We are excited to announce three new appointments who bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and leadership to their roles:   

Chrystal Silva

A lifelong resident of the South County—having lived in San Martín, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy, with a few years in Idaho—Chrystal is proud to serve the community she calls home. A graduate of Live Oak High School, she pursued higher education at San José State and Boise State universities.

Over the past five years in MHUSD, she has grown within the Transportation Department, starting as a van driver and advancing to Dispatcher, Supervisor, and now Director of Transportation. Through each role, Chrystal has developed a passion for student transportation, recognizing it as a vital part of supporting student success.

She is also a proud mother of twin daughters who inspire her every day. Watching them grow, learn, and thrive in the very community she serves brings deep meaning and fulfillment to her role.

Chrystal looks forward to continuing to build a collaborative, student-centered, and service-oriented team that supports safe, reliable transportation for all MHUSD students.

We are pleased to welcome Chrystal Silva as Morgan Hill Unified School District’s new Director of Transportation.

Claudia Estrada

Claudia Estrada has held various Clerical Support positions for over twenty years in Pajaro Valley, San Benito, Gilroy, and Morgan Hill, where she has enjoyed being part of numerous teams that play a critical role in helping keep schools and districts running smoothly and efficiently. This path ultimately led her to the role of Executive Assistant for the Educational Services Division in Morgan Hill and now to the Executive Assistant for the Office of the Superintendent. 

She is also a proud mother of five and grandmother to her 4-year-old grandson, Rey.

With each step in her career, Claudia’s passion for supporting students has grown, and she is excited to continue to contribute to the positive impact on student lives through her new role.

We are pleased to welcome Claudia Estrada, Morgan Hill Unified School District’s new Executive Assistant to the Superintendent.

Carlos Trujillo

A proud Central Valley native from Greenfield, CA, Mr. Trujillo brings a diverse educational background as a Middle School and High School Counselor, Visiting Teacher, and Assistant Principal. He earned his Political Science degree with a Business minor from San José State University and holds a Masters in Educational Counseling from the University of La Verne, along with Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) and Administrative credentials.

As a first-generation college graduate, Mr. Trujillo is passionate about guiding students toward college and career readiness. He prioritizes holistic, student-centered decision-making and has significant experience in restorative practices, including restorative conversations and circles, that help foster inclusive and supportive school environments.

Mr. Trujillo values collaboration and believes in engaging all stakeholders to create a shared vision for student success. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and competing in physical challenges and half marathons, Spartan, and trail races. He looks forward to joining the Sobrato High School community.

We are pleased to welcome Carlos Trujillo as Ann Sobrato High School’s new Assistant Principal.

Public Announcement

May 2025

Morgan Hill Unified School District instructors are recommending the following instructional materials be adopted for the 2025-2026 school year. These materials are open to public examination at Sobrato and Live Oak High Schools, or on the product website. They will be on the Board of Education agenda for adoption on JUNE 10, 2025 at 7 pm.

Advanced Placement English Language and Composition
Ideas in Argument, BTW Publishers, 2022
ISBS: 978-1-319-35663-7
 

Questions or concerns, please contact:
Glen Webb, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 
Morgan Hill Unified School District 
408-201-6072  or webbgl@mhusd.org

A bold new vision for hands-on learning and sustainability is taking root at Morgan Hill Unified School District. MHUSD Trustees, District, school and City leadership, Students Nutrition, Farm staff and community members gathered to break ground on FarmTECH—a 20-acre agricultural education site that will soon serve as a dynamic outdoor classroom for students across the district.

FarmTECH will be more than just a farm. It is designed to become a living, learning laboratory where students can explore agriculture, food systems, environmental science, and renewable energy. The site will feature both a production farm and a demonstration farm, with plans to include greenhouses, row crops, orchards, solar panels, and even beehives.

“This project brings together innovation, sustainability, and education in a powerful way,” said Michael Jochner, Student Nutrition Director and visionary behind FarmTECH. “It will be a place where students not only learn how to grow food, but also understand the systems that sustain our world.” Superintendent Dr. Carmen Garcia thanked Jochner for his ability to “... ideate a nexus between what a farm can do in connection with our students’ Career Technical Education pathway…”

One exciting aspect of the project is its future impact on school meals. The produce grown at FarmTECH will be incorporated into meals served in school cafeterias throughout the district—bringing fresh, locally grown food directly to students. This farm-to-school approach will support student health, enhance food literacy, and model environmentally responsible practices. This produce will join the lettuce already grown by the district’s Student Nutrition team in two hydroponic shipping containers located at Live Oak and Ann Sobrato High Schools.

With shovels in the ground and a shared commitment to innovation, MHUSD is preparing to grow something extraordinary. We look forward to the day FarmTECH comes to life—and to all that will grow from it.