Family: Parents, Adan and Alma; brothers, Salvador, Edgar, and Jesus; and sister, Alma.

School: Denair Elementary Charter Academy

Subject taught: Fourth grade

Experience and education: Bachelor’s in liberal studies with a concentration in Spanish. Currently enrolled in the multiple subject credential program.

What attracted you to Denair? What attracted me to Denair was the strong sense of community and the supportive administration.

What most inspires you about teaching? What inspires me most about teaching is working with children and seeing their growth. It is something that comes naturally to me. Additionally, I find it incredibly rewarding to serve as a positive male role model for them.

What is a challenge you look forward to tackling this year? A challenge I look forward to tackling this year is improving my skills and knowledge through professional development since it is my first year  teaching.

What is your favorite teaching tool or activity? My favorite teaching activity is letting students collaborate in groups. I believe that hands-on activities are important. Interactive classrooms are a must in today’s society.

What do you want your students to remember? I want my students to remember that they are loved and appreciated. I want my students to always feel safe and supported.

How can parents support what you do? Parents can support what I do by maintaining communication. Communication is important in education since it leads to better achievement as students will be supported both in school and at home.

What would surprise people about your job? People might be surprised to know just how much preparation goes into teaching. There is a lot of behind-the-scenes work to ensure students’ growth and success.

What do you do for fun? I love to travel and discover new places. A new hobby I have picked up is running.