Hello, My Name is Natalie Perez. I was born, raised, and currently live in Huntington Beach, California. I attended my elementary school years with the Ocean View School District in Huntington Beach, California. I graduated from Huntington Beach High School in 2000. I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University Fullerton in 2012. After I did this, I worked for 6 years as a Preschool Assistant, and 2 years as a Preschool Teacher for the Fountain Valley School District in Fountain Valley, California. During this time, I worked for 2 years as an ABA Therapist for Cornerstone Therapies, performing in home ABA therapy with toddler age children. I returned to school in 2019, attending Grand Canyon University online where I earned my Master’s in Education along with a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. I have worked since 2021 as a Substitute teacher for the Ocean View and Fountain Valley School Districts. For the past three summers I have taught Summer school for the Ocean View School District (Kindergarten, fourth, and third grade). My most current past position was as lead 2nd grade teacher at Harbour View Elementary.  I currently hold credentials in both Arizona and California.