Second Grade Team

Interests:  I prioritize health and wellness, focusing on maintaining a balanced lifestyle for myself and my family. I’m passionate about exploring innovative teaching strategies and integrating them into my dual-language classroom. I enjoy learning about different cultures and incorporating cultural awareness into my lessons.

Things that make me smile:  Spending time with my children and watching them grow and excel in their sports brings me immense joy. I love supporting their passions and celebrating their achievements. Whether it’s a simple family outing or cheering them on from the sidelines, these moments create cherished memories that make me smile.

Educational Philosophy: Being a mom taught me the vital role adults play in a child’s life. I find joy in teaching my children new things and aim to bring this excitement into my classroom. I strive to create an inclusive environment where students feel valued and empowered to explore their unique talents, fostering curiosity and resilience through a growth mindset.

Favorite Part of My Job: Seeing the joy and excitement in my students’ eyes when they grasp new concepts and make connections in both Spanish and English. I love fostering a love for learning and helping students become confident in their language abilities.

My Hero: My children inspire me with their dedication and passion for their sports and learning. They remind me of the importance of perseverance and the joy of continuous growth.

What I value most:  As someone from Colombia, maintaining strong family connections is a priority for me. I strive to bring that sense of familial closeness into my classroom, fostering a supportive environment where students feel like part of a community.

Interests: Learning new recipes to cook, medical sciences, learning intellectual concepts and philosophies from others, high-speed and rare cars, and caring for plants.

Things that make me smile: The simple things in life, good humor, coffee in the morning, animals being goofy.

Educational Philosophy: Treating each child with respect and valuing their learning styles, while creating a learning environment to support their choices in learning and encouraging growth from mistakes as stepping stones to improve upon. While instilling the importance of a good moral fiber that will allow them to become critical-thinking and ethical individuals as they grow.

Favorite Part of My Job: The most rewarding moments come when students share their skills and experiences, challenging not only themselves but also me to grow alongside them.

My Hero: The Lord my God as well as my Mother and Father.

What I value Most: My son, family, and truthfulness.