1375 Balmoral Dr
Glendale, CA 91207

Teresa Vessela (sped director) and Ja McZeal (sped teacher) are both very rude. They do not know how to handle the children they work with. They both speak to staff like they are incompetent. Ja McZeal has been aggressive with several of his aids. He’s very vindictive. You disagree with him one time and he’s out to get/have you fired. Ja McZeal has been seen several times by several different people intentionally triggering his students and making the aid deal with the escalated behaviors that he caused. If you have a special needs child i would not recommend sending them to this school and if you do make sure they are not in his class

My daughter is part of the Japanese Dual Language program at Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School. Due to COVID, she had limited school experience before starting JDL Kindergarten. She began with some initial challenges, but under Mr. Jaffe’s excellent guidance, she made significant progress. Mrs. Ingram and Mrs.Tanabe, responsible for 1st and 2nd graders, are equally exceptional. My husband and I frequently volunteer, and the entire school community, including the dedicated teachers, administrators, and principal, is truly outstanding. We're grateful our daughter can thrive in such an exceptional learning environment!The program offers instruction in Japanese for 50% of the day and 50% in English. Furthermore, students have the chance to immerse themselves in Japanese culture by celebrating festivals and learning the language. It’s important to note that a Japanese background is not a prerequisite for enrollment. This program provides an excellent opportunity to learn a second language.

I have a great experience in this school.I am ex-Wilson student.By being in Wilson it made me feel I was in my second home.It has amazing teachers and staff who are helping students.Overall it is great school I would take children to this middle school I would recommend this school.