Saloni Kalkat '13 never thought she would become a teacher. She laughs, noting the irony of this comment: Saloni is currently the Extended Day Coordinator and Upper School Art Specialist at Khan Lab School (KLS).
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Everyone is unique!—There are many different points of view and ways of looking at difficult problems.
Daniella H. '23
It’s halftime. The score is tied up 4:4 and the Castilleja varsity lacrosse team is gathered around coach Claire Mancini. Addressing the huddle of student-athletes, she reinforces that they need to communicate and drive forward: “You have to trust one another enough to take risks, your teammates will have your back.” The whistle blows, and within moments the offensive line catches a breakaway and thunders down the field. There’s an intense flurry around the goal post. Cradling the ball, the forwards dash to-and-fro looking for an opening, resisting the temptation to rush or lose their hard-earned offensive position with a poorly-placed shot. After a few long seconds of strategic passing, a forward receives the ball and sees her opening. Seizing the opportunity, she shoots, decisively hurling towards her target. The ball rockets into the goal and Castilleja pulls ahead.
Week after week, our daughter becomes more confident and determined to reach her goals.
Jose and Maria R.
Parents of Aizza '22
Inspired by Brandon Stanton’s Humans of New York portraits of the people he meets on the streets in New York City, Noor Hanafi ‘18 began to photograph members of the Castilleja community. “I was moved by Stanton’s portraits and the compelling stories people shared and decided that I wanted to do something similar. with the Casti community I wanted to learn more about members of our community and to see a different side of people—outside our roles as students, administrators, or teachers—through sharing their collective stories.”
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From a 12 year-old facing down choppy waters and dodging cargo ships while windsurfing in the San Francisco Bay to a seasoned athlete competing in the Rio Olympic Games last summer, Marion Lepert ’13 embodies courage and perseverance.
I can use art to convey an important message. Not only am I an artist, I'm also a risk taker, an avid learner, and a feminist.
Catherine D. '21
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