Oak Knoll s beloved paraeducator Patricia Marren Colver, fondly known as Patti, died on Dec. 7. She leaves behind a legacy of friendship, professionalism and love.
Throughout Oak Knoll Elementary s 72-year history in Menlo Park, children have cavorted beneath the towering oak tree in the middle of the playground. Then a large limb came crashing down, sealing the tree s fate.
Chana s experience, commitment to teaching the whole child, and alignment with our mission and learner profile is a great fit for Oak Knoll, said Payton-Miyazaki in a statement. She has all the things we were looking for and we are incredibly lucky to have this opportunity to hire her.
Chana Stewart. Courtesy Menlo Park City School District.
Stewart will bring her wealth of experience from a neighboring community, in which many district students reside, to the team as MPCSD strives to serve every student equitably, officials said.
Stewart has authored publications and presentations, and engaged in research and volunteerism in various aspects of education, from implementing next-generation science standards to social-emotional learning to creating culturally responsive school communities, according to the press release.
Menlo Park City School District Superintendent Erik Burmeister will recommend Alicia Payton-Miyazaki as the next principal of Oak Knoll School in Menlo Park pending approval by the board of trustees on May 13.
Alicia Payton-Miyazaki has been selected as Oak Knoll School s principal. She is set to begin the role in August. Courtesy Menlo Park City School District.
Payton-Miyazaki currently serves as Oak Knoll s assistant principal and would start her new role in August. Assuming the principal role at Oak Knoll is a momentous step, said Payton-Miyazaki, who began her tenure at Oak Knoll as a student in the 1980s and also attended Hillview Middle School, according to an April 28 press release. She began teaching science at Hillview in 2001.