Meet: Nychaela Crump: Physical Education Teacher @Caliber: ChangeMakers

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Words about Nychaela from her coworkers: 
Nychaela is SO fun to work with. She's firm, friendly and funny. She's been so patient in building relationships with our middle school students and kids see her as a trusted adult. Side note: Her BBQ chicken torta is craveable! Go Coach CRUMP!

Nychaela is committed to her students' physical well-being in multiple ways!  Her focus on building students' endurance through running laps, her focus on increasing her students' nutritional knowledge - these are just some of the ways she's encouraging students life-long commitment to wellness.  She also goes above and beyond to recognize students investment and engagement by making 'Crump Juice' (like Jamba Juice, but better) for her kids or hosting a 'Glo' party.  Please help her with her next student event, by checking out https://www.gofundme.com/bubblesoccer !  

Nychaela is inspiring as a person and a teacher. She does so much from being a fighter-top notch teacher and a cook! Her work ethic is second to none. Nychaela brings high energy, passion and dedication to the forefront of all her interactions with our students both in and out of class. Above all, she is hilarious and not afraid of spontaneity!

Nycheala is such wonderful person! She brings so much joy to the CMA community! She is a supportive colleague and a phenomenal educator! Nychaela is always willing to jump in and support when needed! She cares so much about her students and is always striving to be build relationships with them. She makes KidFit fun and engaging for the kids whether she is teaching 1st or 7th grade. She is constantly motivating students to do their best! Everyone absolutely adores her!  GO Coach Crump!


A recent interview with Nychaela: 
What is your favorite thing about  Caliber?
My favorite thing about Caliber is the Diversity, from the students to the different teaching styles of our fabulous teachers and staff.

What was your favorite subject when you were in school and why?
My favorite subject in school was Human Anatomy, I love Fitness and Science and anatomy combined both of my favorite subjects. It is truly amazing how the body works!

What is your favorite memory associated with music (maybe a memorable concert, or playing an instrument yourself!)?  
The closest memory I have with music is dancing! Sorry, I can't play an instrument if my life depended on it! However I’ve been a dancer for 22 years, Liturgical and Cultural dances are my go to. I’ve been a Liturgical dancer since I was 5 years old.  In 2012, my mom Hosted a Breast Cancer event at our church and asked me to dance to honor all of the Breast Cancer Survivors. This was a special dance to me because my Grandmother was a Breast Cancer Survivor and she got to see me dance for the first and last time. It was a great feeling because it was in honor of HER! She passed away 2015.

If you could go on a dream vacation, what would you do + where would you go?
Gosh, a hotel over the sea. I’d like to wake up and swim with the Dolphins. I don’t know why but I’ve always wanted to get lifted out of the water by a Dolphin.

What is your favorite thing about the Bay Area (or specifically Vallejo)?
 My favorite thing about the Bay Area is that there are many events. I can do something different every weekend.

What is one fun fact that most people don't know about you?
Omg fun fact!!!!!!! I am a Competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter! I fight Feather (129lbs) division. I want to compete in my first MMA fight before I’m 30.  #Goals