Growing up with Poly

When Dan and Toi Treister joined the Poly community 13 years ago, both the school and their family looked very different than they do today. Watching their children—Olivia ‘13, Natalie ‘14, Alexandra ‘16, and Jackson ‘20—grow into unique and confident individuals, the Treisters are keenly aware of Poly’s positive influence as an adaptable and developing institution.

“We see Poly constantly trying to grow and improve itself,” Dana reflected. “The school provides a first-rate education to students from diverse backgrounds and continues to contribute considerable resources to reaching others in the broader community.” Both with their own Pasadena upbringing (Dana attended John Muir High School, and Toi went to Mayfield), the Treisters have found some of the best of both experiences at Poly.

In their children, Toi also sees the value of Poly’s engagement with the world beyond the school. “They don’t hesitate to take on leadership responsibilities or speak up about their ideas,” she explained. “There is no question that these qualities are fostered and nurtured at Poly.” In supporting the school, the Treisters show their confidence that Poly will continue striving to offer this foundation to an even broader cross-section of the community.