Fifth Grade Team

Christina Valverde
Spanish Teacher
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
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