Teachers & Staff
TEACHERS & STAFF
Our talented teachers are community-minded educators from all over the Spanish-speaking world. We recognize and celebrate their different accents and unique experiences. We consider this diversity an important strength of OWP.
Alessandro Merino
Alessandro was originally born in Miami, Florida to two Peruvian parents but spent most of his childhood in Lima until he moved to Brooklyn at the age of nine. Prior to joining One World Project, Alessandro worked as a Physical Therapist aide and is continuing his position as a catering staff in Brooklyn.
Alessandro’s favorite thing about One World Project is the emphasis on play and how it is incorporated into the everyday structure with the kids. He is excited to be able to practice his Spanish everyday and to bond with the children in his aula.
Alessandro likes to read comics and Manga and practices Brazilian jiu jitsu.
Alicia Norrell
Alicia was born and raised in San Francisco, California, and now lives in Brooklyn. Before joining One World Project, Alice has worked as a nanny and classroom assistant with children from infancy through age 12. In May of 2025, Alice graduated from NYU Gallatin with a concentration in the ethics of storytelling, documentary filmmaking, and the Spanish language. Alice’s experience in Spanish-speaking environments has been a lifelong throughline — from visiting her family in Mexico to taking language and culture classes, studying abroad in Madrid for a year, and working on Spanish-language documentary projects.
Alicia's favorite thing about One World Project so far is the richness and connection of an immersion program. She loves that working with young children manifests as reciprocal learning. She also resonates deeply with OWP's values of progressive, inclusive, and communal caregiving — something she has experienced firsthand, having been raised by a beautiful queer family of two moms and two dads. She is excited to continue learning how to support children through their crucial developmental stages and collaborating in a bilingual setting.
Alicia enjoys long walks, exploring New York City’s parks, and attending film screenings at independent theaters like DCTV and the Metrograph.
Ana Morales
Ana is a New York native, born and raised in Brooklyn! Raised in a bilingual household, her family is originally from Tlaxcala, Mexico, and she has been fluent in both English and Spanish from a young age. Prior to teaching at One World Project, Ana gained lots of experience working with kids of all ages as a babysitter, and she chose to be a teacher in order to continue helping children explore and make sense of the world around them. She especially enjoys every chance she gets to find connection with her students, to watch them grow and discover new things, and in particular to provide a foundation of emotional support and comfort.
Ana’s favorite thing about the OWP community is the way that she is given the opportunity to try new things and expand her comfort zone, while always remaining a part of a community that is centered around mutual respect and care for others. She is looking forward to fostering that environment at OWP this year, and to creating new and unique relationships with each of her students.
When she’s not teaching at One World Project, Ana likes to bake, and spend time with her nephew!
Aneli Aviles
Aneli is from Puebla, Mexico. She decided to become a teacher thanks to many of her own teachers that made a huge difference in her life -- especially the teachers who taught her to never give up on her goals. She is most proud of going back to college 19 years after graduating high school. She says, “College helped me understand more about child development... my classes and professors gave me the tools to become the teacher that I always wanted to be.”
During her free time, Aneli loves taking long walks in nature with her children.
Belén Garcia
Originally from Spain, Belén spent time in Mexico City and Chile before moving to New York City 14 years ago. Beyond fluency in Spanish, Belén translates from English into Spanish, and has experience in private tutoring. In school she studied the Arabic language and culture, leading to a degree in Arabic Philology.
Her wealth of experience from educating her own three children, as well as her knowledge of linguistics, are evident as she creates a natural learning environment for children to acquire another language. “I love working with children who are learning a second language,” Belen says. She knows that children learn best through play, and consistently engages learners in read-alouds, dramatic play, and other child-centered activities.
Carolina Cabezas
Carolina was born and raised in Santiago, Chile. She loved growing up surrounded by the mountains and the sea. Prior to joining One World Project, Carolina studied theater and art management. She worked for the International Performing Arts for Youth as the Chilean representative working with youth and connecting artists across borders. In Chile, she worked in a collective focusing on all forms of art, working with kids in music, theater and visual art.
Carolina’s favorite thing about One World Project is the connection with nature, especially here in NYC, giving teachers and children this opportunity is important to her. She is excited to teach about recycling and upcycling through art.
