Features
Finding Support with Schoolwork Online
Peer tutoring moves to Canvas and Discord to continue helping students
By Sydney Teves
School this year looks significantly different from before the pandemic, forcing the school to modify the way students are assisted with learning. In the past, student tutoring was held in the library and anyone could walk in and find a tutor who could help. This year, it’s all online.
Peer tutoring moves to Canvas and Discord to continue helping students
By Sydney Teves
School this year looks significantly different from before the pandemic, forcing the school to modify the way students are assisted with learning. In the past, student tutoring was held in the library and anyone could walk in and find a tutor who could help. This year, it’s all online.
Landreth Lands Teaching Position
Former Mustang takes on chemistry and biology classes after getting her teaching credential By Luhanna Abella Since the start of quarantine there have been numerous drastic changes Pioneer had to keep up with, but this didn’t stop former student teachers from taking on the challenge of becoming a teacher. Allyson Landreth graduated from Pioneer High School in 2015 and earned a degree in Biological Science from San José State University. She is now teaching chemistry and biology honors. Due to social distancing and online school, Landreth’s journey as a teacher has started differently than those before her. |
“She has a passion for learning and for helping others. One of the things she's always done is she just kind of puts her best foot forward, no matter what,” said biology teacher Rob Zaccheo.
New English Teachers Creating Change
Two teachers have joined the English department for the current school year
By Abigail Shlimenzon
This year two new teachers have joined the English department, Ryan Alpers and Mary Berger, bringing new skills and teaching methods with them.
Two teachers have joined the English department for the current school year
By Abigail Shlimenzon
This year two new teachers have joined the English department, Ryan Alpers and Mary Berger, bringing new skills and teaching methods with them.
Adding Another Algebra Teacher
Cem Yesilyurt returns after completing his student teaching
By Isabella Klawitter
This year there is a new addition to the math department for Algebra 1.
Cem Yesilyurt, who was a student teacher for Jenée Dampier in the spring semester of the 2020 school year, has officially joined Pioneer’s math department.
Cem Yesilyurt returns after completing his student teaching
By Isabella Klawitter
This year there is a new addition to the math department for Algebra 1.
Cem Yesilyurt, who was a student teacher for Jenée Dampier in the spring semester of the 2020 school year, has officially joined Pioneer’s math department.
Special Education Moves Online
Rachel Placencia-Burns joins the special education department at Pioneer
By Patricia Carmona
With the start of the new school year, new teachers were added to the Pioneer special education department staff.
This will be the first year the special education department has faced challenges resulting from the current online learning circumstances.
Rachel Placencia-Burns joins the special education department at Pioneer
By Patricia Carmona
With the start of the new school year, new teachers were added to the Pioneer special education department staff.
This will be the first year the special education department has faced challenges resulting from the current online learning circumstances.
Sounds Like Selena
By Selena Ganguly
Finding out I was going to be the features editor for the Pony Express this year was one of the biggest achievements in my life as a writer. I love amplifying student’s voices on campus, which is why Features is the perfect section for me. However, this position has made me really reconsider what it means to be a journalist.
By Selena Ganguly
Finding out I was going to be the features editor for the Pony Express this year was one of the biggest achievements in my life as a writer. I love amplifying student’s voices on campus, which is why Features is the perfect section for me. However, this position has made me really reconsider what it means to be a journalist.