Saratoga High teachers earn recognition from Special Olympics

"Buffey is described as an energetic and dedicated special education teacher who brings enthusiasm and creativity to every lesson. She actively supports student participation in Special Olympics goals, teaching teamwork, perseverance and sportsmanship."

"Quiggins is recognized as a CBI teacher who connects special education classroom learning to real-world experiences. She integrates academics, social skills, vocational readiness and self-advocacy into her program and supports student involvement in Special Olympics goals."

"The Teacher of the Season recognition honors educators who demonstrate exemplary commitment to their students, their schools and the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Partnership Program. Nominations are submitted each semester, celebrating educators who go above and beyond to foster meaningful inclusion and engagement on their campuses."

Sara Buffey and Christine Carlos Quiggins from Saratoga High School's Community-Based Instruction program earned Teacher of the Season recognition from Special Olympics Northern California. Buffey, an energetic special education teacher, brings creativity to lessons while supporting student participation in Special Olympics goals and teaching teamwork, perseverance and sportsmanship. Quiggins connects classroom learning to real-world experiences by integrating academics, social skills, vocational readiness and self-advocacy into her program. Both teachers' nominations advance to the 2025 Person of the Year selection process in the Educator category. The recognition honors educators demonstrating exemplary commitment to students, schools and the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Partnership Program.

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