My academic background is in engineering, but my true passion has always been education. I’ve been working with children since I was 15 years old, starting as a martial arts instructor. Later, I worked in Panama as a physical education teacher and karate instructor for pre-school and elementary students. More recently, I had the opportunity to teach first grade in the US public school system. Outside of work, I enjoy staying active through basketball, martial arts, golf, and surfing. I’m also passionate about music. I enjoy producing music and DJing as a creative hobby. Another hobbie I really enjoy is gardening, as it relaxing and rewarding. I was born in Venezuela and enjoy learning from different cultures and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds.