Stephanie is a proud first-generation Latina whose native tongue is el Español. She considers herself fortunate to be bilingual in this era and encourages her students to use all of the languages they have in their repertoires. She's passionate about social and environmental justice issues. Stephanie strives to become the best version of herself each and every day for herself, her students, and those she loves. She's enamored by culture, diversity, and resilience. She loves animals, nature, staying active, and genuine and caring humans. As an educator, Stephanie appreciates and has a need for community work that will lead us towards collective liberation.
B.A. Elementary Education, University of Illinois, Chicago, Endorsements in Middle School Science, Bilingual Education, and English as a Second Language