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Wishing a Fond Farewell to Mrs. Lant

Estefany Cano, Hailey Garcia, Joel Salcido, Angel Duran, Nataly Gurrola, and Gael Valdez

February 20, 2026

She’s taught for nearly three decades and was the original English department’s chair. But ask any of Kristen Lant’s students and they’ll tell you that their experience in her classroom was timeless. Today, we celebrate Mrs. Lant on her retirement. Enjoy that property up in Washington!

Estefany Cano

Estefany Cano, Hailey Garcia, Angel Duran, Joel Salcido, Nataly Gurrola, and Gael Valdez

Enjoy retirement, Mrs. Lant! We’ll miss you, but you’ve earned it!

After a teaching career spanning nearly three decades, English teacher Kristen Lant is leaving Del Oro to enjoy a well-earned retirement. We interviewed students who have been in Mrs. Lant’s classroom and teachers who have worked with her since Del Oro opened four years ago.

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