About Me

Past

I was born and raised in Shafter, a small town in the heart of California’s beautiful Central Valley.  Not only was I a part of a loving, encouraging family, but a supportive community as well.  As a child, I enjoyed simple things like playing with my brothers, being read to by my parents, and making crafts.  By the age of nine I visited 35 of the 50 United States.  After two summers of trekking across the country, I decided Texas was the second best state, Renoir was my favorite impressionist and Thomas Jefferson had a cool mansion.   In school, I enjoyed learning math, participating in the science fair, marching in the band and telling people I would be the first woman president. 

I attended the University of California, Davis where I earned my degree in Spanish with a minor in Education.  During my time as an undergraduate, I had the opportunity to study in Costa Rica and travel across Europe.

In 2005, I moved across the world to become an Oral English Teacher at SIAS International University in Xinzheng, Henan, China.

Present

I have returned to UC Davis to participate in the Multiple Subject Credential/M.A. Program.  I am student teaching under Molly McNeil at Tremont Elementary in Dixon, California. 

I believe a well-rounded learner learns all around.  I learn from teachers, books, observation, advice, discussions and experience.

I enjoy visiting different places, both familiar and unfamiliar, cooking yummy food for health and comfort, exercising to feel good, cheering for the Dodgers, reading for knowledge and pleasure, studying languages, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Future

The Chinese say, "活到老，学到老" [huo dao lao, xue dao lao], which means, "Live until you are old and study until you are old."  In otherwords, study as long as you live.  As I become a teacher, I will continue my personal pursuit of lifelong learning while hoping to spark an enthusiasm in my students' natural curiosity and encouraging them to face challenges knowing many opportunities await.