Mona Quintana - 4th Grade
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What is your background?
I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree from New Mexico Highlands University. I also have a Master in Reading and Writing Instruction from the University of Colorado Denver. I am a Colorado State Licensed teacher. Where are you from? I am from northern New Mexico. I primarily grew up in Las Vegas, NM. Tell us about your family? My husband, Sal, and I have been married for 22 years. We have one son, Michael. What do you like to do in your free time? I love to hike, read, and garden. I also love to explore Colorado with my family by traveling on scenic Jeep trails. What is something people may not know about you? I love photography! One of my favorite hobbies is taking pictures of historic churches when I travel. |
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What is your favorite part of your school day?
My favorite part of the day is the morning. The students here at Ave Maria are truly excited to enter the school building to see their classmates, teachers, and staff. They are excited and motivated to learn.
What do you love most about Ave Maria?
Ave Maria is an amazing place to work. The administrators, staff, teachers, and students are Christ-centered. The students’ well-being, education, and growth in their faith are a priority at Ave Maria Catholic School. The teachers are highly qualified, educated, and respected. They are trained in differentiated instruction to meet the needs of different learning styles.
What do you love most about teaching your students?
I love teaching middle-school and intermediate levels. The students are transitioning to higher levels in their education and I love seeing the growth that occurs as they learn to challenge themselves.
I love incorporating humor in my lessons and helping students feel at ease with advocating for themselves. I am passionate about teaching reading and writing in all subjects. The interdisciplinary skill of connecting reading with math, science, and social studies is important. I believe students should learn how to read and engage with textbooks; navigate and decipher the structures of nonfiction text.
My favorite part of the day is the morning. The students here at Ave Maria are truly excited to enter the school building to see their classmates, teachers, and staff. They are excited and motivated to learn.
What do you love most about Ave Maria?
Ave Maria is an amazing place to work. The administrators, staff, teachers, and students are Christ-centered. The students’ well-being, education, and growth in their faith are a priority at Ave Maria Catholic School. The teachers are highly qualified, educated, and respected. They are trained in differentiated instruction to meet the needs of different learning styles.
What do you love most about teaching your students?
I love teaching middle-school and intermediate levels. The students are transitioning to higher levels in their education and I love seeing the growth that occurs as they learn to challenge themselves.
I love incorporating humor in my lessons and helping students feel at ease with advocating for themselves. I am passionate about teaching reading and writing in all subjects. The interdisciplinary skill of connecting reading with math, science, and social studies is important. I believe students should learn how to read and engage with textbooks; navigate and decipher the structures of nonfiction text.
