About Ms. Lewis:

Welcome to second grade with Ms. Lewis! Here's a  little background about me...

I was born and raised in a small town in upstate New York.  After my parents tired of the cold winters, our family moved to Tucson, Arizona when I was ten years old.  I attended the University of Arizona and am proud to be an "Arizona Wildcat."  As much as I love the desert, I was looking for a change.  In 2014, I moved to San Diego, California and I absolutely love it!  In my time away from the classroom, I love to practice and teach yoga, run, hike, cook, travel, spend time at the beach, play with my dog (Bernie), and continue to explore the beauty of California! 

Teaching Experience:

From a very young age, I knew I loved teaching.  I even began to volunteer in my younger brother's classroom when I was in middle school.  Eventually, I started my teaching career in Tucson, Arizona - in the same school district where I had attended middle school and high school.  Upon moving to San Diego in 2014, I was lucky enough to find the Oceanside Unified School District to call my new teaching home. I have taught in grades K-8, but second grade has a special place in my heart!  This is my 17th year teaching and my 12th year as part of the Santa Margarita Family.  

Education:

I received my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona (U of A) and therefore I am a very big Arizona Wildcats fan!  It is quite possible that your students may come home singing the "Bear Down, Arizona" school chant.   I also attended Northern Arizona University (NAU) for my Master’s degree in elementary education. 

In unrelated education, I attended Culinary School in Scottsdale, Arizona and I also hold a 200-hour yoga teaching certification through CorePower Yoga and enjoy teaching yoga to my students.