About Me

About Mrs. Salcedo

I am a jack of many trades, but master of few. I love cooking, but hate doing dishes. I like camping, hiking, fishing, and most outdoor activities. During the pandemic days, I got more into gardening, but once we went back, my veggie garden died... c'est la vie! I've been an English teacher since 2006 and was also a high school art teacher for four of those years. My bachelor's degree is from Cal State Monterey Bay in Visual and Public Art,  with a concentration in Large Scale Painting and Murals, and a minor in Japanese Language and Culture... because college is for doing all the things! I earned my teaching credentials in both English and Visual Arts, as well as a master's degree in Education, from The National Hispanic University. I recently achieved becoming a National Board Certified Teacher in English Language Arts for Early Adolescents in 2022.

Speaking of doing all the things, I like to try out new crafts, hobbies, and activities. Once, I had a terrible case of the flu and had to stay in bed for three days, so I tried to learn how to crochet. Three days later, I ended up making a coaster and called it a success. In high school, I did tennis, cross country, water polo, and swimming. I didn't know how to swim on the first day of water polo practice, but I went anyway. One of the girls taught me a quick lesson in the shallow end of the pool for about half an hour... then they put me into practice (in the 12' end!). I practically drowned that first day, but I didn't quit! I stayed through my senior year. I was also really into student leadership and ASB and was class president twice and Vice President for Region 7 of the California Association of Student Councils during my senior year.

If I had to narrow down my life to its most important elements, I'd say I value independence, creativity, and humor the most. I treasure the time I spend with my family and friends, trying new things, and making memories. I love going to baseball games! I try to challenge myself often and am getting better at understanding and acknowledging my limits. I am always looking for new ways to use my skills to make our world a better place. I always try to do my best and when I learn about a better or more sustainable way to live, I do that instead! Let's go, Oakland! (Not Vegas, BOOOOO! SELL, Fisher!)

Favorites: Target, COFFEE and tea, dark chocolate, Star Trek, all sorts of plants and flowers, boba, art supplies, and kawaii things!