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Math teacher Melanie Clarke tapes up coloring sheets on her classroom walls, adding personal touches that make students feel like integral members of her learning community. “It’s a decision that I have to make,” Clarke said. “I ask myself, ‘What do I want my classroom environment to feel like?’ It’s just my personality to want to hear from the students and make sure they’re connecting with each other.”
With Triple the Credentials, Math Teacher Melanie Clarke Builds Triple the Community
Alice Ahn, A&E Editor | February 5, 2025
New Link Crew advisors, Spanish teacher Emily Czaja and math teacher Jessica Torres, stand together as they prepare to guide and support incoming students in the upcoming school year.
New Link Crew Advisors Jessica Torres and Emily Czaja Bring Fresh Leadership and Support to Incoming Students
Olivia Ganes, Assistant Sports Editor | January 29, 2025
Pohle helps a student understand a calculus lesson during office hours. To help strengthen her relationships with her students, Pohle incorporates elements of her classroom in Madrid into Portola High. “It was cool to see how teachers run classes there because it's just very different,” Pohle said. “I feel like we're just so pressed for time especially in a high school environment. A big focus in Spain itself is connections with people, so everyone is just so friendly and nice.”
From Madrid to Math: How Teaching Abroad Shaped Math Teacher Evelyn Pohle’s Classroom
Dania Yamani, Staff Writer | January 24, 2025
Junior and dual-enrolled student Claire Hsin is able to work on her IVC assignments on her own time, “I could finish my assignments whenever I wanted since they are posted ahead of time,” Hsin said.
Dual Enrollment: Double the Classes, Double the Opportunity
Sruti Allani and Olivia Ganes | January 14, 2025
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Podcasts
S5 Episode 5: Inside Portola’s Electives — Balancing Student Interests and Practicality
S5 Episode 5: Inside Portola’s Electives — Balancing Student Interests and Practicality
November 7, 2024
S4 Episode 04: Turning Pages: Exploring Summer Reads with Three Portola High English Teachers
S4 Episode 04: Turning Pages: Exploring Summer Reads with Three Portola High English Teachers
May 29, 2024
S4 Episode 03: Breaking the STEM Ceiling: Women Who Are Redefining Science
S4 Episode 03: Breaking the STEM Ceiling: Women Who Are Redefining Science
February 12, 2024
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S4 Episode 02: Letters of Recommendation from Teachers’ POVs
January 9, 2024
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