Rhoades School Teacher Shares Lessons in Kindness: The Coast News, Fox 5 San Diego, and KUSI News
December 22, 2025
Community Involvement
Rhoades School kindergarten teacher, Mary Ruppert, was featured across multiple media outlets, including The Coast News, NewsBreak, Fox 5 San Diego, Yahoo News, and KUSI, for sharing an inspiring message of kindness and friendship during the holiday season. The coverage highlights how Ms. Ruppert co-authored a children’s book and brings its lessons into her classroom, exploring the rules of friendship in age-appropriate ways. Through these experiences, our students are learning empathy, compassion, and the importance of caring for others. The lessons resonate beyond the classroom, inspiring Rhoades School families and the broader Encinitas community during the holidays.
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