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HEAD OF SCHOOL
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Being a father to my three kids. Walking, especially in nature. Cooking meals over an open fire. Laughs with friends and family. Music, lots of it. Reading and writing poetry. Solitude. Spending time by the water. Wired headphones.

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SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
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I am lucky to be able to claim that people make me happy. I'm fortunate to be surrounded by my incredible family, students, friends, and faculty. Esperanza Academy is a birther of joy! A hug, a query, an unexpected chocolate cake, arroz con pollo, or a student's learning discovery can all bring you joy. The best part of our happiness is that we can share it with the rest of our school and the larger community.

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CHIEF ALUMNI SUCCESS OFFICER
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The smell of café, mountains, a baby's laughter, dancing with my husband, and traveling with my toddler and dog.

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CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
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Community and connection brings me joy, particularly around creative activities and food.

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CHIEF OF STRATEGY & IMPACT
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Watching my kids swim. Following my dogs through the woods. Making a fresh To Do list with a steaming Americano. Finding middle ground on Netflix with my husband. Memorizing a poem. Dreaming up children’s book ideas that I have no real intention of writing. Learning something new.

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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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I find joy in working with a community of learners that have unique stories to tell. It's incredible to witness students' growth and achievements throughout their journey, and it makes my work meaningful. Outside of work, spending time with my family and reading books across all types of genres brings me joy.

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VICE PRINCIPAL
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True joy sparks when witnessing young people and all folk learn something new. To learn and grow is a reminder that we are ALIVE!

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DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
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Snuggling with my cats, making/appreciating jokes involving anthropomorphizing animals, playing math games with the 5th and 6th grades, eating ice cream, shooting the breeze with family and friends, giving people food, and being at the beach.

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
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Black coffee. A new notebook and a freshly sharpened pencil. Puzzles of all kinds: sudoku, crossword, jigsaw. Being outdoors, especially on the snow or in the water. Checking things off my (and Jadi’s) to-do lists. Learning and making art. Dancing (badly) to (good) music. Dogs.

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The people I work with bring me the greatest joy. I feel very satisfied when my students and school staff approve of my food. Personally, traveling is my language of joy and love.

Las personas con las que trabajo me traen la mayor alegría. Me siento muy satisfecha cuando mis estudiantes y el personal del colegio le dan aprobación a mi comida. En lo personal, viajar es mi lenguaje de alegría y amor.

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SCIENCE TEACHER
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I find joy at Esperanza through our Monday morning check-in circles during advisory, using the outdoors as my classroom, and witnessing the growth of our students while they lead their own progress conferences.

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CHAPLAIN
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Running (slowly, preferably at night). Dancing (badly). Laughing. Listening to the thoughts and ideas of young people. Doing church with children and youth. Being a priest, which is to say, knowing and loving people out of love for God. Nurturing community. Helping people give voice to and claim their experiences of God. Long talks with good friends. Learning new ideas. Building relationships. Silence and solitude. Helping people to know they are loved.

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MUSIC THERAPIST
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Seeing the students grow and actively put to work healthy coping and communication skills brings me joy.

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DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL GIVING
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The roar of curling rocks, the music of David Byrne, a night in with my wife and dogs, the Sunday crossword, and working in a community that sees the world “isn’t broken, but simply unfinished.”

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KITCHEN STAFF

The experience of feeling at peace with myself and with my surroundings. When I feel internal peace, the strength to face any adversity that comes my way is born.

La experiencia de sentirme en paz conmigo misma y con mi entorno. Cuando siento paz interna me nacen las fuerzas para enfrentar cualquier adversidad que llegue.

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ENGLISH TEACHER
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COORDINATOR
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My students’ “aHA!” moments, black coffee, when the moon is in Leo, and of course, reading!

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SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
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Having animated conversations with people about anything that interests them. Following curiosities to explore new ideas, perspectives, and questions. Embracing humor, from little Easter egg jokes you almost miss to big rolling waves of laughter that consume everyone for just a moment. Giving and receiving (genuine) compliments. Taking long walks through city streets. Seeing theatrical performances and museum exhibitions. Watching and analyzing television. Experimenting in the kitchen. Making art on a whim. Remembering and imagining. Celebrating growth as it happens, one leaf at a time.

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KITCHEN STAFF

For me, family time is my greatest source of joy. I am a mother of two, a girl and a boy, and seeing them happy is my greatest blessing and joy.

Para mi, el tiempo en familia es mi mayor fuente de alegría. Soy madre de dos, una niña y un niño, y verlos felices es mi mayor bendición y alegría.

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ART TEACHER
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Making food & recyclable art; giving students choices and music. Playing board games with my family. Overfeeding my koi.

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ENGLISH & HUMANITIES TEACHER
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Dancing bhangra, the smell of the kitchen at mealtimes, the texture of chewy foods like mochi and rice cakes, the sound of wind in the trees, hand-ground spice blends, brewing herbal tea, tabletop roleplaying games, telling and hearing stories told skillfully, kneading bread, performing theatrically, music with drones, singing harmonies, warm soup, the sound of chanting, the moment a student realizes they feel proud of themselves for learning something, a fresh cut from the barber, talking with my cats, rocking new tattoos for the first time once they've healed, sitting down after all the chores are done, thrifting, learning something new, the sound of the people I love laughing, getting lost in a fictional book or podcast, the sound and smell of running water, floating in the ocean, talking with my cats, the feel of my cats' fur, stargazing, mango sticky rice, fireplaces, when I can smell the neighbors' laundry detergent or fireplace smoke, possums, and thunderstorms.

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MATH TEACHER
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Walking into Esperanza every day and seeing students and adults who are happy to be at school! It is magical.

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DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT
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Traveling to new places. Beautiful sunsets. The sound of ocean waves crashing. A nice breeze on a hot day. Listening to music (all kinds). Reading a good book. Taking a walk in nature. The smell of coffee brewing. A delicious meal. A friendly dog. Spending quality time with family and friends. Joking around with my spouse. Reminiscing on the good times. Setting goals and reaching them. A calm and peaceful heart and a clear mind.

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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE SUCCESS
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I usually find joy in the simple things like a new leaf growing on one of my plants, seeing a dog out of a car window, napping in the sun, thrifting, interior decorating, and cuddling with my dachshund. At Esperanza, there is joy everywhere! I find joy in seeing a child celebrate after getting the correct answer to a problem, chatting with my teacher friends after a school meal, seeing if I could go higher than a student on the swings, and visiting alum at various high schools throughout New England.

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DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE SUCCESS
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That first sip of morning coffee, cotton candy sunsets by the beach, my niece's contagious laughter, celebrating small wins with my students, diving into a good mystery novel, family meals around the table, nurturing my thriving plants, expressing my creativity through cake decoration, and the bliss of sleeping in on Saturday mornings.

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SCIENCE TEACHER
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I find joy in a quick game of dominos with my mom (she always wins). I find joy in a clean home, a hard day's work, and a simple meal of tostones and salami. I find joy in laughing and dancing with my family and friends or just listening to a good book as I cook a meal. I find joy in singing to God, reading the Word of God, and serving others for His glory.

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GIFT ADMINISTRATION AND STEWARDSHIP MANAGER
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Volkswagon buses
Spending time with my daughters
Nature and sunshine