PUSD Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week! PUSD thanks you to the dedicated teachers and substitute teachers. PUSD is happy to celebrate teachers this week, this month and every day! This morning, a special spotlight was on James Madison Elementary School 5th grade teacher, Mr. Martin Dorado, when he was surprised with a Helpful Honda Teacher Appreciation Award and learning supplies for students! PUSD thanks all its…

Aveson Announces Aaron Gerwer as New Site Director for Aveson Global Leadership Academy

Welcome to Aveson, Aaron Gerwer! Aaron will join Aveson next fall as the new site director for Aveson Global Leadership Academy. Aaron comes to Aveson with over 20 years’ experience in education, first serving as…

Westridge Names Next Director of Upper School: Dr. Melanie Arias

Dr. Melanie Arias courtesy of Westridge School Westridge School is excited to announce its next Director of Upper School, Dr. Melanie Arias, who will join Westridge in July 2024. “Melanie’s appointment comes with overwhelming support…

PUSD Celebrates Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is officially Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. AANHPI persons make up 7.8 percent of the student population at PUSD and number more than half a million in the San Gabriel…

PUSD Board Announces Dr. Elizabeth Blanco as the Next Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Elizabeth Blanco courtesy of PUSD The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education is pleased to announce that it has selected Elizabeth Blanco, Ed.D., as the next Superintendent of Schools. At a special…