Hello! My name is Ms. Marlena. I was born in China and lived there for a few years and then moved to Luxembourg, where I mostly grew up and went to an international school. I graduated from high school in San Diego and got my Bachelor’s degree at CSU Chico, while also studying abroad for a semester in Costa Rica. I got my teaching credential and Master’s degree through High Tech High’s Graduate School of Education. I was an academic coach and a student teacher at HTeM before becoming a 3rd grade teacher. I love being part of the amazing community at HTeM that is welcoming, supportive, and caring. In my free time I enjoy beach volleyball, surfing, yoga, reading, and traveling!