Hello and welcome!  My name is Sharmila Goradia, and I currently teach NM History, World History, and Ethnic Studies. I am relatively new to La Cueva (2 years) but have been teaching history for 12 years.  

Though I was not born in New Mexico, I was raised here. A New Mexican through and through, as are my three younger brothers, who all live within a one-mile radius of me. I have been happily married for 16 years and have 2 children and a pug named Peanut.  We love hiking, traveling, and watching movies together, at least that is if they can pull me away from my garden. 

As to be expected, I am also a proud Lobo (GO LOBOS!!!!), having done both my undergrad and graduate studies at UNM, with a brief stint at UTEP.  My undergrad is in Anthropology and History and my graduate studies are in Secondary Education and Political Science.  After obtaining my license, I taught at Manzano and then Valley High School. 

The transition to La Cueva has been a smooth and exciting one. My students are incredible, as are the school and the community it serves.  So, here's to another fantastic year!  GOOOOOOOO BEARS!!!!