“We Dine Together” makes plans to give students a safe place at lunch
Mira Costa Spanish teacher, Ms. Shapiro opens her classroom for students that sit alone at lunch. […]
Teachers
Shapiro forms club to raise money for those in poverty in Central, South America
Mira Costa Spanish teacher Felise Shapiro inspires her students to loan money to individuals in Central and South America by forming The Living On One Club. […]
Weber teaches math with service dog
For many families, a dog serves the purpose of a companion, but for Mira Costa teacher Denise Weber, her dog could save her life as well. […]
Costa English teacher Stacy Cabrera designs clothing
In her time away from grading papers and organizing lessons, Mira Costa English teacher Stacy Cabrera creates her own clothing. […]
Junior Miao, teacher Nodado win Student, Educator of the Month
Typically, Staples Center’s basketball court is used for athletics, but on March 28, Mira Costa junior Jennifer Miao and biology and chemistry teacher Ernesto Nodado scored awards for their respective outstanding work in the field of science. […]
Costa teacher Karl Kurz donates beard to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
While most students at Mira Costa High School fundraise money for their clubs and organizations by having bake sales, AP environmental science and honors UCLA earth science teacher Karl Kurz did it in a very different way. […]
New French teachers join Costa staff
Two new French substitute teachers say ‘Bonjour’ to Mira Costa as they temporarily join the Mustang staff to instruct French classes for a portion of this school year. […]
Mira Costa Hires New Staff Members
By Isabelle Chiu Sports Editor This year 12 new teachers, counsellors, or administrators dropped their old schedule and were added onto Mira Costa’s staff. Emily Sommer joined the guidance counseling department and is taking over […]
Teacher Tom Walker sawed and conquered
Mira Costa teacher Tom Walker will retire this year after building an 18-year legacy as Costa’s primary woodshop teacher. […]
Librarian Jane Lofton checks herself out
Mira Costa’s teacher- librarian Jane Lofton is checking out from Costa and checking into retirement this year. […]