07/29/2026
Some lessons can't be taught from a textbook. ❤️
This week, our residents traded the familiar halls of Woodside for the classrooms of Edison Middle School, thanks to one very special connection.
Many of our residents know Anna as a member of the Woodside team, where she worked part-time for nearly seven years while earning her teaching degree. Today, her students know her as Miss Jacobsen, and she welcomed our residents into her classroom for a morning filled with conversation, laughter, and learning.
For some of our residents, it had been years since they had stepped inside a school. Before long, the students were giving crash courses on apps, explaining what Spotify is, and sharing a little of what life looks like for their generation.
But the learning didn't stop there.
Our residents shared stories, smiles, and life experiences that no app could ever replace.
When different generations spend time together, something special happens. Curiosity grows, friendships form, and everyone leaves having learned something new.
A huge thank you to Miss Jacobson, the students of Edison Middle School, and everyone who made this unforgettable morning possible. We can't wait to come back!
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