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Dr. Tomas Rivera Elem: Staff: Kindergarten

Kindergarten Teachers

by Gloria Martinez

January 09, 2009

Zina Casales, Kindergarten
zina.casales@crystalcityisd.org
Room # 108
Conference: 2:50 - 3:30 P.M.
Lunch:  12:00 - 12:30 P.M.
"I have taught kindergarten for 3 years and I love it!  I believe that all children can learn and that learning should be enjoyable.  Not all children learn in the same way, so a variety of teaching methods helps each child in his/her own way."

 

Cassandra Gonzales, Reading Specialist
cassandra.gonzales@crystalcityisd.org
Room # 111
Conference: 2:50 - 4:00 P.M.
Lunch:  11:45 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.
"I believe that every child can learn and that is  my responsibility to find the way in which he/she learns best.  This is my fifth year teaching and I will graduate in December 2008 from SRSU-RGC with a Masters of Education for Reading Specialist."

 

Josie Lara, Kindergarten Team Leader
josie.lara@crystalcityisd.org
Room # 113
Conference: 2:50 - 4:00 P.M.
Lunch:  12:00 - 12:30 P.M.
"I strongly believe that all students can succeed if teachers instill in children the desire to learn.  I have worked for the Crystal City Independent School District for 20 years, and my expectations for the students are always set at 100% mastery."

 

Oralia Lopez, Bilingual, ESL, Self-Contained, Kindergarten
oralia.lopez@crystalcityisd.org
Room # 116
Conference: 3:00 P.M.
Lunch:  12:10 - 12:40 P.M.
"I have been an educator for 28 years.  I am certified in Bilingual, ESL, Self-Contained, and Kindergarten.  My philosophy is that all children can learn; even though some learn faster than others.  As teachers, we just have to find the right strategies to help each child achieve his/her goals."

 

Noemi Mata,  Certified Bilingual Teacher EC - 4th Grade
noemi.mata@crystalcityisd.org
Room # 114
Conference: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday  3:00 P.M.
Lunch:  12:10 - 12:40 P.M.
"I decided to become an early childhood educator because I believe that building a strong foundation in the early years is the key to successful learning in the latter grades.  I also feel that building character is a necessity for a child so that he/she may be a functional, contributing citizen."

 

Victoria Mendoza, Certified Generalist Teacher EC - 4th Grade
victoria.mendoza@crystalcityisd.org  
Room # 115
Conference: 2:50 - 3:30 P.M.
Lunch:  12:00 - 12:30 P.M.
"I believe that all children have the potential to learn and succeed.  I expect all my students to develop a good work ethic to further their learning in years to come.  I just graduated this past May from Texas State University - San Marcos with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies EC - 4."

 

Gloria Lilia Salazar, Kindergarten
lilia.salazar@crystalcityisd.org  
Room # 112
Conference: 3:00 P.M.
Lunch:  11:45 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.
"My expectations are to provide the students of Crystal City a quality education that will enable them to succeed and become productive citizens of our community.  Without an education, society cannot prosper.  It is my belief that education is an asset that is acquired and one that can never be taken away.  Continued education is the foundation and the most basic element of a well-rounded society."

 

Angie Vera, Certified Generalist Teacher EC - 4th Grade
angie.vera@crystalcityisd.org
Room # 110
Conference: 2:50 - 3:30 P.M.
Lunch:  12:00 - 12:30 P.M.
"I expect my students to show respect for themselves and for others; to attend school everyday, be on time, and to come prepared to learn.  I believe that every child can reach his/her potential.  Children have the ability to learn, regardless of ethnicity, socioeconomic status and even physical, emotional, and mental disabilities.  I look forward to another year of kindergarten teaching."
 
 

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