The 7th Grade Team

Angel Prado

Math
Education: University of California, San Diego
​​Bachelor's Degree: Math and Philosophy
Master's Degree: Education

Philosophy of Education: A student's grade in math class is not as important as the math they learn. To promote this philosophy I teach growth mindset so students learn to value their individual progress.  I do my best to make content relevant, implement social justice topics, and have students create, so students read and write the world in mathematics. 
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Teresa Martin

Science 
​Education: : Point Loma Nazarene
Bachelor's Degree: Biology
Masters: Educational Leadership

Philosophy of Education: Over my 35 years in the Sweetwater School District, my philosophy has changed with the times.  One consistent value that has stood the test of time is that schools have a responsibility to prepare students for the world of work.  Not everyone will be college bound but everyone will need to work to provide for themselves.  The goal is to find a job or career that you are interested in and will allow you to grow and change throughout your life.  Since science offers such a broad range of careers at all levels, it is a great place for young people to grow and experience the world around them.  Even if they don’t work in the field of science, the need to be wise consumers of science and technology products that impact their lives.

Aída Jarrett

World Cultures
Education: University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor's Degree: History and Sociology
Master's Degree: Education
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Philosophy of Education: Nothing matters more than human connections. In the mini-world our classroom, the students learn the foundation of being productive citizens, both in the understanding of other cultures, as well as their ability to communicate effectively. Outside of the classroom, I teach students to be agents of change in our community with the Kids Matter Club.

Jordan Andersen

English
Education: Point Loma University
Bachelor's Degree:  Literature
Concentration: Music Education​
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Philosophy of Education: To create life-long learners, like my teachers did for me.  Life is more fulfilling when we learn new things and ask questions every day; this journey begins in my classroom.