Welcome to Pacific Sky

Thrilled to be a Pilot!

I have actually flown a plane! It was a small one, but I was able to learn how to take-off and land. What an amazing experience! I have only been a passenger in a hot air balloon but I loved that too! I am so happy to be a part of the amazing team at Pacific Sky. I know we will continue to soar to new heights!

Background and Experience:

I have 25 years of experience in education including teaching second and third grade, upper grade enrichment, primary intervention, as well as serving in the role of school principal.

I previously taught at Del Mar Hill as a primary teacher for six years. I was honored to be chosen as the Del Mar Hill’s site Teacher of the Year for 2022-23. I was a second grade teacher in our Launch program in 2020-2021 where I was able to collaborate with teachers throughout our district and work with families from many different schools.

I joined Del Mar Union School District in January 2014. I have had the pleasure of being a part of the team at Torrey Hills, Del Mar Hills, and now Pacific Sky. I have always been passionate about STEAM+ for our students. I have organized many STEAM+ related events including supporting “STEAM+ Night” as a site teacher leader at DMHA in 2019-2021.

Previously, I taught primary grades, upper grade enrichment, and primary intervention, as well as serving as principal, for fifteen years in the Chula Vista Elementary School District.

I practiced law for eight years in the area of civil rights litigation. I made a change of career when I discovered the joy of working with children in elementary classrooms as a parent volunteer. 

Education:

I earned my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from U.C.S.D. in 1999. I earned my law degree at University of Denver College of Law and passed the California Bar in 1990. In between my undergraduate studies at D.U., and law school, I attended the Master’s Program in  Creative Writing at the University of Denver.

Learning Goals:                                            Together we will design with empathy, create with confidence, and learn collaboratively! As part of the STEAM+ team, my goal is to fully engage students and encourage making great connections in their learning. By building excitement for learning and creating our students will fully enjoy their time in Innovation. Students will be empowered to develop and explore their passions and interests. Innovation learning opportunities will ignite students’ genius for problem solving real world challenges. By incorporating design thinking, engineering, and technology into our classroom learning experiences we will promote critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.

Contact Information:

Monica Sorenson - Innovation msorenson@dmusd.org 

phone (858) 523-4799