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Grace Castillo

Grace Castillo

4th Grade Bilingual Teacher

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 (husky and poodle), 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.

Bárbara López Navarro

Teacher

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