Origin Story: Once an EB Always an EB. 

I was born in Illinois. I attended kindergarten and first grade in the states. I moved at the age of seven to Puerto Rico. In Puerto Rico, schooling is in Spanish with the exception of the one English course. When I began school, I was behind language wise. It was decided that I would take second grade course with the exception of Spanish were I would take the first semester with the first graders, then be ready for full fledge second grade within a semester. The emotional stress caused me to block this time period in my life. I remember not being able to communicate and seeing friends that had been together for years. This is a trauma, I want to avoid in the classroom. 

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My Why. 

Needless to say, I survived! After high school, I moved to Texas to further my education. I wanted to be an architect because I wanted to design self-sustaining buildings that could weather natural disasters and economical for all. Eventually during my university time led me to my current degrees: Spanish as Modern Language and History, Pre-Law, both bachelor's degree. The idea was to become either an international lawyer or an immigration lawyer. I always wanted to help others have a better future. 

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The Career: Finding My Best Fit. 

I found teaching by accident. I had volunteered at my mom's school for seven years. Every time, she would sneak in work for me to do. After mom showered me with compliments and boosted my ego, I decide to try it out. I received my alternative certification and began teaching at the same school as my mom. (Which she ditched me the following year). Cliche moment: I fell in love with teaching! Since then it has been glorious and perfect ever since; if you are in education you know that is stretching the truth. It has been absolutely amazing and I would do it all over again; but there are moments of challenges and growth. However, when you have former students and current students tell you how much they appreciate you, it makes the fight worth it.