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Current position at St. Serra: Extended Care Aide

Years at St. Serra: 25

What she enjoys most: “It brings me great joy to introduce classic games like hopscotch, jacks, marbles, and many others. They say these classics are lost to the time of an older generation, but it warms my heart to see the kids showing interest in them. I can only hope that they will continue to teach them to their own children and grandchildren.”

A Labor of Love Since 1997

“I started working at St. Serra Catholic School in 1997 and began in the Extended Care department. It was there that I fell in love with the St. Serra culture and working with the children. In 2005 I joined the Kindergarten team, where I was a Teacher Assistant for ten years. I had the pleasure of helping and guiding children of such a young age. It was an honor to serve so many children that have now grown up and possibly attended college or have gotten married and started families of their own. Ultimately, I returned to the Extended Care family [where I am now] and where, God willing, I plan to remain!”

Family and Free Time

“I have been married to my husband Gilberto, a retired engineer, for 41 years. We have two wonderful children and two beautiful grandchildren. I am very proud of my whole family. My son is a blacksmith and art teacher. My daughter is a fiber artist and historical reenactor. I have a granddaughter who is currently attending college and studying to be a psychologist. My grandson is an eighth grader at Serrano Intermediate School, where he is a percussionist in the school's orchestra, jazz band, and drum line. In my leisure time, I enjoy walking, sewing, gardening, and painting.”

Fun Facts!

• “I grew up in Mexico, in the beautiful state of Sonora.”
• “Our family dog, a senior pug named Secret, keeps me company in my garden.”