Hello! My name is Erin Christie Garcia. On the left is a picture of my family. RJ is 9, Tessa is 8, my husband and I have been married for 16 years!

We also have two awesome poodles named Teddy (12) and Lola (9), but they are difficult to photograph because they never look at the camera!

I have taught English and AVID for 15 years.

I love interesting thoughts, inspiring writing, and clever humor. Memes generally bring me great joy. Unless they are mean memes. Those aren't cool with me.

I have ADHD and have spent years learning how to manage time while keeping my creativity primed. My son is autistic and my daughter is neurotypical. I share this because I know that diverse thoughts, experiences, outlooks, and passions are not to be feared but to be valued. We all have gifts to offer the world. Your education should bring out your talents and empower you to use them.

This class has clear expectations and standards, but trust that I honor the fact that there are many different ways to understand a concept. I love the process of reading, writing, and pursuing my dreams. I hope you do, too. This is what we are learning about this year.

What type of teacher am I?: I strive to be efficient yet engaged, attentive to detail and open to possibilities.

I cannot wait to start this year!