lives like his was impacted.

Silvas says, “trying to be a role model, how to treat people with respect, and just being trustworthy.”

Treating people with respect can be a huge impact on students and teach them to treat others in a kind and respectful way in order to get the same treatment.

Mendoza says, “My favorite memory from working here is Cowhide, because I played [in] Cowhide, and being around when everything is going on for that week is really, really cool; and that’s just any Cowhide.”

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