Photo of the Day: Elementary teachers parade in cars to see students and families
Mar 29, 2020
Martinez is a community that is tight knit, and that was evident early this morning when more than a dozen teachers from Morello Park Elementary drove up parade style through the neighborhoods surrounding the school with decorated cars and bright smiles to see the community. Families were lined up on the street as the honking started, most in their pajamas to see what all the hubbub was all about. Teachers, counselors and even a police officer showed up showing off their eagle pride, which is the elementary’s schools mascot.
Tammi Welch, a teacher at Morello Park Elementary, poses for a photo with a sign during the parade of teachers in cars that connected the community and the teachers from afar during the shelter in place. (Catherine Stites / Golden Gate Xpress)
Kathy Widner • Mar 29, 2020 at 8:02 pm
Catherine, it was so much fun. Half the neighborhood came out. Originally, we were told a little after 10. We waited an hour and a half but it was so worth it. My 91 year old Mom sat in the door way, just enjoying the fresh air. All the neighbors talked across the street from each other while we waited. Physical distance and social contact, it was great for my mental health. The Morello Park Elementary Teachers are so wonderful! Even though my son is grown I was so delighted to see one of his teachers. Martinez is a special place.