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I hold a Single Subject teaching credential in English, Spanish and Art, as well as a CTE credential in Agriculture. Traveling across the U.S. and Mexico, I learned from many indigenous communities. This fortified my understanding that education is:<br \/>\n1. A life-long endeavor, and<br \/>\n2. Key to moving towards a balance in which ecological and cultural diversity is rich, sustainable, and can exist in mutual benefit and respect.<br \/>\nPrior to arriving at HTHM, I did project-based learning in City Heights. Motherhood led me to a break from teaching and I started a tiny backyard microgreens farm with my neighbor. Our farm got together with our friends\u2019 farm and we started Foodshed, a small farm cooperative. I learned A LOT about how to run a business (!) and that the way we grow food is key to reversing climate change. Outside of all this, I love to sew, read, dance, hike and run on the beach with my kids and dog named Sim\u00f3n. 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