Staff Recognition
RAIDER ROCKstar
Rockstars are nominated by CIHS Staff
What does it mean to be a Raider Rockstar?
Multiple times a year, staff at CIHS have the opportunity to nominate a colleague who they feel is going above and beyond.
The nominations are collected and the selected staff member is presented with the ROCKstar Trophy and a Certificate of Appreciation by the administrator who oversees PBIS.
Congratulations to all the teachers and staff members who have been nominated so far and thank you for all you do for the students at CIHS!
Have a colleague in mind that you want to nominate?
Complete the Raider ROCKstar Nomination Form
2024-25 Raider Rockstars
02.25.2025 - Ms. Lujan
"Theresa, your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to your students have not gone unnoticed by your peers, and this award is a testament to the incredible impact you make every day! From inspiring young minds to creating a classroom full of encouragement and growth, you truly embody what it means to be a Raider ROCKstar!"
12.08.24 Nicolas Montgomery
"Mr. Montgomery's enthusiasm for intentional use of the Saturday Enrichment Academy has transformed the program. He has initiated a student check in system that is communicated with teachers so they know which kids came to the Saturday. He is single handedly checking in with every single student, having meaningful conversations about their progress, what is going on in classes, teaching students how to look at their Student Vue for their academic progress as well as each of their classes. He has inspired the entire Sat School Squad to work together and really help kids improve - and use the time well."
11.04.24 Albert Santos
"Albert is what makes CI AMAZING! All the media he does for the school in his free time is some of the best media that we have! He supports all of our athletics with the best weekly announcements; plus is just an all around kind, hard working person!"
10.07.24 John Grennan
"John has dedicated so much to his students and the Ilse file and the school in general. Very patient and is passionate about what he teaches...Simply the GOAT!!!"
09.16.24 Diana Lopez
"Mrs. Lopez is the definition of work ethic. She has helped build the CTE pathway program for medical, assisting students with medical terminology, ethics and being able to receive their CPR certificate. The students that take her course get to experience first hand with lessons that involve not just their critical thinking skills but hands-on experience with patient dummies and animal intestines. There are some days where she stays after school late to plan lessons and ensure her students are getting an experience in the pathway that will serve beneficial to their future should they choose to pursue a career in the medical field."
Previous ROCKstar Awardees
TREEmendous Teacher
Treemendous Teachers are nominated by CIHS Students
What does it mean to be a TREEmendous Teacher?
TREEmendous teacher is a new recognition program where teachers are nominated by students to recognize teachers for all they do.
Five teachers will be chosen every two weeks and the chosen teachers will be presented with the TREEmendous Teacher Snow Globe and a Certificate of Appreciation.
Want to nominate a teacher who makes a difference?
Complete the TREEmendous Teacher Nomination Form
*you must be logged in to your Oxnard Union account to access the form.*
TREEmendous Teachers
Why did you nominate this teacher?
1. Ms. Jones - "Because she is a great teacher and she has been helping me a lot. She always leaves her door open for us to go and have our lunch there also she gives snacks like granola bars for us to eat and she explains everything if with don’t understand ."
2. Mr. Clark - "I am nominating this teacher because he is very understanding and gives lots of life advice. He is a very kind teacher. "
3. Ms. Segovia - " I am nominating Ms. Segovia because she is a really good teacher. She is very fun, dedicated to her work and the definition of kindness."
4. Mr. Porter - "Love how he motivates his students to continue and not give up. He makes sure his classroom always feels like a safe place for his students and is always getting along with his classes. He’s a very inspiring teacher. We need more teachers like him."
5. Ms. Garces - "Because she’s nice and she always pays attention to all her students in every aspect."
Why did you nominate this teacher?
1. Mr. Throckmorton - "He is awesome and actually teaches something that all students will have to know in the future"
2. Mr. Santos - "He thinks about what is best for students, helps everyone in class, tries to make things fun, and encouraged to try my hardest."
3. Mr. Atwater - "He is always helpful, has patience, shows compassion, gives good advice, and has a positive attitude."
4. Ms. Gintjee - "I feel recognized and nurtured in her class. She makes an effort to make us laugh, she is fun, and makes teaching look less boring!"
5. Mr. Tejeda - "He is an outstanding teacher who goes out of his way to listen to you. He is supportive, and helps us with planning our future and wants the best for us."