Over time, she has transitioned from teaching Algebra to teaching AP Psychology, where she became known for creating a welcoming classroom environment while building meaningful relationships with students.
As she prepares for retirement after nearly two decades of teaching at San Juan Hills, students and staff around campus adore Boggio and have widely recognized her as a wonderful and engaging person. Through her intriguing AP Psychology lectures and her bubbly personality, she brings immense warmth to her class every day while helping students learn more about themselves and the society surrounding them.
“My first impression of her was how warm and welcoming she was. She’s just a very kind teacher and is able to relate to the students, and I really like the material that we learn,” said 2nd period AP Psychology student Sophie Murray (11).
“She’s a very fun and joyful person, and she makes the class exciting to be in. When she told us that she was retiring, I think she was crying a little bit. And I remember everyone else was really sad about it. Of course I was sad because she’s my favorite teacher,” said Murray.
This year, Boggio and Gidion will continue to read names together, an honor they have participated in for the past few years, and it’s especially meaningful since it is Boggio’s last year here.
“[Mrs. Boggio and I have been friends since] 2010. We have read names at graduation together, and it is such a joy. We are so silly, and joyful, and love filled,” said AP Literature and English 4 teacher Janey Gidion.
“And what’s really funny about our friendship is that, the first graduating class, they set us up. We’re friends because of that first graduating class. The minute we met, it ‘snowballed’ kind of like we were meant to be and she will be my friend forever,” said Gidion.
Recently, Boggio has received the 2026 Crystal Apple Award. This award is a highly recognized honor presented to outstanding educators and school staff who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their students.
Across the United States, local school districts hold award ceremonies to annually celebrate a particular teacher when they receive the Crystal Apple. High school senior Moth Golba (12) gave a speech to highlight Boggio at the event.
“[Winning the award was] amazing. I cried so much, and Moth was amazing during their speech. I was so honored,” said Boggio.
However, Mrs. Boggio’s schedule has recently been changed, which has prompted her retirement. After teaching AP Psychology, a course designed for upperclassmen, she prefers to not go back to teaching algebra and health classes to high school freshmen.
“The thing I will miss the most about teaching here will be the students. I hope the thing that students remember the most from being here is the importance of kindness,” said Mrs. Boggio.
Although her time at San Juan is coming to an end, the impact she has made on students will last forever long after her retirement.
She has helped shape the experience of countless students over the past nineteen years. Her legacy will remain an important pillar of what San Juan Hills is.
