Ben Baldner

Proud Principal at Paso Del Norte Elementary School

[Bertha Arsola @BArsola_PDNS]

Congratulations Cathy on your promotion to head custodian here at PDN!! So well deserved. Felicidades!!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 #JaguarsROAR #BolderBraverBetter @lwaters_PDN @JHolder_PDNES @CRivera_PDN @sperez_PDNES

[Ben Baldner @BaldnerBen]

I was overwhelmed with the love and support of our Jaguar students and staff during my last day at The Rainforest. Thank you for the amazing parade and “fiesta” in my honor. I will never forget PDN and I will miss you all immensely! #TeamSISD #BolderBraverBetter #JaguarsROAR

[Ms. J. Sandoval, M.Ed @jsandoval_RIC]

Happiest of birthdays to our EXTRAordinary instructional para! She is super hardworking and beyond motivated to helping our students succeed. Thankful for everything she does for me and our sped department! Enjoy your day to the fullest Mrs. Perez❤️🥳🎂

[Ben Baldner @BaldnerBen]

@MrsTomlinsonHa1 @BArsola_PDNS Thank you! Give Mark and Daniel my best.

[Ben Baldner @BaldnerBen]

It was an absolute pleasure! It helped having such an amazing leadership team!

[Bertha Arsola @BArsola_PDNS]

Thank you @PDN_ES for your dedication and commitment to our Jaguars. It was an honor to have served under your leadership. You will be greatly missed!! Once a JAGUAR always JAGUAR!! 🐾🐾🐾

[Ms. J. Sandoval, M.Ed @jsandoval_RIC]

Farewell to our fearless leader, you stuck with us through a dismantling of one school and a merging of a new one, a pandemic, and a teacher shortage- thank you! Good luck on your next journey @PDN_ES #AdiosAmigo #FarewellFiesta

[Ben Baldner @BaldnerBen]

It has been a pleasure and I will miss you all immensely. Thank you for all you have taught me!

[Jasmine Holder @JHolder_LCES]

“Leaders become great not because of their power
but, because of their ability to empower others.” You are irreplaceable & forever etched within the halls of PDN. I will miss you IMMENSELY, boss! Best wishes, Mr. Baldner!! ♥️🪅 @PDN_ES

[Ben Baldner @BaldnerBen]

Thank you for the amazing sendoff. I know you will continue to do great things on the next chapter of your journey @ASchatte_PDNES

[Adriana Garcia-Schatte M. Ed @ASchatte_CI]

We are truly going to miss you Mr. Baldner @PDN_ES I am forever grateful to have crossed paths with you and learning from the best. Your new campus is lucky to have you. #AdiosAmigo #MentorLeaderFriend #JaguarsROAR

[Jasmine Holder @JHolder_LCES]

A ROARING shout-out to the incomparable @AYrigoyen_EDHS & his drum line! 🥁 They led our fearless leader through his final walk of the campus! Thank you for helping us create these memories for @PDN_ES ♥️ @MrJacobRamirez @EDAztecs_HS

[Jasmine Holder @JHolder_LCES]

A HUGE SHOUT-OUT to the phenomenal @AztecaEdhs for helping us send off our fearless leader today at his final fiesta! 🪅🥳 Such talent & confidence displayed by this group today! BRAVO! 👏🏻🎤🎶 @EDAztecs_HS @MrJacobRamirez

[Ben Baldner @BaldnerBen]

@JHolder_PDNES @AztecaEdhs @EDAztecs_HS @MrJacobRamirez They were amazing

[Ben Baldner @BaldnerBen]

@SMcKay_PDNES Thank you! Keep growing and learning like you are!

[Sara McKay @SMcKay_PDNES]

Thank you for being an incredible leader to all Jaguars, staff and students. Thank you for all the opportunities to grow and become the best teacher I can be and for showing my daughter what a true leader is. We will miss you! #PDNStrong @PDN_ES

[Ben Baldner @BaldnerBen]

@EGarcia_JHS Thank you so much!

[Ben Baldner @BaldnerBen]

THANK YOU! It has been a joy to lead and serve alongside you!

[Ben Baldner @BaldnerBen]

I will miss you Ethan. Keep doing great things!

[Adriana Garcia-Schatte M. Ed @ASchatte_CI]

My Jaguar had to get a picture in with @PDN_ES this morning. Mr. Baldner you have impacted many lives. Proof of it is this little guy of mine randomly telling me “I don’t want Mr. Baldner to leave”. You sir have left your mark in this kiddo. #BolderBraverBetter

[Melissa Briseno @MBriseno_PDNES]

My class loved @lead4ward's Tour of Knowledge for our Rockin' Review 😀🧠💡 #TeamSISD #BolderBraverBetter #Reignite #JaguarsROAR

[Ben Baldner @BaldnerBen]

So proud of our Lexia Super Stars for Leveling Up in The Rainforest this past week. Way to go! #TeamSISD #BolderBraverBetter #Reignite #JaguarsROAR

[Ben Baldner @BaldnerBen]

Honoring some of our military Jaguars with a special craft and treat. Thank you for the sacrifices you make! And thank you @BgonzalezCIS @REstrada_PDNES and @JSalgado_PDNES for organizing this event. #TeamSISD #BolderBraverBetter #Reignite #JaguarsROAR

[Ben Baldner @BaldnerBen]

We love our ROARing Jaguars at The Rainforest! Thank you for being Respectful, Open-hearted, Always Safe, and Responsible! #TeamSISD #BolderBraverBetter #Reignite #JaguarsROAR