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Because It Brings Me Joy
As I approach my 20th year in education, I reflect on my purpose as a teacher. My early love for reading, shaped by experiences as an immigrant, drives me to support bilingual students. I emphasize meaningful, engaging education through diverse reading materials and project-based learning, ensuring all students can thrive and explore their environment.
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From Classroom to Community:
At our K-8 school in the Bronx, we’re all about getting our students involved in caring for the community. Thanks to New Yorkers for Parks and the #DaffodilProject, every student is digging in and planting daffodil bulbs in our local park and tree beds. It’s amazing to see how passionate these kids are about taking…
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Engaging Students Through Memorable Learning
To maintain student engagement in lessons, educators should incorporate varied techniques that foster excitement and memorable learning. Methods like hands-on activities, project-based learning, and community connections can profoundly impact students by allowing them to apply skills and knowledge in real-world contexts. Active learning is particularly effective for diverse learners, making learning relevant and unforgettable. Collaborating…
A little bit about me…
I have been a public school teacher in the Bronx since 2005. I’ve received a B.A. from New York University, M.A. from Pace University, and Ed.M. from the Bank Street Graduate School of Education. I started my career as a bilingual teacher, and have since devoted myself to empowering multilingual learners and students of color in Title 1 schools.
My work with civics and comics in the classroom has been featured on CBS News, mentioned in the UFT’s New York Teacher, discussed during an interview with Michael Hill at the WNYC Radio Station, and was part of a New York Comic Con panel with LitX, “Comics Unleashed.”
New York Comic Con Panelist – October 2025
“Icons & Activists: Comics for All Classrooms” — as part of the Civics for All panel.
TEACH Magazine – September 2025
“Empowering Education: Exploring Hispanic/Latinx Representation in Comics.”
UFT’s New York Teacher – September 2025
UFT’s New York Teacher – April 2025
New York Comic Con Panel – Oct. 2024
WNYC News Radio – October 2024
UFT’s New York Teacher – Sept. 2024
CBS News – June 2024
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