Name: Mary Ann Urrutia
Family: I have three grown adult children — Angelina, Frank and Natalie – and seven grandchildren
Position: Physical education technician
Experience: I have been working for the district for Seven years. I started in October 2017 as a
yard duty supervisor. A special education para educator position opened within a couple months, and I
applied and received the position in February 2018. In January 2020, I applied and was selected for the physical education technician position. I have been in the PE technician position since then.
Other jobs that prepared me for this position: I have a bachelor’s degree in physical education and always wanted to be a PE teacher. I played sports in high school (volleyball, basketball and tennis) and played at Stanislaus State College (volleyball one year, basketball two years). I coached volleyball, basketball and softball at various schools and officiated volleyball for many years, so being around students/athletes has always been in my heart.
What attracted you to Denair Unified: Actually, my daughter Angelina sent me a link for the yard duty position at Denair Middle School. I thought: “Small school (I graduated from Hilmar High), everyone knows each other and helps each other, I can get back into coaching, and my grandchildren — Sebastian and Noah — go to school at Denair.”
What are your primary responsibilities: Monitoring the girls and girl’s locker room at the beginning of class and at the end of class. Making sure the ladies are comfortable changing in their locker room and they have the necessary items for physical education. Making sure the equipment is out and ready for the teachers, and then assisting the teachers and monitoring PE inventory.
What do you like best about your job: Even though I’m not the teacher, I get to coach, mentor, assist, listen, talk to and guide students. I had the opportunity to coach volleyball and basketball at the middle school for the last five years. Plus, I get to play sports with the students, which keeps me young and healthy.
What would surprise people about your job: I get to meet and talk to every student on campus. I have the opportunity to know these students from sixth grade through eighth grade. Every student must take PE each year. I get to watch them grow.
Why is Denair Unified a great place to work: Staff support, family support and community support. Do I need anything more?
What do you do for fun: Spend time with family and friends. I ride bikes, fly kites, go to the
gym, work in my yard and travel.
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Denair Unified is currently accepting applications for Classified substitutes. If you would like to gain experience in a variety of roles, subbing is a great way to do that. You can apply at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1896889 or contact Daisy Flores at dflores@dusd.k12.ca.us.
