Title

Paraprofessional

Email

garcia_martina@svvsd.org

Department

Support

Education

Attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, completed college at the  University of Colorado-Boulder with a degree in Cultural and Physical Anthropology and a certification in Secondary Education.  I received a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Colorado State University  and currently hold and maintain a teaching degree in Secondary Education and earned an Administrative License from Colorado State University.

Bio

I am a Colorado native (eleven generations-my family came here from Spain in the 1660’s when this area was still Mexico).  I grew up in Louisville, Colorado.  I have taught middle school English, Spanish and Social Studies for 28 years all in the St. Vrain Valley District at Heritage (now Timberline), Longs Peak, and Trail Ridge Middle Schools.  I have sponsored over 18 educational tours with students, visiting Europe, South America, and several tours to Washington D.C., Florida (Technology and Space), Alaska and Hawaii.  I love working with elementary students and enjoy their high energy, wit and great sense of storytelling along with humor.    I am happy to serve Sanborn Elementary in order to help keep  the children of my school,  neighborhood and community safe.   When I am not at school, I am practicing yoga, volunteering at the Longmont Community Restorative Justice Program, or I am gardening, traveling with my husband and cooking New Mexican food. I love spending time with my big family!