About Mr. Guerra

Education:
  • Master of Education in Elementary Education  from Arizona State University West in 2008,  Phoenix, Arizona

  • K-8 Teacher Certification w/ ESL Endorsement from Arizona State University West Osborn-ASU West PDS Program in 2004, Phoenix, Arizona  

  • Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 2001, Santa Barbara, California

Teaching Experience:





7th Grade Science - Osborn Middle School, (2007 - Current)
  8th Grade Science - Osborn Middle School, (2005-2007)
  4th Grade Resource- Clarendon School, (2005)
  Fun:

Even tough teaching is VERY fun and inspiring, I enjoy doing other things when I am not at school. I enjoy:


  • Cooking and Eating Food -  (When I retire from teaching I think I want to open my own

  • Traveling and Sightseeing - (I want to see the world with my wife and I want to experience different cultures)small restaurant)
  • Computers and Technology - (I like being up-to-date with computers and the latest and greatest gadgets)
created by: Mariano Guerra ©2008 e-mail comments: guerrascience@gmail.com






                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            


Family:

My family and I are originally from Managua, Nicaragua in Central America. I am the youngest of four boys in my family, and my mom and dad raised us to always value education.

I was not born in this country. I was born in Nicaragua, and  I came to the United States when I was only three years of age. My brothers and I had to learn English because we only spoke Spanish, so I understand how hard it is to learn a new language. Today I speak both languages and I think it is honor to know more than one language.


In 2006, I got married to the most wonderful person in the world! My wife’s name is Heidi and she teaches first grade at Encanto Elementary School also in the Osborn School District. I love my wife because she is a strong, independent, and an educated person who loves me for who I am and what I will become.

My family also includes two dogs named Bella and Cubby. They are high energy Chihuahuas that keep us busy all day long!
Update:

Recently, I have been working on writing a grant for the classroom through Wells Fargo. The grant is for the amount of $500.00 and it will allow my students to use digital media from cameras, scanners, and video recorders to create a digital science notebook. In this way students can archive and share their science learning in a variety of ways.


I just returned from a short trip to Orlando, Florida where I spent some time with my family at Walt Disney World. I enjoy spending time with my family and the trip was fun and educational. I would recommend it to anyone.


On July 19-23 I will be at a teaching conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference will focus on the idea of a "Professional Learning Community" (PLC) and how we all can make learning a positive social interaction where everyone is invested and involved.