Carolina is a big animal lover and has her cat Juan back in Chile with her mom. She also loves hot yoga as a means for meditation.
Cati MacKenzie
Cati was born in Peru and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. She began her career in New York City at 24 and later moved to Brooklyn.
She is proud of creating a bilingual home for her daughters, which has deepened her appreciation for the role of language and culture in early childhood. With a background in post-production and photography, she brings creativity and problem-solving skills into the classroom, helping students engage through visual and hands-on learning.
At OWP, she values the community’s commitment to global citizenship and environmental care. She enjoys supporting children in a bilingual setting and looks forward to continuing to grow as an educator.
Fun fact: Cati started a block-wide cleaning initiative with her neighbors after playing with her daughters on the stoop inspired her to pick up litter and encourage others to join in.
Cindy Peña
Cindy was born and raised in New York. She grew up speaking Spanish at home with her family from El Salvador. She has worked with children of many different ages for a number of years. She is extremely proud to say that she has always had a great amount of patience with children: “I always take the time to understand them,” she observes. She chose to become a teacher for the “aha” moments. Cindy says, “There have been times where students do not always understand what is being taught, and then suddenly there is that moment where they get it. The expression on their face is what keeps me motivated. I also enjoy watching how the children develop and discover themselves.” Cindy is certified in Early Childhood and Childhood Education.
A fun fact about Cindy is that when she was 18, she went skydiving: “It was such an adventure! Before jumping out of the plane, I felt so nervous. It was how
I felt afterwards that led me to realize that sometimes stepping out of your comfort zone is not necessarily always a bad thing. Ever since then, I love trying out new things...no matter how much they scare me!”
Cruz Hernandez
Cruz was born in Puebla, Mexico and came to New York at 21 years old. Prior to OWP, she has worked several years in babysitting children and housekeeping services. Cruz enjoys the opportunity to work as part of a team at OWP, and describes the work she does as both “meaningful and rewarding.”
She has three children, and in her free time she enjoys listening to music and going on walks with her family in the local park in the community.
Danella García
Danella is from Caracas, Venezuela, and immigrated to the United States when she was 20. In Venezuela, Danella organized children’s birthday parties, and volunteered at the children’s hospital. In addition, Danella taught dance classes to children and is also an avid Zumba instructor. Danella holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Early Childhood Education.
She is a proud mom of Lucas and Noah. The most rewarding experience in her life has been raising her children and learning from them. She loves the philosophy of OWP, and appreciates collaborating with parents and colleagues in order to best support each child.
During her spare time, Danella loves dancing and watching movies with her family.
Divina Paulino
Divina is from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and currently lives in Brooklyn. Before joining One World Project, she worked as a home health aid, and is now excited to take on this new opportunity caring for children in a classroom setting. She is looking forward to using the tools she has gained to support children and their families alike, while learning from each individual relationship. Every day is guaranteed to be a "new and unique adventure," Divina says, which in turn allows her to grow and explore in unexpected ways.
Divina's favorite thing about One World Project so far is the community that she is a part of, and she is looking forward to the ways that she can further develop her communication skills with children of all ages.
Divina loves to travel, and her favorite place is her home country of the Dominican Republic. In her free time, Divina also enjoys exploring makeup, and particularly loves the color lilac because she finds it especially peaceful.
Elizabeth Alcantara
Elizabeth is from the Dominican Republic, and now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Previously, she has worked as a babysitter, and believes that her previous work in childcare, combined with her experience as a mother, has uniquely prepared her for her current role as a teacher at OWP.
She has chosen to be a teacher because she is excited about the ways that we all can continue learning from one another in the classroom, students and teachers alike. This year, she is looking forward to finding “new and creative ways of teaching, learning, and strategies to foster an educational environment.”
In her free time, Elizabeth loves to dance!
Gaia Gamba
Gaia was born in Mexico City but grew up in Brooklyn after moving here at the age of two. She feels like Brooklyn and Mexico City are both home and have raised her, as she grew up visiting Mexico every year and has all of her family there. Gaia originally joined One World Project when she was part of the CIT pilot program. She recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in Latino Studies and Urban Education. Throughout college, Gaia worked in case management and community empowerment in various organizations across NYC.
