Hello friends!

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I am over the moon with excitement to start my first year at Manzanita Public Charter School. What an honor it is to join the Manzanita community. This will be my first year as a teacher, and I can’t wait to learn and grow together with our students and families. Some things I consider essential as an educator include respect, kindness, and patience. I also value diversity, our differences are what make this world a beautiful place. By creating a classroom environment with high expectations and a foundation of respect, I know we can accomplish great things and gain confidence in ourselves along the way.

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A few things about me, I have lived on the Central Coast my whole life and I consider myself very lucky to call this paradise my home. I am married to my best friend, Josh. We have three children together, Ava, Adriana, and Tyson. We love to go on adventures and take family road trips, making new memories along the way. I have a passion for baking and cooking, and hope to share this passion with our students! 

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My children and students are my motivation in life; I just want to make them proud! As a mother, I understand that it takes a village to raise a child. I am thrilled to be a part of the Manzanita village! Here’s to an amazing 2026-2027 school year!

 

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With lots of love,

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Lita Tenhet