Favorite Parts of Working in Education as a Kindergarten Teacher at KIPP SoCal
Giselle, a Kindergarten teacher at KIPP SoCal, most enjoys the community aspect of education, working alongside parents and teachers who share the mission of "education for liberation." A key element of this mission is ensuring culturally relevant content for students, highlighting the importance of "cultural relevancy."
Community Engagement, Cultural Relevance, Educational Mission, Teamwork, Parent Collaboration
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Giselle Mendoza
Kindergarten teacher
KIPP SoCal
UCLA
LMU - MA / credential in Special Education
Anthropology, Sociology
Education
Education
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Working in the community and alongside parents and teachers with shared values.
2. Striving towards a mission of education for liberation.
3. Creating culturally relevant content for students.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in the education industry?
I love being able to work in my community as an educator. I also get to work alongside great parents and teachers who share the same values as me.
We strive in our mission, which is education for liberation. This means making sure all the content we have is culturally relevant for students. Cultural relevancy is so important.
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