Gaia’s favorite thing about One World Project is being able to witness children’s imagination and creativity without barriers. She also loves One World Project for the ability to be a part of a Spanish speaking community. She is excited to continue collaborating with everyone to create community.
Gaia loves to cook for family and friends and go swimming.
Elvira Morán
Originally from northern Spain, Elvira moved to NYC in 1992 to further her education as a graphic designer, after completing a BFA at the Centro de Nuevas Profesiones.
After her child Felix was born in 2012, she became interested in all aspects of child development, and discovered her affinity with kids. After hosting a weekly Spanish-language play group at her home, volunteering in the toddler program at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, and experiencing the OWP community as a parent, she decided to become a teacher. She worked as a substitute teacher at Maple Street School before joining the OWP.
Gissela Arteaga
Gissela Arteaga grew up in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. A former nanny, she has taught at One World Project since 2015, following in the footsteps of her mother, who taught children for 30 years. Gissela attended the Technical Institute of San Pedro Sula, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
“I feel like part of a family at OWP” she says. “Every day, I learn something new with the children.”
An enthusiastic cook and craftsperson, she especially enjoys opportunities to cook and work on creative projects alongside the students. Gissala says, “It’s endless, what you can learn with them.”
Ian Gamboa Arzate
Ian was born and raised in Brooklyn to two Mexican parents, and spent his childhood traveling back to Mexico City every year. Prior to joining One World Project, Ian was a lifeguard for the NYC Parks and studied cartoning in high school.
Ian’s favorite thing about One World Project is the playful environment that fosters creativity and curiosity for everyone, even teachers. He is excited to continue learning how to collaborate with others.
Ian enjoys being in nature and loves to paint and be creative in many art forms.
Irene García
Irene was born in Mexico City and grew up in Brooklyn. She has experience working as a babysitter, and started at OWP as a volunteer during her senior year of high school. What Irene likes best about working at OWP is seeing the freedom that children have: “They get to choose how to use materials by using their own imagination; it is quite remarkable to witness,” she says.
Irene is a former competitive gymnast and dancer, and she loves to move around. Her experience at OWP has inspired Irene to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Hunter College.
Jesica Merino
Jesica was born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia. She moved to New York in 2024. Before joining One World Project, Jesica studied chemical engineering and received her specialization in teaching in 2024. She is most proud of her educational experience in having helped several students graduate successfully through tutoring and reinforcement classes.
Jesica loves the supportive environment at One World Project and the opportunity to be part of a community that values education and teamwork. “It feels rewarding to contribute while also learning from colleagues and students,” she says.
Jesica loves long walks to explore new places and going to the movie theater with her family.
Joanne Derwin
Joanne Derwin, is a mother of two bilingual children and an experienced nonprofit manager, educator, and social justice advocate. Before initiating OWP, Joanne worked at the Alliance for a Greater New York and Urban Agenda, organizations aimed at building a thriving, green, and just New York. Previously, Joanne worked at the Ford Foundation and helped manage three grantmaking initiatives with a combined annual budget of $12 million.
Joanne has also done research for Partners of the Americas and the Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership in Washington D.C. and spent two years working as an English teacher in Alicante and Barcelona, Spain. She is a graduate in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder and holds a Masters in Public Policy from Georgetown University.
Katie Duran
As a proud Mexican American, Katie was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY but her parents are originally from Puebla, Mexico and feels deeply rooted in both places. She grew up visiting her parents hometown in Mexico each year and it has shaped her identity, values, and sense of community alongside her NYC identity. Before joining One World Project, Katie has worked in education with experience in working with students with disabilities.
Katie’s favorite thing about One World Project so far is our commitment to celebrating diverse cultures and backgrounds. Beyond the curriculum, OWP’s philosophy encourages children to value who they are and where they come from, while also learning to respect the identities of others — something she deeply admires. Katie loves how working in education goes beyond academic growth but social, emotional, and personal growth as well. She is most excited to continue to learn about the incorporation of play in OWP’s educational approach.
Katie loves to play tennis with her friends and enjoys taking time to care for her space at home.
