Meet Ms. Molins 

and Ms. Ray

Click on my picture to learn a little bit more about me.  :D

Hello!  I'm Toby Molins.  I am thrilled to be your ESL teacher at PLE North!  I have been a classroom teacher at various grade levels in the Pine Lane Elementary community since 1996.  For the last 7 years, I have been a 6th-grade classroom teacher at Pine Lane.  I have a Master's Degree from the University of Phoenix in Curriculum and Instruction with an endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education.  I strive to create a language-rich environment that celebrates diversity and develops creative and critical thinkers that are prepared to meet current and future academic demands. 

Outside of school, I am an active mom of two - one a senior in college and the other a freshman in college.  They keep me busy with school-related activities and travel.

Each year brings new adventures of learning and fun.  I look forward to working with you!

Hola! I'm Ms. Ray.   I am so excited to start a new year at PLE as your ESL teacher.  I am a driven teacher who strives to create an environment that promotes students to own their learning and achieve their academic goals. I have a previous background in Business and Finance, but I decided to become a teacher as my second career.  I am passionate about educating and helping children, particularly those who experience English as a Second Language. I am very proactive in finding ways to help students overcome academic barriers through the use of effective engagement techniques and fostering an environment of equity and inclusion where we can celebrate cultural and ethnic diversity.  Teaching children fills my days with purpose and meaning! !

I obtained my Teaching License in Elementary Education from Regis University and I am currently working on completing my Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education endorsement.  

I was born and raised in Ecuador and moved to the States in 1999.  My husband Mike and I have been married for 14 years and we have two wonderful daughters named Sofia (10) and Emilia (6).  Our family could not be completed without our sweet black English Labrador "Rocky".  

Outside of school, I love gardening, cooking, reading, working out, and swimming.  Spending time outdoors is one of our favorite things to do as a family.  We also enjoy spending time with our close family and friends.

I'm looking forward to working with you and your child.  I know it will be a great year!!