Dear Robert Renick Educational Center Families, Staff, and Students,
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! I am excited to welcome you back to Robert Renick Educational Center, home of the Rattlers, where this year’s theme is all about Peace, Love, and OHANA.
At Renick, OHANA means family—and that’s exactly what we are. We are a K–12 ESE center school dedicated to supporting students with unique abilities, including those with emotional and behavioral disabilities, those on the autism spectrum, or with dual diagnoses. Every day, we work together using a therapeutic, supportive approach to help our students grow emotionally, socially, and academically—ultimately empowering them to return to their home schools ready to thrive.
This year, our guiding principles—positive OHANA vibes, peace, and love—will continue to lead our work and our interactions. These values shape every corner of our campus and every connection we build.
As your principal, I stand firm in the three pillars that define the Renick experience:
- Cleanliness – A calm, organized, and respectful environment, because how our school feels affects how we learn and grow.
- Safety – A campus where students, families, and staff feel emotionally and physically safe, supported, and heard.
- Love – A place filled with warmth, compassion, and the unwavering belief in every student’s potential.
When you walk through our doors, you’ll feel it: the energy, the structure, the care, the intention. Our school is more than a building, it’s an experience. From the joyful greetings in the morning to the laughter and learning in our classrooms. We are committed to creating a full sensory experience for every student, every day. Through strong relationships, positive behavior supports, and therapeutic strategies, we guide our students toward resilience, independence, and success.
This year, let’s lead with kindness, build strong relationships, and continue to put students at the heart of everything we do. Together, with peace in our minds, love in our hearts, and OHANA in our spirit, we’re going to make this year unforgettable.
I look forward to partnering with you on this journey of healing, growth, and purpose.
With deep gratitude and Rattler pride,
Aisha V. Marrero,
Principal
#Peace
#Love
#OHANA