Kenia Ramos
Kenia was born in El Progreso, Guatemala, in a small town called Tulumajillo. She came to the United States at the age of 13, and recently finished her Bachelor’s degree.
Beginning in high school, she did internships that have prepared her to become an assistant teacher. Kenia chose to become a teacher because she enjoys observing the different ways that children can learn. She is looking forward to learning more about the OWP approach to children's education.
Kenia loves to travel and has visited El Salvador, Canada, and Turks and Caicos. Her dream trip would be to go to Switzerland.
Keyla Mero
Keyla was born in Manabi, Ecuador, and lived 14 years of her life in a town called Jaramijo. She worked as a babysitter from 16 years old and continued until her last year of college, an experience she enjoyed greatly. Keyla currently holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Hunter College.
About her vocation for teaching, Keyla says, “When I was 14 years old I met one of the best teachers: Lydia. It was difficult to get along at school because I didn't know any English and she had all the patience through my best and worst moments. I always wanted to be a ‘Lydia’ for a ‘Keyla’...”
One of the things Keyla loves most about OWP is the freedom that each child has, and especially the freedom in the use of their imagination. Keyla is eager to learn through observation of children at play.
In her free time Keyla likes to paint, because it helps her disconnect and relax.
Laura Pedraza
Laura Pedraza was born in Bogotá, and has been living in New York City for 17 years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Brooklyn College, and before coming to One World Project, she worked with children in many different roles, including babysitting, teaching art, and teaching in elementary school classrooms around NYC.
Laura says that being a teacher was never something that she had to think about: “I wouldn’t say I chose teaching… instead I think it chose me! [Working with kids] just came naturally to me, and I had those opportunities as soon as I came to New York.” She is excited to be working in a Spanish-immersion classroom, and to further explore all of the outdoor spaces OWP has to offer. Laura’s approach to teaching comes from the idea that all children – no matter how big or small – are individuals worthy of unique care and attention, and she is looking forward to continuing that work at One World Project.
Outside of the classroom, Laura teaches yoga, and loves riding her bike to different live music venues around the city!
Maika Guzman Billera
Maika was born and raised in Cartagena, Colombia and moved to Brooklyn in 2024. As a small child, Maika lived in a smaller town on a farm with horses and other small animals. Prior to One World Project, Maika was teaching at a Spanish preschool when she arrived to New York. In Colombia, she worked with special needs children as a tutor and worked with young children of 6 months to two years. She also moved from Cartagena to Medellin, with her two boys.
Maika’s favorite thing about One World Project is la Huerta, she is interested in medicinal plants. She is exciting to see how the children will learn and develop their Spanish skills and also continue her own English skills.
Maika loves to go fishing and spending time outdoors with her husband and kids.
Maria Rivera
Maria Rivera grew up in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and currently holds a master’s of Science in General Education and Special Education from Touro College, along with more than 15 years of classroom experience. In her classroom at One World Project, she takes an individualized approach to accommodate every child’s learning style, and to better teach the language and culture of Spanish and Latin cultures to non-Spanish-speaking children.
Maria decided to work at OWP for its supportive and welcoming community of parents, teachers, administrators and staff; and for the opportunity to work with young children. She says that the children “continually amaze me. I truly love being an educator and having the opportunity to be a part of their lives. My hope is to always instill in all of my children
a love of learning.”
Marixsa Rodriguez
Marixsa was born in Puerto Rico and ventured to Brooklyn after graduating college. She has been active in her own children’s early childhood education and development. She says, “Becoming a mom changed my perspective in life, and inspired a hands-on role in my children’s education that evolved into a commitment with my community. My children and my students have inspired all the playgroups, co-op schools and summer camps I have led and taught throughout the years.” She loves being a teacher because she believes there is power in letting children learn, play, and explore their natural surroundings.
Marixsa also loves dancing, “from school performances and salsa club dancing, to Puerto Rican Bomba community circle.” She also enjoys biking around Brooklyn with her three children, as well as tending to their garden and cooking in East Flatbush.
Marta Prudencio
Marta grew up in Badajoz, a city in Spain’s southwestern Extremadura region. Prior to joining
One World Project, she volunteered for a number
of teaching jobs including the Academy of St.Joseph
and CENY. She continues to do so today, most recently working with children at a refugee camp in Bali.
