Education:

B. A.  in Communications and Journalism, Minor in Sociology ::

Calfornia State University, Fresno

M. A.  in Elemenary Education and Teaching Credential ::

Loyola Marymount University    

Resume  

Mrs. Rinaldo's love for teaching began when she was young.  One of her fondest memories was playing “school” with her younger cousins.  Her lessons were complete with homemade worksheets and tests.  These great memories in teaching children have a special place in her heart.  Her career path took a sharp turn, after graduating from college, where she succeeded in the Advertising industry for six years.  Though her success has brought her joy, she knew something was missing.  After much discernment, God’s will challenged her to find a career in which she could change the lives of children, and in turn, change her life as well.

These changes lead Mrs. Rinaldo to pursue a career in teaching after remembering her great childhood memories.  In her first steps, she began as a Fourth grade Catechist, teaching religious education at her parish at St. Monica’s, where she loved every moment of it!  From then on, she has also been highly involved in Youth Ministry, Confirmation, Eucharistic Ministry and later as the Fourth grade Catechist Coordinator.   She is newly married and enjoys Music and the Theatre Arts.  Teaching has given her a new found joy and purpose in life.  Her educational mission is to be like Christ, her greatest teacher.