Sophie is so excited to be back for another year at HTeNC! From 2020-2024 she taught fifth grade here at HTeNC, and is now in a new role of Education Specialist. In her free time, Sophie can be found doing a puzzle, listening to a musical theater soundtrack, or reading a book with a cup of tea. She has a passion for working with children and is glad for the opportunity to work in a school where students and staff alike have a drive to learn. Growing up, she loved learning and finding out new things about the world, however, her school didn’t foster or guide this love and made the learning process boring and irrelevant. She became determined to become a teacher and help children become lifelong learners who are interested in their education. Sophie received her B. A in liberal arts from Sonoma State University and a Master of Education specializing in inclusive education and universal design from the University of San Diego. While at Sonoma State, Sophie took seminar and project-based classes through the Hutchins school. These classes are what drove her away from traditional schools and eventually toward HTeNC. After receiving her teaching credential, she was an Academic Coach and long-term substitute at High Tech Elementary Chula Vista before coming to North County. She can’t wait for another year at HTeNC!