Hello families,

I am Goija Post. I have been involved in the Manchester Elementary school for about 6 years- as a parent, volunteer, and employee. I am also entering my 4th year as a parent/staff representative on the Site Council Committee. I urge all interested to get involved. The education and inspiration of children have always been on my mind. My family came to Mendocino in 1971. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1990 from the University of California Santa Cruz. I studied Scientific Illustration, Ecology, Book Arts/Printmaking, and Education. I did my first student teaching in 1988. I feel strongly about the Arts in education and the creative process. This year I am working with TK/K.  I am also instructing, alongside Avis Anderson, Tk-8 Environmental Literacy using the school garden as our medium. This includes the side garden, the no-till garden, in class academics and art, our vermiculture project, field trips, and waste management.  I feel bringing children into the amazing outside wonderland to experience lessons hands on brings a wide range of valuable knowledge. To share with the kids the awareness of our human connection and role within the cycles of life, biodiversity, and sustainability. We have an exceptional MUESD team this year- Energetic and strong. We are all devoted to the children and are here to answer any questions you may have. I look forward to keeping you up to date on your child's progress and listening to anything you may have on your mind. 

Hello families,

My name is Avis Anderson. I believe that learning should be fun and inspire each of us to follow our passions. We are all students and teachers and lifelong learners. This year will be my 17th year serving at Manchester School. I am excited about this year as the school team develops and implements a new vision and program. It is wonderful that I get to specialize in teaching what I love, Math, Science and Environmental Literacy!  I studied Environmental studies at the University of Oregon, where I explored the Sciences and teaching Mathematics,  and earned a Bachelor of Science. During my teaching program I became excited about multicultural education and using our differences to accelerate our social, emotional and academic development.  I look forward to working closely with each family as an important learning team to support amazing growth in each student!

Hello families,

My name is Laura Erwin. I just LOVE our school and our community! I am starting my 5th year here at Manchester Elementary.  This year I start my day driving the bus, then it’s to the school.  I lend a helping hand with breakfast and lunch counts and any administrative duties for the office.  In the library, I then assist for Ms. Caroline’s classes.  Here we continue with community building, have time to carry on with students’ assignments/projects. At the end of the school day I aid in P.E., coordinated by Ms. Herrera.  Wrapping it all up with bus transportation after school! I love to play in my yard with my husband, Allen, pulling weeds and taking care of the plants and flowers. I enjoy feeding the birds, and playing with my sweet dog Amira! I have been fishing in the ocean in my kayak for 2 years now- what a blast! I love to play games, listen to music, and try out new recipes!  I feel honored to work here at the Manchester school with all of our awesome students and staff!

Hello families from Ms. Jennifer!

I am a happy member of the Manchester School community for 20 years, as an instructional aide, parent, and now as the education specialist teacher in training. I studied geography in college and worked in city government before my husband and I moved to the coast with our two daughters. I did not anticipate making a career in education but I discovered that time spent teaching and learning with children is an exceptional challenge that fills my heart.

Hello families,

My name is David, I am very pleased to be helping out around Manchester.  I will be assisting with the before school program, teaching about gold mining, and teaching guitar and harmonica.  I think it's going to be a great year and look forward to all that we are going to learn!