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About The Teacher Label:


About The Teacher
I am very excited to be your child's teacher this year! I have been teaching 3rd grade for my entire teaching profession (13 years) and hope I have become somewhat of an expert in relating to children of this age. I have opened Plaza Vista 11 years ago and began my teaching career with IUSD at College Park Elementary. Prior to teaching, I worked in the corporate world for companies like Johnson&Johnson, Abbott Laboratories, and AT&T. I sold both pharmaceuticals and computer systems. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Marketing from Cal State Northridge and six years later, earned my teaching credential at Concordia University in Irvine. A few years later, I earned my Master's Degree in Educational Technology Leadership at University California, Irvine. On a personal note, both my parents were born and raised in Japan. Then my father came to California in High School. My mother came to California after she married my father. Being from another country, they both had difficulty trying to learn how to speak English so I completely understand and have compassion for those families that speak more than one language at home. Finally, I have 3 other siblings and I am the third of 4 children. I also have 5 beautiful nieces that I adoooorrrre!!!! My hobbies and interests (other than teaching) include rollerblading, working out at the gym, hiking, camping, yoga, travel, and reading.

Mission Label:


Mission
My goal for all students is to develop a positive attitude toward themselves, school, community, and life-long learning. I also want students to develop a greater curiosity for their world around them and a desire to learn more about it. Our classroom will offer a well-structured, warm environment that provides for individual needs, challenges, and growth. Students will be taught responsibility, respect, independent thinking, and problem solving skills. Academic risk-taking will also be encouraged. It is with my best intention to have developed a program that will use a variety of strategies and techniques to allow each student to reach his/her potential.