Hello! My name is Melanie Herdina and this is my 5th year teaching at Pacific Drive. I have taught both 5th and 6th grade during my time here as a Pac Drive Dolphin. I grew up in FSD and went to Golden Hill and LV as a student! I also went to Cal State Fullerton and Grand Canyon University for my bachelor's, credential, and master's degree.

Here are some of my favorites just in case you wanted to get to know a little more about me!

• Food: Tacos (EXTRA LIMES PLEASE) and Pizza!

• Snack: Extra Toasted Cheez-its, Hot Funyuns & Hot Cheeto Puffs!

• Drink: Iced Coffee

• Color: Blue

• Random Fact: I am the oldest of 10 kids in my family!

I look forward to getting to know you and your family this school year!

Hello families and students! My name is Gabriella Juarez. I was born and raised in San Francisco but now live in Long Beach. I went to California State University, Long Beach where I received a B.A. in Sociology along with my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. This is my 3rd year teaching in Fullerton School District. I had prior spent time in Downey Unified as a reading and math interventionist. I am thrilled to be back again as a dolphin! 🐬

Here are some of my favorites just in case you wanted to get to know a little more about me!

• Snack: Chips and Popcorn

• Color: Olive Green

• Store: Target/Marshalls

• Pets: 2 cats (Rex and Stormzy)

• Random Fact: Both of parents are teachers too!

I look forward to getting to know you and your family this school year!

Hello Room #35 Families and Students! I am Ms. Wilson and I teach a 4th, 5th, and 6th grade SDC class. Our classroom mantra: Integrity which is embedded right into our school wide expectations: Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Safe.

I look forward to getting to know you and your family this school year!