We are excited to announce three new appointments who bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and leadership to their roles:   

Chrystal Silva

A lifelong resident of the South County—having lived in San Martín, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy, with a few years in Idaho—Chrystal is proud to serve the community she calls home. A graduate of Live Oak High School, she pursued higher education at San José State and Boise State universities.

Over the past five years in MHUSD, she has grown within the Transportation Department, starting as a van driver and advancing to Dispatcher, Supervisor, and now Director of Transportation. Through each role, Chrystal has developed a passion for student transportation, recognizing it as a vital part of supporting student success.

She is also a proud mother of twin daughters who inspire her every day. Watching them grow, learn, and thrive in the very community she serves brings deep meaning and fulfillment to her role.

Chrystal looks forward to continuing to build a collaborative, student-centered, and service-oriented team that supports safe, reliable transportation for all MHUSD students.

We are pleased to welcome Chrystal Silva as Morgan Hill Unified School District’s new Director of Transportation.

Claudia Estrada

Claudia Estrada has held various Clerical Support positions for over twenty years in Pajaro Valley, San Benito, Gilroy, and Morgan Hill, where she has enjoyed being part of numerous teams that play a critical role in helping keep schools and districts running smoothly and efficiently. This path ultimately led her to the role of Executive Assistant for the Educational Services Division in Morgan Hill and now to the Executive Assistant for the Office of the Superintendent. 

She is also a proud mother of five and grandmother to her 4-year-old grandson, Rey.

With each step in her career, Claudia’s passion for supporting students has grown, and she is excited to continue to contribute to the positive impact on student lives through her new role.

We are pleased to welcome Claudia Estrada, Morgan Hill Unified School District’s new Executive Assistant to the Superintendent.

Carlos Trujillo

A proud Central Valley native from Greenfield, CA, Mr. Trujillo brings a diverse educational background as a Middle School and High School Counselor, Visiting Teacher, and Assistant Principal. He earned his Political Science degree with a Business minor from San José State University and holds a Masters in Educational Counseling from the University of La Verne, along with Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) and Administrative credentials.

As a first-generation college graduate, Mr. Trujillo is passionate about guiding students toward college and career readiness. He prioritizes holistic, student-centered decision-making and has significant experience in restorative practices, including restorative conversations and circles, that help foster inclusive and supportive school environments.

Mr. Trujillo values collaboration and believes in engaging all stakeholders to create a shared vision for student success. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and competing in physical challenges and half marathons, Spartan, and trail races. He looks forward to joining the Sobrato High School community.

We are pleased to welcome Carlos Trujillo as Ann Sobrato High School’s new Assistant Principal.

A bold new vision for hands-on learning and sustainability is taking root at Morgan Hill Unified School District. MHUSD Trustees, District, school and City leadership, Students Nutrition, Farm staff and community members gathered to break ground on FarmTECH—a 20-acre agricultural education site that will soon serve as a dynamic outdoor classroom for students across the district.

FarmTECH will be more than just a farm. It is designed to become a living, learning laboratory where students can explore agriculture, food systems, environmental science, and renewable energy. The site will feature both a production farm and a demonstration farm, with plans to include greenhouses, row crops, orchards, solar panels, and even beehives.

“This project brings together innovation, sustainability, and education in a powerful way,” said Michael Jochner, Student Nutrition Director and visionary behind FarmTECH. “It will be a place where students not only learn how to grow food, but also understand the systems that sustain our world.” Superintendent Dr. Carmen Garcia thanked Jochner for his ability to “... ideate a nexus between what a farm can do in connection with our students’ Career Technical Education pathway…”

One exciting aspect of the project is its future impact on school meals. The produce grown at FarmTECH will be incorporated into meals served in school cafeterias throughout the district—bringing fresh, locally grown food directly to students. This farm-to-school approach will support student health, enhance food literacy, and model environmentally responsible practices. This produce will join the lettuce already grown by the district’s Student Nutrition team in two hydroponic shipping containers located at Live Oak and Ann Sobrato High Schools.

