Poway Unified middle school teachers close the book on their careers
Passing the Torch: Poway Unified Celebrates Veteran Educators While Embracing Tomorrow's Teachers POWAY, CA — As the 2024-25 school year concluded, Poway Unified School District honored the retirement of dozens of veteran educators whose collective centuries of service have shaped generations of students. Yet this transition marks not an ending, but a carefully orchestrated passing of the torch to a new generation of passionate educators ready to carry forward the district's tradition of educational excellence. The retiring teachers represent the culmination of extraordinary careers that have touched countless lives, while the district's robust recruitment and support systems ensure that their departure strengthens rather than diminishes the educational foundation they helped build. Guardians of Learning: The Retiring Class of 2025 The elementary level bids farewell to eight dedicated educators who have shaped young minds at their most formative stage. Debbie Otto , wh...