My name is Kimberly Pantoja (Pan-toe-ha).

Teaching has been my dream since I was a child. After a fulfilling career in business management, I finally went back to school to pursue my passion and become a middle school math teacher.

I graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in Child & Adolescent Development. I then studied to earn a Master's in Education, with an emphasis on Curriculum Development.

My own three children keep me busy. Kyle is 13, in 8th grade, and keeps me up to date on all things Pokemon and Mario. Kaylin is 15, in 10th grade, and hopes to be a marine biologist, with her sights set on CSU Monterey. She is currently learning how to drive, which is an adventure for all of us! And Xander is 17, a Senior in high school, and loves internet memes. He has a fantastic sense of humor and always knows how to make me laugh.

Building relationships with the people around me, and especially students in my care, is very important to me. I look forward to working in partnership with you throughout the year. With your support, I am confident that your child will receive the tools and the encouragement to excel both in and out of my classroom.

If you have any questions now, or at any time in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me at pantoja_kimberly@cusdk8.org and I will promptly respond with an email or phone call.