With shovels in the ground and a shared commitment to innovation, MHUSD is preparing to grow something extraordinary. We look forward to the day FarmTECH comes to life—and to all that will grow from it.

We invite you to join us for a special community celebration hosted by the Morgan Hill Education Foundation.

Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Britton Middle School Student Union, 80 W. Central Ave., Morgan Hill

This free event will feature student performances, art displays, and light refreshments as we come together to celebrate the students and schools that make our community shine.

Admission is free, and registration is requested:
https://tinyurl.com/ILoveMHPublicSchools

We hope to see you there!
 

We are proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of students from Ann Sobrato High School and Live Oak High School who have earned prestigious honors through the College Board National Recognition Program, National Merit Scholarship Program, and Advanced Placement (AP) Awards.

College Board National Recognition Program – Ann Sobrato High School

Congratulations to the following students from Ann Sobrato High School for being selected as College Board National Recognition Program awardees:

Isis Albarran, Gordon Banh, Sophia Bettencourt, Alan Calderon, Fernando Contreras Romero, Preston Doan, Dylan Doucette, Elizabeth Duong, Harleen Grewal, Temperance Guerrero, Samantha Hansen, Audrey Mulligan, Kaylyn Nguyen, Josie Payne, Riley Plute, Zoe Rodriguez, Yuvraj Sandhu, Kael Thomas, Julia Wong, and Alana Yamat

These students are among 90,000 across the nation who have earned academic honors for their high achievement on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP Exams and a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Eligible students identify as African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, and/or attend school in a rural area or small town.

We are extremely proud of their accomplishments and how they represent the excellence of Ann Sobrato High School and Morgan Hill Unified School District.

National Merit Scholarship Commendation – Live Oak & Sobrato

We are thrilled to celebrate the following Commended Students recognized by the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program:

• Dylan Portier – Live Oak High School

• Elizabeth Duong – Ann Sobrato High School

• Greyson Fang – Ann Sobrato High School

These students are among the top 34,000 scorers nationwide based on their 2023 PSAT/NMSQT performance and are recognized for their exceptional academic promise.

2024 AP Scholar Recognition

Congratulations to the following students who have been honored as 2024 AP Scholars for their exemplary performance on Advanced Placement Exams:

AP Scholar Award
Bianca Appleby, Megan Cahill-Mallory, Daniella Cardenas-Valdez, Kathliyah Clement, Cameron Correa, Eknoor Dhillon, Ava DiNoto, Marium Farooqui, Caden Golubock, Sinthia Gonzalez Gallardo, Lilly Hanson, Jessica Heneghan, Jewel Heneghan, Jalen Henry, Hibraim Nyard Hernandez, Yicel Jimenez Ibarra, Brayden Larrus, Seth Laurent, Hsong-Tzi Leong, Riley Murrill, Nicholas Pfeil, Vi Pham, Elizabeth Richardson, Rocco Rodriguez, Sophia Saffarian, Gabriela Salas Aguilar, Aaron Saucedo, Keerthi Sriram, Stephanie Torres, Savanarit Tra, Angel Vargas

AP Scholar with Distinction
Thomas Guenet, Autumn Mungaray, Camila Romo, Sofia Ruiz-McGinty, Ines Van Crayelynghe, Elsie Decker

AP Scholar with Honor
Ella King, Carlo Perino, Marco Rivera

AP Capstone Diploma & Certificates

The AP Capstone Diploma is a prestigious program that includes two year-long courses—AP Seminar and AP Research—along with four additional AP Exams. Students who pass both courses and four exams receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Those who pass AP Seminar and AP Research receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.

We are proud to recognize the inaugural class of MHUSD students who earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate:

Kathliyah Clement, Jalen Henry, Autumn Mungaray, Alexander Murray, Stephanie Torres

Congratulations once again to all of these remarkable students. Your hard work, dedication, and excellence make the entire MHUSD community proud!

*not all students pictured