I grew up in the Central Valley but moved to Ohio to attend The Ohio State University, where I obtained my degree in Early Childhood Education. I began teaching in 2000 and arrived in Wasco in 2014 after moving to Bakersfield. My teaching motto is: making mistakes is part of learning, so if you never make mistakes, then why am I here?

My favorite hobby is traveling around the country; however, since that is not possible right now due to COVID, my favorite hobby is Pokemon GO. I have visited both China and Greece, which are two of the countries we study in 6th grade. I hope to travel to all of the countries we study someday.

Email Address: chgranger@wuesd.org

• About Me: I grew up here in Wasco and after graduating from college, I decided to come back and teach here in my community. I have been teaching for about twenty years. I have taught 3rd , 4th, and now 6th grade .

• I attended CSUB where I received both my BA in Liberal Studies and my MA in Curriculum Instruction with a Reading & Literacy Certificate

• Some of my hobbies are to hike, go camping with my family, and to read a good book by the beach.

• My teaching philosophy is to create a positive learning environment as well as to focus on building students’ independent study habits, so they can be able to tackle any task.

• Did you know? I’m gluten intolerance.

How to contact me: kacastillo@wuesd.org

I was born and raised in Orange County, came to Bakersfield my junior year in high school. I have 4 grown children and one grandchild.

• I graduated from University of Phoenix with my Bachelors in Business Development, and My Master in Education.

• I have been teaching in Wasco for 7 years now,at the 6th grade level

• My hobbies are to spend time with my family out riding our sand cars, quads, and motorcycles in the sand. I enjoy camping and traveling.

• My teaching philosophy is simple, making connections with my students in order for them to gain life long skills.

• Did you know that I was an avid baton twirler and competed for many year gaining the title Miss Summertime of California.

How to contact me: jefoster@wuesd.org

• I am from Wasco born and raised. I received my Bachelors in Liberal Studies from CSUB, my teaching credential from Point Loma Nazarene University, and finally my Masters in School Administration from National University.

• I have had the opportunity to work in education for 14 years and I have served in many capacities, from 4th grade teacher to 6-8th grade Mathematics teachers. I even had the opportunity to teach Engineering (Robotics and Design and Modeling).

• My teaching goal is to help as many students as possible understand what is required of them to possibly go to college or a university if they choose to.

• My hobbies are spending time with my family (wife and 3 kids), I enjoy camping, classic cars, and most recently golfing.

• If I could tell you something about me is that I came from a very poor but hardworking family. I had the opportunity to work in the agriculture fields along side of my parents and siblings. I understand the hard life that some students may have and because of that I would like to be the support that some students need.

You can contact me through my email at

hegutierrez@wuesd.org

• Hello, I am Mr.Felix. I was born in Mexico in the state of Sonora. I came to the United States when I was about 10 years old. I grew up in the Lamont area where I went to school most of my time until I went to high school. I attended Arvin High and then attended CSUB to continue my education. While at CSUB I obtained my Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree. I am currently pursuing my second Masters Degree at the moment.

• I have been in education for over 10 years doing multiple roles but I transitioned over to teaching 5 years ago. I obtained my teaching credential from University of LaVerne.

• My teaching goals are to make a positive impact in the lives of students and better prepare them for the future.

• Some of my hobbies include spending time with my family, exercising, golfing,watching sports and traveling.

You can contact me via email at: clfelix@wuesd.org

• Hello, I’m Mrs. Gutierrez and I will be teaching 6th grade this year. My love for teaching began at a young age while attending the Wasco Union Elementary School District. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies from Cal State Bakersfield and my teaching credential from Point Loma Nazarene.

• I have been in education for over 14 years. During this time I have served in many capacities: 3rd grade teacher, 4th/5th Intervention teacher, 6th Grade ELA teacher, ELD/ELA Academic Coach and ELPAC Coordinator.

• My teaching goal is to instill the love of learning into our students. Some of my hobbies include spending time with my husband and three children, camping, hiking, and reading.

You can reach me by email: begutierrez@wuesd.org