Role Model: Brian Coya
Brian Coya is a School Social Worker who joined the staff at Westbridge Academy in 2019. A bilingual professional, Brian likes having the opportunity to make a positive impact on the students.
From the Executive Director: Mental Health Matters
Mental health issues have taken a seat in the front row of every classroom. Following pandemic-related interruptions, students are experiencing higher rates of depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, and grief.
The Queen’s Gambit Comes to Westbridge
Inspired by the popular Netflix series, The Queen’s Gambit, I started playing chess with one of my students, “Joe.”
Celebrating Students
As part of our Social and Emotional Learning program, students learn how to identify positive character traits in each other, and accept positive feedback from staff and peers.
Bulletin Board Game
This winter, Westbridge Academy students and staff developed a bulletin board game for Black History Month.
Keeping the Arts Alive
The pandemic took its toll on many aspects of the lives of our students, so we have worked hard to help kindle the creative spirit.
Workshop – Self Care in School Professionals
Westbridge Academy Presents a Virtual Seminar: The Meaning and Practice of Self-Care in School Professionals, March 4, 2022 • 9AM-12 NOON.
Social and Emotional Learning in the Pandemic
There have been so many losses during the pandemic. The pandemic stole routine, structure, relationships, connections, and face-to-face learning. How can we expect our students to be ready to learn in a crisis if we are not tending to their emotions?