Gabriela is committed to making education equitable for all students, and aims to do this by becoming a middle or high school special education teacher. She first realized she wanted to be a special education teacher in middle school when she noted inequities and marginalization within her own classes. She is excited to see her future students grow into emotionally intelligent humans and looks forward to supporting them both academically and emotionally.
Gabriela is also interested in exploring ways she can work to improve the education system beyond her classroom. She believes the voices of teachers should play a large role in the district, state, and federal policy-making process.
In her free time, Gabriela enjoys live music, spending time outdoors, and practicing her photography skills.
“My greatest lesson throughout this school year is that relationships matter. Relationships with your students and their families are vital to their success.”
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