Peninsula Bridge

By Grainger Marburg, Executive Director

This issue is dedicated to all the talent involved with the Peninsula Bridge Program.  This talent begins with our students - each of whom has achieved in the classroom and been recommended by a teacher to attend our program - and includes our master teachers, teacher assistants, and office staff.  It also includes our board, advisors, volunteers, and school partners.  While I am not surprised by the range and depth of skills, I am still struck by how fortunate we are to benefit from such a rich tapestry of people who are involved with what we do.  The articles in this issue nicely illustrate this point.  Ken Klieman, who was one vote shy of being the state CLMS Teacher of the Year, has been involved with Peninsula Bridge for more than ten years.  He brings the same passion to us every summer - the same commitment to teaching and learning - that he gives his students throughout the school year.  Similarly, both former Bridge teacher Jhumki Basu and former  Bridge site director Nanci Kauffman (now Head of Castilleja) personify the values and academic excellence we want to instill in every Bridge student and teacher.   Ken, Jhumki and Nanci are just a few examples of the talent that have touched Peninsula Bridge and made it the program it is today.