Welcome!

Dear Walteria Elementary School Community,

Welcome to Walteria Elementary School!  It is a privilege to be part of such an extraordinary community, and I am proud of our rich traditions and the educational accomplishments of our students, faculty, and community. The teachers, staff, and administration look forward to working together as a team with our families to ensure that every student achieves their highest potential.

Since graduating from Loyola Marymount University, I have had the privilege of serving communities in the South Bay and Orange County as an educator.  My experience includes many years of classroom teaching, but it is my work as a school administrator that I find most fulfilling. The role of elementary principal allows me to collaborate closely with teachers daily while staying connected to students' learning and growth in the classroom. I believe that every student can excel, and that the partnership between home and school builds confidence in students, empowering them to shape their future and the future of our community. My focus will be on building strong relationships with all of you and wholeheartedly supporting the outstanding work being done at our school.

I am committed to the Walteria mission, which is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy learning environment where the social, emotional, and academic development of all our students is a priority. We are committed to building a portrait of a graduate that will contribute to our greater global community. To support this mission, we will continue to offer a high level of standards based academics to maintain our high state test scores, counseling services, work with students on conflict resolution, and implement the Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum.  This robust educational program will nurture childrens’ social-emotional competence and foundational learning skills. We also look forward to expanding our services to students and further strengthening our school culture. Additionally, we will continue to build on the Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS) framework to provide a consistent and focused learning environment. Walteria is proud to have been recognized for outstanding school-wide PBIS implementation with the California PBIS Silver Implementation Award. 

Each school year brings new and exciting challenges. As children grow, they develop the skills and abilities that allow them to meet these challenges and develop into responsible citizens. We look forward to working together to create the best possible learning environment for all of our students at Walteria Elementary School.

In partnership,

Suzanne Guidi, Principal