 As an Associate Professor of Psychology at The University of Arizona since 2015, Milpitas High School Class of 2023 alumnus Matt Grilli performs a mix of research, teaching, and service to the broader university and scientific community.
The now 39-year-old’s research lab has a broad focus of: 1) uncovering how and why the brain stores and retrieves memories; 2) understanding the impact of aging and brain injury on memory and cognition; and 3) identifying effective interventions for improving cognition in everyday life. “I use a bunch of methods in my research, including neuropsychological testing, brain imaging techniques (MRI), smartphone data collection tools, and measures of blood health,” Grilli shared. “I teach undergraduate courses on cognition and the brain, and I oversee the mission and vision of the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program at the University of Arizona through my role as Director of Clinical Training.” Grilli, who attended Curtner Elementary School and Thomas Russell Middle School prior to MHS, holds a B.A. in Psychology from The University of California, Irvine, where he was summa cum laude (2007) and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Arizona (2013). “MUSD fostered a love for learning and teaching that I act on every day in my work,” Grilli said. “I am fortunate to have a job that allows me to study the mysteries of the brain, to teach undergraduates to be informed consumers and producers of science, and to train the next generation of clinical psychological scientists. The roots of my perspective on education and science trace to MUSD.” While attending Milpitas HS, Grilli was on the student journalism team and, crediting many educators for supporting him, highlighted teacher Jeff Colburn because he “pushed me to be a better writer at a time when I needed it.” Many of his fond memories are from competing with the cross-country and track and field teams in middle school and high school. “The culture of school sports taught me dedication and hardwork,” he added. “These skills play a pivotal role in who I am today.” Now, married with two children, Grilli’s words of wisdom for younger MUSD generations is: “Be curious. Ask ‘why’ and ‘how’. Be the driver of your education!”
Milpitas High School's Milpitas Xtreme Robotics Team 1669X compiled a record of 8-3 against the world’s top teams over three days of intense competition at the VEX World Championship in Dallas, Texas.
"Our resilient squad of nine students showcased exceptional engineering ingenuity and collaborative spirit, further solidifying Milpitas High School's reputation as a robotics leader," MHS Engineering teacher and MXR advisor Paul Okoye. "MXR Team 1669X takes great pride in representing #Milpitas on the global stage with an astounding 117,000 attendees." This marks MXR’s third consecutive year competing at the World Championship. Among 13,769 teams from 79 countries contending in the 2023/24 season, only 800 teams from 40 nations qualified to compete at this prestigious event. "The invaluable experience gained from this competition serves as a cornerstone for our diverse team, offering unparalleled learning opportunities and igniting inspiration for future generations of innovators," Okoye shared.
Burnett Elementary School Assistant Principal Brandi McMillan (Elementary co-Administrator of the Year); Coordinator of Early Childhood Education and Family Engagement Vanessa Espitia (Central Office Administrator of the Year), Coordinator I of Student Services Yvonne Sugimura (Student Services Administrator of the Year), and Sinnott Elementary School Assistant Principal Gina Sainten (MUSD Rookie Administrator of the Year) were selected as Region 8 winners in the annual Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Awards.
These four 2024 award recipients are now eligible for state-wide recognition among 19 geographic regions that comprise ACSA, the driving force for an equitable, world-class education system, and the development and support of inspired educational leaders who meet the diverse needs of all California students. Congratulations to all of our MUSD award-winners! |
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