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Q: What is your favorite dessert? A: Cheesecake. Q: What is your favorite holiday? A: New Years. Q: Do you have a special talent? A: I play the piano. Q: What is your favorite movie? A: The Princess Bride.
Mrs. June Shin: you may have seen her name on the email sent out every morning when your day of online learning begins. Mrs. Shin, West Ranch’s office receptionist, has the very important task of sending out the Daily Bulletin each morning to students. She ensures students are receiving the correct information and gives them motivation by adding inspirational quotes in each of her emails. Mrs. Shin started working at West Ranch last August. Before that, she worked at several local schools around Santa Clarita, which include Pico Canyon, Oak Hills and Rio Norte Junior High. Prior to the pandemic, Mrs. Shin aided students with anything they needed, answered questions and handed supplies out. Currently, in addition to virtual Daily Bulletin, she handles all the phone calls that come into the school. “I get it through to the right person and help them out as best as I can,” she explained. When asked about what she loves the most about her job, she revealed, “I have loved every minute of being here. I really enjoy interacting with everybody. West Ranch is overflowing with the best staff. I absolutely love when you guys come in and just have questions and chat a bit. I miss that so much, just dealing with all the chatter.” Every day Mrs. Shin works diligently to answer phone calls and makes sure students can get through their day. If you ever have the chance, feel free to email her and thank her for all the hard work she puts into her job.
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The well-being and mental health of students and staff at West Ranch is of utmost importance for school psychologist Mrs. Leana Duzdabanyan. As West Ranch’s psychologist, Mrs. Duzdabanyan supports students in their learning, mental health, behavior and success academically. She works alongside other staff members to ensure students are being supported. Before school was online, Mrs. Duzdabanyan interacted closely with students and staff members. “I conduct assessments for students so we can know if they’re learning well so we can support them in any way,” she explained. During the pandemic, she revealed, “It has been difficult. A lot of the work I do with teachers, administrators, and counselors has been virtual.” Mrs. Duzdabanyan has been a school psychologist for 17 years, starting at West Ranch in 2007. Before transferring to West Ranch, she was an intern in the district and then worked at Rio Norte Junior High. “I love working with students and seeing them be successful academically and emotionally,” expressed the school psychologist. On the daily, Mrs. Duzdabanyan makes sure West Ranch students and staff are receiving the guidance they need through positivity and motivation. The Paw Print thanks her for always supporting West Ranch.
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Q: What is your favorite dessert? A: Cookies. Q: What is your favorite holiday? A: Christmas. Q: Do you have a special talent? A: I am a pretty good cook. Q: What is your favorite movie? A: The Toy Story series.
