Meet Our Students & Staff

"Our community's resilience and commitment to bettering ourselves makes me proud to be a Falcon!"

"I am deeply proud to work alongside such caring teachers and staff. I look out my window and the grounds are so beautiful. It looks like I teach on an episode of the Gilmore Girls."

"I'm proud of the family atmosphere Saratoga has as a staff and the way they let that trickle down to the students; the passion for teaching the students not only to be successful in a chosen career but also in life."

"I'm proud to be a Wildcat because of our staff, especially our teachers because they our able to challenge us and help us grow as students and as people."

"I am happy to be working at a school that values education, hard work, and academic/personal integrity."

"LGHS has options for everyone, whether it be an athlete, musician, or mainly academic student. There is a place for all students here, and I value that."

"The level of academics and extracurricular really make me proud to be a SHS Falcon. My fellow classmates and teachers are another reason I'm proud to be a SHS Falcon."

"The school spirit is amazing. The staff is so supportive and caring to each other and the students."

"I’m so grateful for the opportunities I have gained from my time at SHS, along with my teachers and fellow classmates who have made my high school experience great."

Sydney Backhus
Class of 2023, Saratoga HS

"As a former student and now a teacher at LGHS, I am proud of the community and the students drive to succeed. Day in and day out, the students are the ones that make this campus a special place and it shows in their work in and out of the classroom."

Matthew Hardiman
Teacher, Los Gatos HS

"I love the energy of working in high schools, and watching students develop into bright, independent thinking adults.  LGSUHSD is a special place, and I am grateful to have joined the team!"

Lisa Tripp
District Nurse, Los Gatos HS & Saratoga HS

"The teachers at LGHS are always very dedicated and passionate about teaching their subjects and always go above and beyond to ensure every student succeeds. I am also proud to be a Wildcat because our school provides a strong sense of community and respect with many small clubs and organizations, school events, and opportunities to get involved and connect with others."

Ryan Lin, Class of 2025
Los Gatos HS

" The students and staff at SHS are AMAZING. I have five wonderful classes of Honors Chemistry students. I love teaching sophomores because I get to help them transition from 9th graders to 11th graders. The growth they experience during this year is monumental. My students are so polite, too - they say "thank you" even when I hand them a test! I love the teachers I work with as well. Some of the hardest working and dedicated staff I've ever met."

Kathy Nakamatsu
Teacher, Saratoga HS

"The staff at LGHS truly care about our students. It is wonderful to work with these amazing people. My two sons are currently attending LGHS and it is such a special opportunity to be here and a part of their journey." 

Liz Olson
Library Technician, Los Gatos High School

"Saratoga HS not only boasts great extracurriculars but also an incredible community to supplement them. As an example, our annual Bombay in the Bay show now shines with cultural representation not just limited to Southern Asia; diversity and inclusivity is a key element of the show. Our students simultaneously encourage their peers to pursue their interests.

Anand Agrawal, Class of 2023
Saratoga High School

"I'm so proud of our incredible music program. LGHS has phenomenal choirs, bands, and orchestras, and I am proud to be a part of Mixed Choir, Marching Band, and Jazz Band."

Ro Venezia, Class of 2024
Los Gatos High School

" The Saratoga community is filled with passionate, dedicated students and educators. I am proud to be involved in a community where so many people are invested in student success and young people are encouraged to pursue their dreams. Our students care about life beyond the classroom and are genuinely concerned about the well-being of others."

Brian Safine, Guidance Counselor
Saratoga High School

" Something that makes me proud to be a student at LGHS is being with my friends or in class and experiencing the strong, academically-driven community that we have. It inspires me to both improve as a student and as a person."

Cynthia Wang, Class of 2024
Los Gatos High School

" I love the school spirit and the fact that many of our students exemplify what it means to be a student/athlete, with the student part coming first. We also have a wonderful staff, made up of caring individuals who are always willing to go the extra mile to help their students be successful."

Mike Navrides, Statistics Teacher
Los Gatos High School

"I’m proud to be a Falcon as I’m surrounded by bright individuals who all have unique passions to contribute to the world."

Allison Tan, Class of 2023
Saratoga High School

" The truly amazing staff and student body we have at LGHS. I love many of the kind hardworking people who are at our school. I've always found it quite enjoyable to go to class and interact with outstanding teachers and kind compassionate students. In my time at LGHS I've never been prouder to be a Wildcat when I'm working on a project with my friends, you're listening to one of our amazing teachers."

Andre Rosenberg, Class of 2024
Los Gatos High School