I continued teaching at the same school site but moved into a first-grade classroom. I substituted in a Migrant Ed classroom and after a week became the full-time teacher. After trying a few other career options, I realized I missed working with students. I began teaching youth art classes right out of college. I attended UC Berkeley and graduated with a degree in fine art. I was raised in the Corona Park neighborhood, near Edison High School. I come from a large family and have deep roots in Stockton. While I am new to being a principal, I have worked alongside dozens of principals over the years and I’m thrilled for the opportunity to open our new school. I love thinking about and implementing different and interesting ways that engage students in learning. Content Specialist, and Coach Manager as well as leading other trainings and initiatives. I have a long history with Aspire Public Schools. As our school grows into the third, fourth, and fifth years, we will deepen instruction with a greater emphasis on science, becoming a full STEAM school by 23-24.Īs we grow and cultivate our students’ learning, we’ll have several key initiatives we ask parents to participate in such as the school naming process, Saturday school, Celebrations of Learning, community engagement meetings, and of course, support within the classroom.Īspire Public Schools from the onset have had the mantra of college for certain, and we maintain that mantra plus our staff will work at four levers to achieve “College for Certain”: they are equity-driven, data-informed, student-focused, and joyful. Our projected plan for the first two years is to focus on visual arts and oratory skills. Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy will have a comprehensive academic program like all Aspire schools yet what will set us apart from other Aspire schools is dedicated time for visual arts, spoken word, and innovative demonstrations of learning often called ‘Celebrations of Learning.’ Welcome to the Aspire family! I am excited to have you as members of our newest elementary school.
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