Fourth Grade Team

Interests: Reading, anime, video games, travel, cooking, and interior design.
Things that make me smile: Chai tea latte, sunflowers, roses, my husband, my family, my pets, and vacations.
Educational philosophy: I believe that every student has the right to learn in a way that respects and values their native language and cultural backgrounds while equipping them with the skills to inquire and succeed in a multicultural world.
My favorite part of my job: is witnessing students’ growth, increased confidence, improved academic performance, enhanced cultural understanding, and most importantly the opportunity to create a diverse and inclusive classroom environment that values and celebrates different cultures that helps to foster global citizenship and empathy among my students.
My Hero: My mother and father.
What I value most: Loyalty, originality, and honesty.

Interests: Being with my family, baseball, soccer, basketball, yoga, traveling and going to church.
Things that make me smile: My children, Ale and Diego.
Educational Philosophy: Empower and engage students so that they are excited about their learning.
Favorite Part of My Job: Seeing the pride in a child’s face when they accomplish something.
My Hero: My dad.
What I value Most: Honesty and Love.

Interests: Traveling the world, spending time with family, continuing my education, and exploring different modalities of physical activity.
Educational Philosophy: Everyone deserves an education at any age. Learning doesn’t stop, it’s how we grow as people.
Favorite Part of My Job: Seeing that “aha” moment in a student, colleague, or peer when something finally clicks.
What I Value Most: My own education.