Marta has a teaching degree in Elementary Education at the UNEX in Badajoz, and a master's in Bilingual Education at UNIR. She completed her teaching internship at the International School of Brooklyn ISB. She also received a scholarship to the Darmasiswa Indonesian Art and Culture program in Bali, and is pursuing another Master’s in Bilingual Early Childhood Education at Hunter College.
As a teacher, Marta prioritizes cultural understanding, building friendships and community, and responsible stewardship of the environment. An active painter and craftsperson in her spare time, she brings her love of the arts to the classroom, encouraging children to freely explore their creative impulses.
Mery Duenas
Mery was born in Ayacucho, Perú and grew up in el Callao, Lima. After she moved to New York over 30 years ago, she started working as a nanny, kept helping her family and formed her own family. She is now a mom to a 25 year old!
She loves working with children, witnessing their growth and development and participating in their play. What she likes the most about teaching at OWP is learning and applying the school philosophy of collaboration and the positive impact of social emotional learning in children.
Michelle Uroza
Michelle was born and raised in Brooklyn, but her family is originally from Tecomatlán, Mexico. Prior to joining One World Project, Michelle taught English in the Dominican Republic with Outreach 360. She is proud to have been part of an initiative at Proyecto Agua Limpia where she helped provide water filters to the community in Puerto Rico after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. She has loved using her skills as a Spanish speaker to give back.
Michelle’s favorite thing about One World Project thus far is the commitment to anti-biased education and the approach to connecting with the community that revolves the school. She is looking forward to observing how children gain confidence through the year and learning about other cultures through the community at OWP.
Michelle loves to travel within NYC, exploring museums and parks. Her favorites are the Whitney Museum and the Museum of Illusions.
Miriam Salazar
Mirian was born and raised in Puebla, Mexico. She has worked babysitting and cleaning for over 12 years, and is a mom of two. She enjoys interacting with children and she feels that “at OWP we are a big family, and I feel I can learn everyday how to become a better teacher.” In her free time, Miriam enjoys visiting the park and spending time with her family.
Mónica Paillet Zurdo
One World Project’s founding Spanish teacher, Mónica Paillet Zurdo, came to the school with more than a decade of early-childhood teaching experience, and has taken the lead in shaping its pioneering play-based language-acquisition curriculum, as well as its overall pedagogical philosophy. She now serves as the Communication Director.
Mónica holds a master’s degree in educational psychology and a bachelor’s degree in education, both from the University of Valladolid, Spain, as well as extensive training in intercultural education. Her work history includes positions as an early-childhood speech therapist, a kindergarten teacher, and a teacher and academic director for the Centro Educativo en Español de Nueva York (CENY), a Spanish government-supported center offering a language-immersion program. “A better world requires better education,” she says. “I believe in the transformative value of school.”
Montserrat Picañol Sociats
Montserrat Picañol Sociats was born and raised in Barcelona, but has lived and worked all over the world -- these experiences moving around and getting to know different cultures and different countries help her to stay open minded, and to connect with others. Montse feels that each day, there’s always more to learn, and knows that her diverse experiences teaching all different kinds of students can help her to be a role model for children at One World Project.
Montse also has extensive experience working with children. Before joining OWP, she was trained as a social worker, and spent time as an assistant teacher in classrooms in Qatar, Cyprus, and Abu Dhabi. She enjoys OWP especially for the strength of the community and the project-based teaching approach: "We are always open to finding things that kids enjoy," she says. "It almost doesn’t feel like learning... Everyone is welcome, like a family."
Montse is now looking forward to the chance to continue improving as an educator, which, she observes, is "inevitable when you are working with children because they have another vision of the world that they can open for you."
When she's not in the classroom, Montse loves to read, and spend time with her family!
Nizza Rodriguez Ortiz
Nizza was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Covington, Kentucky in a family of teachers. Her undergrad studies took place in Cincinnati, Ohio, and her family is from the state of Coahuila, Mexico. She is most proud of completing her graduate studies during the pandemic — she was motivated and eager to teach!
Nizza has been fully bilingual since the age of 6. Working in a summer-long art camp with bilingual children made her realize that she wanted to work with children: “It was such a privilege to witness their unique forms of communication,” she says.
