Hi everyone! I am the Strings/Mariachi/ Guitar teacher at El Sereno MS and have been teaching here since 2016. My main instruments are Violin, Guitar, Jarana Jarocha, and Voice.

My name is Mrs. Leticia Callela-Austin, and I am so excited to be your child’s Music teacher. During the year, I will be teaching your children about the performance, analysis, and appreciation of Music. This is my 12th year of teaching full time. Before my time at ESMS, I also had experience teaching English and Mariachi for four years at KIPP L.A. Prep, as well as a Violin and Mariachi teacher for seven years at Plaza de La Raza. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Musical Arts from California Institute of the Arts. I received my Teacher Credential from CSU-Los Angeles, and in December of 2023, I completed my Master's Degree in Educational Technology from CSU-Fullerton. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my young boys and my husband.

Throughout the year, it is important to have a strong parent-teacher relationship. If at any time you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. You can email me at lec9307@lausd.net or message me via Remind. Check with your child regarding which class period is theirs to get the right updates from me! If you do not know how to use Remind, please watch a video here at https://youtu.be/DLP__QYSOj4 . Also, please check Schoology often for homework assignments and important updates. I update my page as much as possible with reminders, news, homework, and other information that might be helpful.

I am thrilled to start this year’s journey with your children! I look forward to watching them learn, grow, and have a fantastic time performing music!

Sincerely,

Leticia Callela-Austin