Teacher of the Month ⼁ Introducing Nataly W.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most passionate and creative instructors, all who bring lessons to life with thoughtful connections between curriculum and student experiences. This month, we are pleased to celebrate Nataly, an award-winning author and English teacher who encourages her students to take academic risks. Learn more about what makes Nataly inspiring!
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most passionate and creative instructors, all who bring lessons to life with thoughtful connections between curriculum and student experiences. This month, we are pleased to celebrate Nataly, an award-winning author and English teacher who encourages her students to take academic risks. Learn more about what makes Nataly inspiring!
Nataly (she/her/hers) graduated from the University of La Verne with a master's degree in education and Cal Poly Pomona with a bachelor of arts degree in English. Shortly after graduating from Cal Poly, she entered the teaching profession and taught full-time for 15 years as a high school English and history teacher. Nataly eventually traded in teaching full-time to teach part-time while simultaneously working as a literary editor. She finds immense satisfaction in teaching writing and motivating young students to explore literature. Nataly has been working with students since 1998 in English, writing, cultural studies, such as African American and Latinx studies, and American history at the high school level. Additionally, Nataly is an award-winning children's book author. When Nataly isn't teaching she can be found performing with her band in the Bay Area or traveling.
What’s your favorite subject to teach and why?
My all time favorite subject is English Literature.
What are your top 3 book recommendations in your subject area?
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas; Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi; The Great Gatsby by Scott F. Fitzgerald
What do you enjoy most about teaching with Pacific Preparatory?
The thing I enjoy most about teaching with Pac Prep is connecting with students one-on-one, creating curriculums that are individualized, and watching students thrive.
What is your favorite activity to do outside of teaching?
My favorite activity outside of teaching is anything involving nature! Hiking, adventuring, camping, and chasing waterfalls!
Nataly, we and your students are so lucky to have you on our team! Congratulations on being our Teacher of the Month!
