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Birth
I was born at St. Elizabeth's hospital in Brooklyn, New York -
Elementary school years
I attended P.S. 185 Elementary School in Brooklyn, N.Y. -
Sixth Grade Graduation
I graduated elementary school. With barely passing grades due to my chronic asthma I was absent most of the time. But I did it! -
Dyker Hieghts J.H.S.
My first year in J.H.S. 7th grade. I did very well in my grades. I was an A or B student. -
J.H.S. Graduation
I graduated from the 9th Grade. Excited to be out and nervous because soon I would enter H.S. All my subjects were given in English. Never took any other language class. -
High School
For Hamilton High School. My freshman year was extremely short. Do to personal reasons I had to leave school. Did not have the privilege of graduating from H.S. -
My First Challenge
At the age of 33 I decided to take my GED exam. Thank God I passed it and obtained my high school diploma. -
Welcome To Puerto Rico
In New York my youngest son had problems with his health. He was always with chronic asthma and his lungs wouldn't completely clear. I decided to move to Comerio, Puerto Rico. Once my son began having problems with his English teacher I decided to start my biggest challenge. -
My Biggest Challenge
I decided to go back to school and set new goals. I wanted to become an English teacher so I can help tomorrow’s future, our children. -
GRADUATION
I accomplished by biggest challenge, my Bachelors degree. It wasn’t easy, for the first time I had to pick up a Spanish book. All those classes I took in Spanish were draining. I always spoke, read, and wrote in Spanish but the Spanish that my parents taught me at home. It was extremely difficult but not impossible. I am extremely proud of myself. -
Certification in Bilingualism
I have started the classes to become certify in bilingualism. It is a new challenge because working full time as a teacher and having alot of responsibilities does not give me enough time to get everything done. But with prayers and dedications I'll accomplish this new goal.