Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jessica Montemayor.
I have had the privilege of living in Madera most of my life. I attended
Madera schools and was a proud Coyote. I continued my education at
Fresno State where
I received my Bachelor of Arts and teaching credential.
I always knew my life’s purpose was to influence positive change in
the community of Madera, which I love. I have been teaching for the past 15
years. I started my education as a 5th grade teacher, worked with new
teachers through coaching, and was a Guidance and Instructional Specialist
at our sister school,
Sherman Thomas Charter School.
In 2009, I joined the Sherman Thomas Charter High School team. I
have had the privilege of being the English teacher, supervising teacher, and
now, your principal. I strongly believe that small schools make a big
difference! I believe that our future is our students. I hope for the best
future for Madera. “The best case for public education has always been that
it is a common good. Everyone ultimately has a stake in the caliber of
schools, and education is everyone’s business” (Muhammad, “Transforming
School Culture”). I have a stake in our students’ future; you have a stake in
our students’ future. Let’s join forces to create the best future possible!
The vision of Sherman Thomas Charter High School is to have continuous
community recognition of our graduates as positive, participative, and
productive citizens authenticates Sherman Thomas Charter High as the
premier model for hybrid-based 9th -12th grade learning.
Your Servant,
Jessica Montemayor
Principal
“Once a Volunteer, Always a Volunteer!”