Undergraduate Education
Ventura College, UCLA
Graduate Education
UCLA, CSUDH
A quote that inspires me
“If we’re going to actually help students to learn then we’ve got to know how
to relate to them. If you can’t relate to them, if you can’t connect, if they
don’t see you as a mentor, advisor, as an adult who can help them to figure
out the complex problems they face, it doesn’t matter if you’ve got strong
content knowledge and pedagogical skills–they may still CHOOSE not to
learn from YOU.” – Pedro Noguera
Hobbies
Reading.
Who was your favorite teacher and why?
Dr. Bermeo at UCLA. Every class made me feel empowered.
I think all of my students should read…
A Song of Ice and Fire (A Game of Thrones)
What advice or words of wisdom would you offer to students?
Your struggles are what makes you strong.