Teacher Features: Elementary Faculty
Pacific Preparatory is proud to work with so many kind elementary teachers who are always thinking of new and engaging ways to help their students learn about the world. Meet two of our favorite elementary teachers this year!
Meet Tess
Tess (she/her/hers) holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and Sociology from the University of Miami, an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Education from Florida International University, and a Ph.D. in Literacy Education. Her mission as a teacher includes providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning, emphasizing that learning is effective within a collaborative context, valuing cultural and linguistic diversity, and that teaching and learning involve active reflections. Tess has been working with students since 2005, teaching reading and math at a variety of levels. We’re so proud to have had Tess on the PacPrep teacher team since 2020!
“Our children have been really positive and happy about working with Tess. She challenges them to learn in new and exciting ways! We love her.”
Meet DJ
DJ (they/them/she) graduated from Texas State University with a BA in Spanish and Communications. They have been working with students since 1998, teaching all grade levels and all subjects, as well as working in online instruction. They are certified to teach early childhood, elementary subjects, ESL, bilingual (Spanish), special education (EC-12), state assessment preparation, reading, and writing. DJ has also spearheaded a student newspaper and spent five years volunteering in Mexico, working with the children of Indigenous Relief workers. DJ's teaching philosophy is centered and dedicated on the whole student. DJ has been teaching with PacPrep since 2020 and all of their students absolutely adore them!
“We are just thrilled with how beautifully our year with DJ has turned out. DJ has a positive and caring energy and always makes class fun. There’s always a surprise to engage my child, whether it’s a song, an online visit to the zoo, or other interactive activities. What a great professional!”
Could your child benefit from working with one of our thoughtful elementary teachers? Reserve time in their schedule today!