At OWP she is impressed by the community approach, open communication and the fluidity of language expression. She is looking forward to learning about the direct and indirect ways children will pick up Spanish and apply it in their lives.
Raquel Ballesteros
Raquel is from Granada, in southern Spain. She discovered her passion for teaching early in high school when she started tutoring math, science, and studying skills.
Later she received a Master's Degree in Psychology, and worked in a hospital psychiatry department assisting researchers, psychiatrists, and psychologists before moving to NYC.
Raquel says, “I was lucky to discover OWP after moving to NYC - one of the rare places sharing many of my principles and values, encouraging children to be themselves, and requiring us to do our part with empathy and assertively.”
Silvana Faccio
Silvana was born in el Callao, a district of Lima, Peru. She has lived in Brooklyn for the last 25 years, and has worked as a babysitter and service provider for 17 years, from children aged newborn to 12 years old. Silvana especially enjoys reading and singing to the children.
Her recent experience at OWP as a Teacher's Assistant has awakened her interest in becoming a teacher. About working at OWP, she says, “I love the way we teach our children to function and be independent, to learn Spanish and the diversity of our Latino culture.” Silvana wants to learn to develop her teaching skills using the appropriate strategies.
In her spare time, she enjoys going shopping, walking, and watching movies.
Silvia Fernandez
After working in fashion, finance, and marketing around the world in Spain, England, and Germany, Silvia moved to Brooklyn with her family of four and found a job at One World Project. Silvia completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Business Administration from the Universidad de Cantabria, and in her role as Director of Finance, Silvia manages the organizational budget, and she is a liaison between parents and the school.
“I love the environment at One World Project,” says Silvia. “Everyone in our great community of families supports each other.” Silvia herself speaks three languages (Spanish, English and German) and she learned her second and third languages as an adult, which has its challenges. “I have to translate in my head and concentrate to speak in another language,” she says, adding that she is a huge proponent of OWP’s immersion program. “For children this age, there is no effort to learn to speak, it comes so naturally. These kids are not just learning a language, they are opening up to global culture - they see the world differently because of this school.”
Sonia Nolasco
Sonia was born in El Salvador and came to New York when she was 22 years old. She was a babysitter and housekeeper for a number of years, and has raised two daughters on her own. Sonia loves everything about OWP, but most of all she likes “how the staff is with one another; we are a strong community!”
Sonia enjoys listening to music during her free time, and exploring new places.
Stefany Mero
Stefany was born and raised in Jaramijó, a small, beautiful town on the coast of Ecuador, before coming to the United States when she was 18 years old. Stefany is proud of her strong education, and believes that a combination of love, hard work, and support from her community has prepared her to be a caring and positive influence towards others. In addition, Stefany has always loved spending time with children and has lots of experience working with kids of all ages as a babysitter: “[Being] with them is always fun, [and] there is not a single day that is the same,” she observes. “Working with children reminds me how amazing and exciting the world can be.”
Stefany says of the culture at One World Project, “I love working at OWP because we all can be ourselves, and learn from each other. People in OWP are supportive, caring, and loving, which I think makes OWP a great community. I'm looking forward to learning more from everybody and growing my knowledge so I can become better every day.”
Outside school, Stefany loves to spend time with her daughter, sharing activities like singing, cooking, and hanging out in the park. In the future, they plan to travel the world.
Michelle Andrade
Michelle was born and raised in Cuenca, Ecuador, before recently moving to the United States. While in Ecuador, Michelle completed her high school studies at the Bilingual Interamerican School before attending the Universidad Nacional de Educación. She is proud of making the journey to America to find new opportunities and experiences, and is especially excited to join the teaching staff at One World Project. Michelle loves the process of watching children stretch their abilities and grasp a new topic or skill, and is grateful for the opportunity to play a part in helping them figure out who they will grow to be.
Something that Michelle appreciates about OWP is the way that it can feel like a community more than just a school, a place where she can be and express herself freely, and find connection with everyone regardless of their background. She is excited to find inspiration from fellow teachers at OWP, and to take the time to get to know each new student and their individual learning styles in her classroom.
In her free time, Michelle loves to paint, play basketball, and find new desserts to bake.