Jeanette Wildhofer arrived at Orchard School in 1934. She was a graduate of San Jose State College and was known for the wide wardrobe of colorful dresses she wore. Mrs. Wildhofer was highly respected by her teaching partners for the thoroughness of her academic approach. She taught at Orchard School for 37 years.

All pictures and much of the text for the Orchard School History pages were borrowed from the book,Orchard School: A Narrative History, written by Richard Keller.