Kindergarten Team

Alba G. Sotelo
Kinder Teacher
Interests: Listening to music, going to the gym, spending time with my children, camping.
Things that make me smile: Jokes, spending time with my colleagues.
Educational philosophy: Education is not just about imparting knowledge, but about sparking curiosity, building confidence, and teaching each student to think, discover, and create.
My favorite part of my job: Seeing my students learn, grow, and discover what they are capable of.
My hero: My Lord Jesus Christ.
What I value most: Spending time with my family, interacting with my children, and staying up-to-date with their interests and needs.

Joanna Perez
Educational Assistant
Intereses: Escuchar música, bailar, cantar, caminar, acampar e ir de pezca.
Cosas que me hacen sonreír: Los pequeños detalles, un dibujo, un abrazo, mis hijos, los estudiantes y mis amigas.
Parte favorita de mi trabajo: La parte favorita de mi trabajo es interactuar con los estudiantes y poder asistirlos en todo lo que ellos necesitan, al final del día ver el progreso que cada uno de los estudiantes ha tenido.
Mi héroe: Mi papá (mi abuelo) y mi esposo.
Lo que más valoro: Lo que más valoro es el respeto, pasar tiempo con mi familia, la salud, el amor, la amabilidad, la lealtad y la humildad.

Sofia Arana Hernandez
Kinder Teacher
My Interests: I love dancing, singing, listening to music, traveling with my family, and enjoying school trips and activities with my students and colleagues.
Things That Make Me Smile: The love and affection I receive from my students, family, and colleagues. Their hugs, smiles, and little acts of kindness always brighten my day!
My Educational Philosophy: I believe learning begins at home and continues at school. Families and teachers are like the wheels of a tricycle: we work together to support, balance, and help our children move forward, grow, and be successful in school and in life.
My Favorite Part of Teaching: Seeing my students learn, grow, and celebrate their accomplishments. Every little bit of progress brings me so much joy!
My Heroes: My parents, my husband, and my children, who are always by my side to support, encourage, and guide me through every step of my life.
What I Value Most: Spending time with my family and seeing my students work hard, grow in confidence, and discover all the amazing things they are capable of achieving.

Carmen Farello
Educational Assistant
Interests: Dance (salsa, merengue and some bachata) and Reading when traveling.
Things that make me smile: Spending time with family, traveling to places that are warm and sunny.
Favorite Part of My Job: Interacting with the students, teachers and parents.
My Hero: My Mom.
What I value Most: God and Family.

Miriam Fuentes
Kinder Teacher
Interests: Gardening, reading, camping, riding my bike, hiking, music.
Things that make me smile: My daughters, my students, flowers, friends.
Favorite Part of My Job: The favorite part of my job is witnessing my students fully engaged in learning and, of course, hearing Spanish language from their lips. I also cherish being surrounded by young minds who find joy in the little things.
My Hero: My parents.
What I value Most: My family, Health, Respect, Gratitude, Honesty, Generosity.

Reyna Chavarria
Educational Assistant
Cosas que me hacen sonreír: Las cosas que me hacen sonreír son los logros que e tenido a pesar del gran esfuerzo . Mi comida favorita y bailar.
Parte favorita de mi trabajo: La parte favorita de mi trabajo es cuando los niños expresan el aprendizaje en español y la convivencia alumno-maestra de modo satisfactoria mostrando una sonrisa en su carita feliz.
Mi héroe: Mi hija.
Lo que más valoro: Lo que más valoro es a toda mi familia unida con salud y felicidad.

