Rector’s proximity to school crafts strong bonds with students and staff January 25, 2024 — by Bill Huang While many teachers live approximately 40 minutes away in cities such as Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay, English teacher Erick Rector has a relatively fast, 20-minute commute from his home in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Los Gatos to Saratoga. “Although sometimes Highway 17 has accidents that result in heavy traffic, I usually get […] read more » Plants enliven Rector’s classroom September 20, 2023 — by Sam Bai and Annie Liu Weighed down by homework and late-night studying, students trudge into English teacher Erick Rector’s Room 705, only to be met with the equivalent of a ray of happiness: An array of plants placed on top of every table lead up to a jungle-like scenery decorating the back of the classroom. Alive with different types of […] read more »
Plants enliven Rector’s classroom September 20, 2023 — by Sam Bai and Annie Liu Weighed down by homework and late-night studying, students trudge into English teacher Erick Rector’s Room 705, only to be met with the equivalent of a ray of happiness: An array of plants placed on top of every table lead up to a jungle-like scenery decorating the back of the classroom. Alive with different types of […] read more »