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Christina Valverde

Spanish Teacher

Grade/Subject/Position: 5th Grade Spanish
Interests: Video games, anime, volleyball, learning languages, mathematics, cooking, ballroom dancing
Things that make me smile: Flowers, coffee, trips to Target, good food, sleeping

Educational Philosophy: The difference between a novice and a master is that a master has failed more times than the novice has tried.”

Favorite Part of my job: Making life-lasting relationships with my students and the community

My Hero: My father

What I value Most: My loved ones, my time, my mental wellbeing

M.Ramos

Bilingual Teacher

Interests: I love learning new languages and exploring different authors’ works.

Things that make me smile: Having a full class of kids, ready to learn and share their ideas!

Favorite Part of My Job: Seeing kids grow, learn, and feel proud of what they’ve accomplished.

My Hero: My mother—she worked so hard and always made sure education was a priority in my life.

What I Value Most: The little things that make life special—like a rock a student found on the playground or a small piece of wood that reminds me of a story a child once told me. Most of all, I value kids and the joy they bring!

Nicole Morrison Carico

English Teacher

Interests: Knitting, Embroidery, Bad reality TV
Things that make me smile: Sunsets, Good food, Traveling
Educational Philosophy: Learning happens through discomfort and action.
Favorite Part of My Job: Watching students finally understand a concept after struggling through it.
My Hero: Anyone who can stand up for themselves
What I value Most: Relationships with my loved ones, Self-advocacy, Knowledge and Learning